Client Information
Small Animal Clinic
From cats and dogs to parrots to pythons, the parade of patients through the OVC Small Animal Clinic is varied. more than 12,000 animals are seen annually - the majority of which are referred by veterinarians across the province for special diagnostic procedures or treatments not readily available in general practice.
Large Animal Clinic
Some of the dairy industry's best breeding stock, prize racehorses and pet ponies have been treated at our Large Animal Clinic. Our team treats about 1,700 patients annually.
Field Service Clinic
The Ruminant Field Service provides emergency and health manage
ment service to dairy, beef, sheep and goat client farms. A core of clinicians and graduate students provide year round service to sick animals requiring emergency care and on-farm surgeries as well as herd health visits for monitoring productivity and health, reproductive performance and preventative health care programs.
More information
Updates |
Small Animal Clinic: You will be called daily, usually in the late afternoon, with an update on your pet. In the event of an emergency or change in the status of your pet, you will be contacted immediately. Large Animal Clinic: You will be called at a time agreed upon with your clinician. |
Who will look after my animal? |
A team of faculty, residents, interns, veterinary technicians, agricultural assistants and veterinary students provides all OVCTH services. As a teaching hospital, student involvement with cases is heavy. Please note you should plan to spend a minimum of 60 - 90 minutes at the OVCTH for each appointment, and longer if outpatient imaging services or laboratory data are needed. |
Referral Policy |
A referral request from your regular veterinarian is required to obtain an appointment. Please download the OVC Teaching Hospital Referral Request Form (pdf). Please book your recheck appointments a minimum of two weeks in advance. With respect to the Small Animal Clinic, the referring veterinarian must telephone for an appointment and then fax the Referral Request Form. |
Privacy Policy |
Client information is collected under the authority of the Veterinarians Act and the University of Guelph Act (1964) for the purpose of patient care. For details, contact the Manager Client and Information services, at 519-824-4120 ext. 54137 or email tcomrie@ovc.uoguelph.ca. |
Method of Payment |
OVC Teaching Hospital rates are typically comparable to those charged in a private referral practice. A deposit of at least 50% of the estimated costs must be paid upon admission. Payment in full is required at the time of discharge. Methods of payment accepted are: cash, certified cheque (personal or business cheques cannot be accepted), VISA, MasterCard or direct debit. Unfortunately the Teaching Hospital cannot offer payment plans, however, Medicard financing is acceptable. |
City of Guelph information and accommodation |
For more information on the City of Guelph and local accomodation please refer to http://guelph.ca. |
