Your pet is part of the family.
Now accepting new clients, for cats and dogs.
Step 1 of 2 · your name and phone
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807 Bloor Street West · call (647) 347-8387
Heart and soul, every patient.
Your pet is part of your family, and each one of your pets has a story behind them. Dr. Helen Foster opened this hospital because she lives in and loves this neighbourhood. In her words: I wanted to feel passionate about what I do, so I started my own clinic. I put my heart and soul into my patients' care, and so do the other vets who work here.
Getting started
Less to sort out first.
Open until 7pm, and Saturdays
Monday to Thursday the hospital is open 8am to 7pm, Friday until 6pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm, so a visit does not have to cost you a working day.
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New clients welcome
The hospital is accepting new clients and has a new client application ready for your first visit. Our experienced staff will get you started.
Book a first visit
Parking nearby
Paid parking on Bloor Street, free parking on Montrose Avenue after 10am, and free parking on Crawford Street after 7am.
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Cash, debit, Visa and Mastercard
All four are accepted at the front desk, and prescription diets can be ordered for delivery from the comfort of your own home.
See our servicesEverything a cat or dog needs, on Bloor West.
Preventive vaccination and healthcare, diagnostics and surgery, and prescription medication and diet, with a page of care for dogs and a page for cats. Every visit includes a physical exam.
For dogs
Dog skin care
An annual skin and coat assessment, and treatment for allergies, fleas and ticks, fungal and parasitic conditions, and immune, endocrine and metabolic disease. Hypoallergenic dog food is stocked in the clinic.
Puppy and dog vaccinations
Puppies start at eight weeks with the core vaccines against distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza and parvovirus, and rabies from sixteen weeks. Adult dogs get an annual exam with the core vaccines and, where their lifestyle calls for it, leptospirosis, bordetella, influenza and Lyme.
Canine spay and neuter
From about six months of age, under general anesthesia with IV fluids, warming and pain control. You go home with full post-op instructions and pain medication from our registered veterinary technician.
For cats
Cat and kitten vaccinations
Kittens start young, on a schedule adjusted if they were separated from their mother early. Adult cats are vaccinated to AAHA core guidelines, tailored to age, lifestyle and health, with an annual exam. Indoor cats must be vaccinated for rabies under Toronto bylaw.
Cat dental care
Oral exams from the kitten stage onward, screening adults for plaque, tartar, periodontal disease and oral tumours. Full-mouth X-rays and cleanings are done under anesthetic, and we demonstrate home brushing in the clinic.
Cat nail trimming and grooming
Indoor cats typically need a trim every four to six weeks. Dematting and shaving are available too, and may call for sedation with blood work first.
Our team
The people behind the front desk.
Six veterinarians, a practice manager, four technicians and three reception staff. We get to know you and your pet, build a long-term relationship, and give you the knowledge to care for your animal between visits.
Dr. Helen Foster
Practice Owner and VeterinarianGraduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2008 and opened Bickford Park Animal Hospital in 2012. Her main areas of interest are preventive medicine, palliative care and dermatology, and she loves to chat and develop lasting relationships with her furry patients and their families.
Dr. Tara Brown
Associate VeterinarianGraduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2018. She especially enjoys performing surgery and building lasting relationships with her clients and patients, and believes exceptional veterinary care comes from combining medical expertise with genuine compassion and trust.
The rest of the team
Vets, technicians and receptionDr. Brittany Lostracco is the hospital's other associate veterinarian, with Dr. Melissa Herman, Dr. Lisa McCarthy and Dr. Ian Penkala as locums. Jenna Davey manages the practice. Chantel Silva, Jessie van Delft, Ashley Castro del Rio and Sam Fraumeni are the technicians, and Luz Vergara, Shizue Nagasaka and Samantha Gonzales look after the front desk.
Testimonials
Rated 4.7 on Google.
A few of the 297 reviews, in the pet owners' own words.
The Bickford park animal hospital is the safest and most heard I have ever felt at a veterinary practice. I feel equipped with knowledge to better care for my cats and was outlined all possible options of treatment. It goes without saying that all team members had exemplary bedside manner. Even my most anxious most indoor cats of indoor cats had minimal stress through the entire experience.
I can't put into words how wonderful this place is. I have brought my two kitty boys in since I adopted them and the service really reflects the integrity of all the people who work here. Booking is easy and accommodating, contact and communication is very streamlined and quick.
The staff here are amazing! They're patient, kind and understanding. They take the time to talk you through options and genuinely care for the animals they see. I'm sad to have left the practice due to moving overseas, but am 100% grateful for the 7 years of care they provided to my dog, and a big thanks to Dr. Foster for her help navigating the international paperwork to get us here!
Your first visit
How a visit works.
Here is what happens between your first call and your pet's first exam.
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Call to book
Appointments are booked by phone, so call and speak with one of our experienced staff members. New clients fill in the new client application first.
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The exam
Every visit includes a physical exam, and vaccination visits come with parasite control, nutrition and behaviour counselling.
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Knowing you and your pet
Each visit builds the long-term relationship, and you leave knowing how to care for your animal between visits.
Book an appointment
How can we help?
Tell us what your pet needs and which days suit you. For immediate attention, or to book right away, please call the hospital directly to speak with one of our experienced staff members.
That is how booking will work.
This page is a concept preview by PXLNorth, so nothing was actually sent anywhere. On the live site a request like this reaches the front desk and they call you back to confirm a time.
To reach the clinic right now: (647) 347-8387 or info@bickfordvet.com