My go to vet for 15+ years. Honestly work, no ridiculous prices. I like the place, but my cat would disagree. Versus the alternatives, this is one of the better places. read more

Bloor-Kipling Animal Clinic - Not amused - Veterinarians Near Me - Etobicoke, Ontario

The vet techs are lovely folks. However the vet is unprofessional and ALWAYS late even if you book your appointment first thing in the morning. expect to be waiting a minimum of 30 minutes to a maximum of two hours for your booked appointment. booking it first thing doesn't matter either, we waited 30 mins outside in the cold with one of the vet techs because the veterinarian was late to open up. read more

I make reviews only when things are exceptional or not acceptable Today I am here for the latter I was taking our two cats there to get annual vaccines/checkups & after my first visit of being in the examining room with him, our cat was manhandled by him directly in front of me and this was a huge red flag for me because if he's willing and able to do that while the customer is there, I can only imagine what happens when I may have had to leave my pet there & not in my presence for other procedures. I volunteered with Animal Services, I've grown up with animals and pets all my life and our family currently has two cats. I have never in my life seen a vet nervous to treat an animal, so aggressive & with zero bedside manner. In the waiting room, I observed the other pets stressed more than normally expected under the circumstances of a visit, when they're in there and when they come out even worse. When you get a bad feeling about somebody, please for the love of your pet pay 100% attention to that gut feeling & move on immediately. May I suggest a positively reputable place less than 2 km from this location, at the Royal York Animal Hospital. I switched immediately and have been there for 10 years. They are amazing, compassionate people who are pet owners themselves & you can just see it and feel it when you're there. Let your observations of their bedside manner and their general interest and care in the animals that they treat, be your guide. If you don't observe this at any Vet that you go to please listen to your instincts. Royal York Animal Hospital is comforting and soothing for pets and people with accurate information, knowledge, advice, treatment, well educated & reasonable prices at Royal York Animal Hospital less than two kms from Bloor/Kipling. read more

Good clinic. Great location...... Lots of parking. Great prices, MUCH BETTER than anywhere else in Toronto! $67 for cat shot. $47 exam fee. $17 for revolution for cats. Another vet quoted $40!!!!!!!!! Dr. Sohal is very good and gentle, and very thorough. Hours are great, open until 7 pm, plus Saturdays! read more

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I am not sure where these low ratings come from. I have been attending this clinic with my pets for the past 15 years. Excellent services, great prices and the doctor is very honest with you. Transparent and knowledgeable. The staff are very caring and great with my dog and cats. Have been sending all my friends, families and neighbors and they all had a pleasant experience. read more

WARNING TO ALL PET OWNERS - AVOID AT ALL COSTS. This is a lengthy review but please take a moment to read it if you are considering taking your pet to this vet. I brought my Border Collie in about five or so months ago because he had a bump on his arm. Along with three cats, four other dogs and some humans, we all waited close to 90 minutes to see the vet. A lady and her teenage daughter came out and the daughter was crying. All I could hear was the sound of a Husky being tortured. I thought they were putting the dog down but, as it turned out, he was only there for a visit. I should have gone with my instincts and ran for the hills but I was already committed. When the vet (I don't recall his name) finally saw my dog, it was like he had no experience with pets whatsoever. My dog, who is extremely friendly and loves everyone, was actually growling a little bit at him so, like the Husky, they had to muzzle him up. His voice was like the evil version of Raj from The Big Bang Theory saying "nice doggy, nice doggy." After just quickly examining the bump, he started to scare me and tell me that it was cancerous and he needed it removed ASAP for $1,200 AND I might have to pay more after that as they would have to test the bump. He prescribed some cream ($35) and an cone that was 10 sizes too big for my dog. When I paid and was in the parking lot, the assistant came running out like I had stolen something because she forgot to charge me $16 for the cone. When we got home, because the cone was too big, it fell off and I couldn't put the cream on. Fast forward three days later. I got a call from the vet saying that it was just a cyst and not cancer but I should still proceed with the surgery. I told him about the cone incident and how I couldn't put the cream on so he told me to return both items and he would give me a refund. The next day I returned with the items for the refund and was told that, despite what the vet had promised, the wife refused to return the money. To top it all off, the wife refused to come out of the back and see me but instead had the two young assistants do her dirty work. No amount of arguing was going to get the crooked wife to return my money so I cancelled the surgery and never returned. When I mentioned the incident to a friend, she told me that her boyfriend had taken his dog there and he also had a really bad experience. Apparently, the dog wanted to bite the vet when he's never bitten anyone in his life. I ended up taking my dog to another vet and Kipling Bloor's diagnosis was wrong; he had a growth and not a cyst nor cancer. Again, avoid at all costs. read more

We took our cat there a long while ago and the doctor was really helpful and understanding. Although my cat probably despises him for what was done (Itchy had constipation problems so you can guess what..) but he was obviously okay afterwards and is happy and healthy in his old age now. We just booked an appointment for my dog Buddy as well for some shots, and I'm glad that we did because they offer good rates and its right down the street from my parents place which is nice and convenient. read more

#VET #ANIMALCLINIC #BLOORKIPLINGANIMALCLINIC I don't know if I am a fan of this popular little clinic. I've been here a couple of times with my puppy for his shots. The first time, I had a female vet, who made it known that she's not a fan of dogs. With that, she did Caesar's first ever check up. It lasted a quick minute. I was told that these check ups are thorough and last atleast 20 minutes. I was also told that I would be given some puppy tips. Nothing. And oh! And I paid in full. The second time, I was promised a better experience by the receptionist. She asked me to come visit their resident vet (their "male" vet) who's "very kind to dogs." This visit was good until the vet asked me to leave the room so that he can put a muzzle on my pup who was being a little difficult. Caesar's a very very very nervous puppy when I am not around, as some puppies can be. So needless to say, neither him nor the vet had a very good experience in there. The third time around, Caesar recognized the place and wanted to hang on to me. I wanted his nails trimmed. The receptionist dragged him in and chained him up; they don't have proper nail trimming stations. And poor guy was so scared, he soiled himself. The vet was supposed to give him a shot after, and he was acting super nervous around the puppy instead of trying to make him feel comfortable. Also, I have a big breed. The vet suggested I neuter him at 6 months. From what I've read and known, that is not a good suggestion as it could've stunted my pup's growth. All in all, I am very unhappy with this clinic. I understand my dog can be difficult. But PetSmart didn't have a problem getting him "settled." It appals me that "male" vet was this incompetent. read more

This review does not come with a recommendation to use this vet clinic. We took our 16yr old cat Ceilidh there to be put to sleep as she was very ill. Dr. Sohal lacks bedside manners when it comes to euthanasia. He came into the room carrying the needle clear as day, and was talking to us while the needle was waving around while he held on to it. Dr. Sohal proceeded to go into graphic detail of how my cat will react to the sedation such as vomiting, seizure, drooling, shaking, bowel movements etc. We didn't need this kind of detail. Especially because we were visibly upset that we were saying goodbye to our friend. My husband had to stop him from talking as it was completely inappropriate. We knew what to expect when we called to make the appointment we were told. I was so upset I had to leave the room. Regarding the paw print and price related. We were not given the option of style or colour. We were only offered a paw print for $68.00. Which we paid. 3 - 4 weeks later we received our paw print. What we got was disappointing to say the least. Firstly, our cat's name was spelled incorrectly on the box - should be Ceilidh - it read Caileidh and the surname was misspelled too. The company who makes these paw prints is Gateway Pet Memorial. Per there website, the Memorial Clay Paw Print is $25.00. All this is - is a raw, red clay plain paw print. No paint, no shellac, no name. The Precious Paw Print has choice of colour w/ pet name for $41.00. You can also get a Paw Print Frame (which was not offered by this clinic) for $40.00. At $68.00, this vet clinic is more than doubling the cost and totally gouging their clients. At the very least you should get the basic print with frame and its still under the $68.00 this clinic charges = $65.00. Luckily, I've reached out to Gateway and they're going to fix this at no additional cost to us. Please be advised if you go to this clinic! You do not get an option for the style of paw print you want. If you order it, you'll get red clay only. Please don't let your memorial experience be as disheartening and disappointing as ours was. Needless to say our two new little kittens have found a new vet who has and will take better care. Thanks for reading!!! read more

Ok - So I have read the reviews about this animal clinic and I do not agree with their negative reviews. I have been taking my beloved pets to Mr. Dr. Sohal for over 10 years now. We started going to this vet when my cat got hit by a car and our previous Vet insisted on putting our cat to sleep every 2 days to change her leg bandages and charged us over $ 150/visit. Dr. Shohal and his team instead did not put my cat to sleep, but held her down using a special technique and changed the bandages for a fraction of the previous price I was paying. Putting a cat to sleep every 2 days can not be good for their health!! Since then I have never taken my pets anywhere else and I confidently refer my friends to them. Recently, we adopted a new cat who came with a variety of illnesses and required kidney flushing, dental surgery requiring 5 teeth to be removed and catheterization - where I had to leave my cat with them for 5 days. My pets are always treated with love and compassion and their fees are fair and reasonable compared to other clinics. This location has free parking and they have convenient hours. The waiting room only has 4 chairs and it can be very busy at times. I have waited 30-45 minutes for my appointment, but they prioritize their animal patients based on their needs. I have no problem waiting if another pet requires immediate treatment. read more

I would give it 0 stars if i could. I worked here recently and the things I witnessed were unbelievable, do not take your pets here and watch out do not let Dr. Sohal take your pet to the back, he treats them terribly and with way to much force. Dr. Sohal would leave the exam room with a syringe full of animal blood which he would put into a tube to have it tested, but after doing so would leave the bloody needle on the counter (which is where we did other paperwork and such) and because of this I accidentally punctured myself with the needle when I went to pick up a piece of paper (as the needle was just sitting underneath). He also chooses not to put the caps back onto the syringes and expected the employees to take the needle out just as it was which was very unsafe. The way we cleaned the ear pieces and thermometers was very unsanitary we simply put liquid soap in a cup with water and soaked them in it and cleaned it out with just a spoolie. He also made us make the medicine for the animals, he would simply say for us to come to the back and make it giving little direction, as I am only going into my third year and am not even studying to become a vet or anything related in this field. He would repeat what to put on the directions once and would get annoyed when asking again just for clarification as we didn't want to put any animals at harm. He put people with no veterinary skills in a position to do something that could be harmful to the animals. As a pet owner I would be furious if I was informed that university/college students with no experience in this field was making medication for my pet. He also uses excessive force on the animals. I understand a certain amount of restriction is needed to be able to perform various procedures, but an example would be when we had to clean a pets ears. The dog was a small dog around 25 pounds, he was squirming and moving so he made 3 other people plus him hold down the dog, pushing all of our body weight onto the dog. You can hear sounds of pain and torture from outside in the waiting area when he asks the owners to take the pets into the back. Infront of his clients he acts kind and gentle to the pets, but as soon as they go into the back room it feels like he puts on an act. He clips the nails of the pets with absolutely no care, nicking them and making them bleed almost every time. He also expected the employees to not be afraid of the animals and just restrain them as if it is that simple, and the minute the dog moved he would freak out. He would also chain up the animals or leave them in the cages and would not look at them again after the surgery, some animals would make such awful crying sounds and he would ignore it and say that they aren't in pain and doing it for attention (which is obviously false as they were waking up for anesthesia and could only imagine the pain). I also had to assist him in euthanasia's and had to hold the vein for him to administer the drug. I had no prior experience and he put a lot of pressure on me and was not comfortable doing this. He also expected me to bag up the deceased animal and put it in the freezer, which I told him multiple times I was uncomfortable with. He may have cheap prices but it is not worth what your animal will have to endure. Pay a little bit more somewhere else and ensure your pet is safe. read more

So many vet clinics are known to be incredibly expensive and focus on getting the most money out of distraught pet owners. If you're looking for a good vet and great staff/customer service and you want to pay fair and reasonable fees - this is the perfect clinic to go to for your pets. Bloor-Kipling Animal Clinic is a great veterinary clinic! Affordable fees and amazing service.I have had such a terrible experience at Dundas West Animal Hospital where my cat was spayed and her stitches got infected and the same vet told me to place a heated cloth in a pan and then apply it to the swollen and infected area to take the swelling down! Absolutely shocking advice. read more

This is the only vet clinic I've been to so I can't compare but I will say that they are very friendly and do not try to tack on unnecessary expenses as I have heard some places do. My cat always leaves here cured of whatever ailment brought him for a visit. Highly recommended. read more

I've been coming to this clinic for 6 years. I've gone to others in the past but Bloor-Kipling is close to my home and relatively inexpensive and that's why I go. Even with an appointment I wait 1-1.5 hrs to be seen all while my dog gets antsy and walk-ins get served before us. Very disorganized without apology. read more

I have been going to this clinic for multiple years and the wait times have gotten worse and worse. He books appointments 15 mins apart yet takes well over that time with each customer. The vet has no respect for people's time and we wait at least 1 hour - 1 hour 1/2 each visit. It's time to find a new vet. read more

Great vet clinic! This has been our vet for a number of years now. A few years ago my husband and I adopted a dog who was incredibly ill, covered in mange and was severely underweight. The whole team took our dog under their wing and fixed him up. The medications and procedures were costly and spanned well over a year. Truly animals lovers. I would recommend this clinic to anyone. read more

I have been seeing dr sohol for over 15 years and will never go to another vet. Not only is he priced well under all other vets, he does not push anything on you like vet foods etc... he knows his stuff and has saved my fur babies more than once :) I LOVE this vet!! read more

I recently had the pleasure of meeting this vet and his staff when I took my dog there for the first time for vaccines, and I must say I was pleasantly surprised at how caring and gentle this vet and his staff are not to mention how pleased I was when I saw their prices. I have and will continue to highly recommend Dr Sohal and his staff to everyone, read more

I've been taking my dogs to Dr Sohol for the past five years and I find him to be both professional and gentle with them. Only once in five years did I have to wait a long time due to an emergency with someones pet cat, which I was quite ok with, had it been my animal in distress I would have wanted to jump the queue too! When I recommend him to friends I always call him the NO FRILLS vet, his office isn't too fancy but his prices are half of what my other vet on the lakeshore charged. I guess my other vet charged for his fancy leather couches and current magazines! read more

The MAN vet is great. The WOMAN vet does very little work on your pet and charges $$$$$ and watches you when you pay because she knows she just raped you. read more