Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital
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How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay 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
258 reviews
After a negative experience with another vet, we took our dogs to Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital, hesitant, but hoping the experience would be better. My husband and I were so surprised at how well this experience has been. They are exceptional! After 15 years, our dogs needed end of life care and we cannot thank the staff enough for their compassion for our dogs and the human members of our family. They didn’t just do what was needed medically, but went above and beyond. Our dogs were cared for throughout life and afterward; to a degree that I had never experienced with another vet office. We didn’t want to have to let our dogs go, but when each dog lost quality of life, the hospital staff made sure we had time to say goodbye, understood the process, and gave us closure with small touches like following up afterward. I know it is difficult to get in with any vet in this area because there is a limit to how many patients can be seen, but this office is worth the wait.
Dec 8, 2024
Not that I did not like this vet ! This is on behalf of all pet owners. I was not able to get any help for my cat at any vet in thunder bay and she was in a terrible way ! Thank god cross rd took me to put her to rest as she was suffering ! But did she need to be euthanized I will never know as there is not enough vets per pets ! Please thunder bay find more vets for love pet friends! Thanks.
Dec 31, 2024
Best vet clinic in the city. Always informed and pleasant staff. Vets think outside the box. I appreciate having such a Gretat support team for my critters.
Oct 1, 2024
Thank you so much to Dr. Panontin and the staff at Thunder Bay Vet. I called early this morning frantic because my rabbit Lulu was not eating. She has been blocked with hair before and required medical intervention to survive. This is often deadly if the rabbit doesn’t receive care ASAP. I called TBVH very upset because I didn’t have anywhere to go with Lulu (her normal vet was on vacation). Despite their busy schedule, they accommodated me in. I can’t tell you the relief I felt. Lulu ended up making a full recovery on her own and I did not end up needing the appointment. However the compassion and consideration was so appreciated and made a very stressful situation a little bit easier. I honestly thought she was going to die. I know how valuable at veterinarian’s time is and I truly, truly appreciate the accommodation Thunder Bay Vet and Dr. Panontin were willing to make for Lulu. Dr. Panontin also did Lulu’s spay a few years ago and everything went very smooth. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Jul 12, 2023
Dr. Audet and other vet's are wonderful. We have Dr. Audet and she is our hero and our guardian angel for sure, her compassion for every living fur baby is never ending. Ladies at front are kind, considerate, extremely helpful. If they are off a bit maybe they have had a terrible day. Give them a break, they deal with things that are difficult at best. We need to respect them, understand them and give them space. Come on, they are not rude ever, maybe people need more patience and understanding about their jobs.
Apr 15, 2024