Providing urgent, round-the-clock emergency care for cats and dogs in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Toronto, and beyond

Call ahead to let us know you are coming

We're Now Open 24/7 — Including Holidays!

Starting June 1, 2024, Vaughan-Richmond Hill Veterinary Emergency Clinic is once again open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Thanks to the growth of our dedicated team and recent renovations, we’re proud to offer high-quality, compassionate emergency care — anytime your pet needs us.

What you can expect:

  • Emergency surgeries performed on-site
  • On-site X-ray & ultrasound
  • Medical case transfers for ongoing care
  • No appointment needed — just call to let us know you’re on your way

We’re always here when it matters most.
Call us now if your pet needs urgent care, or visit us anytime — we’re ready to help.

Welcome to Vaughan Richmond Hill Veterinary Emergency Clinic

We are an urgent care center for cats and dogs open for emergencies, walk-ins, transfers, and medical and surgical referral services from family practices in the area. VRHVEC was opened in 2009 to serve the Richmond Hill and surrounding areas as an after-hours emergency clinic and became a part of the VetStrategy network in 2022. Now, under new management and with the mentorship of our new Hospital Director, we have grown to return to 24-hour access year-round!

If your pet has an emergency, please call 905-884-1832 to speak with one of our team members.

We work on a triage system, just like the emergency department in a human hospital. This means that the most critical patients are seen first, but we will always do our best to ensure that you have the shortest possible wait. Calling ahead to alert us of your pet’s condition will help us prepare for your pet’s arrival, but due to the nature of our work it is not possible to give accurate wait times.

Our mission is to offer excellent patient care and client support services. We promise to care for your pet as if it were our own.

Accreditations & Accolades

Our clinic is a CVO Accredited Veterinary Facility.

EMERGENCY VET CLINIC

YOUR PET’S BEST FRIEND

The Vaughan-Richmond Hill Veterinary Emergency Clinic opened in 2009 to serve Richmond Hill (Ontario) and the surrounding areas. We provide 24/7 emergency services and are open when your regular veterinarian is closed. We do not offer routine services such as vaccinations, spays, neuters or dentistry. We treat dogs, cats, and some small pocket pets.

 

 

Our mission is to offer excellent patient care and great customer service. We promise to care for your pet as if it were our own.

Have pet insurance with Trupanion?

We now accept direct payments from Trupanion. Please remember to bring your policy number when you visit us, and we'll make every effort to process your claim efficiently, reducing your out-of-pocket expenses for your pet's treatment.

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