Wellington Veterinary Hospital is a full-service facility with an on-site laboratory and state-of-the-art digital radiography equipment that produces X-rays within seconds. Our emergency vet services are available to regular clients and drop-ins. We can help if your regular veterinarian is unavailable and the emergency hospital is overbooked.
During an emergency, call us immediately if you are not sure what to do. We will provide guidance over the phone and make every accommodation for an emergency in-clinic visit. Our comprehensive emergency vet services include non-life-threatening issues such as:
- accidents, injuries, trauma
- lameness
- toxicity or poison
- vomiting or diarrhea
- allergic reactions
- difficulty breathing
- eye injuries
- seizures
- ear infections
- urinary problems
- poor appetite, lethargy
Our highly trained team can rapidly diagnose broken bones, locate a foreign object your pet might have swallowed, or confirm a bladder obstruction. When needed, we can efficiently transfer your files online to other specialists for second opinions. If your pet requires an ultrasound, we can schedule in-clinic appointments within days with one of several ultrasound specialists we work with.
Location
1210 Castlemore Ave.
Markham, ON L6E 0H7
Business Hours
Mon to Thu: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Closed on Sunday
What to Do During a Pet Emergency
Unfortunately, even when pet owners are careful and take every possible safety precaution, accidents still happen. Such moments can be terrifying and distressing for everyone, especially the pet. The first thing to do in an emergency is to stay calm and assess the situation to determine whether your pet requires immediate care or if you can wait for a callback. If he/she has a severely bleeding wound or broken bone, for example, they will be in a lot of pain and frightened. In such situations, animals are prone to bite and attack anyone, even if they know you, and you are trying to help. Muzzle your pet if you can, or throw a jacket or thick towel over their face to protect yourself.
Hopefully, you have first aid items handy. If not, make a makeshift bandage from a scarf or a sock. If you feel confident in what you are doing, try to stop the bleeding, protect the bone and stabilize your pet.
Planning Ahead
Pet accidents and emergencies can occur suddenly and unexpectedly. And the best thing you can do to prepare for one is to plan ahead. Speak to us about this during your regular visits to ensure a pet emergency doesn’t knock you off your feet. We can also offer unbiased advice about pet insurance options because nothing is more distressing to a pet owner than the prospect of not being able to afford the treatment your pet may require.
Pet First-Aid Kit
Caring for a pet in crisis can go much more smoothly if you have the right tools on hand. We can provide a list of items for a first-aid kit specifically for your pet. It differs from the “human” first aid kit at home. Always keep our 24-hour emergency number and the closest emergency hospital’s number in your wallet. Familiarizing yourself with these locations in advance can save precious minutes during an emergency.
About Wellington Veterinarian Hospital
Wellington Veterinary Hospital is operated by Dr. Cliff Redford, a veterinarian with over two decades of experience. Our caring and passionate team of professionals provides a full range of services for your canine and feline companions. We are always delighted to meet new pets, answer your questions and offer preventative health care tips during free assessments with our veterinary technicians. Our location in Markham, Ontario, provides plenty of free parking, convenient operating hours and a 24-hour emergency call line.