Central Oshawa Animal Hospital

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Owner Review Summary

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners consistently praised the team’s compassion, patience, and clear explanations, with many noting they take time to answer questions and follow up after visits. Numerous accounts mention successful outcomes for surgeries (spays/neuters, lumpectomy) and prompt help in urgent situations, including after-hours and even holiday care. Many reviewers highlight reasonable pricing, a welcoming front desk, and a clean, comfortable clinic. Long-time clients say they’ve trusted the clinic for years and often recommend it to others.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

While most feedback is positive, a minority of reviewers reported serious concerns. These include isolated reports of surgical complications (especially spays), misdiagnosis claims, rough handling, and distressing euthanasia experiences (including unexpected price changes). Some owners also cited pricing transparency issues (fees for refills/boosters, higher-than-expected bloodwork, voucher confusion), billing disputes, and unprofessional phone etiquette. Prospective clients may wish to confirm estimates, protocols, and follow-up policies in advance.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Spay and neuter surgeries
  • Soft-tissue surgeries (lump removal, pyometra treatment)
  • Dentistry and dental extractions
  • Emergency and after-hours care
  • End-of-life and home euthanasia support
  • Diagnostic imaging and x-rays

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#clearCommunication#patientWithNervousPets#reasonablePrices#cleanFacility#afterHoursCare#homeEuthanasia#longTermLoyalty#surgeryAndSpayNeuter#goodFollowUp#pricingTransparencyConcerns#roughHandlingReports#misdiagnosisAllegations#phoneEtiquetteIssues#billingIssues

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • Ask for an itemized estimate upfront (including boosters, refills, bloodwork, and any potential extras) and confirm what follow-up is included.
  • If booking surgery (spay/neuter or other), discuss closure methods, aftercare expectations, and how complications would be handled and billed.
  • Confirm after-hours availability and fees in advance if you may need urgent care outside regular hours.
  • Bring prior medical records and current medications to help the vet tailor diagnostics and avoid duplicate costs.
  • If using discounts or vouchers (e.g., SNAP/ODSP), verify what they cover and your out-of-pocket portion before the visit.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 81% satisfied - Service Attitude: 84% satisfied - Convenience: 85% satisfied - Pricing: 69% satisfied - Cleanliness: 94% satisfied - Recommendability: 82% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners consistently praised the team’s compassion, patience, and clear explanations, with many noting they take time to answer questions and follow up after visits. Numerous accounts mention successful outcomes for surgeries (spays/neuters, lumpectomy) and prompt help in urgent situations, including after-hours and even holiday care. Many reviewers highlight reasonable pricing, a welcoming front desk, and a clean, comfortable clinic. Long-time clients say they’ve trusted the clinic for years and often recommend it to others. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** While most feedback is positive, a minority of reviewers reported serious concerns. These include isolated reports of surgical complications (especially spays), misdiagnosis claims, rough handling, and distressing euthanasia experiences (including unexpected price changes). Some owners also cited pricing transparency issues (fees for refills/boosters, higher-than-expected bloodwork, voucher confusion), billing disputes, and unprofessional phone etiquette. Prospective clients may wish to confirm estimates, protocols, and follow-up policies in advance. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Spay and neuter surgeries - Soft-tissue surgeries (lump removal, pyometra treatment) - Dentistry and dental extractions - Emergency and after-hours care - End-of-life and home euthanasia support - Diagnostic imaging and x-rays 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #friendlyStaff #clearCommunication #patientWithNervousPets #reasonablePrices #cleanFacility #afterHoursCare #homeEuthanasia #longTermLoyalty #surgeryAndSpayNeuter #goodFollowUp #pricingTransparencyConcerns #roughHandlingReports #misdiagnosisAllegations #phoneEtiquetteIssues #billingIssues 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - Ask for an itemized estimate upfront (including boosters, refills, bloodwork, and any potential extras) and confirm what follow-up is included. - If booking surgery (spay/neuter or other), discuss closure methods, aftercare expectations, and how complications would be handled and billed. - Confirm after-hours availability and fees in advance if you may need urgent care outside regular hours. - Bring prior medical records and current medications to help the vet tailor diagnostics and avoid duplicate costs. - If using discounts or vouchers (e.g., SNAP/ODSP), verify what they cover and your out-of-pocket portion before the visit.

Other areas this clinic treats

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Conditions commonly treated here

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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats

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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs

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Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy

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Breeding, Timing

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Cryptorchidism

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Contact

Clinic phone
(905) 436-0844
Official website
centraloshawavets.ca/

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

68 Centre St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4B6

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Parking

MOF Oshawa Parking - Centre St Parkade

170m
12 Centre St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 1A5, Canada

5-7 William St W Parking

192m
7 William St W #5, Oshawa, ON L1G 4S5, Canada

Parkade 2

223m
117 Bond St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2J2, Canada

15-25 McMillan Dr Garage

225m
25 McMillan Dr #15, Oshawa, ON L1G 3Z4, Canada

2-32 Centre St S Garage

289m
32 Centre St S #2, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L7, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions pet owners ask most often — tap a question to read the full answer. For other concerns, please consult a licensed veterinarian.

Central Oshawa Animal Hospital is located at 68 Centre St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 4B6. No subway, light-rail, or train station was found within walking distance, so driving may be easiest; nearby parking includes MOF Oshawa Parking - Centre St Parkade, about a 2-minute walk away, as well as 5-7 William St W Parking and Parkade 2. If you are using transit, check Google Maps or the local Oshawa transit agency for the nearest bus route.

Central Oshawa Animal Hospital asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours before visiting.

You can contact Central Oshawa Animal Hospital by phone at (905) 436-0844.

To book an appointment at Central Oshawa Animal Hospital, call the clinic to enquire about availability and confirm what information or records to bring for your pet.

Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government fee schedule; provincial health insurance such as OHIP does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and for procedures or surgery, ask for an itemized written estimate in advance. Because the clinic is associated with after-hours care, urgent or after-hours fees are typically higher. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available generally in Canada, but confirm any options directly before booking.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, while some may support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans. Call ahead to confirm the payment methods accepted at Central Oshawa Animal Hospital.

Central Oshawa Animal Hospital is noted for emergency and after-hours care, with some pet owners describing urgent help outside regular hours, including holiday care. Availability and fees can change, so call ahead to confirm after-hours protocols before you need urgent support.

Central Oshawa Animal Hospital is associated with spay and neuter surgeries, soft-tissue surgery such as lump removal and pyometra treatment, dentistry and dental extractions, diagnostic imaging and x-rays, emergency and after-hours care, and end-of-life or home euthanasia support.

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Last updated: July 28, 2026