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"Now Offering Veterinary Care from the Comfort of Your Own Home"

We Offer Telehealth

Our mission at McGilvray Veterinary Hospital is to understand your pet needs and provide accurate guidance and advice. We can help you with numerous concerns, from puppy and kitten advice to behavioural and dietary consults to end of life discussions. We can also assist with determining the urgency of a situation and deciding whether your pet requires immediate care or whether you can wait to see your regular veterinarian or alternatively provide some management at home.

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"Meet with a Veterinarian via Phone, or Video"

Book a Consultation

Book a one-one-session via video, phone, and message with a Veterinarian to handle your needs

Call with a Veterinarian $15.00

Phone Communication

  • Phone conversation up to 15 minutes with a Veterinarian. We call the number you provide!
  • Enter questions that you'd like to discuss within the message consultation.
  • Attach any supporting videos, pictures, or documents for our professional to review.
  • Consultation summary provided upon completion. You can access your past consultation summaries at any time.
  • Requirements: Any device using Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. An actual phone is required. Do not use Internet Explorer.
Video Call with a Veterinarian $70.00

Video Communication

  • Up to 15 minute video conversation with a Veterinarian. The video consultation is done within our platform, no downloads needed!
  • Enter questions that you'd like to discuss within the message consultation.
  • Attach any supporting videos, pictures, or documents for our professional to review.
  • Consultation summary provided upon completion. You can access your past consultation summaries at any time.
  • Requirements: Apple phones and tablets (iPhone 5+, iPad 2+, iPod Touch 5+, iPad Mini) are supported using OS v11.0+ and the Safari browser is required. Older Apple iOS devices are not supported. For all other devices (PCs, Laptops, Android 4.1+), the latest versions Chrome or Firefox are the required browsers. Do not use Internet Explorer. The device must have a camera and microphone. A Wifi connection is recommended for the best experience but not required.

About McGilvray Veterinary Hospital

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McGilvray Veterinary Hospital was built in 1948 by Dr. Roy McGilvray. As medical, surgical, and dental procedures have evolved over the years, so has the commitment to provide the most up-to-date diagnostic techniques and treatment for your pets. The hospital has been an accredited member of the American Animal Hospital Association since 1950 . Compliance requires very high standards of practice with regular hospital inspections. We are proud of the fact that among our four veterinarians, we have over 70 years of clinical practice experience.

Our team is committed to providing the best treatment and advice for your pets health.

McGilvray Veterinary Hospital - "Where pets are family"

Meet Our Team

Meet the Veterinarians & Team of McGilvray Veterinary Hospital in Toronto! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets!

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Dr. Stuart Owen
Veterinarian

Dr. Owen graduated from The Ontario Veterinary College in 1979. He has practiced at McGilvray Veterinary Hospital since then, and became a partner at the hospital in 1990. Dr. Owen’s areas of interest include rigid & flexible endoscopy, internal medicine, and dermatology. He is an avid cyclist, golfer, and enjoys the culinary arts.

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Dr. Darren Marks
Veterinarian

Dr. Marks graduated from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and later completed an internship at The Animal Medical Center in New York. Dr. Marks became a partner in 2005, and his interests include surgery, regenerative medicine, emergency medicine, and oncology.

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Dr. Rianne Kamula
Veterinarian

Dr. Kamula graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2017. The majority of her experience is in small animal general practice where she has spent the past two years working in Toronto and is looking forward to joining the McGilvray team. In the past, she has been involved in community outreach in many different cities around Ontario.

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Dr. Adriana Olijnyk
Veterinarian

Dr. Adriana Olijnyk is a veterinary graduate of The Royal Veterinary College in London, England. Prior to this, she attended Queen’s University to obtain an honours B.Sc in Biology, and a M.Sc in Biology. Adriana’s interests include internal medicine, pain management, and palliative care for her senior patients. Ensuring her patients are pain-free and comfortable in their golden years is her top priority.

How Our Platform Works

It's extremely easy to use our consulting platform. Follow the simple steps below!

Sign-Up

Get started with our platform by clicking the ‘Register’ button in the top right corner. There is no fee to sign-up!

Schedule Appointment

Once in the application, select your preferred communication channel (video, phone, or message) and select an available time slot. For messages, a time slot is not needed and our experts typically respond in 24 hours.

Communicate with your Expert

Our unique communication system provides a high quality video chat with an expert within the browser on your phone or desktop, no app install required! If you don`t have camera, our experts will call you on the phone!

Consultation Summary

Our experts provide a written summary of your consultation that`s available for you viewing at any time.