Kew Beach Veterinary Hospital

We brought our beloved kitty, Oskar in with a complicated illness. Dr. Debbie saw him initially and then Dr. Kathy continued with us. Both doctors called me after hours and showed great compassion and thoroughness. We are grateful for all they did for Oskar and continue to do for our other baby.

In the last few years there have been some changes. They are part of VCA now and the hours changed. Had to find a new vet because the only way I could get in to see them was to take time off work. Pretty disappointing, really.

We started seeing Dr. Kathy Alcock at her previous clinic, and have since followed her to Kew Beach. We have a high-needs rescue dog that we adopted from THS, and Dr. Alcock has been instrumental to getting her to where she is today.

Initially, Dr. Alcock had a thorough "sit down" appointment with us to learn more about Gaia and her needs. We really appreciated this opportunity to go through everything. Dr. Alcock then got us started on a gradual program to ensure that our issues were not stemming from pain. Once pain was ruled out, Dr. Alcock worked closely with us to create an appropriate medication regimen. Everything was slow and well thought out, and Gaia is in a much better place now with her anxieties. I really appreciated how we carefully tried things, instead of jumping into a solution without any knowledge. Every step was thoroughly explained to us, and we knew exactly what we were trying at all times.

We have continued to see Dr. Alcock since, driving all the way from West Mississauga, which is where we moved. It's worth the drive as this is a Fear Free Certified practice, and it shows. From Dr. Alcock to the team of vet techs, everyone is extremely professional and compassionate with every animal in the clinic. The ability of the staff to make both animals and parents feel comfortable, at ease and content is remarkable. They use treats and other distractions to effortlessly perform tests. It's truly a stress-free experience. I cannot say enough amazing things about everyone we encounter at this clinic.

I would recommend Dr. Alcock and her team to anyone, but especially those with high needs animals who need extra consideration to how they are handled. It's very difficult to find Fear Free Certified veterinarians, and Dr. Alcock is one of the best.

Sincerely, thanks for everything you have done for us, and I look forward to continuing to work with you and the team well into the future. This is a top notch clinic in Toronto and the GTA.

I have had several vets over the years and I can honestly say that the way Kew Beach Animal Hospital has stood out as the best Veterinary clinic I have visited. I have two cats (one who is quite young with some respiratory issues and the other who is middle aged/elderly and finds vet visits extremely stressful).

In both instances, the staff, vets and technicians at Kew Beach were fantastic and showed the kind of empathy and understanding which is so important when caring for animals. This was coupled with expertise and abilities to focus on the problem at hand which create a course of treatment which was targeted at the issue, avoiding unnecessary procedures and costs.

I really cannot thank them enough for their treatment and handling of Chloe and Felix and will definitely be going back/recommending to others.

They are the best vets! They truly care about your pets and are always very helpful. Highly recommend!

Great vets and great staff! Always patient with my questions and stories, and give well thought out answers.

A few weeks ago our dog Rupert was experiencing continuous vomiting and diarrhea all night. The emergency vet had a 6+ hour waiting time. I called Kew Beach as soon as they opened and they were able to take in Rupert right away for tests and after-care. Dr Alcock was amazing and talked us through all of the results and medications prescribed. She even texted me after-hours to check on Rupert. Laura at the front desk fielded so many calls from me and was extremely supportive and empathetic. I am so happy we chose Kew Beach as Rupert's vet when we got him a few years ago. Thankfully he hasn't had to visit too often, but all of my experiences have been great, even as they are dealing with understaffing. Thank you Kew Beach team!

So bummed out by what has become of this place. Used to be the best animal hospital in the entire city. Then they merged with another clinic, their entire staff walked out, and there is currently 1 doctor instead of the usual 5 or 6. She is apparently on vacation until the 12th. Meanwhile, my dog is in serious leg pain and has trust issues with going to other vets. They used to see us at a moment's notice and be all about compassion and making it work. How are you going to run a clinic with one vet? They might as well just shut things down or at least put this vital info in their pre-recorded message that you hear when you call in. The receptionist is lovely to deal with and so is Dr. Alcot, but everyone is spread too thin and that's clearly due to a poor administration in this takeover.

EDIT: changing review to reflect latest corporate takeover and loss of the kindest vets. Such a shame

The absolute worst vet we have ever been to. They care more about taking your money than the actual well being of your fur babies. Abhorrent behavior and a cash grab attitude. Avoid at all costs. These people should be ashamed of themselves.

Dr Alcot, the veterinary technicians and staff have been loving, understanding and helpful. They have gone above and beyond with the care and assistance for our two tripod pooches!

We've been going to Kew Beach Vets for almost 10 years now. Over that time, I have found all their staff to be kind, courteous, supportive & knowledgeable. We've had more than a few situations that have come up, where staff have gone above & beyond their regular duties. Thank you Kew Beach Vets for providing outstanding service for all our pets!

They are wonderful, attentive, and genuinely care for your animals. They treat Olly and Cookie like they are queens.

I had another great experience at Kew Beach Veterinary Hospital. All of the staff are friendly including the front desk staff and all of the vet assistants. Dr Cohen examined both of my cats and showed me what she saw and then explained everything. I didn't feel rushed at all. It was a great visit.

Dr. Buffet has been providing acupuncture to my senior cats for years. His demeanor is very caring and calming. He is truly gifted with what he does and I couldn't recommend him and acupuncture enough!

I've been to quite a few vets in Toronto looking for someone that really cares and does not overcharge. The vet here actually examined my dog on the floor which made her so much more comfortable, did additional services such as ear cleaning and I still paid 10% less than the other vets I tried. They have a client for life now.

We've been bringing our elderly dog to Kew Beach Vets for several years now and every visit has been a positive experience. The staff are friendly and the vets are terrific, especially Dr. Cohen.

Thank you so much for helping me out with my cat Bully! Now Bully is happy and healthy and thank you for being so kind in the times I had some financial issues. This Kew Beach Veterinary Hospital is the best place to take your pet very caring people who really care about animals. Thanks again!:)

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the team at Kew Beach Veterinary. I had a few odd experiences at other local vets with our last dog and thought I'd give Kew Beach a try. So glad! When we adopted our dog, he was a mess of fleas, minor infections, anxiety and dental issues. Dr. Cohen, Dr. Ali and their stellar team were so kind to him right from the beginning and did everything they could to get him in good shape. They did a phenomenal job getting him healthy. Any issue, they saw him quickly and had solid recommendations. They are also always up-to-date with the latest knowledge. Special shoutouts to the technicians who genuinely seem to love animals and go out of their way to make them feel comfortable.
So happy we found Kew Beach Veterinary. They truly care and we have total trust in their skills. We owe our dog's health to them and it's always pleasant to visit.
Another bonus: it's easy to find parking in the Green P alley lot just south of Queen (runs parallel). This is tough to find in Toronto!

I cannot speak highly enough of the excellent care that Bertram received at Kew Beach Veterinary Hospital. He was rescued by us when his previous owner abandoned him. For 14 years, Kew Beach Vets got us through many adventures with Bert including Bert having heart worm right out of the gate. He was a faithful companion and when our senior sniffer had dental issues, Dr. Skinner recommended dental surgery that gave him a new lease on life and I believe was responsible for giving him another 1 1/2 years with us for which I will be always grateful.

My dog has had many dental issues and Kew Beach Vet has been so helpful and caring. He loves stopping by the clinic just to say hi and get some attention from all the great staff. Will keep going as long as I have pets,

Great local vet. Everyone is friendly and helpful, I've never had a bad experience in all the years we've taken our dog there.

For over 10 yrs we have used Dr Skinner as our Family Vet, we have perfect confidence in his care of our Dogs. The staff and indeed the whole atmosphere at the clinic is always pleasant and caring. Their compassion for the animals and us, their owners, is ever present and comforting. I would recommend them to everyone.

Staff are very friendly and professional and make us and our semi-feral, indoor cat comfortable during visits.