(416) 920-2002
Since 1974
Serving Toronto pets
Veterinary excellence

Comfort • Care • Compassion

Advanced care when
every moment counts

The VEC is a full service, multiple-disciplinary emergency, critical care and specialty hospital providing advanced veterinary care through state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment.

The veterinarians and staff of the VEC are dedicated to ensuring the best veterinary care for our patients and clients as an extension of, and in partnership with, your family veterinarian.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT THE EMERGENCY SERVICE: As of November 19th and until further notice please be aware that due to a staffing shortage the Emergency Service at the VEC has been restricted. If your pet is critically ill or under the care of one of our specialists please contact the clinic at (416)-920-2002. If this is not the case please contact your regular DVM or an alternate after hours facility.

920 Yonge St. Suite 117 — Toronto, ON
Referral & emergency hospital
24/7
Emergency care
1974
Serving Toronto since
CVO
Accredited organization
2
GTA locations
Future-ready care

Veterinary services,
built for complex cases

Specialty services in Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Dentistry, Dermatology/Allergy, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Anesthesia and more — available by referral alongside emergency care.

Emergency & ICU

24/7 emergency and critical care when your primary care veterinarian cannot provide service.

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Internal Medicine

Advanced medical management for complex conditions by referral from your family veterinarian.

Surgery

Specialized surgical care delivered as part of the referral centre’s multidisciplinary team.

Imaging & diagnostics

On-site diagnostics supporting timely, accurate treatment decisions.

Dentistry

Dental and oral health services available through the referral process.

Your partners in emergency & referral care

Experienced teams dedicated to patient care, referring veterinarian communication, and supporting pet owners.

Emergency & critical care

24/7 hospital team

Triage and continuous care for urgent presentations.

Specialty services

By referral

Internal Medicine, Surgery, Neurology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Anesthesia and more.

Client communication

Around the clock

Staff available to address concerns and provide updates — day and night.

Why families & veterinarians trust the VEC

The VEC is not a traditional primary care practice — it extends regional veterinary services through emergency and referral pathways.

Veterinary Emergency Clinic

VEC South

920 Yonge St. Suite 117 — Toronto, ON

Entrance at rear on McMurrich St.

(416) 920-2002 · Directions

VEC North

280 Sheppard Ave. East — Toronto, ON

(416) 226-3663 · Directions

Use the contact page for inquiries — https://vectoronto.com/contact-us/

Hours & access

Emergency & critical care: Emergency and critical care: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

VEC South: 920 Yonge St. Suite 117 — Toronto, ON · Entrance at rear on McMurrich St. (416) 920-2002

VEC North: 280 Sheppard Ave. East — Toronto, ON (416) 226-3663

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