Veterinary care is just a click away with Vetster

Spring has arrived! This means a lot of outdoor fun and playtime for you and your furry friend! While this is an exciting time of year, let’s not forget about the importance of seasonal care for your pet. This includes routine veterinary visits for preventative care, such as flea and tick prevention.  

Thanks to a partnership between the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and Vetster, an additional level of care for the animals at our centres is just a click away. Vetster provides on-demand online veterinary appointments by connecting pet parents to thousands of licensed veterinarians through video chat appointments 24/7.  Here are some commonly asked questions you may have about this service and how it could benefit your animals.    

What is Vetster?   

Vetster is a veterinary telemedicine company that provides on-demand online veterinary appointments by connecting pet parents to thousands of licensed veterinarians through video chat appointments 24/7.    

Can it be used for emergencies?   

For life-threatening emergencies, please proceed to your nearest emergency veterinary hospital.    

Are the vets licensed in Canada?   

Vetster is available across Canada. Simply search for a licensed veterinarian or veterinary technician by province on vetster.com    

What kind of health conditions can Vetster treat?   

Vetster has thousands of veterinary professionals ready to assist you with your health or medical concerns, 24 hours a day. Online prescriptions may also be available at the discretion of the treating veterinarian.  

How does the Ontario SPCA use Vetster to help animals?   

Vetster provides an additional level of care for the animals at Ontario SPCA animal centres. The Vetster service is designed to complement routine veterinary care.   

Ontario SPCA foster volunteers will also have free access to the service. Plus, Ontario SPCA adopters receive one complimentary appointment to ensure they’re off to a great start in their new life together.    

Animals who have undergone spay/neuter surgery through our spay/neuter services, including the SPCA Mobile Animal Wellness Services unit, will have access to a virtual care appointment post-surgery at no cost to their family.   

To learn more about this service and if it could be a good fit for your furry family, visit vetster.com