East Village Animal Hospital-Kitchener

4.5 (588)
1500 Weber St E Unit 4, Kitchener, ON N2A 2Y5, Canada

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

How to Save Money at East Village Animal Hospital-Kitchener

Schedule Regular Vet Visits

One of the best ways to save on vet bills is to prevent expensive health issues before they develop. By scheduling regular wellness checkups, your vet can detect health issues early, helping you to avoid costly treatments and surgeries down the road.

Price Shop for Pet Prescriptions

Oftentimes our fur babies are prescribed human drugs off-label. Your vet is apt to charge more for these medications than you would pay at your local pharmacy. In fact, big-box or chain pharmacies can offer steep discounts. So it’s best to price shop.

Pet Insurance

Most pet insurance providers will pay between 80% and 90% of the vet bill. You can even get coverage for routine care and things like vaccinations and dental cleanings. If you do the math, you’ll most likely find that pet insurance makes financial sense in the long run as well as gives you peace of mind.

How Do You Choose the Right Pet Insurance Provider?

Pet Insurance Review makes it incredibly easy for pet parents to select an insurance provider they feel good about. You can use our handy comparison tool to get the gist of what a company offers. We’ve also collected over 150,000 reviews of insurance companies from real pet parents like you to rank the top providers in the market. Here is the current ranking of each:

Top Pet Insurance Providers of 2025
Rating Provider Total Review
4.9 Fetch Canada 162
4.9 Furkin 346
4.1 Pets Plus Us 815
4.5 PHI Direct 28
4.8 Spot Canada 147
4.8 Trupanion Canada 25,883
1.0 Desjardins 1
5.0 OVMA 1
3.5 Peppermint 2
2.5 Petsecure 225
0.0 Sonnet 0

Or, you can simply get a fast quote from multiple providers and go from there.

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Getting to Know Your New Vet: Essential Questions to Ask

Choosing a new veterinarian is an important decision for any pet owner. You want to find someone who is competent, compassionate, and a good fit for you and your fur baby. To help you get the most out of your first appointment, here's a list of essential questions to ask your new vet:

Tell me about your experience with [pet type].

Different vets have different areas of specialization. Some are experts with cats, some dogs, some pocket pets, and some horses. Knowing that your vet has vast experience treating your specific type of pet can bring you peace of mind.

How do you handle emergencies?

You must know what to do in case of a pet medical emergency. Inquire what after-hours policy the clinic has, whether they have on-site emergency care available, and if they have a relationship with any nearby emergency animal hospitals.

How do you communicate with pet owners?

Good communication is key to building a trusting relationship with your vet. Ask how they prefer to communicate (phone calls, emails, online portal) and how often you can expect to hear from them.

Are there any breed-specific health concerns I should be aware of?

Some breeds are predisposed to certain health conditions. Knowing what to watch out for can help you catch problems early and get your pet the treatment they need.

Do you have any questions for me about my pet?

This is a great question to ask because the answer will show that the vet is interested in getting to know your pet as an individual and is willing to listen to your concerns.

Bonus question: Can I take a tour of your facility?

Getting a feel for the clinic's environment can help you and your pet feel more comfortable during your visits. Remember, you’re not just looking for a veterinarian, you’re looking for a partnership. Do not be afraid to ask these questions and any others you can think of. Any vet worth their salt will be happy to answer them. Because the more informed you are, the better equipped you'll be to make decisions about your pet's care! And that should be every vet’s top priority.

Reviews from Google

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Catherine Lockyer

This is an exceptional veterinarian practice! Everyone from the vet, vet techs & administration are phenomenal. They really care about your animal's and go above and beyond the services they offer. They also offer prices for low income earners such as myself. My precious cat Felix was on death's door, and within 2 days of working closely with him with love and expertise, we've been able to turn a corner with a much brighter prognosis. Thank you to everyone at the hospital!

posted: 01/07/2024

Lane Smylie

The staff here are really wonderful. I live in Guelph and I travel to use their clinic, just because of the great service. So kind and professional; they all clearly love their jobs and love helping animals.

posted: 10/09/2024

Amanda Third

EVAH is wonderful! Dr.Martha is very friendly to both “hooman” and pet, I have taken both dogs to EVAH when they do their monthly clinic in Lively, ON for both a spay and a neuter and everything went so great. My older dog was done 6 years ago and even back then they were wonderful. They are very thorough, very patient and kind. They tell you not to worry about anything with ANY question to reach out or send them photos via email and they are SO quick to respond. I highly recommend EVAH to ANYONE with a dog or cat family member, not only was my anxious puppy comfortable there with the staff my older protective anxious dog(Toby) went there recently for a checkup and was talking up a storm with Dr.Martha and they had a very detailed conversation with one another, she sat on the floor with him and they chatted LOL. I loved it, to see both animals well cared for, well loved and calm during their stay at EVAH made me very at ease and happy with these ladies. Pick EVAH, you will NOT be disappointed. Thank you ladies!

posted: 11/15/2024

Marie L

The staff took such good care of the kittens and they were so helpful when we picked them up. These people are so amazing and I appreciate them greatly.

posted: 10/31/2024

Selma B

Super nice staff and they help with all questions you may have. A little busy so make sure you are patient and wait, breaks my heart that people are rude to the staff that are working very hard to help us. Thanks for offering this service I can provide my pets the healthcare they deserve thanks to you guys!

posted: 11/06/2023