Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Calgary Veterinarians Since 1974
Silver Springs Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of veterinary care in Calgary since 1974. Our independently owned clinic specializes in comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental services for dogs and cats, delivered with compassion and expertise. Our team of dedicated veterinarians and support staff prioritize personalized care, treating every pet as if it were our own. With decades of combined experience, we maintain state-of-the-art facilities equipped for advanced diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical procedures. We emphasize preventative care through regular wellness exams and tailored vaccination programs to ensure long-term pet health.Our commitment to continuing education ensures our team stays current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine. We understand the emotional weight of pet ownership and provide empathetic support during difficult decisions like euthanasia. Our clinic fosters strong client relationships through transparent communication and a focus on client education. Located in Calgary's Silver Springs community, we serve local pet owners with convenient hours and a welcoming environment. Our mission remains unchanged since 1974: to deliver exceptional veterinary care while maintaining the trust our clients have placed in us for generations.
Services
Pet Wellness
Diagnostics
Surgery
Dentistry
Euthanasia
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving Calgary pet owners
- Our state-of-the-art surgical suite features advanced anesthesia monitoring
- Veterinarians maintain expertise through regular continuing education
- We provide personalized care plans tailored to each pet's needs
- Compassionate support for difficult end-of-life decisions
Services
Pet Wellness
Our preventative care programs include comprehensive physical exams, tailored vaccination schedules, and parasite prevention. Regular wellness visits allow early detection of health issues when they're most treatable. Our veterinarians create customized wellness plans based on each pet's age, breed, and lifestyle factors.
Diagnostics
We offer in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, and digital radiography for rapid diagnosis. Our diagnostic capabilities enable accurate assessment of internal organ function, infection detection, and imaging of skeletal structures. Timely results help us develop effective treatment plans for your pet's specific needs.
Surgery
Our surgical suite features advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment for safe procedures. We perform routine spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and complex procedures requiring specialized expertise. Post-operative care includes pain management and recovery monitoring to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
Dentistry
We provide complete dental services including professional cleanings, dental radiography, and surgical extractions. Our dental care addresses periodontal disease prevention, tooth fractures, and oral infections. Regular dental maintenance helps prevent systemic health issues related to oral bacteria.
Euthanasia
Our compassionate team offers gentle euthanasia services with private consultation rooms for family goodbyes. We understand the emotional difficulty of this decision and provide support resources for pet owners. Aftercare options include individual cremation services respecting your pet's final journey.
People
Meredith Dunki
Veterinarian & Owner
Graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2003. Joined the clinic as veterinarian and owner in 2003. Specializes in general practice while managing clinic operations. Active in local pet community with personal experience caring for special needs pets.
Diane
Receptionist & Office Manager
Veteran office manager with business diploma and animal husbandry training. Has served clinic since 2003. Builds strong client relationships through personalized service. Manages daily operations while maintaining client communication standards.
Christy Loates
Registered Veterinary Technologist
Graduated from University of Guelph's Veterinary Technologist program in 2016. Transitioned from client to employee. Provides technical expertise in patient care and laboratory procedures. Maintains professional development through continuing education requirements.
Dr. Kendra MacPherson
Veterinarian
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Specializes in internal medicine and soft tissue surgery. Transitioned from emergency medicine to general practice. Maintains professional growth through conference attendance and advanced training.
Sheila Rambousek
Lab Technician & Veterinary Assistant
Experienced lab technician with rescue animal advocacy background. Active in Alberta spay/neuter task force providing remote veterinary services. Combines technical laboratory skills with compassionate patient handling. Community-oriented professional with outdoor recreation interests.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive care including wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and euthanasia services for dogs and cats.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Use our online request form at least two business days in advance. We'll contact you to confirm your appointment time.
Do you offer emergency care?
While we don't provide 24/7 emergency services, we recommend contacting local emergency clinics for urgent after-hours care.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact us directly for current payment options as this information wasn't specified in our materials.
How can I refill prescriptions?
Submit our online prescription refill request form or contact us directly during business hours for medication refills.
Reviews (5)
Roger Plante
Apr 06, 2021
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Absolutely great vets! I am very doting (aren't we all?) my little chihuahua had dental surgery today. After picking up my little buddy I left with so much more than I expected and for so much less than I expected to spend. I will never ever go anywhere else. EVER!
Emily B.
Mar 02, 2021
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Huge shout out to Silver Springs Animal Hospital. They have been our pets vet over the past 15 years. They are friendly and compassionate. They were wonderfully kind and professional during our dogs' procedure (put to sleep). They ensured calm and comfort for him and for us the whole time. Because of them his passing was peaceful and dignified. Today they sent us flowers as condolence. Very grateful for the excellent staff at Silver Springs animal hospital.
Kristi Keller
Jan 31, 2021
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We have been going to this same vet for 3 dogs lifetimes now and we live the staff. Even when we waited 6 years between dogs they still remembered us and our old girl Mojo. Lovely people here
Nicole Trenholm
Jan 24, 2021
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The vets at Silver Springs Animal hospital have looked after my furry friends through almost their whole lives (except for a few years when we lived elsewhere). They have always been exceptionally caring, knowledgable and compassionate animal caregivers. My big, silly labradoodle loved Meredith so much he ran across an entire field to see her. My aussie-poodle cross was not a fan of going to the vet, but they made her comfortable enough that her blood pressure checks were actually lower in the exam room than when we tried to take them in our vehicle. Even when it was time to let them go, the experience
Brian Hwang
Dec 30, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability
Brought my 4 month old pup for her first visit. She had 2 shots and the nasal vaccine. She was happy the whole time in spite of it and wagging her tail the whole visit. Ali was very helpful with all my questions and all the staff obviously loved my pup!
Brought my 4 month old pup for her first visit. She had 2 shots and the nasal vaccine. She was happy the whole time in spite of it and wagging her tail the whole visit. Ali was very helpful with all my questions and all the staff obviously loved my pup!
