Kingsdale Animal Hospital
4.6 (357) 2848 King St E, Kitchener, ON N2A 1A5, CanadaHours:
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
How to Save Money at Kingsdale Animal Hospital
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:
| Rating | Provider | Total Review |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9 | Fetch Canada | 163 |
| 4.9 | Furkin | 347 |
| 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.
Thinking of insuring your pet?
Get Quotes & CompareGetting 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
They took good care of my bunnies. They can't do emergency services for them, but they made sure they were healthy and were able to neuter my male whom I thought was already taken care of previously. Luckily we found out before we ended up with a bunch of extra bunnies ;)
posted: 12/11/2024
We went to this vet after a horrible Experience at the urgent care for kidney stone removal on a Sunday ( not sure what they did to him but he was almost dead when we brought him to kingsdale by the following Friday. ( urgent said he needs 4 days and he would be fine.: he WASNT FINE!!!! Long story short when dr Jamie here saw him, she said his levels were through the roof and if we wanted to put him down she understood. My husband wasn’t having it… he said “ Jamie, just give him medicine please “.. she did and he is 2 years later healthy as can be. I’m writing this two years later because this vet saw McGee right away that Friday am and by Saturday he was back to his old self. We think he was starving because he couldn’t muster strength to eat from his bowls after urgent care and she fed him right away “ urgent food” which he lapped up! I just wanted to share how well our beloved boy is doing and to encourage everyone to come here because they CARE!!!! I hope to hell no one’s pet gets sick on a Sunday … you don’t want to end up “out there” and we all know where I mean!!! Kingsdale is even open Saturday which is amazing!!! Thank you Jamie and team!
posted: 09/05/2024
All the vets and staff at Kingsdale have been wonderful. They helped our sick little dog recover and we are so grateful. We have seen Dr. Montgomery, Dr. Murfin, and Dr. Kazienko and they are compassionate, knowledgeable and kind!
posted: 10/24/2024
The medical team here are fantastic. They took great care of our two kittens. They even allowed them to stay at the vets an extra night so we wouldn't have to bring them home and back the next day. They provided very thorough explanations of what was involved in the surgery and how to take care of the kittens after surgery. Although they really treated the kittens well, it is very obvious they seem to be focused on dogs. I would have given Kingsdale 4 1/2 stars, but that wasn't an option. The reception team professional but could be a little friendlier. Again, perhaps more dog focused. I highly recommend them.
posted: 12/03/2024
We got to say goodbye to our beloved old boy in our home. The staff was empathetic, compassionate, and made a supportive environment in our own home. I would recommend home euthanasia if you can afford it. The admin staff are accessible to me. I need email copies of things for my disability and they are happy to send me info by email so I can remember it for later. I like being able to see the same vet and they humour me as I am a very proactive owner and like to be informed and involved in my dogs care. Some things are cheaper at the humane society but they understood why we got our cat the microchip there. They didn't shame me. That was nice. We have frenchies and the clinic has successfully anesthetized them and provided after care for brachiocephalic breeds. Thanks Kingsdale.
posted: 08/01/2024
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