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The Alarming Problem With Emergency Vet Clinics

The Alarming Problem With Emergency Vet Clinics

When Mountainside Animal Emergency & Specialty—North Vancouver's only 24/7 emergency vet—announced its sudden closure, it revealed a troubling pattern: corporate-owned veterinary hospitals are disappearing across Canada while costs rise 51% above inflation. Here's what every pet owner needs to know about who really owns their vet clinic—and why it matters.

October 31, 2025
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Vancouver’s Vet Price Gap, Explained

Vancouver’s Vet Price Gap, Explained

October 20, 2025

In the first half of 2025, Montreal shelters saw a 32% surge in surrenders. Calgary's waitlist jumped from zero to 200 animals. And in Vancouver, you're likely looking at a vet quote you can't quite afford, wondering: Is this normal? Am I being overcharged?

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