Hospital Services

  • Board Certified Feline Specialist
  • 'Cat-only' environment
  • Laboratory Services
  • Surgical Facility
  • Radiology Facility
  • Ultrasound Facility
  • Supported by specialists across the country, through the Veterinary Information Network

House Call Services

Our feline house call services include physical exams, diagnostic services, vaccinations, blood work, behaviour consults, fluid therapy, euthanasia, etc.

If you are unable to bring your cat to us, we can come to you! Our mobile unit and housecall service provides many of the same services as the clinic does (see list in the graphic above).

For your assurance, this service is inspected & accredited by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario.

History of The Cat Clinic

The building was built in 1911 by John Dockings whose family lived in the house for the next 50 years. Until 1952, this house was the only one on the block.

In 1978, 391 Concession Street became home of The Cat Clinic, founded by Sandra Chernesky, DVM. This was the second feline practice in Canada and still is the only one in operation in Hamilton.

Born and raised in Hamilton, Elizabeth O'Brien, DVM, Diplomate American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (feline practice), is the current owner of The Cat Clinic. Dr. O'Brien has been associated with The Cat Clinic since the first summer of operation as Dr. Chernesky's first High School Student.

Dr. O'Brien graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in Guelph, Ontario in 1985. Today, Dr. O'Brien is the only Board certified Feline Specialist in Hamilton with only 4 in Canada.

The Cat Clinic is a current member of the CVO (College of Veterinarians of Ontario), OVMA (Ontario Veterinary Medical Association), AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners), Cornell Feline Health Centre, ABVP (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners), CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association) and the Hamilton Veterinary Academy.