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1487 Simcoe St N, , ON L1G 4X8, Canada
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VCA Oshawa Animal Hospital
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👍What Pet Owners Praised
Owners frequently praised the kind, compassionate staff and knowledgeable vets who take time to explain findings and answer questions. Many noted thorough exams, good follow‑up calls, and supportive end‑of‑life care. Reviewers also appreciated being fit in quickly for urgent issues and reported strong outcomes from surgeries and complex cases. Cat‑friendly, fear‑free handling and comfort with reactive dogs were mentioned as standouts.
💬Common Feedback & Suggestions
The most common concern was cost: many reviewers found services pricey, cited upselling or pressure for tests, and wanted clearer, more predictable estimates (especially for dental work and refills). A few described strict policies and fees around prescription refills or transfers, and some experienced booking/communication issues such as missed appointments in the system, late‑arrival rescheduling, unreturned emails, or unexpected closures. There were occasional disputes about medical judgment or recommendations. Overall sentiment is mixed‑to‑positive, with value and administrative transparency being the key areas for improvement.
🏥Clinic Specialties
- Emergency and urgent care
- Surgery (amputations, eye enucleation)
- Dentistry and dental surgery
- End-of-life and euthanasia support
- Fear-free and cat-friendly handling
- Puppy training classes
🏷️Keywords
#compassionateCare#friendlyStaff#knowledgeableVets#thoroughExams#clearExplanations#emergencyAccommodations#catFriendlyHandling#fearFreeApproach#supportiveEuthanasia#cleanFacility#highPrices#upsellingConcerns#strictPolicies#schedulingIssues#communicationGaps
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🐾Tips for Pet Owners
- Ask for a written estimate and discuss which tests or add‑ons are truly necessary, especially for dental or surgical procedures.
- Confirm prescription refill/transfer policies and any re‑exam or office fees in advance, and bring previous records.
- For urgent problems, call ahead—reviewers were often accommodated same day—but confirm current hours to avoid surprises.
- Reconfirm your appointment the day of and arrive a bit early, as late arrivals and missed entries in the system were reported.
- If you have an anxious cat or a reactive/large dog, mention it when booking so they can use fear‑free techniques and prepare appropriately.
Other areas this clinic treats
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Conditions commonly treated here
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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats
Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Dogs
Abortion, Termination of Pregnancy
Breeding, Timing
Cryptorchidism
Eclampsia
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Taunton health
83m1290 Keith Ross Dr, Oshawa, ON L1J 0C7, Canada
Frequently Asked Questions
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VCA Oshawa Animal Hospital is located at 670 Taunton Rd W, Oshawa, ON L1L 0N9. No subway, light-rail, or train station was found within walking distance, so driving may be the easiest option; you can also check Google Maps or the local bus system for the nearest route. Nearby parking includes Taunton health, about a 1-minute walk away.
VCA Oshawa Animal Hospital asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours. This is especially important because reviewers have mentioned occasional unexpected closures or scheduling issues.
You can contact VCA Oshawa Animal Hospital by phone at (905) 728-4644. Calling is the best way to confirm hours, availability, appointment details, and current clinic policies.
Call VCA Oshawa Animal Hospital to book an appointment and confirm availability. Pet owners may want to reconfirm the appointment on the day of the visit and arrive a bit early, as some reviewers reported booking or communication issues.
Veterinary consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not regulated by a government-published fee schedule; provincial health insurance such as OHIP does not cover pets. Call the clinic for a current quote, and ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures such as dental work or surgery. Pet insurance and third-party payment-plan options may be available in Canada generally, but you should confirm directly with the clinic before relying on them.
Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa/Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Some clinics may also support pet-insurance claims or third-party payment plans, so call ahead to confirm what VCA Oshawa Animal Hospital currently accepts.
VCA Oshawa Animal Hospital is associated with emergency and urgent care in the provided clinic summary, and reviewers noted that urgent cases were sometimes accommodated quickly. For urgent problems, call ahead to confirm whether the clinic can see your pet and what hours or fees apply.
The clinic summary lists surgery, including amputations and eye enucleation, dentistry and dental surgery, end-of-life and euthanasia support, fear-free and cat-friendly handling, emergency and urgent care, and puppy training classes. Ask the clinic which services are currently available for your pet's specific needs.
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Last updated: July 28, 2026