Rathburn Animal Clinic

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👍What Pet Owners Praised

Owners frequently praised the veterinary team for being professional, caring, and knowledgeable. Many highlighted clear explanations, gentle handling of anxious pets, and compassionate support during difficult moments such as end-of-life care. Convenience also stood out, with reports of same-day availability, short waits, ample parking, and evening/Saturday hours.

💬Common Feedback & Suggestions

Some reviewers reported concerns about diabetes management, citing misdiagnosis, aggressive insulin guidance, or not being equipped for complex diabetic cases. Several comments described brusque or rude bedside manner and front-desk attitude, plus communication/consent lapses and occasional medication dosing or quantity errors and stock issues. A few felt testing was excessive or geared toward upselling, and pricing was noted as slightly high by some, though others found it fair.

🏥Clinic Specialties

  • Vaccinations and annual checkups
  • Spay and neuter surgery
  • Emergency and same-day appointments
  • End-of-life care and euthanasia
  • Travel health certificates and documentation
  • Grooming services

🏷️Keywords

#compassionateCare#knowledgeableVet#clearCommunication#anxiousPetsHandledWell#sameDayAppointments#minimalWaits#goodParking#eveningAndSaturdayHours#fairPricing#upsellingConcerns#rudeBedsideManner#medicationErrors#diabetesCareConcerns#longTermClients#travelCertificates#groomingAvailable

Overall Ratings

🐾Tips for Pet Owners

  • For urgent issues, call ahead—many reviewers were seen the same day with little to no waiting.
  • Confirm treatment plans, consent, and costs in writing before procedures or extensive testing.
  • Double-check medication quantities and dosing instructions before leaving, and ask staff to review them with you.
  • If your pet has (or may have) diabetes, prepare detailed questions and consider a second opinion if anything is unclear.
  • There is parking in the plaza and evening/Saturday hours; verify current hours before you go.
📊 **Overall Ratings** - Medical Expertise: 62% satisfied - Service Attitude: 66% satisfied - Convenience: 89% satisfied - Pricing: 66% satisfied - Cleanliness: 100% satisfied - Recommendability: 64% satisfied 👍 **What Pet Owners Praised** Owners frequently praised the veterinary team for being professional, caring, and knowledgeable. Many highlighted clear explanations, gentle handling of anxious pets, and compassionate support during difficult moments such as end-of-life care. Convenience also stood out, with reports of same-day availability, short waits, ample parking, and evening/Saturday hours. 💬 **Common Feedback & Suggestions** Some reviewers reported concerns about diabetes management, citing misdiagnosis, aggressive insulin guidance, or not being equipped for complex diabetic cases. Several comments described brusque or rude bedside manner and front-desk attitude, plus communication/consent lapses and occasional medication dosing or quantity errors and stock issues. A few felt testing was excessive or geared toward upselling, and pricing was noted as slightly high by some, though others found it fair. 🏥 **Clinic Specialties** - Vaccinations and annual checkups - Spay and neuter surgery - Emergency and same-day appointments - End-of-life care and euthanasia - Travel health certificates and documentation - Grooming services 🏷️ **Tags** #compassionateCare #knowledgeableVet #clearCommunication #anxiousPetsHandledWell #sameDayAppointments #minimalWaits #goodParking #eveningAndSaturdayHours #fairPricing #upsellingConcerns #rudeBedsideManner #medicationErrors #diabetesCareConcerns #longTermClients #travelCertificates #groomingAvailable 🐾 **Tips for Pet Owners** - For urgent issues, call ahead—many reviewers were seen the same day with little to no waiting. - Confirm treatment plans, consent, and costs in writing before procedures or extensive testing. - Double-check medication quantities and dosing instructions before leaving, and ask staff to review them with you. - If your pet has (or may have) diabetes, prepare detailed questions and consider a second opinion if anything is unclear. - There is parking in the plaza and evening/Saturday hours; verify current hours before you go.

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Abortion, Spontaneous (Early Pregnancy Loss)-Cats

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Contact

Clinic phone
(416) 622-8818

Opening Hours

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Map

Clinic Address

460 Renforth Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2N2, Canada

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Parking

Parking

646m
132 Elmcrest Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9C 3S1, 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.

Rathburn Animal Clinic is located at 460 Renforth Dr, Etobicoke, ON M9C 2N2, Canada, in Toronto. The closest listed public transport stop is Burnhamthorpe Rd At Saturn Rd, a bus stop about a 12-minute walk away; drivers can also use nearby parking, including a listed car park about an 8-minute walk from the clinic.

Rathburn Animal Clinic asks pet owners to call ahead to confirm current opening hours. Review feedback mentions evening and Saturday availability, but you should verify the schedule before visiting.

You can contact Rathburn Animal Clinic by calling (416) 622-8818. Call ahead to confirm hours, appointment availability, and any visit requirements.

To book an appointment at Rathburn Animal Clinic, call the clinic to enquire about availability. Review feedback mentions same-day appointments and short waits, but urgent visits should still be confirmed before you go.

Consultation fees vary by clinic in Canada and are not set by a government-published fee schedule, and OHIP does not cover pets. Call Rathburn Animal Clinic for a current quote, ask for an itemized written estimate before procedures or extensive testing, and expect after-hours or urgent-care fees to be higher; pet insurance and payment-plan options may exist generally, but should be confirmed directly with the clinic or provider.

Most Canadian veterinary clinics commonly accept Interac debit, Visa or Mastercard, and tap-and-go payments such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Some clinics may support pet-insurance direct claims or third-party payment plans, but you should call ahead to confirm Rathburn Animal Clinic's current payment options.

Rathburn Animal Clinic is associated with emergency and same-day appointments in the provided clinic information. For urgent concerns, call ahead to confirm whether the clinic can see your pet, what hours apply, and whether referral to an emergency hospital is needed.

Rathburn Animal Clinic's listed services include vaccinations and annual checkups, spay and neuter surgery, emergency and same-day appointments, end-of-life care and euthanasia, travel health certificates and documentation, and grooming services.

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