Find a veterinary clinic in Surrey
Surrey is British Columbia's second-largest city and one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, with a population approaching 600,000 spread across six distinct town centres: Whalley, Guildford, Newton, Fleetwood, Cloverdale, and South Surrey. PillsCard's directory currently lists 8 verified veterinary clinics serving a household base that skews younger and more multilingual than the provincial average, with sizeable Punjabi, Filipino, and Korean-speaking communities. Demand is driven by resident pet owners rather than medical tourism, though proximity to the Peace Arch border crossing means a modest cross-border caseload from Whatcom County, Washington. Clinic density is highest along the King George Boulevard and 152nd Street corridors, with satellite practices serving the more suburban pockets of South Surrey and the equestrian belt around Cloverdale.
The Surrey market is fragmented rather than chain-dominated, with most practices operating as independent single-site hospitals or two-location partnerships. Fraser Heights Animal Hospital anchors the northeast quadrant near the 104th Avenue corridor, while Guildford Animal Hospital serves the dense residential zone around Guildford Town Centre. Scottsdale Veterinary Hospital and All Critters Animal Hospital cover the Newton and Panorama Ridge catchments, and South Point Pet Hospital handles the growing South Surrey/Grandview Heights population near Highway 99. Crescent Beach Veterinary Clinic serves the Ocean Park and Crescent Beach coastal neighbourhoods. Most clinics are general small-animal practices; advanced specialty and 24-hour emergency work is typically referred north to Burnaby or across the Fraser River to Langley.
Pricing & coverage
Veterinary care in Surrey is entirely private-pay. A routine wellness examination typically runs CAD 85–120, core vaccination packages CAD 120–200, a routine feline or canine spay/neuter CAD 350–700 depending on weight, and dental scaling under general anaesthesia CAD 600–1,200. British Columbia's Medical Services Plan and the broader Canada Health Act cover human medicine only and do not extend to companion animals — pet owners fund care directly or through private pet insurance. Prescription veterinary drugs remain regulated by Health Canada's Veterinary Drugs Directorate, which oversees product approval and compounding standards nationwide.
Emergencies & out-of-hours care
Surrey does not currently host a dedicated 24-hour veterinary emergency hospital. After-hours cases are generally routed to Canada West Veterinary Specialists in Vancouver, the Animal Emergency Clinic of the Fraser Valley in Langley, or Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Langley — all reachable within 25–40 minutes by road. Most Surrey general practices post their preferred after-hours referral on voicemail and website banners. Call 911 only for human medical emergencies; for suspected poisoning outside clinic hours, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control line (fee-based) or Pet Poison Helpline are the standard first calls.
Frequently asked questions
Are walk-in visits accepted at Surrey clinics?
Most Surrey clinics operate by appointment, though several — particularly the higher-volume practices along King George Boulevard — reserve daily urgent-care slots for same-day sick visits. Walk-ins are typically triaged and may face waits of several hours during flu season or summer holidays. Calling ahead is strongly recommended, and clinics will usually redirect true emergencies to Langley or Vancouver referral hospitals rather than attempt stabilisation on-site.
Do Surrey vets offer services in Punjabi or other languages?
Yes. Reflecting Surrey's demographics, several practices in Newton, Whalley, and Fleetwood have staff who speak Punjabi, Hindi, Tagalog, or Korean. Language capacity is not centrally listed, so calling reception to confirm is the reliable route. Written discharge instructions and consent forms are generally provided in English only.
Can I bring a pet across the border from Washington State for care?
Yes, though same-day return requires a rabies certificate valid under CFIA rules for dogs and cats over three months old. Cross-border clients typically use South Surrey clinics near the Peace Arch crossing for convenience. Payment is in Canadian dollars; US insurance rarely reimburses Canadian veterinary invoices directly, so keep itemised receipts for later claims.
Which Surrey neighbourhoods have the shortest booking waits?
Cloverdale and South Surrey practices generally book faster than Guildford or Newton, which serve denser catchments. New-client wait times for a routine wellness exam range from same-week in Cloverdale to two or three weeks in central Surrey during peak periods.
Are exotic pets (rabbits, reptiles, birds) seen locally?
A limited number of Surrey general practices see rabbits and small mammals; reptile and avian cases are typically referred to Night Owl Bird Hospital in Vancouver or specialty exotics practices in Burnaby. Always confirm species competency before booking.
Safety note
This directory is informational only and is not medical advice. For individual clinical decisions about your animal's health, consult a licensed veterinary clinic in person.