The GTHS Animal Hospital works with the community to make a long-lasting impact on pet overpopulation and an overall increase in the welfare of animals in the South Georgian Bay region.
The hospital is open Monday to Friday and appointments must be booked in advance. As a provider of spay and neuter services, we do not assume the role of a primary veterinarian. We recommend that all owners establish a relationship with a veterinarian for continuing care of their animals.
Accessible services available at the GTHS Animal Hospital include:
- Canine and Feline spays and neuters
- Microchipping
- Vaccinations
- End of Life services
Please read this website carefully before booking an appointment for your pet. Be sure to check eligibility criteria.
Fee Schedule
All spay/neuter surgery fees include pre-anesthetic exam, surgery and post-surgical, and pain medication.
Surgery
* Subsidized fees are accessible to those who receive government subsidy, or have an Indigenous status card. Proof of subsidy will be required at the time of booking. Please see “Subsidized Services” tab below for full details.
The GTHS Animal Hospital provides spays and neuters for healthy pets, on an appointment basis. Owners may request additional services when their animal is booked in for surgery, please see below for all additional services provided.
The GTHS Animal Hospital currently does not provide pre-anesthetic bloodwork – please book surgery with your primary veterinarian if you require pre-anesthetic bloodwork.
In order for your pet to be eligible for surgery they must meet the following criteria:
- Cats: 4 months old – 8 years old
- Dogs: 6 months old – 6 years old
- In good health, with no chronic medical conditions
- Not currently on medications (apart from monthly preventatives)
- In good body condition – not overweight. Please review this body condition chart.
- Female dogs should not be in heat. Please wait 8 weeks from signs of heat before booking a spay appointment.
- Maximum weight of 100 pounds. An additional fee applies for dogs over 80 pounds.
The GTHS Animal Hospital is one of the only accessible spay/neuter hospitals serving Bruce, Grey, and part of Simcoe County. To help keep families together, the GTHS offers financial assistance to the owners of pets who are unable to afford veterinary expenses associated with a medical procedure or emergency.
Our veterinary services offer subsidized and discounted rates for individuals currently receiving income supplementation from:
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP); or
- Ontario Works (OW); or
- And or, Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS); or
- Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPP-D); or
- Possess a Certificate of Indigenous Status (CIS)
In order to qualify for subsidized pricing, proof of eligibility (as noted above) must be emailed to hospital@gths.ca.
Bookings will open at 10am on the first Wednesday of each month for appointments in the following month.
Once your appointment request has been reviewed and the appointment is booked, you will receive a confirmation email. Please read the confirmation email closely, as it will contain important information such as location, pick up/drop off times, payment instructions, and drop off instructions. Please allow up to 1-2 business days to receive your confirmation.
PAYMENT: Payment will be due in advance. Payment can be made online via Mastercard, Visa, or debit, or in person by cash. If payment is not received two weeks prior to your appointment, it may be cancelled.
We are unable to maintain a wait list at this time, however you can regularly check for cancellations by clicking “book now” below. Any available appointments will be visible once you confirm the species, gender, and weight of your animal.
A full refund will be issued if you cancel up to 14 days prior to your set surgery/appointment date. If you are cancelling within 14 days of your surgery date, a refund will be issued only if we can refill your surgery spot. If your dog goes into heat within a month of your surgery date, please call to rebook your appointment. The GTHS will not provide refunds for owners who have not followed the pre-surgical instructions – animals will be declined for surgery if not fasted, or who do not fit our eligibility criteria.
Pets who are 5 months or older must be fasted the night before surgery, please remove food at 8pm the night before surgery. Pets who are under 5 months may have 1/2 of their breakfast the morning of surgery. Always provide water for your pet.
Note: If your dog goes into heat in the month leading up to surgery, please call us immediately to rebook your dog’s spay. Any dogs in heat will not be accepted for surgery.
You will be provided with a check-in time prior to your appointment. It is important that you arrive on-time, anyone arriving 15 minutes past their set check-in time will not be accepted for surgery. We ask that you please arrive at the GTHS Animal Hospital with your pet on a leash or in a carrier. Surgery drop-off is located at the door marked “Public Animal Hospital Entrance” at the side of the building. If you have any concerns about your pet’s behavioral traits (e.g. aggression, fear), please notify us during intake.
You will be provided with a pick-up time prior to your appointment. Upon discharge, you will be provided with post-op instructions. If you have any questions or concerns directly related to the surgery during the recovery period, please call (705) 445-5204 ext. 221. If there is an emergency after hours, please contact your nearest emergency clinic.
Please click here to view a video regarding what to expect after your pet’s surgery provided by the San Francisco SPCA.
