We all want our dogs to live their best and healthiest lives. Part of that is finding a good veterinarian that is both caring and knowledgeable. Below is a list of the top and leading veterinarians in the Greater Toronto Area. To help you find the best veterinarians located near you in the GTA, we put together our own list based on certification, client reviews, and recommendations. Check it out!
Dr Shervin graduated veterinary college in1997 and after practicing for several years in various veterinary clinics in Alberta and the GTA, he decided to open his own veterinary clinic, St. Clair East Animal Hospital, in October 2015. Dr. Shervin works in every aspect of veterinary care, including preventive care, diagnosis, treatment and surgery. He has special interest in soft tissue surgeries.
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Location and contact:
2879 St Clair Ave East, East York, Toronto
(647) 348-4889
info@stclaireastanimalhospital.ca
“Our dog Juno has been going to Shervin since she was 2 months old, she's 4 now. In that time Shervin and team have consistently demonstrated professional, knowledgeable care with lots of compassion. They genuinely care about our dogs' best interest. We feel very fortunate to be able to have that trust.”
“Great Veterinarian in the St Clair East area who knows his stuff and really works with the clients to ensure they understand what is going on with their family members. He helped greatly with all of my furry family members over the years. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you all!”
“Dr. Shervin and his staff are so amazing. If I'm being honest, it makes me a bit emotional to think about it. They truly care about my pets. My family and I can tell they deeply care for them and they prioritize their well-being over anything. They are always so loving, patient and gentle with them, I'm honestly so touched. Dr. Shervin is legitimately THE best. If you're looking for an awesome human being AND a great vet, look no further.”
Dr Hahn graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 1984, and established Hurontario Veterinary Hospital in 1995. She enjoys working with both dogs and cats, and has a special love for senior pets. Working with older pets takes patience and understanding, and she takes great joy in seeing them happy and comfortable.
Location and contact:
1424 Hurontario St, Mississauga ON
(905)-271-8508
hurontarioveterinaryhospital@gmail.com
“I have had nothing but top notch service from Dr. Hahn, the other vets, and the staff at Hurontario Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Hahn is smart, thorough, and offers practical advice. Dr. Hahn and all the staff have been attentive and caring and provided excellent care.”
“Dr. Hahn is incredibly knowledgeable and has given fantastic care to our pets (cat and Rottweiler) over the years. I highly recommend her practice to anyone seeking the best care for their animals.”
“Dr. Hahn and ALL the staff are by far the best in the city! Growing up Dr. Hahn cared for my dogs for their whole life span. Now I have two dogs and a cat; I tried several other vets because they were closer to where I live but I was never satisfied with the service I received. I now drive half an hour to Hurontario Veterinary Hospital because they truly are the best. I always walk away with peace of mind knowing my pets are getting the best care possible. Dr. Hahn's knowledge and experience surpasses that of any other vet I have encountered. I HIGHLY recommend this clinic.”
Dr. Watson earned his Honours Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Guelph in 1979, and joined Eglinton Vet after graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1984. Bob is well known in the neighborhood, and prides himself on knowing something special about every client and their pets. He is now caring for second or third generations of pets for many families!
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Location and contact:
183 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON
(416)-487-1533
“We are so grateful for all of the outstanding staff at Ellington Veterinary. Everyone is so friendly and caring. Dr. Watson is the greatest! Thank you for always taking such good care of our furry family member.”
“Dr Watson (and his team) is so kind, caring and knowledgeable. I've been taking my pets to Eglinton Veterinary to see him for decades. I trust his judgment and know my animals are receiving the best care possible. Some people just have a way with animals, and he certainly won the lottery with this gift.”
“Dr Watson is professional and so personable. It's so important that your dog loves the vet, it gives you the peace of mind that you have chosen the right vet clinic to care for your dog. THANK YOU !!”
Dr. Lisa Wong grew up in Hong Kong and moved to Canada when she was a teenager. She graduated from University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, then obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University (Indiana, USA) in 1995. For 2 years after graduation, she took care of marine mammals and birds in an oceanarium in Hong Kong. Realizing that her true love is with small furry creatures, however, she returned to Toronto in 1997 and has been working in small animal clinics since. She has a special interest in traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and is a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist through training with the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society while practicing at Apple Creek Animal Hospital.
Click here to see more from Dr. Wong and the team at Apple Creek Animal Hospital!
Location and contact:
20 Apple Creek Blvd, Unit A3 Markham, ON
(905)-474-5611
“We absolutely love the service and the quality of care that we receive at Apple Creek! Dr. Lisa Wong, the other veterinarians, and the entire front desk are so pleasant to deal with, patient, and we feel so safe leaving our cats in their care.”
“Dr. Lisa is always caring and very efficient with our dog. We have been going to her for the past few years and would never think of going anywhere else. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a vet”
“My experience with Dr. Lisa Wong is beyond my expectation. She shows care for my dog and offers good recommendations. She addresses all my concerns and I feel so relieved when I leave the hospital.”
Dr. Mark Dilworth graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph in 2001. For the first three years of his career, he practiced as an emergency veterinarian at a 24-hour hospital and an emergency clinic. He also worked with the OSPCA during this time. These years of practice solidified his dedication to working for the best interest of animals. Dr. Dilworth started managing the Beaches Animal Hospital in 2004. He has continued his priority commitment to animals at BAH, with long hours, work for many rescue organizations and the hospital’s adoption program, which has allowed for the adoption of many stray or abandoned cats.
Click here to see more from Dr. Dilworth and the team at Beaches Animal Hospital!
Location and contact:
2304 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON
(416)-690-4040
“Dr. Mark Dilworth, a marvelous vet and so kind. We have had many beloved pets over the years, and for the last 35 plus years, most of our veterinary care experience has been with Beaches Animal Hospital. The patient medical care is consistently superb, the staff across the clinic are kind, understanding and knowledgable, and their loving support is very welcomed when the inevitable happens, and a pet passes.”
“Dr. Dilworth and his wonderful colleagues at Beach Animal Hospital looked after our dog for her entire life, from the day we adopted her. They provided excellent veterinary services, wise referrals when necessary and thoughtful, compassionate care throughout. We would highly recommend them to anyone!”
“Words simply cannot express how grateful we are to Beaches Animal Hospital and Dr. Dilworth for their incredible compassion, urgency, and expertise. We recently received the tragic diagnosis that our sweet 4.5 year old dog, Garth, had hemangiosarcoma - a vicious and, in his case, inoperable cancer. We were able to spend 2 blissful days with Garth before he passed on December 30th, 2022, all thanks to the team at Beaches. If they didn’t accept our emergency same day appointment, it is unlikely we would have had any time with Garth at all. Dr. Arnaudov was so incredibly thorough, and he was extremely quick to make many emergency phone calls on our behalf to progress Garth’s care as he was in unstable condition. A day later I received a personal phone call from Dr. Dilworth expressing his concern over Garth’s case and offered many kind words. A few days later, when Garth passed, we were sent a beautiful condolences email from Dr. Dilworth that we appreciated so much.”
Dr. Littlejohn graduated from the Ontario College of Veterinarians in 1972, and established the Woodbine Animal Clinic in 1978. As well as owning the Woodbine Animal Clinic he was also a founding member of the Toronto Veterinary Emergency Clinic. Admired by the staff and clients of WAC for his passion, care and concern for animals and their health, more than 30 years later he still set’s an example for those around him.
Click here to see more from Dr. Littlejohn and the team at Woodbine Animal Clinic!
Location and contact:
1905 Danforth Avenue, Toronto ON
(416)-699-1175
“I feel perfectly comfortable bringing my cat Walter to the clinic, Dr Littlejohn and the crew are always delightful! They are all animal lovers and sincerely care for your pet. Walter appreciates the staff and thanks them for taking such good care of him. Highly recommend.”
“Dr. Littlejohn and crew are the best. Always get my pet in quickly and they all treat her great. Been to other places in a pinch but always return to Woodbine Animal clinic as they are very knowledgeable and resolve any health issues quickly. Been a customer for at least 25 years and have nothing but huge praise for Dr. Littlejohn. He is the best around.”
“We love Dr. Littlejohn. He is an amazing veterinarian who truly loves animals! The whole team is exceptionally nice as well!”
Jessica graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2006 and began her career at Snelgrove Veterinary Services in 2007. In the clinic, Dr. Jessica enjoys using a warm and honest style of preventative veterinary care to ensure that her patients stay happy and healthy throughout their entire lives.
Click here to see more from Dr. Ioannou and the team at Snelgrove Veterinary Services!
Location and contact:
11526 Hurontario St, Brampton, ON
(905)-846-3316
“Dr Jessica is absolutely the best doctor and it really shows how much she loves each animal. She remembers her clients and their pets like they are part of her family. That is a great quality to have.”
“Dr. Jessica I am beyond grateful for all your support, today was a hard day for us losing our beloved Charlie. The compassion and professionalism is outstanding at Snelgrove. Dr. Jessica went above and beyond without a doubt. I am forever grateful to have her as Charlie's Doctor throughout his stay. Thank you so much Dr. Jessica.”
“My family has been going to this clinic for years. Our animals have always been treated so kindly; even our larger more aggressive dog. I now live several cities away but will continue to utilize this clinic as our main Doctor. Dr. Ioannou is a wonderful person who clearly cares about your pets. The people that work here are clearly animal lovers as you can see it on their faces the second they make eye contact with your little ones.”
Dr. Thompson graduated in 2001 and joined the West Hill Animal Clinic in 2010. Areas of interest for him are cytology, dentistry, internal medicine.
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Location and contact:
5528 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON
416-282-8516
“Dr Gawen Thompson became our vet of choice. He saw us through our dog's last year with compassion and the best care we could possibly ask for. After that we started to bring our rescue cat and newly adopted dog to see Dr. Thompson. We like the way he treats our pets and us, and explains treatments, options and costs. He is always reliable and follows through as promised. We have come to know all of the staff at the clinic and can say that we are always treated well and our pets cared for in both a professional and compassionate manner. Our family highly recommends both Dr Gawen Thompson and the West Hill Animal Clinic.”
“I love this vet Clinic and Dr. Gawen Thompson is so awesome! Every time I have questions, Dr. Thompson is always so patient to answer my questions and explains how everything works. Even my dogs love them!!! The staff here are friendly, nice, helpful and knowledgable.I am so glad that I had done some research and found the best vet clinic in town for my pets. I strongly recommended my friends' pets to start visiting this awesome vet clinic. The services here are complete. I feel satisfied and worry-free so far!”
Dr. Surette completed his undergraduate studies at the University of New Brunswick before going on to complete his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Atlantic Veterinary College in Charlottetown, PEI in 2001. Following his Doctorate, Justin moved to Manhattan, NY, and completed a Small Animal Medicine Surgery Internship to further enhance his skills. He then relocated to Toronto, where he worked at several busy practices for over a decade, before opening North Woodbridge Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Surette’s professional interests include preventive medicine, internal medicine, palliative care and client education.
Click here to see more from Dr. Surette and the team at North Woodbridge Veterinary Hospital!
Location and contact:
10501 Weston Road, Unit 3, Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON
905-553-9000
“ Dr. Justin Surette is absolutely amazing at what he does! He is so informative and always goes above and beyond every time I bring my puppy! I am a first time dog owner and I am so happy that he is my puppy's vet. It is obvious that he cares and has passion for what he does! The administrative staff are always so responsive and professional”
“Best Vet in all of Vaughan!!! Dr. Justin Surette sees both my dogs and is the most compassionate and caring vet I have been to! Steeler and James are my third and fourth dogs in 25 years and I have been through 4 vets before finding North Woodbridge Veterinary Hospital. The front desk staff is friendly, efficient and alway helpful! Dr. Surette always takes the time to explain results and is never pushy with any unnecessary medications or procedures that I don't feel comfortable with. He always listens to any concerns I have and never rushes me out the door. He is clearly passionate about his job and loves all his patients! I will always bring my dogs to his clinic!”
“I only ever leave reviews in situations where I wish there was a bonus star option but in this situation I wish I had the option to give Dr. Surette and the staff at the clinic (who we met today and on previous visits) 7 stars! There truly isn't any other doctor I'd trust with the medical welfare of my 3 cat kids.”
Dr. Toman founded Prince Edward Animal Clinic in 2006, envisioning a personal, family doctor type approach to patients and their people, in a state-of-the-art facility, with the goal of providing high quality and complete veterinary care, while always prioritizing openness and empathy. Thorough, clear communication is in his focus, and he takes his time explaining important details. A proponent of the One Health concept, he prefers to see your pet as part of your family and also of the environment, amalgamating scientific knowledge with common sense. His areas of particular interest include internal medicine, soft tissue surgery and dentistry, as well as further development of a gentle handling, patient-friendly practice style.
Click here to see more from Dr. Toman and the team at Prince Edward Animal Clinic!
Location and contact:
1 Chestnut Hills Crescent, Etobicoke, ON
416-236-2202
“Dr. Toman and the team at Prince Edward Animal Clinic are the most absolutely wonderful, consummate professionals a pet parent could hope to find. They provide our two dogs (and their human family) with a combination of clinical excellence, warmth, compassion, and understanding that is truly exemplary and we feel very fortunate to have found them”
“Dr Toman, Aleksandra and the staff are highly skilled and compassionate both to animals and to people. Dr Toman really listened if we had concerns about Tucker, and always explained clearly when tests or medications were recommended.”
“Dr. Toman and his team are very attentive and go out of their way to ensure that the pets are well taken care of. Would highly recommend.”
