Wellesley Animal Hospital
Animal Hospital in Toronto

We have fear free certified professionals on staff.Whether your pet is sick or simply needs a wellness visit, coming to an unfamiliar environment can be strange and scary for them. At Wellesley Animal Hospital, ensuring your pet has a positive experience is a critical component of the care we provide.Our staff are specially trained and fear free certified to make every visit a happy and stress-free one.We only employ licensed RVTs to care for your pet.An RVT, or Registered Veterinary Technician, is a highly trained professional who acts as the right-hand of the doctor. Their role in a veterinary clinic is comparable to a Registered Nurse in a human hospital (they are actually called Veterinary Nurses in Europe!). RVTs need to keep updated with the latest developments in veterinary medicine through continuing education, otherwise they can lose their license. Some clinics will utilize unlicensed or on-the-job trained technicians. Our commitment to the welfare of your pet means we will only accept the most highly trained and dedicated people in our profession to look after animals in our care.

We have small mammal veterinarians on staff.Small mammals may be tiny, but they deserve a huge level of care and attention! “Pocket pet” medicine is extremely unique, and takes a high level of focus and skill. We are proud to say we have TWO small mammal veterinarians who call our hospital home. If your pocket pet is sick or needs a wellness visit, at Wellesley Animal Hospital, we are here for you! Our staff are specially trained in small mammal medicine, surgery, and anesthesia. Dr. Ma AND Dr. Murphy are both members of the AEMV, an association of veterinary professionals dedicated to advancing the care of ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, rats, mice, chinchillas, hedgehogs, and other exotic companion mammals. Did you know there are currently only 8 members in the whole City of Toronto, and 2 of them are here at our hospital! Your pocket pet is in good hands with us!We work with and fundraise for the Farley Foundation.The Farley Foundation is a registered charity that assists seniors and people on disability who are struggling to help their sick or injured pets. The Foundation subsidizes the cost of critical veterinary care for the pets that mean the world to them. Farley relies exclusively on donations and fundraising events to provide funding to people and pets in need. Helping pets in need is our highest priority, and we are proud to support essential foundations such as the Farley Foundation. Every year, the Wellesley Animal Hospital staff participate in the “Ride For Farley” charity bike-a-thon, cycling upwards of 50km to raise funds and awareness. A minimum donation amount of $500 per participant is required in order to help the Foundation support the hundreds of requests it gets each year. This year our goal is $1,500! Click here if you’d like to support us!We use calming pheromones throughout our hospital.When cats are in a familiar and safe environment, they rub their cheeks on walls or objects throughout the area to mark it as their happy place. Both dog and cat “moms” also produce a pheromone for their kittens and puppies in their mammary tissue, and these are profoundly calming and make cats and dogs feel secure. These pheromones are replicated in Feliway and Adaptil. We use plug-in diffusers and spray bottles throughout the hospital to ensure these pheromones are always helping to make your pet feel safe and comfortable.
We have a free app to keep you connected.Keep your pet’s health at your fingertips with the new Wellesley AH app! At the touch of a button you can:

• Call, email, or text us
• Request appointments, refill medication, order food
• View your pet’s vaccines and heath care reminders
• See upcoming appointments scheduled
• Order items for home delivery
• Be connected instantly with our after-h

ServicesAt Wellesley Animal Hospital, we offer a variety of services to care for your pet. If you have any questions or would like more information on how we can care for your pet, please contact us today.

Exams and Consultations

Our staff will get a chance to talk to you and see if you are having any trouble with your pet. We will also go over diet, preventative medicine, and exercise to ensure that your pet is as healthy as possible. Then, one of our veterinarians will do a complete physical examination on your pet. It is always good to have a baseline in case your pet ever becomes ill. We also want to monitor your pet’s weight, ensuring that your pet stays a healthy weight. It is much easier to start a diet when a pet is a pound overweight instead of fifteen! Our veterinarian will also look for any potential problems. Our goal is to catch any problems before they become major ones. The sooner that we are able to catch a problem, the easier it is to treat it and the more likely that your pet will make a full recovery!

Nutritional Counseling

Obesity is a common problem among pets, as it can be easy to over-feed a pet that knows how to beg. But being overweight is a serious problem for animals, and can cause real health problems as they get older. With proper diet and exercise, all pets should be able to meet their dietary needs and be within a healthy weight range.Pets’ nutritional needs change as they enter different stages of their lives. The best way to make sure your pet’s needs are being met is to consult with us about a diet made specifically for his or her lifestyle.

Surgery

We believe in utilizing the highest level of medical technology, and our surgeons are experienced and highly trained. We also realize that it can be stressful to have your pet undergo surgery. We want to assure you that your pet is in good hands, and that we will do everything to provide the best care possible. We will communicate with you about the things you need to know before, during, and after your pet’s surgery. It is our goal to make the entire process go smoothly, and to eliminate the stress and worry of surgical procedures.

Vaccinations

There are a variety of diseases which affect our pets and other animals. This makes proper vaccination vital in protecting them from the many types of illnesses they are susceptible to. It’s important to consult with us about the unique risks of living in our region. We will be happy to discuss the benefits of protecting your pet with vaccinations, as well as, provide you with information on the required vaccinations for your pet.

Microchipping

Every year, thousands and thousands of pets go missing. Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling. It’s a tragedy that happens all too often. But there is a simple, safe, and effective way to ensure your pet’s safety and retrieval should they ever become lost. Microchipping is a standard procedure that implants a tiny chip underneath your pet’s fur. It is a painless and relatively fast procedure, and is completely safe. This microchip is registered with your pet’s vital information, and can be scanned by any veterinarian or animal shelter so that they can return your pet directly to you.

Preventative Medicine

Regular checkups allow us to establish a baseline in your pet’s health and make us aware of any changes that may indicate future problems. We highly recommend bringing your pet in for regular exams. Often times health problems that go undetected can become more serious issues when left untreated, so checkups are important even when your pet appears healthy.

Diagnostics

Our hospital provides a wide variety of in-house diagnostic testing with the most state of the art technology available. It is our goal to provide your pet with the highest level of care possible, and our diagnostic tools help us do that.

Pharmacy

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