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By Onslow's Team · Updated August 12, 2026
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Always call before driving to any emergency vet. Hours and capacity change without notice. VEC South has been restricting emergency services since November 2025 due to staffing — they ask owners to contact an alternate facility unless critically ill. A quick phone call saves you from arriving at a clinic that can't take you.
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| Clinic | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 (call first) | 416-920-2002 | |
| 24/7 | 416-784-4444 | |
| 24/7 | 416-380-7400 | |
| 24/7 | 416-247-8387 | |
| 24/7 | 416-531-8989 | |
| 24/7 | 416-239-3453 | |
| 24/7 | 905-858-6767 | |
| 24/7 | 905-829-9444 | |
| 24/7 | 905-637-8111 | |
| 24/7 | 905-953-1933 | |
| Weeknights 7 PM–8 AM, 24hr weekends/holidays | 416-226-3663 | |
| Reduced: closed Wed, limited Tue/Thu, 24hr Mon & Fri–Sun | 905-884-1832 | |
| Weeknights 7 PM–8 AM, 24hr weekends/holidays | 905-495-9907 | |
| Weeknights 7 PM–8 AM, 24hr weekends/holidays | 905-576-3031 | |
| 24/7 | 519-823-8830 | |
| Extended evening hours (call 416-755-8387 to confirm current schedule) | 416-755-8387 | |
| 10am–11pm Mon–Sat, 9am–10pm Sun | 416-546-7493 | |
| Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10am–6pm, Tue 11am–5pm, Thu 10am–5pm, Sun closed | 647-347-3300 | |
| Open 7 days, until 8pm weekdays | 416-289-2524 |
Top Pick
📍 920 Yonge St, Suite 117 · Midtown
24/7
Always open
Toronto's biggest and oldest emergency vet. Walk-in emergency plus full specialty referral. Underground parking on site. Close to Bloor and Rosedale subway stations.
⚠️ VEC South has been restricting emergency services since November 2025 due to staffing. They ask owners to contact an alternate facility unless the pet is critically ill or under specialist care. Always call before going.
Top Pick
📍 1051 Eglinton Ave West · Midtown West
24/7
Always open
24/7, 365 days. Emergency walk-in plus specialists. On-site CT scanner. Eglinton Ave construction (Crosstown LRT) might mess with your route.
Top Pick
📍 1 Scarsdale Rd · North York
24/7
Always open
Modeled after a human hospital. One of the few places with dedicated ICU intensivists and mechanical ventilation. Treats dogs and cats.
📍 21 Rolark Dr · Scarborough
24/7
Always open
The main option for Scarborough and the eastern GTA. VCA Canada facility with full specialty departments.
📍 171 North Queen St, Unit G1 · Etobicoke
24/7
Always open
Opened February 2026. No appointment needed. You stay with your pet during exams, treatment, even overnight. Treats dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and exotic animals.
📍 280 Sheppard Ave East · North York
After-hours
Call first
Same team as VEC South. Not a good option if your emergency happens on a weekday morning or afternoon.
⚠️ Same staffing restrictions as VEC South may apply.
📍 755 Queensway E, Suite 116 · Mississauga
24/7
Always open
Despite the name, it's in Mississauga near the Etobicoke border. Board-certified surgeons on staff.
📍 806 Southdown Rd · Mississauga
24/7
Always open
Sister facility to TAHP in North York. Brand new 25,000 sq ft facility (opened July 2025) with 10+ specialists and 7+ ER doctors.
📍 2285 Bristol Circle · Oakville
24/7
Always open
VCA Canada facility serving Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Halton Region.
📍 775 Woodview Rd · Burlington
24/7
Always open
Serves Burlington, Milton, Oakville, and Halton Region. If you're west of Oakville, this is your closest 24/7 option.
📍 Unit 10, 1 Wexford Rd · Brampton
After-hours
Call first
After-hours emergency clinic serving Brampton, north Mississauga, and surrounding areas. In-house lab, radiography, ICU, blood transfusions.
📍 510 Harry Walker Pkwy South · Newmarket
24/7
Always open
The main 24/7 emergency vet in York Region. Full emergency and referral hospital with board-certified specialists.
📍 10303 Yonge St · Richmond Hill
After-hours
Call first
Reduced hours as of late 2025. Hours change frequently so always call first. Treats dogs, cats, and some small pocket pets.
📍 1910 Dundas St E, Unit B101 · Whitby
After-hours
Call first
Established 1995. Digital radiography, surgery, blood diagnostics, blood transfusions. Serves Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Whitby, and all of Durham Region.
📍 28 College Ave W, University of Guelph · Guelph
24/7
Always open
Ontario Veterinary College, the province's veterinary teaching hospital. 24/7 emergency with every specialty. Guelph residents can walk in; others generally need a referral.
⚠️ Avian/exotic service no longer provides after-hours emergency care.
Not full emergency hospitals, but they handle urgent cases during their hours. Can save you the ER wait and the ER bill.
📍 1551 O'Connor Dr · East York
Extended evening hours (call 416-755-8387 to confirm current schedule)
Emergency/urgent care with diagnostics, surgery, IV fluids, and oxygen therapy. Hours vary — always call ahead.
📍 223 Sheppard Ave W · North York
10am–11pm Mon–Sat, 9am–10pm Sun
Urgent care, walk-ins welcome.
📍 584 Parliament St · Cabbagetown
Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat 10am–6pm, Tue 11am–5pm, Thu 10am–5pm, Sun closed
Urgent care. Closed Sundays.
📍 3310 Lawrence Ave E · Scarborough
Open 7 days, until 8pm weekdays
Emergency walk-ins during operating hours.
Go right now
Difficulty breathing, wheezing, blue or white gums
Hit by a car or major trauma — even if they seem fine, internal injuries hide
Bloat — swollen belly, retching with nothing coming up. Kills within hours.
Ate something toxic: chocolate, xylitol, grapes, antifreeze, rat poison, cannabis edibles
Seizures or muscle twitching
Eye injuries or sudden blindness
Choking or something stuck in throat
Can’t urinate — especially male cats, fatal in 24–48 hours
Uncontrolled bleeding
Collapse or loss of consciousness
Paralysis or sudden inability to walk
Probably fine until morning
Mild limping without severe pain
Skipped one meal but acting normal otherwise
Mild cough or sneeze, no breathing trouble
One episode of vomiting, still drinking water
Ear infection — unless with head tilt or loss of balance
Minor skin irritation or hot spots
Not sure? Call any ER on this page and describe the situation. They'll tell you whether to come in. If your gut says something is wrong, trust it.
No clinic publishes prices online. This is standard in Ontario. These are estimates from real invoices, reviews, and insurance claims. Always ask for an estimate before they start treatment.
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Emergency exam / triage | $150 – $400 |
| Bloodwork (CBC) | $90 – $125 |
| Bloodwork (comprehensive panel) | $100 – $400 |
| X-rays | $75 – $400 |
| Ultrasound | $300 – $600 |
| IV fluids setup + admin | $150 – $500 |
| Typical total ER visit | $800 \u2013 $1,500 |
| Overnight hospitalization | $500 – $1,500 / night |
| ICU with monitoring | $1,000 – $2,500 / night |
| Emergency surgery | $2,000 – $10,000 |
| Bloat / GDV surgery | $2,500 – $7,500+ |
$6,200
Average emergency surgery
$40–$90
Monthly pet insurance premium
<3%
Canadian pets insured
All clinics require payment at time of service. Most accept credit cards. Some offer financing through CareCredit or Petcard. Pet insurance covers emergency visits at any clinic in Canada with no “in-network” restrictions — but you can't buy it after the emergency starts.
Call while you drive to the ER. Both lines are staffed by veterinary toxicologists.
The Farley Foundation (run by Ontario's veterinary association) helps low-income pet owners pay for non-elective vet care. They cover up to $1,000 per pet per year for diagnostics, surgery, hospitalization, and medications.
Eligible if you're on GIS, ODSP, CPP Disability, Ontario Works, or household income under $35,000/year. Your vet submits the application. farleyfoundation.org
Yes. There are 11 fully 24/7 emergency veterinary hospitals across the GTA, including VEC South, CTVRC, TAHP, TVEH, VEG Etobicoke, and several in Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, and Newmarket.
A typical ER visit runs $800 to $1,500. Emergency surgery averages around $6,200 in the GTA. All clinics require payment at time of service. Some offer financing through CareCredit or Petcard.
Yes, all emergency vets accept walk-ins, no appointment needed. But always call first. Some clinics restrict non-critical cases during staffing shortages, and calling ahead lets them prepare for your arrival.
Call ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435, $95 fee) or Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661, $89 fee) AND drive to the nearest emergency vet at the same time. Bring the packaging of whatever they ate.
Hours change. This page was verified August 2026. Call any clinic before making a trip. Spotted a change?
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