To keep animals and families together, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society offers a community support service for families without the means to take their animal to a local veterinarian for routine care.
Located within the Ontario SPCA Centre Veterinary Hospital in Stouffville and the Ontario SPCA Marion Vernon Memorial Animal Clinic in Barrie, the basic veterinary services clinics are accessible to those who receive government subsidy or have an Indigenous status card and/or do not currently have a relationship with a local veterinarian.
These clinics provides general wellness examinations, vaccinations and, when necessary and requested by the family, end-of-life care. For animals who require additional care, the family will be referred to a local veterinarian for additional treatment.
There may be a fee associated with these services that will be discussed at the time of booking.
*Note: These clinics do not have the capacity to provide emergency care.
For more information email wellness@ontariospca.ca
Have questions about the clinics? We’ve got answers!
Where are these services located?
How can people access the service?
Who determines who is eligible to use the service?
Anyone who does not have a regular veterinarian can access this service.
For subsidized services, we will be working directly with local social services to identify those who need assistance caring for their animals. Pet families who receive a government subsidy can also reach out to us directly to book an appointment. Proof of eligibility will be required.
Is the service free?
There may be a fee associated with these services that will be discussed at the time of booking. Please contact the clinic to learn more.
What kind of treatments and procedures do you offer?
The clinics provide general wellness examinations, vaccinations and, when necessary and requested by the family, end-of-life care. For animals who require any additional care, the family will be referred to a local veterinarian for additional treatment. These clinics do not have the capacity to provide emergency care.
Do the clinics offer emergency care?
Unfortunately, these clinics do not have the capacity to treat ill animals or emergency situations. We encourage you to keep a list of local emergency veterinary clinics should your pet fall ill or require emergency care.
What type of animals do you help?
The clinics will serve dogs and cats and will provide general wellness examinations, vaccinations and, when necessary and requested by the family, end-of-life care. For animals who require additional care, the family will be referred to a local veterinarian for additional treatment.
How is it funded?
As a registered charity, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors to fund programs and services that help vulnerable animals in our community. If you are in a position to give and would like to help support these wellness clinics, you can make a donation online.
