36 Reviews

Smith Veterinary Hospital

Thornhill, Ontario
General Info

We are located in Thornhill, Ontario, at 8 Highland Park Blvd, near the corner of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue. We have convenient off-street parking in our lot right at our front door.
We are open for appointments and emergencies from 8am - 7pm, Monday to Thursday, until 6pm on Friday and until 3pm on Saturday. If your pet has an emergency outside our regular hours please call the hospital number (905-881-8310) for instructions.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care for your pets in a friendly and caring setting. We offer a range of diagnostic, medical, dental and surgical services designed to provide the best health care we can for your pet throughout all stages of your pet’s life. We also offer cat boarding and on-site grooming services for the convenience of our clients.
We see health care for your pet as a partnership. For our part we will stress the importance of disease prevention and early diagnosis. We would like to see your pet on a regular basis and when we feel it is best for your pet, we will recommend routine diagnostic tests both to establish baseline levels of good health and to detect problems at the earliest possible stage. We will discuss and make recommendations regarding your pet’s diet and exercise, two basic building blocks of your pet’s health and happiness.
If you have questions or would like more information please call us. We will do our best to help you.

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Reviews
Barbara Schram
20 May 2021
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I have always been satisfied with Dr. Cox and her staff in the services they provide. I have taken 3 pets to her over the past 26 years.
Wendy
21 Nov 2020
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They CURED my dog. My puppy, Moose, suffered from vomiting and painful watery and bloody stool from 10 weeks of age to 5 months old. We went to various vets to try to help him but after several expen... Read More
They CURED my dog. My puppy, Moose, suffered from vomiting and painful watery and bloody stool from 10 weeks of age to 5 months old. We went to various vets to try to help him but after several expensive tests and bills NO ONE could figure out the issue. We discovered SMITH'S when he was 5 months old and I am beyond glad we did. DR. TARYN WAUGH was INCREDIBLE. She figured out what was wrong with my little guy in no time and made the treatment so easy and reasonably priced. She is such an amazing vet! She takes all the time you need time to go through your questions, is so intelligent and clear with her answers, is compassionate about every animal and checks up on you over the phone. It was so easy for me and Moose to build a genuine relationship with her and we BOTH love her! I am FOREVER GRATEFUL that we came across Smith's Veterinary hospital and Dr. Taryn Waugh. She SAVED my dog from a lifetime of pain and now he can live a long amazing life with me! There is no way I can say thank you enough to her! And If you are wondering about the nurses, they are energetic, fun with the animals, so sweet and helpful! I will never trust my dog with anyone else. Thank you Smith staff and Dr. Taryn Waugh! Read Less
Louis C.
29 May 2019
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Incompetent staff - stay away! Today was the scheduled surgery for one of my dogs. Both are small dogs and from the same breed and they look very similar in appearance, except one is 25% heavier than ... Read More
Incompetent staff - stay away! Today was the scheduled surgery for one of my dogs. Both are small dogs and from the same breed and they look very similar in appearance, except one is 25% heavier than the other, which can have a substantial impact on the amount of anesthetics to use as well as impact other decision in the operating block. When I arrived I was told everything was ready for... Kalina (the smaller dog) which is much smaller than Meeka... had I delegated the drop off to someone else from the family, or had the receptionist not said the name of the dog the clinic thought they were about to operate on, this mistake could have remained unchecked, further leading to complications, which could have led to a bad ending (poor choice of anesthetics amount can lead to death). I asked to speak to the doctor which had not yet started surgery on any dog that day. A mistake had been made and I wanted to make sure everyone involved in Meska's operation would be made aware this was Meeka indeed and not Kalina... the staff felt the operating doctor was too important to be bothered with such questions... I asked 3 times to 2 different staff members and was forced to decide : leave your dog today for surgery and then speak later (after the surgery) to the doctor or leave... the next window for surgery is the following week. I won't be returning to this den of incompetence again. Read Less
Christine L.
18 May 2019
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We can't say enough about this amazing Vet clinic. We having been going to Smith Veterinary Hospital since moving to Ontario more than 8 years ago and have always been blown away by their wonderful cu... Read More
We can't say enough about this amazing Vet clinic. We having been going to Smith Veterinary Hospital since moving to Ontario more than 8 years ago and have always been blown away by their wonderful customer service and willingness to go above and beyond to serve their clients. You get a true sense of their love of animals and the staff are always helpful & supportive no matter the situation. Thank you Dr. Cox and staff for taking such wonderful care of Ferris, Ruby and Marvel. Read Less
Amelia K.
20 Apr 2019
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My family and I are extremely grateful for the Smith Veterinary Hospital, the wonderful staff, and especially Dr. Pinto and Erin! My cat was sick, he was lethargic and clearly in distress. Our regular... Read More
My family and I are extremely grateful for the Smith Veterinary Hospital, the wonderful staff, and especially Dr. Pinto and Erin! My cat was sick, he was lethargic and clearly in distress. Our regular vet clinic was closed for the long weekend and we desperately needed to see another vet. We found the Smith vet clinic based on google search and reviews. They were able to accommodate us quickly for an appointment within a few hours on a Saturday long weekend. When we arrived we were greeted by smiling and friendly faces and promptly taken to the exam room. Dr. Pinto was exceptional! She was friendly, patient and took her time to examine my cat carefully. She explained everything to us and made us feel at ease. Our Gucci is usually very frightful and timid but he was certainly more comfortable in Dr. Pinto's hands. After getting appropriate workup and treatment, she advised us on outpatient management that was very reasonable and provided with re-assurance and clear instructions on what to do when to follow up. We have had prior bad experiences with vets, feeling that we were recommend unnecessary treatments that were over priced. Dr. Pinto chose the most economical and least invasive choices. We will continue going to this clinic and without a doubt recommend this clinic to any animal who needs an honest, trustworthy, compassionate care. We can't thank you enough! Read Less
Bob M.
1 Feb 2019
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Wonderful place, very compassionate to the animals and the owner. Dr. Cox is a wonderful doctor and person. We just lost our cat and sh was wonderful. The entire staff is great. I highly recommend thi... Read More
Wonderful place, very compassionate to the animals and the owner. Dr. Cox is a wonderful doctor and person. We just lost our cat and sh was wonderful. The entire staff is great. I highly recommend this hospital for your animal. Read Less
Lorie B
27 Jun 2018
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Dr. Herzog is a knowledgeable and compassionate vetrinarian. The staff here are wonderful. I would highly recommend this clinic. My dog has had laser therapy at the clinic and had phenomenal result... Read More
Dr. Herzog is a knowledgeable and compassionate vetrinarian. The staff here are wonderful. I would highly recommend this clinic. My dog has had laser therapy at the clinic and had phenomenal results. Prior to treatment she often required help to just stand up. Now she is able to comfortably go for walks. Read Less
Pamela Bakirci
23 Jun 2018
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Dr. Sean Herzog- my family and I cannot express our gratitude to you for all that you have done for our baby, our puppy Mickey. Dr. Sean worked hard to save our Mickey- aside from medical treatmet, he... Read More
Dr. Sean Herzog- my family and I cannot express our gratitude to you for all that you have done for our baby, our puppy Mickey. Dr. Sean worked hard to save our Mickey- aside from medical treatmet, he called regularly to ask how Mickey was feeling. Yesterday, our Mickey became too ill and we had to make the hardest decision of our lives. We are devastated by the loss of our puppy but Dr. Sean Herzog is one of the most compassionate doctors we have ever met. He returned to the clinic upon news of our sick Mickey (he was about to leave for the day), and patiently walked us through everything. It was obvious that our pain was his pain. Thank you for everything. Read Less
Ana S
9 May 2018
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I was treated with the upmost respect. Before booking my appointment I had called in to speak to Monique the receptionist and she was lovely to speak with over the phone and an excellent in person. Dr... Read More
I was treated with the upmost respect. Before booking my appointment I had called in to speak to Monique the receptionist and she was lovely to speak with over the phone and an excellent in person. Dr. Cox was amazing in treating my little Luna and would recommend this veterinary hospital to anyone. By far the friendliest place I have been to. Thank you team! Read Less
Yehuda Aboudi
16 Apr 2018
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Amazing staff which care deeply about each pet's welfare. Not sure how prices compare, but the service is worth it!
Sherri S
6 Mar 2018
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Very caring and attentive staff. They truly love what they do. I've had multiple pets over the years and even though I no longer live near there I keep going back.
Len Rosen
28 Feb 2018
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Three generations of our dogs have been looked after by the vets at Smith's. Dr. Dana Cox is our dog's best buddy. She loves her.
Joshua Booth
22 Feb 2018
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I called the clinic to ask about picking up a bag of a specific dog food and the staff knew what type I was talking about before I finished my sentence. They're very kind, polite and knowledgeable, an... Read More
I called the clinic to ask about picking up a bag of a specific dog food and the staff knew what type I was talking about before I finished my sentence. They're very kind, polite and knowledgeable, and they're extremely professional. The clinic itself is clean and modern on the inside. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a local veterinary hospital for their pet! Read Less
Mei L.
8 Aug 2017
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They are nice enough but money hungry.Went in for just a nail trim. Was told I must get the rabies vaccination since the cat was due. I said no problem and confirmed the price for the trim and the vac... Read More
They are nice enough but money hungry.Went in for just a nail trim. Was told I must get the rabies vaccination since the cat was due. I said no problem and confirmed the price for the trim and the vaccination before proceeding. My bill ended up being $100 more than I was initially told as they decided to throw in a physical exam without my asking and without telling me. Was not needed. My cat had her last full physical 6 months prior and is only 2 and in great shape. The vet saw my cat for about 5 minutes and charged me $100 for that. I fought it saying I never asked for a physical and they wouldn't budge. They told me a full physical was mandatory with any vaccination. Even though they had record of a healthy physical 6 months prior! Insane.Found a new vet and they don't have the same greedy policies. Read Less
Alejandro Anchundia
22 May 2017
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Very helpful staffs. The vets make sure that all your questions are answered. My dogs love going to this vet
Diana Spektor
18 May 2017
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They really do treat you like family, to the point of remembering your pet's name and "life story" when you call or visit! My dog just had his neuter surgery here, and they called multiple times to ch... Read More
They really do treat you like family, to the point of remembering your pet's name and "life story" when you call or visit! My dog just had his neuter surgery here, and they called multiple times to check up on him afterwards. Highly recommended. Read Less
Lisa Bevacqua
8 Apr 2017
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Most wonderful vets and team! They took such good care of our first dog and gave him so much more time with us than we thought we would have. A year and a half later, we are now back with our newest p... Read More
Most wonderful vets and team! They took such good care of our first dog and gave him so much more time with us than we thought we would have. A year and a half later, we are now back with our newest pup and we are so happy to have her under the care of Dr. Cox, Amanda and the rest of the Smith's dedicated team. Read Less
Veronica Weinseis
29 Mar 2017
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Have been going to Smith for years, wonderful caring staff and the Vets are terrific. You are treated with kindness, respect and always there to help . Would not take my animals anywhere else.
Erin Kelly
18 Jan 2017
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My parents have been taking our golden retrievers to Smith Veterinary Hospital for over 30 years. The vets and staff are extremely caring, trustworthy, honest and passionate about what they do. Everyo... Read More
My parents have been taking our golden retrievers to Smith Veterinary Hospital for over 30 years. The vets and staff are extremely caring, trustworthy, honest and passionate about what they do. Everyone at Smith Vets truly loves animals, and make it a priority to put both animals and their owners at ease. Last week, one of our dogs had to have a large lump removed from his neck. I was completely distraught at the thought of him going under for surgery. Staff were great at explaining the entire procedure. I was able to call frequently to check in on Brody to see how the surgery was going. As soon as the surgery was over, Dr. Cox called us herself to give us an update and let us know that he was ok. As we couldn't pick him up until later, when the anesthetic wore off, staff sent us email updates with pictures of Brody to assure us that he was doing well. After Brody came home, staff called us for a few days to check in on him and see how the incision was healing. Smith Veterinary Hospital is customer service oriented, the wellbeing of animals and their owners being their primary concern. Thank you for all that you've done and continue to do for our pups!Read Less
Gerret Kavanagh
10 Jan 2017
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I know that I am preaching to the converted here but my wife Heather Kavanagh and our dogs Fitz and Bella and I could not possibly be more pleased with Smith Veterinary Hospital. The staff and especia... Read More
I know that I am preaching to the converted here but my wife Heather Kavanagh and our dogs Fitz and Bella and I could not possibly be more pleased with Smith Veterinary Hospital. The staff and especially Dr Sean just exude such a passionate love of dogs and humans (Case in point : This evening Dr Sean even inquired about my broken ankle. I'm tempted to have him treat me. Lord knows, he could probably get me to stop pulling on my leash and barking at strangers! ) We cannot recommend SVH highly enough. It is a pleasure to be your clients. Read Less
Felicia L.
26 Dec 2016
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My boyfriend's dog turned very sick one day all of a sudden so we rushed him to this animal hospital because it is only a few minutes drive away from our home. It turns out that his dog had suffered a... Read More
My boyfriend's dog turned very sick one day all of a sudden so we rushed him to this animal hospital because it is only a few minutes drive away from our home. It turns out that his dog had suffered acute liver failure and may not survive if medication could not help his liver regenerate itself. He stayed at Smith Animal Hospital for 2 nights and staff let us visit him anytime we wanted to. They would stay on the phone for 20-30 minutes explaining what the problem is, what we could do, and what they're doing to help. Even when we went to visit, the doctor took the time to thoroughly explain everything to us to put us at ease. They even sent picture updates every so often via email to let us know how he was doing. I am confident that this animal hospital takes pride in their excellent care and services. Read Less
Susan Brazier
14 Oct 2016
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I have had a couple of dogs over my lifetime. Been to at 5 vets between here & Peterborough, grooming too! This is the VERY BEST veterinary service me and my new puppy have received. Everything was ... Read More
I have had a couple of dogs over my lifetime. Been to at 5 vets between here & Peterborough, grooming too! This is the VERY BEST veterinary service me and my new puppy have received. Everything was explained very clear, what to expect. The puppy's first adult hair cut I was really nervous. Wow he came out looking like a little gentleman. Wonderful friendly people, clean and organized everywhere. I look at a vet as if I were the patient and I would go there for me! Charlie loves going which means I Love it! Read Less
Mick Allen
13 Oct 2016
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Only had great experiences here. Staff are friendly and considerate and show a great genuine care for your pet.
Fon To
27 Sep 2016
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yesterday My Baby Coco Pham vomiting and diarrhea ,this morning i try call and them, call me come to hospital,Thanks Dr. Sean Herzog , Veterinary Technician ,Client Care Representative ,they are very... Read More
yesterday My Baby Coco Pham vomiting and diarrhea ,this morning i try call and them, call me come to hospital,Thanks Dr. Sean Herzog , Veterinary Technician ,Client Care Representative ,they are very nice and help me ,now my Baby Coco felling better , Thank tou for all Read Less
Diane Groenke
2 Sep 2016
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A huge thank you to Dr. Dana and the staff at SVH. Dr. Dana's sage advice and reassurance over the years has always put me at ease. I know that Toro is in excellent hands. Toro loves visiting the clin... Read More
A huge thank you to Dr. Dana and the staff at SVH. Dr. Dana's sage advice and reassurance over the years has always put me at ease. I know that Toro is in excellent hands. Toro loves visiting the clinic! Read Less
Lori Kalemkerian
16 Aug 2016
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Good morning all, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to all of you for what you did for my precious Phoenix yesterday. He did very well last night. This morning he was up and around and ate ... Read More
Good morning all, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to all of you for what you did for my precious Phoenix yesterday. He did very well last night. This morning he was up and around and ate his food. I am so happy that my beautiful boy is back to his old self. Thank you Dr Cox for your excellent veterinary skills. Thank you Ali for cleaning him up and making his fur beautiful and fluffy again and thank you Monique and Erica for your support and getting him in to see the Dr on such short notice. And thank you for loving him and enjoying him as much as I do. Read Less
Kelly Rich
19 Mar 2016
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I've been taking my pets there as long as I've had pets. Smiths has always taken good care of them, and me as well. My dog Oscar got sick this week, and when I called I was very distraught. The girls ... Read More
I've been taking my pets there as long as I've had pets. Smiths has always taken good care of them, and me as well. My dog Oscar got sick this week, and when I called I was very distraught. The girls that answered the phone took the time to calm me down and told me to bring him in right away. My mom picked up Oscar and took him right over. Dr Sean checked him over right away and called me and explained. Well, Oscar is home with his.antibiotics and cream for his sore tushy, and he's feeling better already ! Thanks to dr Sean and the team at Smiths!! You are all awesome!!! Sincerely, Oscar and his mom kelly Read Less
Dina S.
28 Feb 2016
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The one bad review is the correct review.  The others must be her staff or friends.  Dr. Dana Cox killed my cat.  Why would an Emergency Vet refer this place for an old cat as the review says, it make... Read More
The one bad review is the correct review.  The others must be her staff or friends.  Dr. Dana Cox killed my cat.  Why would an Emergency Vet refer this place for an old cat as the review says, it makes No sense so that review is incorrect.  I know everything about medicine. Dr. Cox knows nothing and admitted that she didn't know anything about his heart condition.  I warned her that he can't have any fluids.  Dr. Cox told me to take my old cat to an Emergency & just as I was deciding, the $$ sounded better so she went to take blood work from him and stick him with a shot of fluid under his skin. I WARNED her again and she just nodded. I am heartbroken & sick to my stomach that I let her take him away my precious baby in her incompetent hands as well as staff to the back. She takes Xrays, bloodwork & sticks him with the fluid. I expected it to be a shot under the skin but when she brought him back, she said there was a bulge of fluid on his back. They left it in there when I specifically told her that he can't have fluids due to his heart. He was the talk of the Vet & walking around when I brought him in. Within 10 minutes, he was yelping, crying in pain and paralyzed. She put him into Cardiac Arrest. She then says he is critical, no time to go to Emergency but he needs blood AND BEST OF ALL, she carries NO BLOOD and has to get another cat half hour away for a transfusion (I didn't know that I was in Siberia). My Cat died within 10 minutes. She killed a beautiful cat. He would eventually die, let it be on his own and not at the hands of this incompetent Vet that should NEVER EVER PRACTICE OR TOUCH AN ANIMAL AGAIN!  DO NOT GO HERE. Read Less
Sophie K.
15 Jan 2016
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Amazing team. We brought our cat in today through a referral from an emergency vet clinic and my partner and I love them. They truly care about all the animals that come in. Vet assistants were very f... Read More
Amazing team. We brought our cat in today through a referral from an emergency vet clinic and my partner and I love them. They truly care about all the animals that come in. Vet assistants were very friendly and professional and took care of our elderly cat very well. Dr. Dana was extremely attentive and took great care of him too. It's hard to find veterinary clinics as great as this place, where you can really sense the care that goes into their work. Read Less
Tina Bettany
22 Jul 2015
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Every single person at Smith's Veterinary Clinic does what they do out of love and dedication. Some people think they're pricey but from my experience they're totally reasonable. Depends on what's imp... Read More
Every single person at Smith's Veterinary Clinic does what they do out of love and dedication. Some people think they're pricey but from my experience they're totally reasonable. Depends on what's important to you, I guess. Regardless, and while I'm frugal, for the stuff I've had to pay for, Smith's rates are comparable to any real, good, high quality pet care. Read Less
Jeena Simon
22 Jul 2015
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This is a great vet hospital. I took my dog in for a follow-up check up after he was limping for a few days. They were so caring and answered all my questions. They ran several tests and took their ti... Read More
This is a great vet hospital. I took my dog in for a follow-up check up after he was limping for a few days. They were so caring and answered all my questions. They ran several tests and took their time. Also, the pricing seemed reasonable. I have visited this vet for a few visits and have never been disappointed. I will definitely continue going here.Read Less
Kimberly Kitchen-Adams
21 Apr 2015
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The most amazing staff. I cannot say enough about Dr. Sean Herzog....what an incredible caring man. My Zoey was very lucky to be cared for by you and to have you there with us both as she left this ... Read More
The most amazing staff. I cannot say enough about Dr. Sean Herzog....what an incredible caring man. My Zoey was very lucky to be cared for by you and to have you there with us both as she left this world. Thank you Sean. Read Less
Thomson 1028
4 Dec 2014
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What a fantastic clinic! From the moment we walked in we were treated like family. Our pets received wonderful care, the veterinarians were very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions ... Read More
What a fantastic clinic! From the moment we walked in we were treated like family. Our pets received wonderful care, the veterinarians were very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions with care and compassion. They truly cared for our pets well being. The nurses and front desk staff were also pleasant and helpful. We will be returning to Smith Vet for sure!Read Less
Mikayla Roth
11 Nov 2014
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So grateful to the Staff at Smith Veterinary for the care they have given my 3 dogs since day one. You guys made the last moments of Sammy's life as peaceful and beautiful as possible. The support and... Read More
So grateful to the Staff at Smith Veterinary for the care they have given my 3 dogs since day one. You guys made the last moments of Sammy's life as peaceful and beautiful as possible. The support and tears from all the staff on Sammy's last day was just a few of the many ways Smith had proved how much they truly cared for my beautiful dog. Can't thank Dr. Dana Cox and the staff enough. Read Less
G Jane Bradford
5 Feb 2014
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Monique, I have a question:
EB WB
26 Sep 2013
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This is the worst clinic. All they are interested in is billing and will do as many tests as possible, just so they can charge. I took my dog to the clinic for his entire life, as I thought that it ... Read More
This is the worst clinic. All they are interested in is billing and will do as many tests as possible, just so they can charge. I took my dog to the clinic for his entire life, as I thought that it was best for him to have consistency. I thought it was the best decision for my dog but I was wrong. I wish I had changed clinics much sooner. In the end, they didnt even have the decency to express condolences on his loss. And I am so grateful that he spent his last visit for his final rest at a much more caring and considerate veterinary clinic. Do yourself a favour, and stay away from that horrible place. Read Less
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8 Highland Park Boulevard
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Allergies
Anaesthesiology
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Cold Laser
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Deworming
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In-House Blood Analysis
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Laboratory
Microchipping
Nutrition
Ophthalmology
Radiology (X-Rays)
Surgery
Titer Testing
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
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Smith Veterinary Hospital

Thornhill, Ontario
(36)
8 Highland Park Boulevard
Thornhill Ontario L3T 1B1

We are located in Thornhill, Ontario, at 8 Highland Park Blvd, near the corner of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue. We have convenient off-street parking in our lot right at our front door.
We are open for appointments and emergencies from 8am - 7pm, Monday to Thursday, until 6pm on Friday and until 3pm on Saturday. If your pet has an emergency outside our regular hours please call the hospital number (905-881-8310) for instructions.
Our mission is to provide the best possible care for your pets in a friendly and caring setting. We offer a range of diagnostic, medical, dental and surgical services designed to provide the best health care we can for your pet throughout all stages of your pet’s life. We also offer cat boarding and on-site grooming services for the convenience of our clients.
We see health care for your pet as a partnership. For our part we will stress the importance of disease prevention and early diagnosis. We would like to see your pet on a regular basis and when we feel it is best for your pet, we will recommend routine diagnostic tests both to establish baseline levels of good health and to detect problems at the earliest possible stage. We will discuss and make recommendations regarding your pet’s diet and exercise, two basic building blocks of your pet’s health and happiness.
If you have questions or would like more information please call us. We will do our best to help you.

Monday
08:00AM-19:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-19:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-19:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-19:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-15:00PM
Allergies
Anaesthesiology
Cardiology
Cold Laser
Dental
Dermatology
Deworming
Euthanasia
Grooming
In-House Blood Analysis
Isolation Unit
Laboratory
Microchipping
Nutrition
Ophthalmology
Radiology (X-Rays)
Surgery
Titer Testing
Ultrasound
Vaccinations
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Barbara Schram
20 May 2021
REPORT
I have always been satisfied with Dr. Cox and her staff in the services they provide. I have taken 3 pets to her over the past 26 years.
Wendy
21 Nov 2020
REPORT
They CURED my dog. My puppy, Moose, suffered from vomiting and painful watery and bloody stool from 10 weeks of age to 5 months old. We went to various vets to try to help him but after several expen... Read More
They CURED my dog. My puppy, Moose, suffered from vomiting and painful watery and bloody stool from 10 weeks of age to 5 months old. We went to various vets to try to help him but after several expensive tests and bills NO ONE could figure out the issue. We discovered SMITH'S when he was 5 months old and I am beyond glad we did. DR. TARYN WAUGH was INCREDIBLE. She figured out what was wrong with my little guy in no time and made the treatment so easy and reasonably priced. She is such an amazing vet! She takes all the time you need time to go through your questions, is so intelligent and clear with her answers, is compassionate about every animal and checks up on you over the phone. It was so easy for me and Moose to build a genuine relationship with her and we BOTH love her! I am FOREVER GRATEFUL that we came across Smith's Veterinary hospital and Dr. Taryn Waugh. She SAVED my dog from a lifetime of pain and now he can live a long amazing life with me! There is no way I can say thank you enough to her! And If you are wondering about the nurses, they are energetic, fun with the animals, so sweet and helpful! I will never trust my dog with anyone else. Thank you Smith staff and Dr. Taryn Waugh! Read Less
Louis C.
29 May 2019
REPORT
Incompetent staff - stay away! Today was the scheduled surgery for one of my dogs. Both are small dogs and from the same breed and they look very similar in appearance, except one is 25% heavier than ... Read More
Incompetent staff - stay away! Today was the scheduled surgery for one of my dogs. Both are small dogs and from the same breed and they look very similar in appearance, except one is 25% heavier than the other, which can have a substantial impact on the amount of anesthetics to use as well as impact other decision in the operating block. When I arrived I was told everything was ready for... Kalina (the smaller dog) which is much smaller than Meeka... had I delegated the drop off to someone else from the family, or had the receptionist not said the name of the dog the clinic thought they were about to operate on, this mistake could have remained unchecked, further leading to complications, which could have led to a bad ending (poor choice of anesthetics amount can lead to death). I asked to speak to the doctor which had not yet started surgery on any dog that day. A mistake had been made and I wanted to make sure everyone involved in Meska's operation would be made aware this was Meeka indeed and not Kalina... the staff felt the operating doctor was too important to be bothered with such questions... I asked 3 times to 2 different staff members and was forced to decide : leave your dog today for surgery and then speak later (after the surgery) to the doctor or leave... the next window for surgery is the following week. I won't be returning to this den of incompetence again. Read Less
Christine L.
18 May 2019
REPORT
We can't say enough about this amazing Vet clinic. We having been going to Smith Veterinary Hospital since moving to Ontario more than 8 years ago and have always been blown away by their wonderful cu... Read More
We can't say enough about this amazing Vet clinic. We having been going to Smith Veterinary Hospital since moving to Ontario more than 8 years ago and have always been blown away by their wonderful customer service and willingness to go above and beyond to serve their clients. You get a true sense of their love of animals and the staff are always helpful & supportive no matter the situation. Thank you Dr. Cox and staff for taking such wonderful care of Ferris, Ruby and Marvel. Read Less
Amelia K.
20 Apr 2019
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My family and I are extremely grateful for the Smith Veterinary Hospital, the wonderful staff, and especially Dr. Pinto and Erin! My cat was sick, he was lethargic and clearly in distress. Our regular... Read More
My family and I are extremely grateful for the Smith Veterinary Hospital, the wonderful staff, and especially Dr. Pinto and Erin! My cat was sick, he was lethargic and clearly in distress. Our regular vet clinic was closed for the long weekend and we desperately needed to see another vet. We found the Smith vet clinic based on google search and reviews. They were able to accommodate us quickly for an appointment within a few hours on a Saturday long weekend. When we arrived we were greeted by smiling and friendly faces and promptly taken to the exam room. Dr. Pinto was exceptional! She was friendly, patient and took her time to examine my cat carefully. She explained everything to us and made us feel at ease. Our Gucci is usually very frightful and timid but he was certainly more comfortable in Dr. Pinto's hands. After getting appropriate workup and treatment, she advised us on outpatient management that was very reasonable and provided with re-assurance and clear instructions on what to do when to follow up. We have had prior bad experiences with vets, feeling that we were recommend unnecessary treatments that were over priced. Dr. Pinto chose the most economical and least invasive choices. We will continue going to this clinic and without a doubt recommend this clinic to any animal who needs an honest, trustworthy, compassionate care. We can't thank you enough! Read Less
Bob M.
1 Feb 2019
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Wonderful place, very compassionate to the animals and the owner. Dr. Cox is a wonderful doctor and person. We just lost our cat and sh was wonderful. The entire staff is great. I highly recommend thi... Read More
Wonderful place, very compassionate to the animals and the owner. Dr. Cox is a wonderful doctor and person. We just lost our cat and sh was wonderful. The entire staff is great. I highly recommend this hospital for your animal. Read Less
Lorie B
27 Jun 2018
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Dr. Herzog is a knowledgeable and compassionate vetrinarian. The staff here are wonderful. I would highly recommend this clinic. My dog has had laser therapy at the clinic and had phenomenal result... Read More
Dr. Herzog is a knowledgeable and compassionate vetrinarian. The staff here are wonderful. I would highly recommend this clinic. My dog has had laser therapy at the clinic and had phenomenal results. Prior to treatment she often required help to just stand up. Now she is able to comfortably go for walks. Read Less
Pamela Bakirci
23 Jun 2018
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Dr. Sean Herzog- my family and I cannot express our gratitude to you for all that you have done for our baby, our puppy Mickey. Dr. Sean worked hard to save our Mickey- aside from medical treatmet, he... Read More
Dr. Sean Herzog- my family and I cannot express our gratitude to you for all that you have done for our baby, our puppy Mickey. Dr. Sean worked hard to save our Mickey- aside from medical treatmet, he called regularly to ask how Mickey was feeling. Yesterday, our Mickey became too ill and we had to make the hardest decision of our lives. We are devastated by the loss of our puppy but Dr. Sean Herzog is one of the most compassionate doctors we have ever met. He returned to the clinic upon news of our sick Mickey (he was about to leave for the day), and patiently walked us through everything. It was obvious that our pain was his pain. Thank you for everything. Read Less
Ana S
9 May 2018
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I was treated with the upmost respect. Before booking my appointment I had called in to speak to Monique the receptionist and she was lovely to speak with over the phone and an excellent in person. Dr... Read More
I was treated with the upmost respect. Before booking my appointment I had called in to speak to Monique the receptionist and she was lovely to speak with over the phone and an excellent in person. Dr. Cox was amazing in treating my little Luna and would recommend this veterinary hospital to anyone. By far the friendliest place I have been to. Thank you team! Read Less
Yehuda Aboudi
16 Apr 2018
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Amazing staff which care deeply about each pet's welfare. Not sure how prices compare, but the service is worth it!
Sherri S
6 Mar 2018
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Very caring and attentive staff. They truly love what they do. I've had multiple pets over the years and even though I no longer live near there I keep going back.
Len Rosen
28 Feb 2018
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Three generations of our dogs have been looked after by the vets at Smith's. Dr. Dana Cox is our dog's best buddy. She loves her.
Joshua Booth
22 Feb 2018
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I called the clinic to ask about picking up a bag of a specific dog food and the staff knew what type I was talking about before I finished my sentence. They're very kind, polite and knowledgeable, an... Read More
I called the clinic to ask about picking up a bag of a specific dog food and the staff knew what type I was talking about before I finished my sentence. They're very kind, polite and knowledgeable, and they're extremely professional. The clinic itself is clean and modern on the inside. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a local veterinary hospital for their pet! Read Less
Mei L.
8 Aug 2017
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They are nice enough but money hungry.Went in for just a nail trim. Was told I must get the rabies vaccination since the cat was due. I said no problem and confirmed the price for the trim and the vac... Read More
They are nice enough but money hungry.Went in for just a nail trim. Was told I must get the rabies vaccination since the cat was due. I said no problem and confirmed the price for the trim and the vaccination before proceeding. My bill ended up being $100 more than I was initially told as they decided to throw in a physical exam without my asking and without telling me. Was not needed. My cat had her last full physical 6 months prior and is only 2 and in great shape. The vet saw my cat for about 5 minutes and charged me $100 for that. I fought it saying I never asked for a physical and they wouldn't budge. They told me a full physical was mandatory with any vaccination. Even though they had record of a healthy physical 6 months prior! Insane.Found a new vet and they don't have the same greedy policies. Read Less
Alejandro Anchundia
22 May 2017
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Very helpful staffs. The vets make sure that all your questions are answered. My dogs love going to this vet
Diana Spektor
18 May 2017
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They really do treat you like family, to the point of remembering your pet's name and "life story" when you call or visit! My dog just had his neuter surgery here, and they called multiple times to ch... Read More
They really do treat you like family, to the point of remembering your pet's name and "life story" when you call or visit! My dog just had his neuter surgery here, and they called multiple times to check up on him afterwards. Highly recommended. Read Less
Lisa Bevacqua
8 Apr 2017
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Most wonderful vets and team! They took such good care of our first dog and gave him so much more time with us than we thought we would have. A year and a half later, we are now back with our newest p... Read More
Most wonderful vets and team! They took such good care of our first dog and gave him so much more time with us than we thought we would have. A year and a half later, we are now back with our newest pup and we are so happy to have her under the care of Dr. Cox, Amanda and the rest of the Smith's dedicated team. Read Less
Veronica Weinseis
29 Mar 2017
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Have been going to Smith for years, wonderful caring staff and the Vets are terrific. You are treated with kindness, respect and always there to help . Would not take my animals anywhere else.
Erin Kelly
18 Jan 2017
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My parents have been taking our golden retrievers to Smith Veterinary Hospital for over 30 years. The vets and staff are extremely caring, trustworthy, honest and passionate about what they do. Everyo... Read More
My parents have been taking our golden retrievers to Smith Veterinary Hospital for over 30 years. The vets and staff are extremely caring, trustworthy, honest and passionate about what they do. Everyone at Smith Vets truly loves animals, and make it a priority to put both animals and their owners at ease. Last week, one of our dogs had to have a large lump removed from his neck. I was completely distraught at the thought of him going under for surgery. Staff were great at explaining the entire procedure. I was able to call frequently to check in on Brody to see how the surgery was going. As soon as the surgery was over, Dr. Cox called us herself to give us an update and let us know that he was ok. As we couldn't pick him up until later, when the anesthetic wore off, staff sent us email updates with pictures of Brody to assure us that he was doing well. After Brody came home, staff called us for a few days to check in on him and see how the incision was healing. Smith Veterinary Hospital is customer service oriented, the wellbeing of animals and their owners being their primary concern. Thank you for all that you've done and continue to do for our pups!Read Less
Gerret Kavanagh
10 Jan 2017
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I know that I am preaching to the converted here but my wife Heather Kavanagh and our dogs Fitz and Bella and I could not possibly be more pleased with Smith Veterinary Hospital. The staff and especia... Read More
I know that I am preaching to the converted here but my wife Heather Kavanagh and our dogs Fitz and Bella and I could not possibly be more pleased with Smith Veterinary Hospital. The staff and especially Dr Sean just exude such a passionate love of dogs and humans (Case in point : This evening Dr Sean even inquired about my broken ankle. I'm tempted to have him treat me. Lord knows, he could probably get me to stop pulling on my leash and barking at strangers! ) We cannot recommend SVH highly enough. It is a pleasure to be your clients. Read Less
Felicia L.
26 Dec 2016
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My boyfriend's dog turned very sick one day all of a sudden so we rushed him to this animal hospital because it is only a few minutes drive away from our home. It turns out that his dog had suffered a... Read More
My boyfriend's dog turned very sick one day all of a sudden so we rushed him to this animal hospital because it is only a few minutes drive away from our home. It turns out that his dog had suffered acute liver failure and may not survive if medication could not help his liver regenerate itself. He stayed at Smith Animal Hospital for 2 nights and staff let us visit him anytime we wanted to. They would stay on the phone for 20-30 minutes explaining what the problem is, what we could do, and what they're doing to help. Even when we went to visit, the doctor took the time to thoroughly explain everything to us to put us at ease. They even sent picture updates every so often via email to let us know how he was doing. I am confident that this animal hospital takes pride in their excellent care and services. Read Less
Susan Brazier
14 Oct 2016
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I have had a couple of dogs over my lifetime. Been to at 5 vets between here & Peterborough, grooming too! This is the VERY BEST veterinary service me and my new puppy have received. Everything was ... Read More
I have had a couple of dogs over my lifetime. Been to at 5 vets between here & Peterborough, grooming too! This is the VERY BEST veterinary service me and my new puppy have received. Everything was explained very clear, what to expect. The puppy's first adult hair cut I was really nervous. Wow he came out looking like a little gentleman. Wonderful friendly people, clean and organized everywhere. I look at a vet as if I were the patient and I would go there for me! Charlie loves going which means I Love it! Read Less
Mick Allen
13 Oct 2016
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Only had great experiences here. Staff are friendly and considerate and show a great genuine care for your pet.
Fon To
27 Sep 2016
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yesterday My Baby Coco Pham vomiting and diarrhea ,this morning i try call and them, call me come to hospital,Thanks Dr. Sean Herzog , Veterinary Technician ,Client Care Representative ,they are very... Read More
yesterday My Baby Coco Pham vomiting and diarrhea ,this morning i try call and them, call me come to hospital,Thanks Dr. Sean Herzog , Veterinary Technician ,Client Care Representative ,they are very nice and help me ,now my Baby Coco felling better , Thank tou for all Read Less
Diane Groenke
2 Sep 2016
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A huge thank you to Dr. Dana and the staff at SVH. Dr. Dana's sage advice and reassurance over the years has always put me at ease. I know that Toro is in excellent hands. Toro loves visiting the clin... Read More
A huge thank you to Dr. Dana and the staff at SVH. Dr. Dana's sage advice and reassurance over the years has always put me at ease. I know that Toro is in excellent hands. Toro loves visiting the clinic! Read Less
Lori Kalemkerian
16 Aug 2016
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Good morning all, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to all of you for what you did for my precious Phoenix yesterday. He did very well last night. This morning he was up and around and ate ... Read More
Good morning all, I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to all of you for what you did for my precious Phoenix yesterday. He did very well last night. This morning he was up and around and ate his food. I am so happy that my beautiful boy is back to his old self. Thank you Dr Cox for your excellent veterinary skills. Thank you Ali for cleaning him up and making his fur beautiful and fluffy again and thank you Monique and Erica for your support and getting him in to see the Dr on such short notice. And thank you for loving him and enjoying him as much as I do. Read Less
Kelly Rich
19 Mar 2016
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I've been taking my pets there as long as I've had pets. Smiths has always taken good care of them, and me as well. My dog Oscar got sick this week, and when I called I was very distraught. The girls ... Read More
I've been taking my pets there as long as I've had pets. Smiths has always taken good care of them, and me as well. My dog Oscar got sick this week, and when I called I was very distraught. The girls that answered the phone took the time to calm me down and told me to bring him in right away. My mom picked up Oscar and took him right over. Dr Sean checked him over right away and called me and explained. Well, Oscar is home with his.antibiotics and cream for his sore tushy, and he's feeling better already ! Thanks to dr Sean and the team at Smiths!! You are all awesome!!! Sincerely, Oscar and his mom kelly Read Less
Dina S.
28 Feb 2016
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The one bad review is the correct review.  The others must be her staff or friends.  Dr. Dana Cox killed my cat.  Why would an Emergency Vet refer this place for an old cat as the review says, it make... Read More
The one bad review is the correct review.  The others must be her staff or friends.  Dr. Dana Cox killed my cat.  Why would an Emergency Vet refer this place for an old cat as the review says, it makes No sense so that review is incorrect.  I know everything about medicine. Dr. Cox knows nothing and admitted that she didn't know anything about his heart condition.  I warned her that he can't have any fluids.  Dr. Cox told me to take my old cat to an Emergency & just as I was deciding, the $$ sounded better so she went to take blood work from him and stick him with a shot of fluid under his skin. I WARNED her again and she just nodded. I am heartbroken & sick to my stomach that I let her take him away my precious baby in her incompetent hands as well as staff to the back. She takes Xrays, bloodwork & sticks him with the fluid. I expected it to be a shot under the skin but when she brought him back, she said there was a bulge of fluid on his back. They left it in there when I specifically told her that he can't have fluids due to his heart. He was the talk of the Vet & walking around when I brought him in. Within 10 minutes, he was yelping, crying in pain and paralyzed. She put him into Cardiac Arrest. She then says he is critical, no time to go to Emergency but he needs blood AND BEST OF ALL, she carries NO BLOOD and has to get another cat half hour away for a transfusion (I didn't know that I was in Siberia). My Cat died within 10 minutes. She killed a beautiful cat. He would eventually die, let it be on his own and not at the hands of this incompetent Vet that should NEVER EVER PRACTICE OR TOUCH AN ANIMAL AGAIN!  DO NOT GO HERE. Read Less
Sophie K.
15 Jan 2016
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Amazing team. We brought our cat in today through a referral from an emergency vet clinic and my partner and I love them. They truly care about all the animals that come in. Vet assistants were very f... Read More
Amazing team. We brought our cat in today through a referral from an emergency vet clinic and my partner and I love them. They truly care about all the animals that come in. Vet assistants were very friendly and professional and took care of our elderly cat very well. Dr. Dana was extremely attentive and took great care of him too. It's hard to find veterinary clinics as great as this place, where you can really sense the care that goes into their work. Read Less
Tina Bettany
22 Jul 2015
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Every single person at Smith's Veterinary Clinic does what they do out of love and dedication. Some people think they're pricey but from my experience they're totally reasonable. Depends on what's imp... Read More
Every single person at Smith's Veterinary Clinic does what they do out of love and dedication. Some people think they're pricey but from my experience they're totally reasonable. Depends on what's important to you, I guess. Regardless, and while I'm frugal, for the stuff I've had to pay for, Smith's rates are comparable to any real, good, high quality pet care. Read Less
Jeena Simon
22 Jul 2015
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This is a great vet hospital. I took my dog in for a follow-up check up after he was limping for a few days. They were so caring and answered all my questions. They ran several tests and took their ti... Read More
This is a great vet hospital. I took my dog in for a follow-up check up after he was limping for a few days. They were so caring and answered all my questions. They ran several tests and took their time. Also, the pricing seemed reasonable. I have visited this vet for a few visits and have never been disappointed. I will definitely continue going here.Read Less
Kimberly Kitchen-Adams
21 Apr 2015
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The most amazing staff. I cannot say enough about Dr. Sean Herzog....what an incredible caring man. My Zoey was very lucky to be cared for by you and to have you there with us both as she left this ... Read More
The most amazing staff. I cannot say enough about Dr. Sean Herzog....what an incredible caring man. My Zoey was very lucky to be cared for by you and to have you there with us both as she left this world. Thank you Sean. Read Less
Thomson 1028
4 Dec 2014
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What a fantastic clinic! From the moment we walked in we were treated like family. Our pets received wonderful care, the veterinarians were very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions ... Read More
What a fantastic clinic! From the moment we walked in we were treated like family. Our pets received wonderful care, the veterinarians were very knowledgeable and able to answer all of our questions with care and compassion. They truly cared for our pets well being. The nurses and front desk staff were also pleasant and helpful. We will be returning to Smith Vet for sure!Read Less
Mikayla Roth
11 Nov 2014
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So grateful to the Staff at Smith Veterinary for the care they have given my 3 dogs since day one. You guys made the last moments of Sammy's life as peaceful and beautiful as possible. The support and... Read More
So grateful to the Staff at Smith Veterinary for the care they have given my 3 dogs since day one. You guys made the last moments of Sammy's life as peaceful and beautiful as possible. The support and tears from all the staff on Sammy's last day was just a few of the many ways Smith had proved how much they truly cared for my beautiful dog. Can't thank Dr. Dana Cox and the staff enough. Read Less
G Jane Bradford
5 Feb 2014
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Monique, I have a question:
EB WB
26 Sep 2013
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This is the worst clinic. All they are interested in is billing and will do as many tests as possible, just so they can charge. I took my dog to the clinic for his entire life, as I thought that it ... Read More
This is the worst clinic. All they are interested in is billing and will do as many tests as possible, just so they can charge. I took my dog to the clinic for his entire life, as I thought that it was best for him to have consistency. I thought it was the best decision for my dog but I was wrong. I wish I had changed clinics much sooner. In the end, they didnt even have the decency to express condolences on his loss. And I am so grateful that he spent his last visit for his final rest at a much more caring and considerate veterinary clinic. Do yourself a favour, and stay away from that horrible place. Read Less
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