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Healing Paws Veterinary Care
veterinary clinic
Treats:  Cats
Treats:  Dogs
Services:  Dental
Ownership:  Private / Single Location
Website:  healingpawsvet.ca external link
Phone:  +1 604-461-7297
Profile updated: 4/18/18    Submit profile update

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Rating: 4.4 (1-5) based on 58 reviews.

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Click to report rating    1/21/23   3     4     2     2   Dr Maya is great, HOWEVER, she is slowly transfering over to a full holistic service leaving a new mentor to take on all of her existing clients. This new mentor is named Dr Gill and has poor customer service and a low knowledge of toy sized dogs. She told me that my toy Australian Shepard can only be neutered at 12 months and questioned my breeder’s contracted agreement with me of having him neutered at 6months. She also took the receptionists word over mine when I told her it wasn’t mentioned to me to bring my dogs breeder contract in with his first vaccine details. I witnessed no kindness and just surface level kindness for my dog. She was very curt and once the third vaccines are done we will be switching vets for neutering and future care. RID: 70560
Click to report rating    8/26/21   1     2     2     1   They killed my perfectly healthy girl during a routine spay. I took in my baby girl, Pinto, a 1.5yr old miniature Australian Shepherd, perfectly healthy, incredibly empathic and intelligent, to be spayed here in on a sunny morning, 8:30am June - We had recently switched vets after so many good recommendations to switch to Healing paws. She was my whole world...and I'm starting therapy next month because of her traumatic death at the hands of Dr Juila Chong (Dr.Maja was off that day) as well as the vet techs who was working there that day. extubation had significant complications resulting in Pinto being re-sedated and her heart stopped 40 minutes later. They didn't have sufficient expertise on site to remove something so common and routine. The Endotracheal tube in the photos they sent me appears to be a spiral fracture - was there twisting force upon removal attempt? If you want to follow my story getting justice for Pinto, you can do so @pintotheaussie on IG . RID: 70090
Click to report rating    10/24/20   5     5     5     5   We love this vet!!! Even when they are booked they always fit us in with our old girl. So very appreciative of their caring and loving way. Dr Maya picked the right profession. We travel from north Vancouver to see her. Thank you Dr Maya for who you are and your love for all the animals. Izzy is so lucky to have you caring for her. RID: 69611
Click to report rating    7/8/19   1     3     2     2   BEWARE!!See google review for whole story but they almost killed my bulldog. Dr maya took no responsibility thank god for the emergency vets. some of her techs are good but healing paws is money first and the most important. I will tell everyone i know about the experiance. RID: 68325
Click to report rating    7/30/18   1     1     1     1   Last Saturday Dr. Maya gave our dog a clean bill of health. By Wednesday we had him in the emergency vet hospital, (after Dr Alex couldn't be bothered to return our calls) on the verge of a diabetic coma. After 3 years of being told (by both vets) to put our fat dog on a diet and refusing to believe the fat dog generally ate less than the thin dog... he is not only a diabetic, but likely has Cushings disease. The "blood testing" we'd been paying extra for (which would have caught this early), was a much higher priced titres test with NO blood work being done at all. Our 5 year old dog has not had any real medical care his entire life. He has had visible symptoms of Cushings for 3 years - starting with the weight gain and a noticeable pot belly (a classic Cushings symptom) and now has diabetes. Aside from taking a great deal of our money, they have done nothing medically meaningful for either of our dogs and have shortened the lifespan of one. RID: 66563
Click to report rating    4/12/18   1     5     5     1   I have been an advocating customer for our two dogs ever since we adopted them in 2015 and 2016 respectively. We have trusted their "holistic way of approaching" marketing until March 2018. We requested a quote for Rabies Antibody Titer testings for taking our two dogs with us to oversea. They quote us a regular service (4 to 6 wk turnaround result) they quote was about $400 each per dog and the express service (2-3 wk turn around result) at $900 per dog although the price increase on the expedited lab test service is only USD $60. I inquired several times why the expedited service doubles the regular service although I see only USD 60 up charge from the actual testing facility Healing paws sent the blood sample away. They said that is how they structured the pricing and they won't change the pricing for us although we have been a loyal customer to them. I felt very much disappointed by their demeanor and their rationale for the pricing structure. I ended up getting two quotes from on RID: 65929
Click to report rating    12/29/17   5     5     5     5   Healing Paws is always wonderful! Even when they are fully booked, they always make room for my dogs. I have difficult rescue dogs, and the vets and techs are always kind and understanding. I wouldn't go anywhere else! RID: 65272
Click to report rating    8/16/17   5     5     5     5   We have two dogs: a four yr old Golden Retriever and a 3 yr old Brittany Spaniel. Since receiving his vaccinations at 10 weeks old our Golden developed severe allergies (meat, dairy, grass, mold, cedar). For the first year of life we spent thousands of dollars on vet visits at several vet clinics. And then the dog trainer at our dog's obedience classes suggested going to Healing Paws in Port Moody. What an experience we have had at Healing Paws! We have been taking our dogs there for about 2.5 years now, and we feel our dogs are in very good hands. All the staff are caring and concerned. The vets at Healing Paws often make phone calls to check in to see how our Golden is doing. Dr Maya is so knowledgeable and caring. What a difference! What an amazing level of service! It takes us over 40min to drive to Healing Paws, but we will never go anywhere else. No other vet clinic comes close to the level of service Healing Paws offers (and trust me, I have tried at least 6 other clinics!). RID: 64450
Click to report rating    4/13/17   3     5     3     4   Life long pet owners here. Healing Paws was an amazing place when we first started going there when they first opened but since then, they have gotten significantly busier and their level of service and care has dropped accordingly. Dr. Maja is indeed a very good vet but she is just so busy that I'm not sure anyone get's the best of her anymore. We've now taken our 2 cats and 1 dog to different vets because we have become so disenfranchised with their newly apathetic care. We lost our pointer in April last year and it really made us examine how much things had changed at Healing Paws from when we first went there. We used to brag to other pet owners about how good our vet was...but no longer. RID: 63346
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 9/18/14   5     5     5     5   Dr Maja and the girls are the best! I would never go to another vet. The clinic is modern and superbly equipped, provides many healing options. Staff is really friendly. They always follow up on the wellbeing of the patient. The dogs are not scared, but actually pull to get in, they like it there! Thanks! RID: 53604
 
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 7/18/14   1     1     1     1   Very unfortunate. This place is absolutely Money Hungry. Understandably, it's a business and you need income to support a business. However, they do not even hide the fact that they are greedy. I had to go to the back in the bathroom and I noticed graphs on a board with L.Ron Hubbards name on the bottom of them. You can do the math. I am afraid that I will never be able to get rid of them calling me at home to bring in my animal for a yearly check up. My dog is so stressed out when he goes in there and I have repeatedly told them that It causes more stress to him to bring him in then not. I will never hesitate to bring in my dog if even the slightest hint is given that he may be sick. I was over charged several times and had to repeatedly ask for refunds. Please, stay clear of this clinic. RID: 52631
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 5/27/14   5     5     5     5   The staff are wonderful; kind, compassionate and professional. RID: 51792
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 5/13/14   5     5     3     5   I have a miniature schnauzer that was misdiagnosed at another vet's as having a bladder stone attack and they performed surgery. Within a couple of months my little girl had another attack. I took her to see Dr. Maja and she diagnosed pancreatitis. Once we got her through the horror of this attack Dr. Maja immediately had me change her diet to white breast chicken, rice and squash, along with digestive enzymes and minerals from the clinic. My girl is health and happy and so am I. Since then my mothers schnauzer had an attack and her vet had her on IV fluids for 2 days and handed her to me shrugged his shoulders and basically said "good luck, take her home". He gave her to us to take home and let die - NO HELP! I had brought a meal of Elle's food to my mothers dog and got her eating and she is running around a month later! Their only treats are natural dehydrated sweet potato's which they love. Without Dr. Maja I'm sure both of our dogs wouldn't be with us today! RID: 51556
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 12/10/13   5     5     5     5   Our little guy gets incredibly excited & actually gets impatient with us because we're not moving fast enough for him on Dr.Maja days. And yes, we've been to a couple other high ranked clinics in the area. (So we're not uneducated, nor are we biased w/o the facts). I'm not sure how the few ppl can rate these ppl so low, because we've been thru extreme lows with our little guy and finding out that he has a liver condition. (Basically, it doesn't recover itself on it's own so we had to go thru countless blood tests, ultrasounds, and other numerous tests). All these procedures started before we saw Dr.Maja. Yes, they're costly & sometimes you don't get the results you want. We thankfully had insurance on him from the time we rescued him & we knew we had to do everything we could for him, he couldn't tell us what was wrong-that's why they test. We finally found answers WHEN WE SWITCHED to HEALING PAWS. Best Move we made! RID: 48713
 
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 11/8/13   5     5     5     5   Me, my boxer and my 2 cats followed Dr. Ina to Healing Paws. She treats both my animals and myself like family. She loves my animals and hugs them and talks with them and we LOVE her for that. She's also bang-on in diagnosis and treatment and will take the time to explain things (ie: medication) to me, over and over and over. It can get very overwhelming when you have a sick animal, but she is forever patient as I scribble everything down and repeat it numerous times to make sure I have it right, lol. They have beautiful, welcoming and clean facilities, lots of parking and SUPER friendly and knowledgeable staff. I LOVE the office staff! They are warm and welcoming and friendly and just so nice! They follow up with patients and send friendly reminders and check in with us to see how things are going. I LOVE Healing Paws and feel so lucky to have found Dr. Ina! RID: 48146
 
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 8/29/13   1     2     1     1   I took my dog here because of the ratings but based on my experience I cant believe any of them are true. For over a year and a half Maja "treated" my dog for her health concerns but it was just a guessing game. I dont know whats wrong lets do another blood test, 10 in all. The symptoms were obvious but she never put in the extra effort to find the cause, expecting the tests to do the work for her. Tests cant give you all the answers. It would take days and numerous calls before she would report back on these tests. You cant imagine the stress this caused when your pets life is at stake. How can you put someone through that? Over $2000 in vet bills and it didnt help my dog one bit. I lost my best friend because of her ambivalent attitude. She didnt even have the decency to send her condolences. If your pet has serious health concerns go somewhere else, for your pets sake. She let my little girl down, worst of all so did I by bringing her here. I'll never forgive myself for that. RID: 46601
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 8/25/13   5     5     5     5   I really like this place. They treat my dogs with care and I feel comfortable leaving my dogs with them. I really appreciate that they do not rush me when I am there and I also like that they take the time to allow my pet to become accustomed to the place. I didn't even realize we had holistic vet options and this place has fair pricing for their services. I personally like all of the veterinarians working there and would recommend this place to everyone. I think it's a five star vet and judging by the other reviews, I am not the only one. RID: 46518
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 8/18/13   4     3     1     5   Mixed feelings about this clinic. Every time I go I wait at least 45 minutes past my appointment time, so best to make an appointment first thing in the morning. Even when you get into an exam room, you end up waiting another 15 - 20 minutes to see the vet. I have also found that the vets do not review the charts before seeing your animal. So, best to see the same vet every time as they know the history. I have taken my dog back for the same reason three times and each time you have to explain from the beginning because he's seeing a different vet. Personally I think Dr. Alberto is the most thorough and not pushy for tests. He has the best bedside manner, and my dog does NOT like men, but Dr. Alberto won his heart. I have a hard time getting test results back from them until I complained, and now they call more promptly. It's not the BEST choice of clinic, but we don't have a great selection of holistic vets in Vancouver. I don't find them expensive at all for a holistic vet. RID: 46359
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 8/7/13   5     5     5     5   This vet office is the best!!! We have followed Dr Maya from North Van and happy that we have.We have 2 german shepherds and the care we have received from the whole clinic is great. I was a little nervous when Dr Maya was on vacation and i needed to come in. They told me that Dr Alberto was who i would be seeing that day. Well am i happy i did, he was great with my dog and suggested the less expensive way first to see if that would work and it did. She is feeling great now and i am so happy that i was able to meet Dr Alberto. Both vets are first class and i am so happy to have them looking after our dogs. Thank you RID: 46138
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 7/30/13   5     5     5     5   Dr. Ina Purborini is the most amazing Veterinarian!I'm so lucky to have found such intelligent,kind and caring Veterinarian.she takes her time to answer all your questions and treats all her clients like family members;I thought I was special but apparently all her clients are ;) she saved my dog's life when all the other Veterinarians were thinking $$$$,I took my dog to Boundary Animal Hospital to Dr.Kassam where he was mis-diagnosed and almost killed then they made me pay $4800 for 2 days hospitalization and Dr.Kassam still couldn't figure out anything!Dr.Ina saved Sammie's life and I only $245. she pin-pointed her illness (Cushin's disease) and followed up+cared for her like a mother would for her child. God bless Dr.Ina.she saved my life by returning my Sammie her health. God bless your kind Heart Dr.Ina as you are amazing.THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU :) RID: 45950
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 5/16/13   5     5     5     5   The Doctors and staff at Healing Paws are superb. We recommend them to all our friends who have pets. RID: 42543
 
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 4/2/13   1     1     1     1   I very disappointed with this clinic. Were told the blood & urine test results'd be ready on Mon. Called; told that they were not ready, call back Tues. I rec'd a msg suggesting that everything okay&to call back & discuss. Wed the receptionist told me the test results weren't good, she has crystalluria. Left my work number. Worried, I started looking up her condition to do whatever necessary. I've tried 8 times, no reply. On 4th, attempt reception asked me if our dog had started exhibiting symptoms. Spoke c/ a vet, he said there was nothing wrong & suggested he was not skilled enough to see what the other vet was seeing assuring me that the other vet would call me. I've req'd the results so that we may take her to a different clinic–one that cares, so she can get the care & attention she needs. I was promised I would have those results emailed to me today & again, they failed. My dog is suffering as the result of your complete lack of decency to even return a phone call. RID: 41484
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 3/20/13   5     5     5     5   I was very impressed with Dr Alberto, he and all the staff I encountered were very professional and great with my timid dog. I felt that he had a great bedside manner and that he followed best practice standards in the care of my dog before, during and after her dental cleaning. He even called as soon as she had recovered from anesthetic which I was really impressed by since so many vets are "too busy" to even answer basic questions. I would highly recommend Dr. Alberto and Healing paws! RID: 41184
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 3/19/13   5     5     5     5   Both my dogs just love everyone here and Dr Maja is knowledgeable, caring and up to date on current health issues. She takes the lightest approach possible to find the best solution for your pet and for you. Love this place! RID: 41179
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 2/27/13   5     5     5     5   Amazing clinic! Dr Maja took the time to thoroughly examine my new puppy and even spent additional time to answer all of my questions. I was blown away by everyone in this office...it does help that my dog is just so cute! This clinic exceeded my expectations which are high for service. Well done and keep it up! I was referred to this clinic by a work colleague and I can't thank her enough! RID: 40758
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 1/23/13   5     5     5     5   xcellent vet clinic! Dr. Maja is knowledgable, trustworthy and takes a conservative approach when treating your pet. The staff and Dr. Maja take the time to explain and answer all questions. Dr. Maja was highly recommended to me when I first got my dog 7 years ago as a puppy. I first started seeing Dr. Maja when she practiced on the North Shore and now make the drive to Port Moody to continue seeing her when my dog is not well. I highly recommend Healing Paws clinic. The staff and Dr. Maja offer a personal, caring and knowledgable service. . RID: 39876
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 12/7/12   5     5     5     4   Had a marvellous experience with my 9-y.o. dog at Healing Paws. The examination was extremely thorough. The staff went out of their way to make my dog comfortable e.g. cushioned him when he had to lie on his back for the x-rays. At first Dr Maja said we'd have to pay $250 for 3 x-ray views, but the first two gave her enough information and she said the third view was unnecessary so we ended up paying $165. The clinic also gave us 50% off our first examination (normally $65). No meds or services were imposed on us, and everyone we met at Healing Paws was really warm, friendly and open. They are indeed more expensive than our nearby clinic in New West, but my dog loved them and I appreciate that Dr Maja's strategy is to avoid strong medications with side effects (we were prescribed one at our local clinic) in favour of milder remedies so I'm okay with paying more. RID: 38930
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 9/26/12   5     5     5     5   Dr. Maja and all of the staff at Healing Paws are absolutely amazing. It feels more like you are entering a home than a clinic. Well, a very organized and sanitized home! My puggat is highly reactive but responds so well to all of the staff and Dr. Maja which is a big deal since she is usually not to friendly when first meeting/greeting someone. She adores Dr. Maja even though a physical check-up is not much fun so that's saying a lot. I always have lots of questions and Dr. Maja always takes the time to answer them all with great thought. I never feel rushed. Ocassionally we have had to wait a bit for our appointment time but the staff is so friendly and the waiting area so pleasant that it is never really an issue. Plus I always know we are waiting because some poor animal had a health emergency. Dr. Maja also always provides me with more than one option when it comes to treatment, etc. which is much appreciated. I really can't say enough wonderful things about Healing Paws. RID: 37447
 
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 8/27/12   5     5     5     5   We have been with Dr. Maja since Sunwood. She is so sweet and caring, really listens to my concerns and provides support for our pets raw diets. We live on the island now and continue to visit Healing Paws for our annual exams. RID: 36849
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 6/8/12   5     5     5     5   All the staff are friendly, helpful and knowledgable. Parking is almost always ready available. The clinic rooms are bright, welcoming and clean! My labrador retriever was neutered recently. Alberto and Dr Merja, with help from receiving staff, worked with me to choose the optimum date for his surgery. His treatment, including two follow-up was excellent. Though a tough experience for my dog, I feel like he was given all means to make the experience as comfortable as possible. Labs are pretty demanding pets for the first months and having Healing Paws crew to help with health questions has been most appreciated. Thanks Everyone! RID: 34854
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 3/13/12   5     5     5     5   My pets and i love it there, friendly staff and doctors :) RID: 32862
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 3/1/12   5     5     4     5   Absolutely the best vet office experience I've ever had, the staff are all friendly, knowledgeable and always remember your furr friend. The vets are very gentle with my nervous dog and do their best to make her comfortable and calm, they don't ever try to push any unecessary medication or product and its very obvious that their only concern if your pets well being. Love this office! RID: 32592
Click to report rating    1/20/12   5     5     5     5   Simply the best vet in Port Moody. our bulldog has been seeing Dr Maja and her team since he was 8 months old. Dr Maja identified his allergy problem within one visit, and his skin has never been better since. He loves coming to see Dr Maja and Jessi is his favourite! I couldn't recommend Healing Paws more to anyone looking for quality vet care for their furry friends! RID: 31682
Click to report rating    1/20/12   5     5     5     5   Amazing care. My dogs love to see Dr. Maja. If you are looking for a caring, knowledgable vet healing paws is the place. RID: 31678
Click to report rating    12/31/11   5     5     4     5   This clinic is wonderful. I come there with my two dogs, who actually pull me to the door. (even on Sundays when they are closed!) They love being spoiled there...the attention they get when we come just for little visits to get to know everyone sure paid off. They don't even mind when they come for their checkups. I will definitely recommend them, I already do! RID: 30157
Click to report rating    12/28/11   5     5     5     5   I have searched for years for a good vet, after countless times feeling ripped off by other vets. Healing Paws is hands down the best clinic I have been to! They actually take them time to understand your concerns, and are very friendly and approachable. You will never feel "rushed out of the door" and I 100% trust them with my pets! This is my new permanent vet! RID: 30113
Click to report rating    12/21/11   2     2     2     1   I am very disturbed by this clinic. They operated on my cat and sent him home with my right away when it was obvious that he shouldn't be home. They wouldn't take him in the next morning without a huge fee even though he was clotted, no blood circulation and in severe pain. I had to take him to another vets where they told me everything that was wrong and how the surgery should have been avoided and could have been seen on the X-ray and that he should have had a food tube in him ( I was force feeding him for 30 days which was not working and having to sq him myself) They told me the best thing to do now was to put him down because his abdomen was severely messed up from the surgery and he was suffering. These people made the last few days of my companion painful and unbearable just so they can make money. I will never recommend them or deal with them again. They appear to be nice but its an act they don't care about the animals as much as they should.I could go on but there is no spa RID: 30009
Click to report rating    11/12/11   5     5     5     5   My dog has had a rough few months with dental problems, being attacked, and then having a severe digestive infection. Dr.Maya and her staff have been phenomenal! My dog absolutely loves dr. Maya and the staff. He used to hate going to his previous vet, but at healing paws he is treated with love and respect. Dr. Maya goes out of her way to put you at ease. One time we were just walking by her office and she saw us, so she came running out to check on our four legged baby to ensure he was recovering from his digestive system infection . The clinic always does a follow up call to see how he is doing...they truly care. My baby hates being in a crate, so when he is at the clinic the staff always give him lots of love to ensure he is happy while he is there. The treatment has also been first class! Our baby recovered fully and promptly under dr. Maya. He had no scaring on his face despite 2 puncture wounds. We give our highest recommendation for Dr. Maya & the staff at Healing Paws.Thank Yo RID: 29063
Click to report rating    11/11/11   5     5     5     5   My cat was sick with thyroid problems and with persistence by Dr.Maya and her wonderful staff, we were able to get her on to a proper dose of medication and she is back to her cuddly cat self. RID: 29050
Click to report rating    10/14/11   5     5     5     5   Dr. Maya and her staff are AMAZING!! Loved this clinic as soon as I stepped foot in it. The staff are wonderful and Dr. Maya is very knowledgeable. Recently, one of my puppies was attacked and had her flesh exposed. Dr. Maya and her staff were truly caring, loving, and supportive in my little girl's surgery and the recovery stage that follows. Will recommend this clinic. RID: 28307
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 10/5/11   5     5     5     5   Dr Maja was the vet for my cat and 2 dogs from the very begginning. They are 15, 14 and 13 years old and still going strongly. Thank you Doc! RID: 28108
Click to report rating    7/27/11   5     5     5     5   I was impressed with Dr. Maja from the first day I took my dog to see her. She has a genuine warmth and it is obvious how much she cares for her "patients". I appreciate her reasoned and balanced approach to treatment. The clinic is quite nice and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. RID: 26517
Click to report rating    7/8/11   5     5     4     5   I have 5 cats, ages 11 months to 19.5 years. The service at Healing Paws has always been excellent. Everyone is knowledgeable and very caring. I recently had to euthanize my 15 year old dog who lost her leg when she was a year old. Dr. Maya has been my vet most of her life and helped me keep her in good health right through her senior years. She was always very sensitive to our needs and provided excellent care. I drive from Surrey to Port Moody to the vet. I find the service that good. RID: 26085
     6/28/11   3     4     5     3   I took my cat to Dr. Maya for dental surgery, extraction of upper canine. I was very pleased until after the surgery. I find it quite disturbing that the staff was going to dismiss me and my feline companion after surgery without having spoken to the vet. I had asked to speak to the vet on several occasions and was finally able to after I had told them that I would not leave until having spoken to Dr. Maya. I just wanted to get information on what to do after surgery. Dr. Maya and I discussed alternative pain management and she told me what to remedies I ought to give to my cat but neglected to provide me with proper dosage of one of the remedies nor dis she tell me how long it should be administered which I forgot to ask at the time because I was very nervous. She did not provide any info voluntarily. I called back the following day, and the day after each time the staff told me they'd get back to me,but they never did. At this point I'm very disappointed in Dr. Maya and staff. RID: 25867
Click to report rating    4/24/11   5     5     4     4   Great people, fantastic advice. Dr. Maja and her team are awesome. I love that they test your pet to see if they actually need their shots yearly or not. RID: 24585
Click to report rating    4/4/11   5     5     5     5   I am from Vancouver, but I come here for my dog's vet visits. Absolutely the best vet by far, well worth the drive. All the vet techs are extremely knowledgable and Dr. Maja is a true sweet heart. You can tell that Dr. Maja truly loves being a vet, and she treats my her patients with a whole lot of respect. RID: 24117
Click to report rating    3/23/11   5     5     4     5   I very highly recommend Healing Paws. All of the staff are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful and they take a personal interest in your pet. The only item I gave less than a 5 was punctuality but it is not a concern to me because I know that if they are running late it is because Dr. Maja is taking care of emergent situations and taking the time to explain and answer her clients questions which is much more important to me than getting in and out quickly! RID: 23780
Click to report rating    3/2/11   5     5     5     5   Our 11 yr old Chihuahua, Charlie, would not be alive today if it were not for the extremly knowledgeable and caring treatment he has received at Healing Paws. Dr. Maja has successfully treated Charlie for obesity, collapsing trachea and is now managing his treatment for pulmonary hypertension. He is a very shy, nervous little fellow but completely loves and trusts Dr. Maja and has every reason to do so! My husband and I strongly believe that Maja and her caring staff of Kari, Jessie, Georgina and Holly are the best team in the Lower Mainland!Thank you Healing Paws for taking such wonderful care of our Charlie! RID: 23282
Click to report rating    1/6/11   5     5     5     5   My cat suffered from food and skin allergies for 10 years. After taking her to a vet who insisted on giving her regular steroid shots (which eventually caused pancreatitis), I took her to Dr. Maja who prescribed raw food. This solved the problem and my 14 year old cat is still healthy and happy. Dr. Maja is excellent! RID: 21829
Click to report rating    10/2/10   5     5     5     5   I have brought my Chihuahua to many, many vets in both BC and Alberta within the 8 years I've had her and I must say that I haven't been as happy with any of them as I am with Dr. Maja. I live in Vancouver and it takes me at least an hour's drive to get to Healing Paws and back, but it is totally worth every minute. Dr. Maja takes the time to explain everything thoroughly and answers all my questions in-depth. Like someone else wrote, I never feel like I'm being rushed out of an appointment, even when I feel myself that I'm taking way too much time up. I have absolutely no complaints about Dr. Maja and her staff, from booking the appointment to paying the bill. They are all very caring & patient and I feel that my dog and cat are both in the best hands! RID: 20029
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 8/28/10   5     5     5     5   What a wonderful vet! The staff and vetrinarian are so caring. They have gone out of there way to help our little puppy. They took her in even thought they were all booked and were the only animal hospital that seemed to care enough to see her, quickly! Then took time outside of office hours to help. It's so hard to find caring people these days and I am absolutly thrilled to have found such a trustworthy and caring team. RID: 19467
Click to report rating    8/8/10   5     5     5     5   We met Dr. Maja in North Vancouver in 2002. We went to her for a second opinion after another vet diagnosed a simple infection in our 12 yr. old cat's paw as a rare form of cancer and suggested a myriad of expensive, invasive tests. He was almost 19 when Dr. Maja, while on maternity leave, helped us let him go. Dr. Maja is knowledgeable and caring. When our 5 yr. old dog was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness (GME), Dr. Maja spent countless hours of her own time researching the disease. Our dogs was being treated at Canada West, and although they were wonderful, the side effects from the medications they prescribed were not. We knew that the disease would eventually take our dog from us so we wanted to focus on her quality of life while she was with us. We turned to Dr. Maja, and a mix of traditional and alternative medicine. It was the right decision. We still live in North Vancouver, but go to Healing Paws because Dr. Maja, Kari, Jessi and Georgina are the best. Thank you Maja! RID: 19128
Click to report rating    5/26/10   5     5     5     4   Amazing vet! We've taken our Samoyed and cat to several vets before and our experience hasn't always been the greatest! But with this vet we are truly happy! They help you find the right treatment without having to pay tons of money. RID: 18133
Click to report rating    3/16/10   5     5     5     5   These gals are amazing! Jessi at the desk is wonderful, Kari and Georgina truly care about their patients. Maya is kind, patient and caring. Not a money-grabbing vet! I know that my dogs will never be mishandled or mistreated and neither will I. I do not know what I would do without these people! Maya has saved my Basset Hound's life and has given my 16-year-old shepherd/lab the best care while keeping her fragility in mind at all times. Maya is honest and non-invasive and is the perfect vet if you are looking for something between traditional vet medicine and all-natural; she supports raw feeding and a holistic approach. If you truly consider your pets to be your friends and your family (not just a dog) then I would highly recommend these people. To put your best friend's life in someone elses hands requires a lot of trust and Maya's hands and her heart are trusted 100% by me. Thank-you Maya, Jessi, Kari and Georgina for being there for me and my girls. Wendi Thomasen RID: 17087
Click to report rating    2/19/10   5     5     5     5   Dr Maja is fantastic, from walking in the door, to paying the bill (was not exorbitant), I have never felt this happy with a vet service. Jesse on the front desk is more than helpful and welcoming, Dr Maja is well informed and takes the time to explain everything. I thought that a test was needed, and instead of jumping on the money, she said it was not needed at this time. We are working on getting my doberman off Meds and on to a natural holistic product and it is working! I can not recommend them enough! RID: 16678
Click to report rating    11/28/09   5     5     5     5   Dr. Maja and her staff are amazing. Like the other reviewer, I've been to approx. 10 vets in the last 4 years. Dr. Maja is truly and amazing person and vet. She really does care and takes the time to listen and explain everything. Unlike other vets who either want you to feed veterinary diets or go raw, she actually worked with me to figure out something that works for my dog. I don't live in Port Moody, but I would drive to Mexico if I had to b/c Dr. Maja is truly one of the best vets out there. RID: 15495
Click to report rating    11/26/09   5     5     5     5   I have been to many different vets. This vet is the best one I have ever been into. In some vets you can feel like you are being rushed through your appointment but not here. Dr. Maya took her time to explain everything she was going to do and why. My cats had a rare infection and she found out what the problem was and cured them with the first solution! I would give them 10 points out of five if I could. My pets get better care than I do at my doctor! RID: 15466
Click to report rating    10/15/09   5     5     4     4   These people are wonderful with all animals - they truly care about their patients...and their owners. RID: 14736
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