Who We Are

Who We Are

Who We Are

Learn more about OAESH, the only completely Canadian and locally-owned Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital in the Ottawa area!

Learn more about OAESH, the only completely Canadian and locally-owned Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital in the Ottawa area!

Learn more about OAESH, the only completely Canadian and locally-owned Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital in the Ottawa area!

Dr Leslie Davenport at Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Who We Are at Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital

As Ottawa’s only locally-owned, Canadian and non-corporate 24-hour Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, at OAESH we are more than just your veterinarians—we’re your neighbours, friends, and fellow pet lovers. We take pride in delivering expert, compassionate care to pets across the community.

Serving Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding areas, we welcome emergency transfers, specialty referrals and walk-in patients from all local clinics. Our spacious facility is designed to provide advanced care in a comfortable, welcoming environment!

Who We Are at Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital

As Ottawa’s only locally-owned, Canadian and non-corporate 24-hour Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital, at OAESH we are more than just your veterinarians—we’re your neighbours, friends, and fellow pet lovers. We take pride in delivering expert care to pets across the community.

Serving Ottawa, Gatineau, and surrounding areas, we welcome emergency transfers, specialty referrals and walk-in patients from all local clinics. Our spacious facility is designed to provide advanced care in a comfortable, welcoming environment!

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy centers on compassion and professionalism, with each decision prioritizing your pet’s health, comfort, and quality of life. We always aim to ensure that families feel supported and informed throughout treatment.

Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
Beautiful cat eating from an orange bowl

Clinic and Facilities

We have a fully equipped emergency and intensive care centre. The hospital is easily accessed off of the 417 highway with a large, well-lit parking lot directly in front with ramp access. Our spacious 9,500 square foot hospital includes:

  • A large, comfortable waiting room with a television, free wi-fi, refreshments and separate areas for cats and dogs
  • 3 surgical suites with state-of-the-art anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
  • An intensive care unit, including special cages for animals requiring supplementary oxygen
  • Digital X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Scanner
  • A quiet room for visits, including end-of-life visits
  • Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
  • Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
  • Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital
  • Facilities at the Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital

Clinic and Facilities

We have a fully equipped emergency and intensive care centre. The hospital is easily accessed off of the 417 highway with a large, well-lit parking lot directly in front with ramp access. Our spacious 9,500 square foot hospital includes:

  • A large, comfortable waiting room with a television, free wi-fi, refreshments and separate areas for cats and dogs
  • 3 surgical suites with state-of-the-art anaesthetic and monitoring equipment
  • An intensive care unit, including special cages for animals requiring supplementary oxygen
  • Digital X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • CT Scanner
  • A quiet room for visits, including end-of-life visits

Take a virtual tour of Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital!

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a different question? Don’t hesitate to Contact us!

If your pet is injured or suddenly develops an acute life-threatening illness, they will need prompt emergency care. In addition to requiring initial emergency interventions, the disease process may take several days to run its course before recovery occurs. During this time, close monitoring and life-support measures may be required. A vigilant emergency team will provide compassionate and comprehensive care to achieve the best outcome for your pet.

OAESH has limited capability to treat exotics. This service is available based upon veterinary availability, so make sure to call first.

No. Our hospital is an extension of your primary veterinary team, which we call the “referring veterinarian.” We do not administer vaccines, sell preventive antiparasitic medications, or sell maintenance veterinary regimens. Your primary veterinarian is the primary animal health professional for the life cycle of your pets. We are here to help you with emergencies and critical or complicated conditions that may, unfortunately, arise at some point in your pet’s life.

Experiencing an emergency? No appointment necessary! Just call 613 745 0123 so that we can prepare for your arrival.