East Side Veterinary Services

4.8 (46 reviews)
96 Innovation Dr #4, Kingston, ON K7K 7E6, Canada

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at East Side Veterinary Services

Preventive care

Routine wellness exams can help identify health issues early, often before they become more serious or expensive to treat. Regular checkups are one of the most effective ways to manage long term veterinary costs.

Compare prescription pricing

Some pet medications prescribed at veterinary clinics may also be available through local or online pharmacies. It can be helpful to compare pricing when appropriate to reduce ongoing medication costs.

Consider pet insurance

Pet insurance may help cover a portion of eligible veterinary expenses depending on the plan, including accidents, illnesses, and in some cases preventive care. Coverage details, reimbursement levels, and deductibles vary by provider.

Why Pet Insurance Information Appears on This Page

Looking for information about East Side Veterinary Services? This page also includes pet insurance resources to help pet parents understand how to prepare for unexpected veterinary expenses.

Veterinary care costs can vary widely depending on the type of visit, treatment, or emergency. Many pet parents explore pet insurance before they need it so they are better prepared when unexpected situations arise.

How to Choose a Pet Insurance Provider

Pet Insurance Review helps pet parents compare insurance providers using verified customer reviews and real-world experiences. Our tools make it easier to evaluate providers based on claims experience, service quality, and overall satisfaction.

We have collected more than 220,000 reviews from pet parents, creating one of the largest independent databases of pet insurance feedback available.

How rankings are determined

Unexpected veterinary expenses can happen at any clinic. The providers below are ranked using verified reviews submitted by real pet parents through Pet Insurance Review. Results reflect overall satisfaction, claims experience, and value based on real world feedback. Rankings are updated regularly as new reviews are submitted.

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Rating Provider Total Review
1.0 Desjardins 1
4.1 Fetch Canada 1,551
4.9 Furkin 351
5.0 OVMA 1
3.3 Peppermint 3
4.0 Pets Plus Us 884
2.5 Petsecure 226
4.1 PHI Direct 33
4.2 Sonnet 5,628
4.7 Spot Canada 277
4.8 Trupanion Canada 27,190

Compare Pet Insurance Plans

You can compare coverage options from multiple providers to find a plan that fits your budget and your pet’s healthcare needs.


Getting to Know Your Veterinarian

Choosing a veterinarian is an important decision for pet parents. A strong vet relationship is built on trust, communication, and understanding your pet’s individual needs.

Experience

Ask whether the clinic has experience treating your specific type of pet, since care can vary between dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

Emergency Care Procedures

It’s helpful to understand how the clinic handles after-hours emergencies, including whether they provide emergency services or refer to nearby emergency hospitals.

Communication Preferences

Ask how the clinic communicates with pet parents, including updates, test results, and follow up questions.

Breed Specific Health Considerations

Some breeds may be more prone to certain health conditions. Early awareness can help with prevention and early treatment.

Facility Tour

If available, touring the clinic can help you and your pet feel more comfortable before the first visit.


Final Note

Pet care decisions often involve both medical and financial considerations. Having access to trusted veterinary information alongside pet insurance comparisons can help pet parents feel more confident when planning for their pet’s health and wellbeing.

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Reviews from Google

4.8

46 reviews

I moved to town recently and went to East Side Veterinary Services to roster my 11-year-old dog. So far the staff have all been very kind. The veterinarians are knowledgeable and also remarkably open to treatment suggestions from pet owners, which I’m not used to seeing. Also, not pushy at all with unnecessary tests, etc! Recommended them recently to a friend with a new puppy, and he loved them as well. So for pets young and old, East Side gets two thumbs up!

Jan 2, 2025

Very important- they are not corporate. Awesome vet. Seemed to really care. Very kind. Excellent visit. Staff and doctors amazing. Great pricing. We switched because we moved and this vet is close to home-very accommodating. Seemed really honest as well and gave us choices about tests and blood work. This was our 2 nd visit. They tick all the boxes. Can’t say enough good things. I highly recommend them and I do recommend them to family and friends. They also have a second location in the west end. We left our previous vet because we moved and the the previous vet had gone corporate. Thanks for a great appointment.

Jul 15, 2024

I am not sure where to start…. I changed vets a couple of months ago and it is definitely for the better. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the previous vet and the staff but this one gives a bit more personalized service. I have many cats and thus far with each exam of them, the results have been great!!! This meaning, honesty, knowledgeable, empathy, and personal service. When I am with the staff, it feels like they have my animals best interest in mind. I have an aging cat, who seems to have many health issues and one specifically was very concerning. After visiting the vet, a solution was found with bloodwork to follow and he is a changed cat. He eats much more now and is more relaxed and less anxious. Knock wood, this goes on. I am so thankful for the staff and the Doctors. No one is perfect as we are human, but if you are looking for a vet that cares for you and your pets, you definitely need to EASTSIDE Vet. Thank you so much for all you do.

May 3, 2024

Highly recommend to bring your pets here for all your pets needs very thorough with wat was needed and calm and friendly with our dog who is shy and still a puppy much appreciated

Oct 24, 2024

Best vet in town. Also treated our choice to feed raw very differently than other vets we've experienced in Kingston. Very happy, will be going back when needed and recommending from here on out. Bonus was that the office manager was incredibly kind and went the extra mile for us and our dogs

May 1, 2023