Pet owners in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) will soon have access to an advanced veterinary facility with the announcement of Lakeshore Health Partners, a brand-new, 24/7 specialty and emergency veterinary hospital. This innovative project is a collaboration between Toronto Animal Health Partners and VetStrategy, promising to deliver cutting-edge care and comprehensive services for beloved pets starting in Fall 2022.
Lakeshore Health Partners is set to become a premier veterinary center, boasting a substantial 25,000 sq. ft. space. This expansive hospital will be significantly larger than typical veterinary clinics, allowing for a wide range of specialized services and around-the-clock emergency and intensive care. The hospital will offer a complete suite of specialty services, including neurology, cardiology, oncology, advanced medical imaging, internal medicine, anesthesiology, critical care, and surgery, all under one roof.
Scott Woodrow, founder and CEO of Animal Health Partners, highlighted the strategic importance of this partnership with VetStrategy. “The increasing pet population has naturally led to a greater demand for sophisticated veterinary care, particularly in specialty and emergency services. Partnering with VetStrategy enables us to extend the Animal Health Partners commitment to meeting this critical need and elevate the standard of pet healthcare to a human-equivalent level across Canada.”
Mirroring the patient-centered approach of Toronto Animal Health Partners, Lakeshore Health Partners will adopt best practices from human medicine. The core mission is to ensure that Canadian pet owners can access the same high-quality healthcare for their animals as they would expect for themselves. This commitment is realized through a combination of factors: access to leading veterinary specialists across diverse disciplines, significant investment in cutting-edge technology such as the exclusive 3-Tesla MRI machines in Canadian veterinary practice, and an unwavering dedication to both pet owners and referring veterinary professionals.
Orin Litman, CEO of VetStrategy, emphasized the company’s dedication to supporting the veterinary community and enhancing pet care accessibility. “VetStrategy is thrilled to join forces with AHP in this vital expansion. The entire Canadian veterinary sector has shown incredible resilience and dedication, especially since the pandemic, in caring for the growing number of pets. Our investment in Lakeshore Health Partners reflects our commitment to bolster the availability and elevate the quality of both specialty and emergency veterinary services in Southern Ontario. Ultimately, this benefits our patients, their owners, and our valued colleagues in general practice.”
Lakeshore Health Partners is poised to become a cornerstone of advanced veterinary care in the GTA, providing essential services and peace of mind to pet owners throughout the region.
