Centretown Veterinary Hospital

4.5 (473 reviews)
955 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON K1R 6R8, Canada

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Centretown 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 Centretown 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.

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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

4.5

473 reviews

It has been a long journey since we first brought our old man, Henry here for an initial surgery last November. Slowly his health (unrelated to the successful surgery) declined over the year, but we were always able to look towards Centretown Vet Hospital whenever things took a turn for the worst. He gave us many scares and eventually, the kind and caring staff here helped us make a very difficult decision. One of the hardest things we have ever had to do, but we wouldn’t have wanted to do it with anyone else. We want to extend our thanks to all staff at Centretown Vet and specifically Dr. Katie for helping us through the worst of it. She is so kind, caring and understanding. A quality listener. A solid team member who deserves praise. I will come to pick his ashes soon as this has all been a touchy time for myself but I wanted other people to feel safe coming to this Vet with their loved ones. Thank you guys for everything

Sep 28, 2024

Our dog Finn has received excellent care from Dr Finsten. She is very thorough and explains what she is doing and throughout the appointment. The other staff there are efficient and courteous. Best of all we are not subject to strong upscale tactics for unnecessary treatments or pharmaceuticals. Highly recommended.

Jul 14, 2024

Great experience! Communication is quick & clear, all the staff were cordial & a pleasure to be around. The dr gave great tips for our kitten & was a pro giving her her vaccine, she didn’t even notice 😅 Happy to bring our fur baby here again!

May 2, 2024

I want to bring my cat to China so my cat needs one rabies vaccine and one blood test. ( I brought my cat from China to Canada last year and I did enough research on official websites). The vet seemed stubborn by saying that the cat needs more two rabies tests and showed me relevant information on the website of a company doing pet imports and exports businesses. I said that I will double check but she still talked endlessly and repetitively. Also, she said there is no flight from Canada to China, if we stop in the third country, we need more document. I said last year we stopped in Paris, as long as we don’t get out of the airport or the customs we don’t need visa and the cat doesn’t need to be checked either. She wouldn’t believe that. I said Ok I will take flight from Vancouver. She also recommended other vaccines regarding respiratory diseases and I refused. When I checked out at the receptionist I found there was another 130 dollars fee for annual health check? and there is another progress health check fee to go with the blood test in the estimation. I called another hospital to see whether the health check is necessary if I want to have the blood test on my cat, they said no. So I made the reservation with the other hospital in stead, to save money and time. The receptionist was helpful and welcoming though.

Oct 17, 2024

Thank you to Vet Sohail for the uplifting conversation and the support he has provided me through the surgery of my baby chihuahua. Much appreciated. 💗

Nov 4, 2024