Located in the Cambridge Plaza in St. Catharines, Lock One Animal Hospital offers a range of veterinary services to keep your pet healthy. Dr. Samantha Thompson will give your pet a full exam, offering a number of treatment options. Call Lock One Animal Hospital for more information.
Reviews
Kelly L Kelly
4 Apr 2020
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Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for Dr Sam and her team. I honestly feel I have THE best Vet in the business. Every visit I find even more reasons to appreciate all they Dr Sam does to serve... Read More
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for Dr Sam and her team. I honestly feel I have THE best Vet in the business. Every visit I find even more reasons to appreciate all they Dr Sam does to serve our family...our entire family. Her knowledge. Her compassion. Her passion for what she does is admirable. She is amazing! Read Less
Cathy Davies
2 Jun 2018
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Lock One has the best bet by far. Sam genuinely loves animals you can tell by the way she interacts with them. I'm very fortunate to have Sam as my vet & I hope she continues practising for decades to... Read More
Lock One has the best bet by far. Sam genuinely loves animals you can tell by the way she interacts with them. I'm very fortunate to have Sam as my vet & I hope she continues practising for decades to come 😁 Read Less
Rick Corey
6 Apr 2018
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I just have to say I've been living with animal's all my life from dogs to reptiles to exotics and over the years I have dealt with a lot of different vets and was never ever satisfied seemed like it ... Read More
I just have to say I've been living with animal's all my life from dogs to reptiles to exotics and over the years I have dealt with a lot of different vets and was never ever satisfied seemed like it was always about money, until I met Sam she is by far the best vet I've ever dealt with, very caring and compassionate and always knows how to treat people and their pets.
We had just put our best friend down and Sam was right there with us like she was part of the family..Thank you for that!
Rick & Lori. Read Less
Sarah Wilson
6 Feb 2018
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I have taken in 2 cats and a puppy. The care and love Sam shows the animals is unbelievable. Her staff is kind, patient, and pleasant. Appointments run on time but you never feel rushed out the door. ... Read More
I have taken in 2 cats and a puppy. The care and love Sam shows the animals is unbelievable. Her staff is kind, patient, and pleasant. Appointments run on time but you never feel rushed out the door. It is the first vet I've been to where I felt like they cared more about my pets then about how much they could charge me for the visit. It is always an amazing experience. I am so glad they took us on as patients. Read Less
Sharon Kuehnel
22 Dec 2017
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Highly recommend. Dr Sam is Great with our little dog. She's quick and accurate. Reasonable prices.
J B
27 Jul 2017
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Been going for years. So knowledgeable on whatever breed you bring in. Dr.Sam is the best!!! You can tell she genuinely cares for animals and their well being! Amazing. No complaints ever! My dogs ant... Read More
Been going for years. So knowledgeable on whatever breed you bring in. Dr.Sam is the best!!! You can tell she genuinely cares for animals and their well being! Amazing. No complaints ever! My dogs antisocial and came out after a mandatory surgery with a new friend (the vets assistant) Read Less
S M.
24 Jul 2017
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Amazing Vet Clinic!! Top notch! Ive gone to Sam for years and she's always been helpful, explains everything clearly and shows the utmost care for your pet.
Adam Moreau
23 Jul 2017
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Wonderful owner, wonderful staff. Been bringing our fur family here for as long as I can remember and Sam is the best doctor anyone could ask for. She has really helped us out and treated us fairly an... Read More
Wonderful owner, wonderful staff. Been bringing our fur family here for as long as I can remember and Sam is the best doctor anyone could ask for. She has really helped us out and treated us fairly and I would trust her with my own life and any of my animals. Read Less
Greg Weiss
18 Mar 2017
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We have received nothing but kindness and compassion from Dr Sam and her staff. We have 100% trust in Dr.Sam's knowledge & assessments and know she would only suggest what is absolutely best for our d... Read More
We have received nothing but kindness and compassion from Dr Sam and her staff. We have 100% trust in Dr.Sam's knowledge & assessments and know she would only suggest what is absolutely best for our dogs. Always fair and more than reasonable.
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Matt Mandziuk
31 Jan 2017
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Not the best place to bring fear aggressive animals and not a lot of compassion for the dying....
My dog is fear aggressive, doesn't deal well with other animals when she's on leash, as she feels vul... Read More
Not the best place to bring fear aggressive animals and not a lot of compassion for the dying....
My dog is fear aggressive, doesn't deal well with other animals when she's on leash, as she feels vulnerable. I asked if they could keep the waiting room vacant for a few minutes but they refused to keep the waiting room clear on either side of my dogs appointments saying that they can't accommodate that request. It isn't fair to the other animals who have to wait longer and can't guarantee this.
I was then told my dog stresses the other animals out. That doesn't surprise me, she didnt want to be there. Didn't like the smells, or the mean secretary who's no longer there.
I was told not to bring my dog in without a muzzle so she doesn't snap at the staff who try and touch her. Since she got out of her muzzle several times, including her last time at Lock One, I decided to find a vet who can deal with my dog more effectively. They leave the room clear on either side of my appointments for her to go in early and sniff and try to relax. She is more than able to have the vet get close to her easily and without muzzle, rather than wasting time tying to play dog whisperer and getting down on all 4's they just go in, do what they have to do and we leave.
Sam is a good vet, but not for everyone. And she once told my dog with me in the room trying to hold her that she was not scared of her and has put down bigger dogs than her and she wouldn't be the last. I decided that was unprofessional and the last time I'm going to take her there.
It was not a nice thing to say. My entire family and extended family has brought their animals to Lock One for the last 15 years or more, tallying over 20 animals in that time.
After the lack of compassion the showed today not calling back a distraught and emotional customer (a family member who has 8 animals you treat) call you, who then made another phone call that another staff member received, it was said to them that they could drop the aminal off but you have to leave him and you'd put him down when you get to him....this wasn't fair or humane, nor was the comment to bring him back in 3 days (kidney failure)....The 18 year old family cat had to die alone today and without the people who loved him most present as he howled as loud as his weakened self could being taken to the back of the clinic awaiting his death alone.
I'm glad I got my dog out of this place a few years ago. I suggest you all do the same unless you get better privaledges than my family who have a combined 11 pets that are "cared for" here.
Because they didn't know when their cat was going to die and couldn't plan ahead they had to leave the cat alone, when they only wanted to be there to ease him to the unknown. You've really broken the hearts of this family. Read Less
Wendy Gillott
27 Jan 2017
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Bet vet we have ever had!! Bar none!
David Pullan
11 Jan 2017
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Sam and her staff have taken care of our dogs and cat for many years. We could not really be happier. Sam is great with the animals, reasonable with her advise, very nice to deal with and reasonably p... Read More
Sam and her staff have taken care of our dogs and cat for many years. We could not really be happier. Sam is great with the animals, reasonable with her advise, very nice to deal with and reasonably priced. Read Less
Shari Wade
2 Jan 2017
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Dr. Sam cares so much about her animals. She has taken great care of my dogs over the years. I am so glad that we have her as our vet. She is very kind and loving towards animals. Words can not expres... Read More
Dr. Sam cares so much about her animals. She has taken great care of my dogs over the years. I am so glad that we have her as our vet. She is very kind and loving towards animals. Words can not express enough the appreciation I have for Sam and all her staff Read Less
charles fassel
14 Jun 2016
REPORT
Dr Sam has been wonderful with all of our cats, including our loved but terrifying demon cat, Tabitha. I tried posting a photo of our Xander insisting that all cats tell their human slaves that they w... Read More
Dr Sam has been wonderful with all of our cats, including our loved but terrifying demon cat, Tabitha. I tried posting a photo of our Xander insisting that all cats tell their human slaves that they want Dr Sam for their veterinarian too! Read Less
Located in the Cambridge Plaza in St. Catharines, Lock One Animal Hospital offers a range of veterinary services to keep your pet healthy. Dr. Samantha Thompson will give your pet a full exam, offering a number of treatment options. Call Lock One Animal Hospital for more information.
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for Dr Sam and her team. I honestly feel I have THE best Vet in the business. Every visit I find even more reasons to appreciate all they Dr Sam does to serve... Read More
Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for Dr Sam and her team. I honestly feel I have THE best Vet in the business. Every visit I find even more reasons to appreciate all they Dr Sam does to serve our family...our entire family. Her knowledge. Her compassion. Her passion for what she does is admirable. She is amazing! Read Less
Cathy Davies
2 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Lock One has the best bet by far. Sam genuinely loves animals you can tell by the way she interacts with them. I'm very fortunate to have Sam as my vet & I hope she continues practising for decades to... Read More
Lock One has the best bet by far. Sam genuinely loves animals you can tell by the way she interacts with them. I'm very fortunate to have Sam as my vet & I hope she continues practising for decades to come 😁 Read Less
Rick Corey
6 Apr 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I just have to say I've been living with animal's all my life from dogs to reptiles to exotics and over the years I have dealt with a lot of different vets and was never ever satisfied seemed like it ... Read More
I just have to say I've been living with animal's all my life from dogs to reptiles to exotics and over the years I have dealt with a lot of different vets and was never ever satisfied seemed like it was always about money, until I met Sam she is by far the best vet I've ever dealt with, very caring and compassionate and always knows how to treat people and their pets.
We had just put our best friend down and Sam was right there with us like she was part of the family..Thank you for that!
Rick & Lori. Read Less
Sarah Wilson
6 Feb 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
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I have taken in 2 cats and a puppy. The care and love Sam shows the animals is unbelievable. Her staff is kind, patient, and pleasant. Appointments run on time but you never feel rushed out the door. ... Read More
I have taken in 2 cats and a puppy. The care and love Sam shows the animals is unbelievable. Her staff is kind, patient, and pleasant. Appointments run on time but you never feel rushed out the door. It is the first vet I've been to where I felt like they cared more about my pets then about how much they could charge me for the visit. It is always an amazing experience. I am so glad they took us on as patients. Read Less
Sharon Kuehnel
22 Dec 2017
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☆☆☆☆☆
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Highly recommend. Dr Sam is Great with our little dog. She's quick and accurate. Reasonable prices.
J B
27 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Been going for years. So knowledgeable on whatever breed you bring in. Dr.Sam is the best!!! You can tell she genuinely cares for animals and their well being! Amazing. No complaints ever! My dogs ant... Read More
Been going for years. So knowledgeable on whatever breed you bring in. Dr.Sam is the best!!! You can tell she genuinely cares for animals and their well being! Amazing. No complaints ever! My dogs antisocial and came out after a mandatory surgery with a new friend (the vets assistant) Read Less
S M.
24 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
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Amazing Vet Clinic!! Top notch! Ive gone to Sam for years and she's always been helpful, explains everything clearly and shows the utmost care for your pet.
Adam Moreau
23 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Wonderful owner, wonderful staff. Been bringing our fur family here for as long as I can remember and Sam is the best doctor anyone could ask for. She has really helped us out and treated us fairly an... Read More
Wonderful owner, wonderful staff. Been bringing our fur family here for as long as I can remember and Sam is the best doctor anyone could ask for. She has really helped us out and treated us fairly and I would trust her with my own life and any of my animals. Read Less
Greg Weiss
18 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We have received nothing but kindness and compassion from Dr Sam and her staff. We have 100% trust in Dr.Sam's knowledge & assessments and know she would only suggest what is absolutely best for our d... Read More
We have received nothing but kindness and compassion from Dr Sam and her staff. We have 100% trust in Dr.Sam's knowledge & assessments and know she would only suggest what is absolutely best for our dogs. Always fair and more than reasonable.
Read Less
Matt Mandziuk
31 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Not the best place to bring fear aggressive animals and not a lot of compassion for the dying....
My dog is fear aggressive, doesn't deal well with other animals when she's on leash, as she feels vul... Read More
Not the best place to bring fear aggressive animals and not a lot of compassion for the dying....
My dog is fear aggressive, doesn't deal well with other animals when she's on leash, as she feels vulnerable. I asked if they could keep the waiting room vacant for a few minutes but they refused to keep the waiting room clear on either side of my dogs appointments saying that they can't accommodate that request. It isn't fair to the other animals who have to wait longer and can't guarantee this.
I was then told my dog stresses the other animals out. That doesn't surprise me, she didnt want to be there. Didn't like the smells, or the mean secretary who's no longer there.
I was told not to bring my dog in without a muzzle so she doesn't snap at the staff who try and touch her. Since she got out of her muzzle several times, including her last time at Lock One, I decided to find a vet who can deal with my dog more effectively. They leave the room clear on either side of my appointments for her to go in early and sniff and try to relax. She is more than able to have the vet get close to her easily and without muzzle, rather than wasting time tying to play dog whisperer and getting down on all 4's they just go in, do what they have to do and we leave.
Sam is a good vet, but not for everyone. And she once told my dog with me in the room trying to hold her that she was not scared of her and has put down bigger dogs than her and she wouldn't be the last. I decided that was unprofessional and the last time I'm going to take her there.
It was not a nice thing to say. My entire family and extended family has brought their animals to Lock One for the last 15 years or more, tallying over 20 animals in that time.
After the lack of compassion the showed today not calling back a distraught and emotional customer (a family member who has 8 animals you treat) call you, who then made another phone call that another staff member received, it was said to them that they could drop the aminal off but you have to leave him and you'd put him down when you get to him....this wasn't fair or humane, nor was the comment to bring him back in 3 days (kidney failure)....The 18 year old family cat had to die alone today and without the people who loved him most present as he howled as loud as his weakened self could being taken to the back of the clinic awaiting his death alone.
I'm glad I got my dog out of this place a few years ago. I suggest you all do the same unless you get better privaledges than my family who have a combined 11 pets that are "cared for" here.
Because they didn't know when their cat was going to die and couldn't plan ahead they had to leave the cat alone, when they only wanted to be there to ease him to the unknown. You've really broken the hearts of this family. Read Less
Wendy Gillott
27 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
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Bet vet we have ever had!! Bar none!
David Pullan
11 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Sam and her staff have taken care of our dogs and cat for many years. We could not really be happier. Sam is great with the animals, reasonable with her advise, very nice to deal with and reasonably p... Read More
Sam and her staff have taken care of our dogs and cat for many years. We could not really be happier. Sam is great with the animals, reasonable with her advise, very nice to deal with and reasonably priced. Read Less
Shari Wade
2 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr. Sam cares so much about her animals. She has taken great care of my dogs over the years. I am so glad that we have her as our vet. She is very kind and loving towards animals. Words can not expres... Read More
Dr. Sam cares so much about her animals. She has taken great care of my dogs over the years. I am so glad that we have her as our vet. She is very kind and loving towards animals. Words can not express enough the appreciation I have for Sam and all her staff Read Less
charles fassel
14 Jun 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dr Sam has been wonderful with all of our cats, including our loved but terrifying demon cat, Tabitha. I tried posting a photo of our Xander insisting that all cats tell their human slaves that they w... Read More
Dr Sam has been wonderful with all of our cats, including our loved but terrifying demon cat, Tabitha. I tried posting a photo of our Xander insisting that all cats tell their human slaves that they want Dr Sam for their veterinarian too! Read Less