Russell Lake Animal Hospital offers excellence for your pet's health in an intimate and relaxed, state-of-the-art, fully-equipped hospital. We incorporate scientifically proven aspects of conventional medicine and nutrition to enhance preventive health care and your pet's well-being. Russell Lake Animal Hospital is proud to offer veterinary appointments in English and French.

We're proud to serve the Dartmouth Nova Scotia area for everything pet-related. Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital are run by Dr. Adva Barkai-Ronayne, a licensed, experienced Dartmouth veterinarian. We work hard to make sure that you and your pet are happy and stress-free during every visit.

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Our Story Report

Our veterinary clinic and animal hospital are run by Dr. Adva Barkai-Ronayne, a licensed, experienced Dartmouth veterinarian. Our team is committed to educating our clients on keeping their pets healthy year-round, with good nutrition and exercise. Russell Lake Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology.

Our Team Report

Our team is committed to educating our clients on keeping their pets healthy year-round, with good nutrition and exercise. Since early childhood, there was never a doubt in anyone's mind as to Dr. Barkai's future career choice. After completing her military service, she went to Europe to pursue her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.

Reviews Report

Your kind words mean the world to us, and we're so thankful that you've taken the time to provide us with feedback. Honestly had such an incredible experience for my dogs first visit. Both the vet and the vet tech were extremely patient and knowledgeable. They took the extra time and steps to make sure my dogs and myself were comfortable and to make sure that I had total understanding of my pet's care.

Ethical Responsibility Report

Russell Lake Animal Hospital is committed to animal welfare, the ethical treatment of animals, and strengthening the human-animal bond. In a dignified and loving way, the Dignity Project aims to showcase the elderly canine as a long-time companion and family member. Often, it serves as the last recorded memoir of a cherished friend.

Photography Report

To celebrate our patients and showcase our relationship with our clients, we chose to use our own patients and pets as models for our website. They may be young, adults, or seniors, but all have beauty and a unique personality. We chose to partner with Robert MacLellan for his rare ability to capture that uniqueness in each pet, for his loving and respectful treatment of each model and for understanding our vision and helping us see it through.

Reviews (10)

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Karen Hannam

Jan 24, 2022

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Critical: Professionalism
Very surprised to see your front end clinic staff were incredibly rude, condescending, and unprofessional recently. Used to have excellent staff, so not sure if this was a one off or what happened but I sure hope things improve.

Ellie LeBlanc

Jan 13, 2022

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The very best vet I have ever gone to. I have a bullmastiff who has had very bad allergies since birth, went to 4 different vets before this one, they all said the same thing, paid so much to have them send me away with no answers and always the same meds, and she would be just as sick after the meds were done.
This vet answered an hour's worth of questions and was so kind. And sent me with an actual plan to make her better, not just a bandaid. Best vet ever ! Highly recommend.

Natasha Munroe

Jan 02, 2022

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All the staff are very nice and knowledgeable. I am very happy with the care that my cats receive every time:)

Stacy Blair

Dec 18, 2021

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Staff is friendly. The reason for the low review is wait time. Everytime I've had an appointment for one of my cats I've had to wait at least 15/20 minutes for someone to even come in the room.. A quick appointment ends up being an hour.

Fiona Coulter

Dec 14, 2021

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Was a customer for over five years. They handled two of my dogs. However I voiced my dissatisfaction recently and was told by the owner to look for another vet.
They refused to calculate my refund and prescribed me urinary food that my dog was allergic to (she’s allergic to chicken and they have been told this). They said they were too busy to calculate my refund, didn’t know when they could. Surprisingly they sent me a letter and email within 24 hours saying my cheque was in the mail and to find a new vet.
VERY unprofessional. Guess they have too much business…..

Paul Creaser

Nov 30, 2021

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The only reason this isn't 5 stars is that the specialist was not available atless than 4 days' notice. If there had been something seriously wrong with my avian pet, I don't know how I'd have felt about this.
Nonetheless the service was spot-on and the specialist is incredibly knowledgeable. I have no further observations.

Tyler Paquette

Nov 20, 2021

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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Reliability, Responsiveness, Value
I was on a road trip through Canada, just before heading home my pups ear was split open from playing with another dog. Russell Lake got us in ASAP, his ear stitched up, and ready to go. The staff is super welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend using as either a regular vet or emergency

Underwater Dreamer

Nov 13, 2021

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Great service. Kind staff. The doctor was very responsive and the price point was much lower than my regular vet.

Lorraine Stanley

Oct 24, 2021

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We have a new puppy. Staff was friendly, attentive and helpful
Very knowledgable and we will definitely be staying with them for our pups care. Thank you

Janet

Aug 13, 2021

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Positive: Responsiveness
I have never been to a vet clinic where all the staff are so kind. I was kept informed of my dog's progress and the vet phoned me twice herself while my dog was in their care. Shout out to Julie and Janet...you people are awesome!!!