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Wellness exams
The yearly visit that catches problems early. We check your pet from nose to tail, talk through food, weight, teeth, and behaviour, and plan only the vaccines and tests your pet's life calls for. You leave with a written summary, not a guessing game.
What's included
Every visit, every time.
- A 30-minute exam, long enough to talk
- Heart, lungs, eyes, ears, skin, joints, and weight checked
- Teeth graded on the spot
- A parasite plan that fits your area and budget
- A written summary emailed the same day
What it usually costs
| Item | Price or range |
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| Wellness exam 30 minutes, any age | $95 |
| Exam plus core vaccines Depends on which vaccines are due | $130 to $220 |
| Exam, vaccines, and yearly screening tests Parasite and heartworm testing | $260 to $360 |
| On the Foundations wellness plan Two exams and core vaccines included | $45 a month |
Canadian dollars. Ranges vary with your pet's size, age, and health. Anything beyond an exam gets a written estimate before we start. Full fee table
How it works
What happens, step by step.
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Check-in and weigh-in
A treat, a weigh-in, and straight to a room. Cats go to the cat-only room, away from dogs.
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The exam
Nose to tail, at your pet's pace. We tell you what we see as we go, good news included.
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The plan
Vaccines due, tests worth doing, and what can safely wait. Every cost is said out loud before anything happens.
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The summary
A written visit summary by email the same day, with a reminder set for next time.
Who you'll see
Any of these vets.
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Dr. Maya Okafor
Practice owner + lead veterinarian
In clinic: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
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Dr. Sam Whitfield
Surgery + dentistry lead
In clinic: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
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Dr. Priya Raman
Veterinarian, feline medicine + behaviour
In clinic: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
"Pickle usually hides in her carrier for the whole visit. Dr. Raman sat on the floor and let her come out on her own. First vet trip in years with no hissing from either of us."
Questions we hear
Fair questions, plain answers.
How often does my pet need a wellness exam?
Once a year for most adult dogs and cats. Puppies and kittens come in every 3 to 4 weeks until their vaccine series is done. Seniors (dogs 8 and up, cats 10 and up) do better with two visits a year, because things change faster.
Is it worth it if my pet seems fine?
Pets are good at hiding pain and illness. Dental disease, weight gain, and heart murmurs often show no outside signs at first. Finding them early usually means simpler, cheaper care. No exam can catch everything, but a yearly look gives your pet the best chance.
Can I bring two pets to one appointment?
Yes. Book one visit per pet back to back, or call and we'll set it up. Each pet gets their own exam and their own summary.
If it can't wait
During our hours: call us first at (613) 555-0142 and say it's an emergency. We'll tell you whether to come straight in.
Nights, weekends, holidays: call the 24-hour emergency hospital, Capital 24-Hour Animal Emergency Centre, (613) 555-0199 ยท 88 Carling Court, Ottawa.
Open nights, weekends, and holidays. No appointment needed. Call ahead if you can, so their team can get ready for you.
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Book a wellness exam online in about a minute, or call (613) 555-0142 and Rosa will find you a time.
Emergency right now? Don't book online. For emergencies, call the 24-hour emergency hospital, Capital 24-Hour Animal Emergency Centre, at (613) 555-0199.