Daytime Urgent Care
Contact Thornhill Veterinary Clinic
- Monday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Saturday:08:30 am - 01:30 pm
- Sunday:Closed
Call: (905) 889-4851
Urgent Veterinary Services
If your pet is experiencing any symptoms or behaviours that you are concerned about, contact our office right away, or the after-hours emergency pet hospitals listed below.
After-Hours Urgent Care
Contact Toronto Animal Health Partners
OPEN: Evenings, Weekends & Holidays
Call: (416) 380-7400
After-Hours Urgent Care
Contact Veterinary Emergency Clinic
OPEN: Evenings, Weekends & Holidays
Call: (416) 920-2002
Steps to Take in a Pet Emergency
If you are experiencing a veterinary emergency, follow the steps below.
- Call Ahead - During regular business hours call us right away. After hours, call the emergency animal hospital listed above to let them know you are on the way.
- Follow Instructions Provided - When you call to let the emergency pet hospital know you are on your way, instructions may be provided to help you apply first aid or otherwise make your pet as comfortable as possible. Follow these instructions carefully.
- Remain Calm - Remain calm and be extra careful around your pet. When an animal is in pain they often react negatively toward anyone trying to help and could bite or scratch.
- Bring Your Pet In For Care - Do not put yourself at risk! Safely bring your pet to our Thornhill veterinary clinic or the after-hours emergency vet location above.
Urgent Care FAQs
Read through our most frequently asked questions below to learn more about bringing your pet in for an emergency appointment at Thornhill Veterinary Clinic.
- Do I need to call ahead?
Yes, please call ahead to ensure that we are able to accommodate your pet's care.
Thornhill Veterinary Clinic provides urgent veterinary care for cats and dogs during our regular clinic hours.
If we are unable to fit your pet into our schedule, we recommend that you visit the after-hours emergency vet location shown above.
- When is your clinic open?
Our veterinarians see urgent cases during our regular business hours:
- Monday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Tuesday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Wednesday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Thursday:08:00 am - 08:00 pm
- Friday:08:00 am - 06:00 pm
- Saturday:08:30 am - 01:30 pm
- Sunday:Closed
- What situations require urgent veterinary care?
The following situations are examples that require urgent care:
- Severe bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop
- Obvious signs of pain or extreme anxiety
- Choking, difficulty breathing, or continuous coughing/gagging
- Fractured bones or severe lameness
- Seizures and/or staggering
- Bleeding from the nose, mouth, rectum, or blood in the urine
- Inability to urinate or pass feces, or pain associated with urinating or passing feces
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea; 2+ episodes in 24-hours
- Injuries to the eye(s)
- Your pet has ingested something poisonous (such as antifreeze, xylitol, chocolate, rodent poison, etc.)
- Heat stress or heatstroke
- Refusal to drink for 24 hours or more
- Unconsciousness
- How long will we have to wait to see the vet?
Our Thornhill animal hospital is just like a human doctor's office—it can be unpredictable and you may have to wait.
We cannot predict what cases we will see and when they will arrive. If possible, call ahead to find out whether we can provide emergency care for your dog or cat.
If we are unable to fit an emergency appointment into our vet's schedule we recommend that you visit the 24/7 animal emergency hospital detailed above.
- What types of animals do you treat?
Our veterinarians provide care to cats and dogs.