McGilvray Veterinary Hospital

4.7 (242 reviews)
1686 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5M 3Y4, Canada

Hours

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

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at McGilvray 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 McGilvray 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.

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2026
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

4.7

242 reviews

Dr. Kyle Lee was amazing with our kitten Chai. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and kind. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure our kitten was comfortable throughout the visit. We’re so thankful for his care and would definitely recommend him to anyone with pets!

Dec 30, 2024

The entire clinic is filled with kind, caring and knowledgeable people. Our vet is Dr. Jane Fleming. She has been outstanding over the 9 years we had our rescue dog, Hudson. He wasn’t an easy guy. She used to say ‘he has big feelings’❤️ Believe me, few vets would have understood him or out up with his behaviour. I honestly feel that having Dr. Fleming and the kind vet techs and friendly reception made it possible for Hudson to have a longer life.

Oct 29, 2024

Wow! I am SO eternally grateful for this clinic. All of their staff is amazing but special thanks to the vet, Jane and receptionist Belle. Such Empathetic, understanding, and trustworthy people. Jane was extremely thorough during the examination and took extra time to explain everything to me in detail. I came out of this appointment with so much knowledge about cats and Jane showed me how to check my cat to know when it becomes an emergency. They were very understanding of my budget and were extremely reasonable. This is the first time I can say I have absolute trust in my vet clinic. I called 10 other places before I came here and all other places gave me a complete run around. I also need to say, the facility is really wonderful and super clean. I left this facility with a huge weight off my shoulders. I am just so grateful, and I'm sure my cat Vinny, is too.

Feb 23, 2024

I went here with my Cat (Booka) after I got him neutered from someplace else. I thought he cut himself and was very scared. The person who answered the call for me to book an appointment comforted me and was so kind. (I called another place before that, they were closer to my house but were so rude) She let me know that it’ll be okay and to come in. When I got there, turned out that it was just his surgery scars. They were so nice regardless and didn’t charge me even though I took up their time for something I should have known. I’m going to keep going to this clinic even though it’s far from my house, just because everyone here seems like they genuinely enjoy their job and enjoy what they do. As a first time pet owner, it’s so scary but their whole team was so welcoming and kind. Thank you

Dec 19, 2024

Dr. Marks is an amazing Vet. My wife and I are not the easiest to deal with when it comes to our little Mochi. He is always patient and kind. He answers all our questions even though I know he is very busy. Everyone who works there has a great love for animals and Mochi actually loves every time he visits.

Oct 25, 2024