Mitchell Animal Hospital

4.7 (574)
408 Gage Ave #1, Kitchener, ON N2M 5C9, Canada

Hours:

Monday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at Mitchell Animal Hospital

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.9 Fetch Canada 166
4.9 Furkin 348
4.1 Pets Plus Us 862
4.3 PHI Direct 31
4.8 Spot Canada 149
4.8 Trupanion Canada 25,888
1.0 Desjardins 1
5.0 OVMA 1
3.3 Peppermint 3
2.5 Petsecure 226
0.0 Sonnet 0

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Bryce Drinkwater

These guys are the best. My Dachshund puppy, Lucy, came in for her first lepto shot today. The tech told me there may be a reaction as she has the same type of dog and her dog had a reaction. Unfortunately my dog did react the same way hers did. When I brought Lucy back in to deal with the reaction, the team was very caring and made sure to keep me up to date on how she was doing while she received treatment. The cherry on top was they didn’t even end up charging me for the vet visit and just charged me for the medication/shots she needed. Thanks guys! 10/10

posted: 10/11/2024

Tyler

We brought our sick cat in, and the staff and first vet we saw were fantastic. Very honest, and helpful. Our cat got sicker after the first visit, had to bring him back, and were told to try steroids by another vet as a last resort, which we agreed to and tried to save him. We called again last night, he was very very sick and we thought it might be his time, and were told to "maybe consider surrendering him and someone else who can afford the expensive treatment can adopt him". This is unacceptable. We spent well over $1000.00 in a week span, and it made us feel terrible. We were then told to just keep doing the medications for another couple days and hope it works. Unfortunately this won't be the case, as he passed away overnight and is no longer with us. I do not blame Mitchell Animal Hospital in any way for this. The staff was fantastic, the first vet we saw was amazing, and they clearly care about the animals. However, there needs to be some kind of compassion to us as owners who are going through a tough time with our sick animals. Making us feel terrible for not having $5000.00 + to spend is not a good idea. You might love animals as a vet, but if you can't deal with having the tough conversations, you might not want to be the one dealing with the public as it gives off a terrible perception. The entire phone call was very awkward last night, with some giggling involved, which might have been nerves/awkwardness, but it is still not okay. Just wanted to give my advice, which is when people are going through a really rough time and have very tough decisions to make, having some compassion and understanding goes a long way.

posted: 10/31/2024

Jennilee M

The staff here (legitimately everyone) are incredibly friendly, professional, kind, and patient... I can't say enough positive things about this place. The care my fur babies have received from them is 10/10& i wouldn't dream of going anywhere else if I can help it. I drive almost an hour away to take my dog & cat here because they're so great at what they do

posted: 12/12/2024

Jacob Feener

Chestnut my dachshund is very well taken care of here at Mitchell animal hospital and I would recommend this clinic to anyone who wants a great, trusted place for their pet to have top notch veterinary services. Thanks Mitchell staff for looking after my pets

posted: 10/06/2024

Alanna Dempsey

Every single vet I've seen here is absolutely phenomenal. The technicians are capable and knowledgeable, anyone you phone or email is helpful and so, so kind. I have brought both my senior cat and my dog here for care, most recently a lump removal for my dog and cannot get over the level of service and care we've received. Thank you to the team!

posted: 10/08/2024