Danforth Veterinary Clinic

I, thankfully, have never had an issue at this clinic. The only problem is the overselling. The last straw was when my dog was fixed, I was given a bill for close to 700.00 then they wanted to charge me for the cone on top of that. Really? You can’t just throw that in for good measure. It kind of turned me off.

I’ve gone through many vet clinics in my 22 years of being a pet owner. Too many clinics try to squeeze in procedures to make an extra buck, or are just plain crusty. This clinic does/​is neither of those things and I’ll never change again :).
Dr. Elmhirst is very knowledgeable and it’s instantly obvious she has a love of what she does and for her furry patients. My puppy (Sacha) didn’t even flinch when she took her blood and couldn’t stop giving her kisses. She also did her spay and aside from being a little groggy right after Sacha recovered almost instantly.
I recommend this clinic to everyone Sacha and I meet on our dog walks.

Our experience with the Danforth Veterinary Clinic has been exceptional. Our 1.5 year old dog has just begun having seizures, a very scary experience with costly methods of diagnosing the cause. Dr. Grant has been amazing at following up with us with genuine concern for our dog. She has provided us with a variety of options, clearly outlining their financial and risk associations. She has personally initiated all of the follow-​up with us, ensuring that we feel comfortable and knowledgeable with our choices. We’re very thankful for their support.

Stay away! Unless your pet has a minor problem that can be easily diagnosed and treated, stay away. Once you paid your money, you will get no follow up care or call back from the vet if you have a question or a concern. We ended up dealing with two doctors, not one, and with several staff, each saying different things. After a lot of money, we were back to square one, looking for another vet who would be able to help our pet and who would have professional staff and service. Being nice is not helpful to a sick animal. It takes care and knowledge.
After spending $ 900 at this clinic and getting nowhere, I finally diagnosed the problem myself by way of research on symptoms. I then went to the Leslieville Animal Hospital where I received great, professional service, antacid pills for acid reflux (that was the diagnosis), after which my pet got better:)
There is little else to say but about the comparative cost: the re-​check at Leslieville is free up to 20 minutes — I paid $ 54 plus tax at the Danforth clinic for a few– minute re-​check that led to nothing. I was also sold an appetite enhancement pill (one at a time, so I paid the dispensing fee twice) for nearly $ 22 plus tax EACH — I was told that the dispensing fee was high. My pet needed that pill so I had no choice. I was astonished when I paid only $ 17 plus tax for THREE of the same pills at the Leslieville clinic. The mark up on this fee at the Danforth clinic is unbelievable and unethical! People feel that have no choice but to pay, because they don‘t want their pets to die.
Up to you to decide where you would rather go with your sick pet…

Updating my review to make it 5 stars instead of 4. Dr. Au and her staff truly provide the greatest veterinary experience I could ever ask for. I would highly recommend this clinic if you are anywhere remotely close to the Danforth.
Dr. Au always gives me thorough answers to my questions and I find her and the staff to be very understanding of any financial or otherwise sensitive situations. You can expect all of them to treat your pets as if they are their own, and I wouldn’t hesitate to leave my cats here overnight if I ever needed to do so.
Another point I have to make is that unlike many other clinics, I don’t feel like Danforth Veterinary pushes any products or unnecessary tests/​procedures on my animals. I feel as though Dr. Au is always professional and thinking in the best interests of the pets and owners, therefore I trust her with any diagnosis or tests that she does order for my cats.
I have come to the point where I don’t feel sick when paying a vet bill because I think it is worth every penny at this clinic. Now if only I could say the same for my trips to the dentist!

Truly the best vet in the world!
Dr. Au is amazing with the animals and so friendly. She gets right down on their level and is so kind. My dog actually LIKES going to the vet! She takes her time with each client and explains everything very thoroughly. No matter how many questions, and trust me I’ve asked some dumb ones, she answers them until you understand.
The support staff are so kind and VERY sweet. They know all of the animals by name and even know their personalities. When my dog Finn tested positive for heartwood, it was a false positive. But this had happened two years in a row and the team at the Danforth Vet Clinic dealt with the drug company directly, saving me time and hassle.
Their hours are great, their prices are very reasonable. The clinic is very clean and each room is cleaned after each visit. They have just added another Doctor to help with the demand.
Their pet scale is probably in the best location. It’s easy access for the animals and is open enough that you can stand to clam down your animal if they are scared.
All I can say is amazing!

After spending 2 grand on my furry friend, I will not be visiting this clinic ever again.
The staff are excruciatingly slow in dealing with clients, the clinic is dirty (I saw droplets of dried blood on the floor) and there were no attempts made to follow up with me once I paid my money.
I’ve had pets for 15 years and have never had an experience like this at any other clinic and am quite disappointed.