Callbeck Animal Hospital

4.5 (189 reviews)
950 Taunton Rd E, Whitby, ON L1R 3L8, Canada

Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed

How to Save on Veterinary Costs at Callbeck 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 Callbeck 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

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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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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

189 reviews

A fabulous, clean, professional and welcoming clinic. The vets are always caring and gentle with our dogs. I trust their diagnoses and opinions. I’ve known Dr. Snider and Dr Callbeck for years. I can highly recommend them and I have referred family and friends over the years and they all agree! I like the spacious facility and the parking lot. We recently found out our dog had a serious eye condition. There was an excellent referral network to the specialist we needed and the follow up care was exceptional.

Nov 14, 2024

We recently put down our beloved senior dog Molly. Her quality of life was not great so we made the impossible decision to have her put to sleep. She was a patient of Callbeck's her whole life. She received the best care possible from the wonderful staff. We always felt welcomed and respected even when the hard decisions had to be made. At the end, we knew there was only one place her forever sleep to take place. Thank you Dr. Callbeck, Dr. Snider and all the amazing staff for years of outstanding care for our sweet Molly.

Dec 31, 2024

If I could give 10+ stars for the Doctors’ Exceptional Care, I would. We’ve experienced the Callbeck Pet difference, and we are grateful. After calling 3 other clinics and getting cold vibes, disinterest for helping a guinea pig with a broken leg, and exaggerated prices just to take a look at her then give me a referral to go to Toronto, or been told I have to wait in their waiting room for 6-10 hours, I was super lucky to call Callbeck Clinic and receive a super warm, helpful and empathetic approach and support. Drs. Steven Snider and Melissa Callbeck have been amazing. They’ve been very sympathetic to our situation, and showed us their dedication and that they genuinely care. Everyone always communicated well, including Dr. Snider taking the time to call me, and tell me what was done, and what is necessary to be done for the best interest of my pet Fudge. Thank you so, so much, to the doctors and all their great staff members, from myself and my family.

Oct 16, 2024

The staff are friendly, kind, compassionate and relaxed, giving the whole place a comfortable atmosphere. The docs are gentle and genuinely connect with you as well as your pet. My dogs love this place!

Jul 1, 2024

I am SO incredibly impressed with Dr. Melissa Callbeck and the Team at the Callbeck Animal Hospital! My little guy, (a Lhasa Apso) needed some immediate help today. Even though they were fully booked and did not have room for any new patients, they made time for him. And even more than that, they gave us so much extra special care and attention given it was our first visit to their office. Upon our arrival, Dr. Callbeck came out to meet us, introduced herself, and asked lots of questions about my Dog's history. She went on to do a number of tests to make sure he was okay... and then prescribed some medication and treatments for the pain. My little guy is doing SO much better tonight and is finally resting comfortably! -- Dr. Callbeck was kind, friendly, thorough, and demonstrated a knowledgeable, professional, and caring response far beyond what I would have ever expected!... She made 'us' feel so comfortable... and I am SO VERY GLAD we went to see her today! --- THANK YOU ALL at the Callbeck Animal Hospital for your kindness and help! -- I highly recommend this Animal Hospital to anyone looking for quality service and care.

Oct 3, 2024