At the Bloor West Village Animal Hospital we are dedicated to keeping your pet healthy, thriving, and bright-eyed throughout their lives. We believe annual Wellness exams are key to achieving this goal. The Bloor West Village AH Wellness exam entails a consultation with a veterinarian as well as a thorough physical examination.
This examination includes any core vaccinations (such as Rabies, DAP, HCP, and Bordetella) that your pet may be due for based on their lifestyle and medical history. Our hospital administers multi-year vaccines to provide maximum protection while minimizing the amount of vaccines given. We also keep track of the due dates so you don't have to!
This examination includes any core vaccinations (such as Rabies, DAP, HCP, and Bordetella) that your pet may be due for based on their lifestyle and medical history. Our hospital administers multi-year vaccines to provide maximum protection while minimizing the amount of vaccines given. We also keep track of the due dates so you don't have to!
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He and his associate, Dr. Amanda Marsella, strive to provide excellent veterinary service to Bloor West Village and surrounding communities. We are focused on lifelong learning in both medicine and customer service in order to continually evolve. We consider ourselves a team oriented hospital where we strive to educate our staff and our clients in order to provide the best possible care to our patients.
Bloor West Village Animal Hospital was created to provide superior service at reasonable prices in a local setting. Our practice philosophy is based on team work within our staff, and between our staff and our clients. We are focused on being lifelong learners in both medicine and customer service, to ensure that we can always surpass our clients' expectations, and continue to evolve.
The staff at the Bloor West Village Animal Hospital are committed to the concept of teamwork, and focused on providing you and your companion animal with a wonderful hospital experience. Growing up in North Bay with 3 dogs, 4 cats and numerous horses helped Chris realize his affinity for animals.
Summers spent at the farm of the regional veterinarian for Northern Ontario exposed Chris to caring for animals and how people can ease their pain when they are sick, instilling a passion for veterinary medicine at an early age.In 1999, he graduated from the University of Toronto with an HBSc in Zoology and Physiology.
Summers spent at the farm of the regional veterinarian for Northern Ontario exposed Chris to caring for animals and how people can ease their pain when they are sick, instilling a passion for veterinary medicine at an early age.In 1999, he graduated from the University of Toronto with an HBSc in Zoology and Physiology.
Internal medicine refers to treatments and diagnostics (tests) geared towards metabolic, organ, hormonal and hematological (blood) problems. There are many sub categories to internal medicine, but the basic idea is that your companion animal may be exhibiting certain symptoms, and the veterinary team uses a combination of physical exam, history taking and diagnostic tests to identify the underlying problem.
Neutering refers to the surgical procedure performed on male dogs and cats to remove the testicles and therefore render them infertile. Benefits of this procedure include prevention of pet overpopulation, decreased amount of wandering by your male companion, reducing the possibility of injury by cars etc, and prevention of diseases such as prostate disease and testicular cancer.
Reviews (15)
Annie Runciman
Jan 26, 2022
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My large American bulldog/dogo cross, Bronson, was cared for by Chris and the team for almost 10 years. The team are honest and transparent, and always open to talking through options/a treatment plan based on the dog’s needs but also my comfort level and preference. Bronson was always excited to go to the vet’s, which is a testament to how wonderful everyone treated him.
When the day came that Bronson needed to move on from this life, Chris and the team guided me through the process with such care. The staff created a safe and comfy place for B, took photos with him and supported me through
When the day came that Bronson needed to move on from this life, Chris and the team guided me through the process with such care. The staff created a safe and comfy place for B, took photos with him and supported me through
Jessika Garcia
Dec 22, 2021
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Jessika Garcia
Dec 10, 2021
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Aaron Bolyos
Nov 15, 2021
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Chris
Sep 11, 2021
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Ciera Chin
Sep 09, 2021
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Min Xo
Jul 24, 2021
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Please see Spike747 review below. It reflects my experience perfectly.
I am almost a ten year client with two pets. The service and nature of care has diminished drastically since then.
O'Toole has been fine and as a succinct communicator I never minded his approach. Quick, blunt and pleasant. He never over recommended testing and often picked up the phone on various issues. That O'Toole is long gone. A failure of his own success.
It's become a treadmill in recent years. Yes, I have been patronized by two of the vets. They barely barf up a few words at times, then sulk as you figure out where
I am almost a ten year client with two pets. The service and nature of care has diminished drastically since then.
O'Toole has been fine and as a succinct communicator I never minded his approach. Quick, blunt and pleasant. He never over recommended testing and often picked up the phone on various issues. That O'Toole is long gone. A failure of his own success.
It's become a treadmill in recent years. Yes, I have been patronized by two of the vets. They barely barf up a few words at times, then sulk as you figure out where
Bommob Ossa
Jul 12, 2021
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My cat is now scared of people. Never before was he so afraid of my friends, but after our visit to this vet clinic I noticed a change in his behaviour. Whenever someone comes to visit he runs away and hides which only makes me think that he wasn’t treaded with kindness during his vet visit. Of course this is only an assumption as I wasn’t able to be inside during an appointment due to covid but there wouldn’t be any other factors that could possibly affect my cat to be so scared of people like that.
Drew Woke
Jun 23, 2021
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Bloor West Village Animal Hospital turned a simple blood test into a debilitating condition for my dog. I brought my 3 year old, healthy and happy dog into BWVAH in Spring 2020 for a simple blood test. Due to cover pet owners were not allowed inside. I should have immediately cancelled based on the way the tech or assistant dragged my dog inside. Twenty minutes later I'm told they cut him during the blood test. By this point he's has blood taken 8 times in his life at other vets, never an issue. The injury caused has still not healed and my dog has now developed a chronic condition from it. I'm
Jordan Irwin
May 28, 2021
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Dr. O’Toole has saved 2 of ours cats, and we are so thankful to him! He preformed bladder surgery on our kitty Belle, who was experiencing painful bladder stones and blood in her urine. Since then, she has been fully recovered without any issues!Our other cat LeRoi was experiencing episodes of lameness, and after running the appropriate tests, Dr. O’Toole noticed that his potassium levels were low and causing him severe weakness. LeRoi was started on a potassium supplement and hasn’t been experiencing those disturbing episodes since! We have been going to Bloor West Village Animal Hospital
Pilar Munoz
Jan 03, 2021
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Wallace, our cat, has been a patient for over four years now. Every time he has a check up or a treatment, the professionals of Bloor West Animal Hospital treat him with kindness and affection. From front desk to doctors we have received the highest quality of service one can expect; every question has been answered honestly and in detail, always ensuring the well-being of our Wallace.
Last week, Wallace had his annual wellness exam: my husband and I had to stay outside to comply with provincial guidelines against COVID-19, it sounded so difficult at first, but we were confident Wallace was going
Last week, Wallace had his annual wellness exam: my husband and I had to stay outside to comply with provincial guidelines against COVID-19, it sounded so difficult at first, but we were confident Wallace was going
Jennifer Brantley
Aug 06, 2020
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Janet Cawley
Jan 30, 2020
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Tara Ritchie
Mar 26, 2019
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Olga Ross
Sep 08, 2017
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