We are a multi-doctor facility, allowing us to tap into the multiple areas of expertise that each individual veterinarian brings to the practice and for the review of cases by more than one doctor when needed. After hours, our own veterinary staff members handle emergencies so you know that when a crisis occurs you will be dealing with someone that knows you and your pet. Please browse through this site for more information on the Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital, our staff, and about the services you depend on for your pet. We welcome any questions or comments which you may have about our facilities, services, veterinary medicine or this website. Our hospital provides medical, surgical, and dental care as well as behavioural consultations. We have a laboratory and radiology department for patient diagnostics, as well as the capability to do endoscopic examinations and ultrasound. Our practice has five Registered Veterinary Technicians on staff, more than any other local practice. We also have the only graduate of the Canadian Veterinary Dental Technician course as well as three additional support staff members with over forty years of clinic experience. One of our registered veterinary technicians is also a certified pet dog trainer who does both canine behavioural consultations and a variety of training classes are offered.
Reviews
Susan Zirnsak Pike
8 Jul 2018
REPORT
I took a friend to have his cat put down. Very friendly staff. I like that there are seperate waiting rooms for dogs and cats & smaller animals.
Tina Ouellet
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
The best thing about this Hospital is the compassion they have for animals/family. My son's dog Roxy was dying and in so much pain from breast cancer, having to put her to sleep was the hardest thing ... Read More
The best thing about this Hospital is the compassion they have for animals/family. My son's dog Roxy was dying and in so much pain from breast cancer, having to put her to sleep was the hardest thing for us to do as it was the last link to him, he died 7 yrs ago in a collision with his gf and their baby.. I will never forget the compassion Dr Bruce had not only for our dog but for my family.. I have 2 of her puppies and they will be going to see Dr Bruce for now on.. Thank you so much Dr Bruce and staff!! You all Rock!! The Ouellet Family Xo Read Less
Brad J
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
As a first time dog owner I have been very happy with the service and care they provide for my pup.
Dan Kainula
7 May 2018
REPORT
Make sure to see the updates!
Very upset that our appointment time was not clearly stated. Called early in the week and was advised earliest appointment was Thursday. Upon arrival a few days later wa... Read More
Make sure to see the updates!
Very upset that our appointment time was not clearly stated. Called early in the week and was advised earliest appointment was Thursday. Upon arrival a few days later was told no next Thursday then was told could get us in at 2pm. If this was the case why did you not just book us in at 2 pm a few days earlier and not say earliest was the following week.
Update: The office did call my wife back to apologize and smooth things out. We now have a return appointment booked. Will update as to satisfaction. I don't normally do these "reviews" but this really upset me.
Update 2: We did get into see the doctor as promosed on Saturday. She was very pleasent and courtious. Overall they did a big turnaraound and I appreciate that they took my dogs needs as important along with our time too. Once again I don't normally review things but glad to see they are willing to make up for it. Read Less
Jaymi Jams
14 Apr 2018
REPORT
my pet went there for an operation, wasnt given full aftercare, and ended up dying from antibiotics. vet didn't have much experience but took the responsibility and it costed my pets life.
Frank T.
10 Apr 2018
REPORT
I was rudely hung up on after trying to ask about cremation services in the area for our dog that passed in the night. The ground is still hard so burial isn't an option and we weren't about to leave ... Read More
I was rudely hung up on after trying to ask about cremation services in the area for our dog that passed in the night. The ground is still hard so burial isn't an option and we weren't about to leave the poor girl laying on the ground. We wanted to do right by her. I wasn't even done asking my question before the lady that answered the phone hung up. Is their primary number not the number you call to get a hold of them? Who else would know better than the vet? As if it wasn't a rough situation already, what the heck kind of rudeness was that. Read Less
Holly Brown
25 Feb 2018
REPORT
Very helpful and friendly staff. It was surprisingly expensive but my pet was happy at the end.
sharon oja
1 Feb 2018
REPORT
Very friendly and caring staff. Brought my cat in for an injured tail. Dr Alec Smith did an xray and exam and was very thorough in explaining the results to me. Very happy with all the visits I have... Read More
Very friendly and caring staff. Brought my cat in for an injured tail. Dr Alec Smith did an xray and exam and was very thorough in explaining the results to me. Very happy with all the visits I have had there. My Bengal Cat Jazmine was Spayed there also. They gave me the option of her staying overnight for observation at no extra cost. Read Less
Vivin Sam
18 Dec 2017
REPORT
Great hospital for cats and Dogs. The medical team is professional and personal. They are economical too.
Erin Hildebrand
11 Nov 2017
REPORT
Thank you for your compassionate care of my little kittie. Both the vets that I dealt with over the week have been compassionate and attentive to her needs as well as mine. Everyone that I dealt wit... Read More
Thank you for your compassionate care of my little kittie. Both the vets that I dealt with over the week have been compassionate and attentive to her needs as well as mine. Everyone that I dealt with was friendly and very helpful. You guys have a wonderful team of people working there. :) Read Less
rose pavlin
14 May 2017
REPORT
Couldn't be happier with the service we received Saturday for my King Charles. He was extremely informative regarding her current & future care. He rescheduled her vaccinations to Monday rather than c... Read More
Couldn't be happier with the service we received Saturday for my King Charles. He was extremely informative regarding her current & future care. He rescheduled her vaccinations to Monday rather than chance an allergic reaction. He is Dolly's forever vet. Read Less
Rudy O'Brien
5 May 2017
REPORT
Amazing service. Amazing price on gastroplexy which is so important with large breeds and minimally invasive. Highly recommended!
Joyce Stewart
20 Feb 2017
REPORT
Always happy for me and treats Axel Rose great even though he's a handful
Jennifer DiSimone
17 Jan 2017
REPORT
I have been coming here for quit a long time now with my first cat Nibs. Always seen Dr Kubinec. He give grate service and was very friendly. My last visit this past weekend with my new cat Eddie I w... Read More
I have been coming here for quit a long time now with my first cat Nibs. Always seen Dr Kubinec. He give grate service and was very friendly. My last visit this past weekend with my new cat Eddie I was a little disappointed with the service. Went in for his annual check up and vaccines. Didn't check eyes or look at ears at all. Just listen to the hart and was try to check his teeth. When giving him the vaccine didn't ask me to hold him from the front so he wouldn't move. So he kind of got a bit frighten. I think it is time to look for other veterinarian place. I have never left there unhappy until this visit. Read Less
Sam Woodbeck
25 Nov 2016
REPORT
Very professional and helpful.
Emily Wahl
5 Sep 2016
REPORT
I was incredibly unhappy with the service at this veterinarian hospital.
We adopted a cat from Super Pet so of course we booked her in for a complete check up. She was scratching at her ears and we t... Read More
I was incredibly unhappy with the service at this veterinarian hospital.
We adopted a cat from Super Pet so of course we booked her in for a complete check up. She was scratching at her ears and we thought she might have mites. We had two different vets check on two different and they both said she didn't.
Looking for a second opinion, we took our new cat to a different clinic and the first vet we saw there checked her ears for mites and found some immediately.
Incredibly unhappy with the service and level of care my cats have received from this practice. Read Less
Sarah Bobrowski-Banning
1 May 2016
REPORT
I have been taking my dogs to Thunder Bay Vet Hospital for many years.. For a couple years I had been with TBVH and my male black lab puppy had acquired parvovirus (he didn't have his shots yet) and ... Read More
I have been taking my dogs to Thunder Bay Vet Hospital for many years.. For a couple years I had been with TBVH and my male black lab puppy had acquired parvovirus (he didn't have his shots yet) and they were very nice and seemed almost as upset as I was.. I was told that during his 3 night stay they had a vet technician stay overnight with him and a vet come in every 4 hours to check on him.. Later when my girl and male (the black lab) had puppies I took them to Slate River temporarily where my dogs and the puppies received their shots and mom was spayed.. I went back to Thunder Bay Vet Hospital (through no fault of Slate River, they were nice and did a decent job on the spay, although with TBVH they gave my boy Ryder pain and antiinflamatory meds to take home for the next three days and slate River did not, although both vet clinics took the time to call me and check to make sure they were healing well) and have been back with them for a about 4 1/2 years now.. I brought the mom and dad back there for their yearly care as well as the two pups I had for a year, one that had stomach problems that they provided medication for at a very reasonable price.. Now, I take all three of my dogs there for all their shots and preventatives and yearly blood work and got my male neutered there.. I am very nervous when it comes to my animals getting surgery even routine ones and they were comforting and it went very well.. I've spoken to them about getting my younger girl spayed and spoke to the other clinics and it was less than 10$ less at slate River and less than 5$ less at crossroads, I'd pay that in gas.. And for the items that do cost more I feel ok about it because of the good quality of service.. I want the very best for my dogs and that's what I feel they provide :) Read Less
T Reynolds
5 Apr 2016
REPORT
We have been using their services for all our pets for a number of years. Extremely compassionate and caring service.
Wanda M.
7 Dec 2013
REPORT
Have always had great service from the doctors in TBay Vet Clinic. I can tell by the way my animals react. My blind German Sheppard would cower and I had to carry her into another vet clinic, but not ... Read More
Have always had great service from the doctors in TBay Vet Clinic. I can tell by the way my animals react. My blind German Sheppard would cower and I had to carry her into another vet clinic, but not at TBay Vet Clinic. She walks right in. My cat has not problem coming in the door either and they both always leave happy, happy, happy. I also have a good experience there, just in the way the staff pay attention to my pets. They are precious to us and it is great to feel that there, in how they treat their special patients. Thanks TBay Vet Clinic! Read Less
Manny S.
28 Nov 2013
REPORT
I have brought my cats and dogs here. Great staff. When my cat went to get microchipped she didnt even flinch for the Gi-Normous needle. They have the touch I suppose. I'll keep bringing my pets h... Read More
I have brought my cats and dogs here. Great staff. When my cat went to get microchipped she didnt even flinch for the Gi-Normous needle. They have the touch I suppose. I'll keep bringing my pets here. Read Less
We are a multi-doctor facility, allowing us to tap into the multiple areas of expertise that each individual veterinarian brings to the practice and for the review of cases by more than one doctor when needed. After hours, our own veterinary staff members handle emergencies so you know that when a crisis occurs you will be dealing with someone that knows you and your pet. Please browse through this site for more information on the Thunder Bay Veterinary Hospital, our staff, and about the services you depend on for your pet. We welcome any questions or comments which you may have about our facilities, services, veterinary medicine or this website. Our hospital provides medical, surgical, and dental care as well as behavioural consultations. We have a laboratory and radiology department for patient diagnostics, as well as the capability to do endoscopic examinations and ultrasound. Our practice has five Registered Veterinary Technicians on staff, more than any other local practice. We also have the only graduate of the Canadian Veterinary Dental Technician course as well as three additional support staff members with over forty years of clinic experience. One of our registered veterinary technicians is also a certified pet dog trainer who does both canine behavioural consultations and a variety of training classes are offered.
I took a friend to have his cat put down. Very friendly staff. I like that there are seperate waiting rooms for dogs and cats & smaller animals.
Tina Ouellet
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The best thing about this Hospital is the compassion they have for animals/family. My son's dog Roxy was dying and in so much pain from breast cancer, having to put her to sleep was the hardest thing ... Read More
The best thing about this Hospital is the compassion they have for animals/family. My son's dog Roxy was dying and in so much pain from breast cancer, having to put her to sleep was the hardest thing for us to do as it was the last link to him, he died 7 yrs ago in a collision with his gf and their baby.. I will never forget the compassion Dr Bruce had not only for our dog but for my family.. I have 2 of her puppies and they will be going to see Dr Bruce for now on.. Thank you so much Dr Bruce and staff!! You all Rock!! The Ouellet Family Xo Read Less
Brad J
25 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
As a first time dog owner I have been very happy with the service and care they provide for my pup.
Dan Kainula
7 May 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Make sure to see the updates!
Very upset that our appointment time was not clearly stated. Called early in the week and was advised earliest appointment was Thursday. Upon arrival a few days later wa... Read More
Make sure to see the updates!
Very upset that our appointment time was not clearly stated. Called early in the week and was advised earliest appointment was Thursday. Upon arrival a few days later was told no next Thursday then was told could get us in at 2pm. If this was the case why did you not just book us in at 2 pm a few days earlier and not say earliest was the following week.
Update: The office did call my wife back to apologize and smooth things out. We now have a return appointment booked. Will update as to satisfaction. I don't normally do these "reviews" but this really upset me.
Update 2: We did get into see the doctor as promosed on Saturday. She was very pleasent and courtious. Overall they did a big turnaraound and I appreciate that they took my dogs needs as important along with our time too. Once again I don't normally review things but glad to see they are willing to make up for it. Read Less
Jaymi Jams
14 Apr 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
my pet went there for an operation, wasnt given full aftercare, and ended up dying from antibiotics. vet didn't have much experience but took the responsibility and it costed my pets life.
Frank T.
10 Apr 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I was rudely hung up on after trying to ask about cremation services in the area for our dog that passed in the night. The ground is still hard so burial isn't an option and we weren't about to leave ... Read More
I was rudely hung up on after trying to ask about cremation services in the area for our dog that passed in the night. The ground is still hard so burial isn't an option and we weren't about to leave the poor girl laying on the ground. We wanted to do right by her. I wasn't even done asking my question before the lady that answered the phone hung up. Is their primary number not the number you call to get a hold of them? Who else would know better than the vet? As if it wasn't a rough situation already, what the heck kind of rudeness was that. Read Less
Holly Brown
25 Feb 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Very helpful and friendly staff. It was surprisingly expensive but my pet was happy at the end.
sharon oja
1 Feb 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Very friendly and caring staff. Brought my cat in for an injured tail. Dr Alec Smith did an xray and exam and was very thorough in explaining the results to me. Very happy with all the visits I have... Read More
Very friendly and caring staff. Brought my cat in for an injured tail. Dr Alec Smith did an xray and exam and was very thorough in explaining the results to me. Very happy with all the visits I have had there. My Bengal Cat Jazmine was Spayed there also. They gave me the option of her staying overnight for observation at no extra cost. Read Less
Vivin Sam
18 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great hospital for cats and Dogs. The medical team is professional and personal. They are economical too.
Erin Hildebrand
11 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Thank you for your compassionate care of my little kittie. Both the vets that I dealt with over the week have been compassionate and attentive to her needs as well as mine. Everyone that I dealt wit... Read More
Thank you for your compassionate care of my little kittie. Both the vets that I dealt with over the week have been compassionate and attentive to her needs as well as mine. Everyone that I dealt with was friendly and very helpful. You guys have a wonderful team of people working there. :) Read Less
rose pavlin
14 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Couldn't be happier with the service we received Saturday for my King Charles. He was extremely informative regarding her current & future care. He rescheduled her vaccinations to Monday rather than c... Read More
Couldn't be happier with the service we received Saturday for my King Charles. He was extremely informative regarding her current & future care. He rescheduled her vaccinations to Monday rather than chance an allergic reaction. He is Dolly's forever vet. Read Less
Rudy O'Brien
5 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Amazing service. Amazing price on gastroplexy which is so important with large breeds and minimally invasive. Highly recommended!
Joyce Stewart
20 Feb 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Always happy for me and treats Axel Rose great even though he's a handful
Jennifer DiSimone
17 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I have been coming here for quit a long time now with my first cat Nibs. Always seen Dr Kubinec. He give grate service and was very friendly. My last visit this past weekend with my new cat Eddie I w... Read More
I have been coming here for quit a long time now with my first cat Nibs. Always seen Dr Kubinec. He give grate service and was very friendly. My last visit this past weekend with my new cat Eddie I was a little disappointed with the service. Went in for his annual check up and vaccines. Didn't check eyes or look at ears at all. Just listen to the hart and was try to check his teeth. When giving him the vaccine didn't ask me to hold him from the front so he wouldn't move. So he kind of got a bit frighten. I think it is time to look for other veterinarian place. I have never left there unhappy until this visit. Read Less
Sam Woodbeck
25 Nov 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Very professional and helpful.
Emily Wahl
5 Sep 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I was incredibly unhappy with the service at this veterinarian hospital.
We adopted a cat from Super Pet so of course we booked her in for a complete check up. She was scratching at her ears and we t... Read More
I was incredibly unhappy with the service at this veterinarian hospital.
We adopted a cat from Super Pet so of course we booked her in for a complete check up. She was scratching at her ears and we thought she might have mites. We had two different vets check on two different and they both said she didn't.
Looking for a second opinion, we took our new cat to a different clinic and the first vet we saw there checked her ears for mites and found some immediately.
Incredibly unhappy with the service and level of care my cats have received from this practice. Read Less
Sarah Bobrowski-Banning
1 May 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I have been taking my dogs to Thunder Bay Vet Hospital for many years.. For a couple years I had been with TBVH and my male black lab puppy had acquired parvovirus (he didn't have his shots yet) and ... Read More
I have been taking my dogs to Thunder Bay Vet Hospital for many years.. For a couple years I had been with TBVH and my male black lab puppy had acquired parvovirus (he didn't have his shots yet) and they were very nice and seemed almost as upset as I was.. I was told that during his 3 night stay they had a vet technician stay overnight with him and a vet come in every 4 hours to check on him.. Later when my girl and male (the black lab) had puppies I took them to Slate River temporarily where my dogs and the puppies received their shots and mom was spayed.. I went back to Thunder Bay Vet Hospital (through no fault of Slate River, they were nice and did a decent job on the spay, although with TBVH they gave my boy Ryder pain and antiinflamatory meds to take home for the next three days and slate River did not, although both vet clinics took the time to call me and check to make sure they were healing well) and have been back with them for a about 4 1/2 years now.. I brought the mom and dad back there for their yearly care as well as the two pups I had for a year, one that had stomach problems that they provided medication for at a very reasonable price.. Now, I take all three of my dogs there for all their shots and preventatives and yearly blood work and got my male neutered there.. I am very nervous when it comes to my animals getting surgery even routine ones and they were comforting and it went very well.. I've spoken to them about getting my younger girl spayed and spoke to the other clinics and it was less than 10$ less at slate River and less than 5$ less at crossroads, I'd pay that in gas.. And for the items that do cost more I feel ok about it because of the good quality of service.. I want the very best for my dogs and that's what I feel they provide :) Read Less
T Reynolds
5 Apr 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
We have been using their services for all our pets for a number of years. Extremely compassionate and caring service.
Wanda M.
7 Dec 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Have always had great service from the doctors in TBay Vet Clinic. I can tell by the way my animals react. My blind German Sheppard would cower and I had to carry her into another vet clinic, but not ... Read More
Have always had great service from the doctors in TBay Vet Clinic. I can tell by the way my animals react. My blind German Sheppard would cower and I had to carry her into another vet clinic, but not at TBay Vet Clinic. She walks right in. My cat has not problem coming in the door either and they both always leave happy, happy, happy. I also have a good experience there, just in the way the staff pay attention to my pets. They are precious to us and it is great to feel that there, in how they treat their special patients. Thanks TBay Vet Clinic! Read Less
Manny S.
28 Nov 2013
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I have brought my cats and dogs here. Great staff. When my cat went to get microchipped she didnt even flinch for the Gi-Normous needle. They have the touch I suppose. I'll keep bringing my pets h... Read More
I have brought my cats and dogs here. Great staff. When my cat went to get microchipped she didnt even flinch for the Gi-Normous needle. They have the touch I suppose. I'll keep bringing my pets here. Read Less