North Bay Animal Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at North Bay Animal 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 North Bay Animal 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
187 reviews
Dr Karl, Missy, Laura and Kenzie are very professional , friendly and caring. We highly recommend this amazing team. We moved to North Bay and needed a vet for our 13 year old chocolate brown lab, Quinn. Dr Karl and his staff were very helpful and provided excellent treatment. Dr Karl was always available to answer our questions , explanations and treatment options. Our grand dog also attends this office as well. Thank you again North Bay animal hospital!
May 19, 2024
Imagine being a client of this hospital for 10 years and getting zero sympathy at the loss of your dog. A dog that was brought to Dr. Barnes in respiratory distress on a Monday and all she did was bloodwork, even though he was booked for a Senior Wellness appointment that is advertised on their bulletin board to include X-rays. The bloodwork clearly indicated something was wrong, but then she stated - “unfortunately we’re booked solid and the soonest we can see him again is Monday”. That was our 1 minute conversation at 4:02pm Wednesday - no diagnostics were offered on the Wednesday as they are trying to claim. He began to collapse 2 days later and it was then I found out that all our local vets (from North Bay to New Liskeard and Sudbury) have sold their after hours practices to SmartVet, and there are no emergency in-person vets after hours willing to see our animals, the closest place is Barrie. My dog suffered for almost a week and passed away by the Saturday after being seen by Dr. Barnes that Monday. Even though she had a report from the vet in Barrie after he collapsed indicating he was unwell, he had lost weight in those 2 days, and I begged the receptionist to see if he could be seen sooner, Laura curtly advised me that no, they’d see him Monday. He didn’t make it to that appointment. He suffered that whole week with a mass in his lung that was taking up almost 3/4 of his lung, something that could have been caught at his Monday apt. I will not be bringing my cat to this hospital anymore and will be looking at other more caring individuals to meet his needs. I hope north bay vets sleep well at night knowing they’ve sold their services to a company that only provides virtual visits after hours, forcing pet owners to drive to Barrie and hoping their animal doesn’t die en route. **diagnostics were NOT offered to me at the Monday apt nor afterwards, as they claim**
Nov 6, 2024
We have been bringing our family pets to the North Bay Animal Hospital for many years now. We have had a flurry of visits over the past few months which made me think to write this review. Our vet is Dr. Karen Barnes and both we and our dogs LOVE to see her but all of the staff and other vets have been truly great. Very happy that we have such an excellent local service provider to support our family.
Jan 21, 2020
Highway robbery is all I can say. I am not sure where these people get off charging what they do for services but its just sad how we cannot afford to even buy tick and flea prevention when they charge $800 now for that. Prices have gone up 1000 percent with these people.
May 28, 2024
TERRIBLE!!! ABSOLUTE GARBAGE!!!! This place has turned my family off of EVER having a pet again!!! But no worries they got their MONEY $3400!! After 25 years of bringing our pets here, I should have driven to Barrie….Buyer Beware!! REPLY BIG THANKS to the reception being forced to reply to this…not sure how you look yourself in the mirror but we all need jobs. Also, I’m pretty sure I know where to find Seymour Ave, North Bay, ON. Listen, RECEPTION, YOU ARE BEING FOOLED BY “WANNABE VETS”!! Saying these idiots are “Doctors” is an insult to everyone, including yourself and they make YOU do the heavy lifting…but that’s their POLICY. I’m SURE you have already seen their complete lack competence and their extreme position about being paid! That day! NO EXCEPTIONS! Not even 2 days later! So, continue doing your job and keep on putting up with their bullying and incompetence, cuz we all need jobs. But I want you to know, they’re letting YOU take the fall for THEIR INCOMPETENCE!
Mar 19, 2024
Veterinarians in North Bay, Ontario
Airport Animal Hospital
203 Airport Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8W7, Canada(705) 476-3913
Bay City Animal Hospital
1301 Algonquin Ave, North Bay, ON P1B 7G7, Canada(705) 476-8080
Blue Sky Animal Hospital
14 Gertrude St W, North Bay, ON P1A 1J3, Canada(705) 472-1570
Cassells Animal Hospital
1070 Cassells St, North Bay, ON P1B 4A9, Canada(705) 476-0107
Muldrew Lake Veterinary
1031 Peninsula Rd, North Bay, ON P1B 8G4, Canada(705) 687-0868
North Bay Animal Hospital
1875 Seymour St, North Bay, ON P1A 0C7, Canada(705) 476-8387
North Bay Humane Society Pet Clinic
2060 Main St W, North Bay, ON P1B 8K5, Canada(705) 478-8233
Parkside Animal Hospital
6 Lakeshore Dr, North Bay, ON P1A 2N6, Canada(705) 223-3404