Ontario Veterinary College Health Sciences Centre

Krista Lindke

On August 26 I noticed a subtle breathing difference in my dog Blue, an active six year old Siberian Husky. There was no incident that caused this breathing difference that I knew of, so I hoped it was not too serious. I immediately called my vet to get her in which ultimately resulted in X-rays that concluded she had a collapsed lung. For the next two days my vet and I scrambled to locate an animal hospital in New York State who could see her to conduct a CT Scan and to determine the next course of action for her. With each hospital we called came disappointment due to the fact that they either had no room for her, no scanner, or they were not equipped to handle her illness. A friend suggested we try Ontario Veterinary College. So after my vet contacted the college they immediately indicated to them that I could bring her in. With no other options, on August 28 my husband and I headed over 2 hours away to Canada and Ontario Veterinary College with Blue, with the uncertainty and stress of not knowing if we would ever be bringing her back home. We dropped her off that day and anxiously waited for their call to inform us of her prognosis. The next day they called after her CT Scan to indicate she should have surgery due to her Spontaneous Pneumothorax and that they could conduct the surgery the following day. After her surgery on Friday, her lungs were still leaking air so they suggested a blood patch pleurodesis which was performed a few days later. The first couple of days post procedure, the amount of air leaking from Blue’s lungs was fluctuating. Not knowing if she would make it or if she would need another surgery was one of the most difficult times in my family’s life. By the following Thursday afternoon, nine days after being admitted in this hospital, the air and fluid around Blue’s lungs was gone. We took her home on Day 10 which was one of our happiest moments. I cannot commend the team at this college enough for saving Blue’s life. But almost as important was how the staff handled the situation from the time we stepped foot in this facility, through day ten, and even since we have been home with their phone calls requesting updates. Every day Blue was there we received two calls with updates and thorough conversations about what was happening. Everyone was polite, empathetic, and the conversations never felt rushed or condescending and we even were allowed to come for a visit. The team at Ontario Veterinary College is top-notch and the university should be proud of what they are teaching. As an educator myself, I appreciate and was impressed by the level of excellence, dedication, care, and hard work that my family benefited from with Blue still being with us today. In addition, we felt that what we were charged for everything they did was fair and reasonable. Twenty-two days post surgery and Blue is doing wonderfully and each day I hope and pray she remains healthy. Everything happens for a reason though, and I am ever so grateful that our only option was Ontario Veterinary College.

Sep 21, 2024

Justin Collier

OVC - especially (but not only) the cancer center is above and beyond excellent. They're honest, compassionate, and really truely care about the welfare, health and well-being of their patients - and their human counterparts. My dog Pipsqueak, is a patient of theirs, has undergone chemo and a right eye nucleation as a result of glaucoma, and she STILL absolutely loves coming for her monthly visit and checkup. She's actually excited to come in and despite the treatments and how crappy they can seemingly be, pips still loves to go in and see her tech and vet pals every month. The fine folks that work and teach here are truely a special kind of person, and my family are forever grateful and indebted to this place and all those involved in the care of the animals. This place and the people that work, teach, learn and care for its patients are truely a blessing, and as a place of learning, and the obvious methods and what they teach, and the results that I see not only in her health moving forward, but the genuine care that everyone involved with pips care make this place an absolute MUST if you are in the situation where you require these type of services. While I don't have as much experience with the regular vet side, the experience I do have with the regular vets side is just as on point. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you all do.

May 14, 2024

Tyler Ciffa

This is our little girl Dua! She is a 3 year old pit/heeler mix. She was diagnosed with serve lymphoma on 1/31/23. It was the worst news I have ever received. She holds a special place in our hearts and home. As emotionally as we were we knew we had to take action quickly. We live in Buffalo NY and struggled to get her in somewhere. We were referred to OVC by a friend. After the first appointment via phone I knew this was our route. The doctor had a sense of urgency, ease and sincerity that we haven’t experienced yet. The staff, process and faculty was nothing less than superb. We drove 2 hours each way every three weeks for chemo treatments. After one chemo treatment Dua went in early remission. On her last treatment in May she rung the bell surrounded by her favorite dads and the whole staff. We pray that the cancer stays away as long as possible. Highly highly highly recommend OVC!

Jun 1, 2023

Pablo Pikelin

Wonderful people and service, professional and the best you can get for companion animals care. Well Done! Thank you.

Nov 14, 2024

Antonette Zimic

Amazing caring staff. They saved my dogs life and I am forever grateful . The doctors and staff are extremely knowledgeable, helpful and kind .

Nov 5, 2024