Heritage Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Heritage Veterinary Hospital
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 Heritage Veterinary Hospital? 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.
| 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
77 reviews
Zack, had not eaten for three days. The Heritage Vet took him by 10 a.m. and were so nice, friendly and concerned about our 12 year old cat. It is the nicest treatment I have ever witnessed by a team of doctors; even though the vet herself wasn't there for the day. My cat had total cooperation with them, that even though I am a low income senior, I would not think twice about using this place ever. I will be going back, likely soon, although Zack is eating now a little. Thanks to your team!
Dec 24, 2024
We just moved from our previous veterinary clinic to be closer to home as our pet has anxiety with car rides. I have to say Heritage Veterinary is amazing the staff are kind and helpful. Wonderful service and informative about procedures and pricing. We are so happy with our choice! Many thanks!
Dec 10, 2024
All the ladies here are wonderful and so good to my fur kids! Dr Melillo is kind and patience with the dogs and very down to earth! You can tell she really loves her job! My one dog can be standoffish and wags his tail when he sees her! I cannot say enough nice things about the ladies and the vets here!
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing staff and veterinarian. They treat you and your pets extremely well. Well organized, responsive, helpful and happy. Everyone here loves the work they do and it shows in the way they treat you.
Nov 1, 2024
So grateful Dr. Ross Dawson now practices part-time here at Heritage VH. My girl, who is now 15, has seen Dr. Dawson since she was around 6 months. We've moved all over, from Milton to Toronto to Kitchener Waterloo, but always went back to Milton to see Dr. Dawson despite trying local vets. When he retired and sold his practice in Milton in 2023, we faltered from vet clinic to vet clinic, trying to find the same level of service, expertise, and veterinary intuition I had come to rely on in Dr. Dawson to no avail. And it broke my heart because, in her senior years, it's when she needs the best care possible. A month ago, I was finally at the end of the rope when a little voice told me to do a quick Google search to see if maybe Dr. Dawson might have come out of retirement and my prayers were answered!!! We found him!! Today, we saw him for the first time in years and he helped settle everything, from her meds to our plans for my girl's sunset ... I was going to write years but we have months, at most. BUT I am so grateful that she will have the best care possible and am beyond thankful that Dr. Dawson is back! ps. In the past, I've sent friends to see Dr. Dawson for second/third opinions. One chihuahua lived out her senior years with both her eyes, thanks to Dr. Dawson. A friend called me distraught when told by their vet and specialists that her pup's eyes would have to be removed. They drove from Stouffville to get treatment from Dr. Dawson and the sweet girl got to keep her eyes till her final breath.
Aug 2, 2024
Veterinarians in Kitchener, Ontario
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15 Hazelglen Dr, Kitchener, ON N2M 2E2, Canada(519) 742-9600
Blue Cross Animal Hospital
734 Frederick St, Kitchener, ON N2B 2B2, Canada(866) 624-1237
Bruce Street Animal Hospital
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Cat Hospital Of Kitchener-Waterloo
86 Weber St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1C7, Canada(519) 749-0201
Chicopee Hills Animal Hospital
1601 River Rd E #28, Kitchener, ON N2A 3Y4, Canada(519) 748-6638
Clark Animal Hospital
130 Alpine Rd, Kitchener, ON N2E 1A1, Canada(519) 745-5647
Close Veterinary Clinic
162 McIntyre Dr, Kitchener, ON N2R 1E8, Canada(519) 893-8937
Doon Animal Hospital
260 Doon S Dr, Kitchener, ON N2P 2L8, Canada(519) 748-6555