Veterinary Emergency Clinic
4.2 (2138) entrance at rear on McMurrich, 920 Yonge St Suite 117, Toronto, ON M4W 3C7, CanadaHours:
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
How to Save Money at Veterinary Emergency Clinic
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:
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
I can’t say enough good things about this veterinary clinic! My dog was having episodes of scissors, and the care she received was nothing short of extraordinary. The neurologist (Dr Lim) who assisted us was incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough in explaining every step of the process and care to our loved dog. The staff at the clinic are equally fantastic—so caring and attentive. They made sure both my dog and I felt comfortable and supported throughout the entire experience. You can tell they genuinely care about their furry patients and go above and beyond to provide exceptional service. From start to finish, the level of professionalism and kindness we experienced was remarkable. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for top-notch care for their pets!
posted: 12/10/2024
Saw Dr Mason for a diagnosis of our cat’s kidney issues. He found the likely underlying cause quickly and was kind and helpful with next steps. Gave cost estimates where needed and was understanding of financial considerations. Wonderful experience all around. Cat is doing very well now!
posted: 11/28/2024
Worst experience of my life. I went in at 4am Saturday morning. My dog went from running laps at 35kmh to being completely lethargick and signs of yellowing(livered failure) and me showing up at this " Emergency Vet" in under 36 hrs. Before I finished the paperwork and them taking a $550 deposit the vet was waiting to tell me he had to be put down. No ? Of any care that could be done. I said no I'm taking him home I can see if my friends that had offered could help with cost see what is happing and maybe save him. She said to me liver is painfull way to die and I responded but he isn't in pain now. I asked when would he how much time? She replied right I don't know when I ask her what signs should I look for that its going to start being painful. She replied by I don't know. I again then said no.I'm taking a home with me if he starts feeling pain I will have him put down. She replied fine but I'm going to right against doctors orders and that what I was doing was cruelty over and over that what i was going to do was cruel. I gave up I didn't know what to do I asked to spend time with him again he was in no pain at all. By 4:30am he was put down. After taking him away I was given a bill for $510 I was outright shock I was told that's because the cremation witch did not give me the option for getting his remanes back was so expensive more than half my bill. I have had my last 2 dogs cremated and know the cost $350. I said no I'll take him home and take him to the same crematorium as I did with my others and pay the extra hundred so he could be 1 cremated with the dignity of not being just piled on others as he was cremated but 2 his ashes would be with his other brothers home with me. I got Rolex back and was absolutely inconsolable. Waiting for them to take of the cremation charge and return the money to my card. Finnaly they came back and said that my bill was now $470. My stomache dropped i ask how if it was the most expensive part.Was it only $40 less now?I was told that she had not charged me for a bunch of things but now decided to. I replied that I can't afford another $350. I've already taken this 550 out of my rent money that I'm not going to be able to pay this month. I could afford an extra $100 because of what it would meant to me but I can't take him now because I can't pay that and I had to leave Rolex there. They came back with my bill. Charge the 550 the whole deposit.Not 510 and put on my bill.That I was paying two hundred and sixty three of that dollars before tags for the cremation that I did not want. I left before 5am all this in 1 hour. This was less than 2 weeks ago and everyday since I have cried and hated myself for letting her guilt and shame me into both putting him down then forced to let them dispose of him literally as garbage dumped on a pile of other dead animals and throwen into the garbage after. Now who was inhumane. Please say something we trust these places to help our animals in emergency situations not give up because they think you can't afford to try. Or giving me options that may be there but no guarantees were needed her killing him was what she did he had time to try. She decided HE WASN'T WORTH THE TIME!
posted: 11/28/2024
I heard it on the grape vine, that VEC are very good at what they do even though they are expensive. I do agree but I think you get what you pay for. Everyone I had contact with is very professional and caring. I was very comfortable leaving Leon in their care priory to his leg surgery. After care and information regarding his procedure was excellent and after 4 days, Leon is on his way to rehabilitation. Thank you to the wonderful team!
posted: 10/03/2024
We had to visit VEC for our little girl's dental surgery and were absolutely thrilled with the service and compassion Dr. DeRose showed us. Our little one has some mild health issues, which could have been a bit of a challenge but not for him. He explained what he was going to be doing and updated us along the way as we were quite anxious. We knew she was in great hands. All the staff were amazing.
posted: 11/05/2024
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