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5 Best Veterinary Clinics in Toronto (2026)

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Fenris Morrow
By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 9 min read

A routine checkup and a 2am emergency call for two different kinds of veterinary clinics, and Toronto's options split along exactly that line. The five veterinary clinics here range from Veterinary Emergency Clinic's 2,556 reviews, the deepest track record on this page by a wide margin, down to Kahu Animal Hospital's 454, and ratings run from 4.2 up to 4.9. That spread mostly reflects urgent versus routine care rather than one clinic being simply better than another.

Short answer: For after-hours emergencies, Veterinary Emergency Clinic (4.2, 2,556 reviews) has operated in downtown Toronto since 1974 and runs 24 hours a day with specialty referral services. For routine and preventive care with the highest rating on this page, Kahu Animal Hospital (4.9, 454 reviews) is an independently owned practice reviewers describe as unusually calm and thorough. First visits at Wellesley Animal Hospital are listed at $99 on its own site.
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Toronto Veterinary Clinics, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Veterinary Emergency Clinic 4.2 2,556 Emergency and specialty referral care View ›
2 Wellesley Animal Hospital 4.6 987 Full-service care with a loyalty program View ›
3 Kahu Animal Hospital 4.9 454 Highest-rated, independently owned practice View ›
4 Front Street Animal Hospital 4.5 718 King West and CityPlace residents View ›
5 Sherbourne Animal Hospital 4.5 708 Same-day availability and travel documentation View ›
5 Best Veterinary Clinics in Toronto (2026)

Our picks for veterinary care in Toronto

Veterinary Emergency Clinic logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Veterinary Emergency Clinic

4.22,556 Google reviews

Veterinary Emergency Clinic, on Yonge Street, has operated since 1974 and runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, according to its own site, working alongside primary care vets rather than replacing them. It offers specialty referral services in internal medicine, oncology, surgery, neurology, dentistry, dermatology, cardiology, and anesthesia. It carries by far the deepest review history of any clinic on this page at 2,556.

What people praise

  • Open 24/7 with true emergency and critical care capability
  • Wide range of specialty referral services under one roof
  • Reviewers describe fast, calm handling of genuine emergencies
  • Long operating history, since 1974

Worth knowing

  • Rating sits lower than the other clinics on this page, consistent with the emotional intensity and cost pressure of emergency visits
  • As an emergency and referral clinic, it isn't set up for routine annual checkups
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume2,556 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown72% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clinic to call in a genuine emergency, with real depth of specialty care behind it. It ranks lower on rating than the routine-care clinics here, which is typical for emergency practices where every visit is already a stressful one.

entrance at rear on McMurrich, 920 Yonge St Ste 117, Toronto, ON M4W 3C7

Wellesley Animal Hospital logo
#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Wellesley Animal Hospital

4.6987 Google reviews

Wellesley Animal Hospital, near Yonge and Wellesley, opened in 2011 and is a sister facility to Dundas-Euclid and Front Street Animal Hospitals. It's a full-service practice offering dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, weight management, and parasite prevention, and its own site lists first visits at $99 along with a Pet Health Club membership program.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe staff as calm and thorough with anxious or first-time patients
  • Pet Health Club membership program noted by reviewers as genuinely saving money
  • Consistent praise for reception staff being warm and organized
  • Second-highest review volume on this page at 987

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer notes a favorite vet leaving the practice, a normal but real disruption to continuity of care
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume987 · 92th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown84% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A well-rounded, established practice with a real membership program behind the savings claim. A strong choice for ongoing routine care.

535 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1Y5

Kahu Animal Hospital logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Kahu Animal Hospital

4.9454 Google reviews

Kahu Animal Hospital, on Davenport Road, is an independently owned, full-service practice and carries the highest rating on this page at 4.9. Reviewers describe long hours (open until 10pm most nights) and staff working with them on cost when a pet needed urgent care and the owner's budget was tight.

What people praise

  • Highest rating on this page, with 441 of 454 reviews at five stars
  • Open until 10pm most days of the week, unusual flexibility for routine and semi-urgent visits
  • Reviewers describe genuine flexibility on cost for pets in urgent need
  • Staff repeatedly praised for treating anxious pets gently and without rushing

Worth knowing

  • Smaller review base than the two largest clinics on this page, though still a substantial sample
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume454 · 61th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The best-reviewed clinic here, and the late hours plus the flexibility reviewers describe on cost make it stand out for pet owners without an unlimited emergency budget.

152 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 1J2

Front Street Animal Hospital logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Front Street Animal Hospital

4.5718 Google reviews

Front Street Animal Hospital, on Front Street West, serves the King West, CityPlace, Fort York, and Fashion District neighborhoods directly, according to its own site. It's a comprehensive practice offering dentistry and spay/neuter surgery, and runs its own Pet Health Club membership similar to its Wellesley sister location.

What people praise

  • Staff described as honest, without pushing unnecessary add-on services
  • Seamless coordination reported on recurring orders like pet food
  • Central location convenient for downtown west-end neighborhoods

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes long appointment wait times and a broken X-ray machine during a time-sensitive situation
  • A reviewer notes a shift in feel since a longtime veterinarian retired
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume718 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong for routine, honest care in the west-end core, though the capacity concerns raised in one detailed review are worth being aware of if you may need a fast turnaround appointment.

548 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1C1

Sherbourne Animal Hospital logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Sherbourne Animal Hospital

4.5708 Google reviews

Sherbourne Animal Hospital, on Richmond Street East, is a full-service veterinary practice that reviewers describe accommodating same-day emergency appointments and handling travel health certificates and blood tests for pets going abroad. It carries the second-deepest review base on this page after Veterinary Emergency Clinic and Wellesley.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe genuine same-day availability for urgent, non-emergency issues
  • Handles travel documentation and blood tests for pets traveling internationally
  • Staff described as clear and unhurried when explaining options, without upselling

Worth knowing

  • One detailed review describes a late cancellation when a veterinarian didn't arrive on time, which the practice addressed with a partial refund offer
Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume708 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable full-service option with real same-day flexibility, useful if you're traveling with a pet or need an appointment on short notice.

320 Richmond St E #108, Toronto, ON M5A 1P9

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How we score

Rating is each clinic’s live Google average. Volume measures how many customers actually left a review, ranked against comparable Toronto veterinary practices. Confidence blends rating with volume, so a smaller sample doesn’t automatically outrank a clinic with thousands of reviews behind it. Recency checks how recently people are still reviewing. No clinic can pay to change any of these numbers.

How much does a vet visit cost in Toronto? (2026)

Only one clinic on this page publishes a specific price on its own site. Costs generally scale with the type of visit, routine wellness exams cost far less than emergency or specialty referral care, and membership programs like the Pet Health Club can reduce recurring costs.

JobTypical price
New patient first visit / nose-to-tail exam (Wellesley Animal Hospital)$99

Price compiled August 2026 from Wellesley Animal Hospital’s own published site. Other clinics on this page do not publish fixed visit pricing; contact them directly for a current quote, especially for emergency or specialty referral care.

Veterinary clinics across Toronto

These five span from Yonge and Wellesley down through King West, Fort York, and Front Street West, to Davenport Road and Richmond Street East, giving solid coverage across downtown and the west end. If you’re searching “vet near me” in central Toronto, at least one of these clinics is likely a short trip away, and Veterinary Emergency Clinic’s 24/7 hours mean help is available regardless of when you need it.

What to ask before choosing a veterinary clinic

  • Do you offer 24/7 emergency care, or should I know a separate emergency clinic?
  • Is a membership or wellness plan available, and what does it cover?
  • How far in advance do I need to book a routine appointment?
  • Do you handle travel health certificates if I need to fly with my pet?
  • What’s your policy on payment plans for unexpected or costly procedures?
  • Will I see the same veterinarian at each visit, or does it vary?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these veterinary clinics?

We looked at Toronto veterinary clinics with a real Google presence, then ranked them by rating, review volume, and how recently customers are still reviewing them.

Should I go to an emergency clinic or a regular vet first?

For a genuine emergency, an emergency clinic like Veterinary Emergency Clinic can see your pet immediately, 24/7. For routine care, checkups, and non-urgent issues, a regular full-service practice is the better fit and usually costs less.

How often is this updated?

We refresh this list periodically using current Google data; this version was verified in August 2026.

The bottom line

For routine care, Kahu Animal Hospital’s near-perfect rating and late hours make it a strong default, with Wellesley Animal Hospital a close second thanks to its membership program. Keep Veterinary Emergency Clinic’s number saved separately for anything that can’t wait until morning.

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