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Upper Village Veterinary Hospital

About Us

Meet the Doctors

Same hands visit after visit. Get to know the doctors behind your pet's care.

Dr. Steven Davidson

Practice Owner and Lead Veterinarian

Dr. Steven Davidson

Dr. Davidson leads Upper Village with more than two decades of clinical experience and a belief that excellent medicine should still feel personal, clear, and calm.

Hometown
Toronto
Education
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Interests
Surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, anesthesia, pain management
Hobbies
Skiing, canoeing, and neighbourhood walks with Tilly and Sully
Read more about Dr. Steven

At Upper Village Veterinary Hospital, our practice owner and lead veterinarian, Dr. Steven Davidson, embodies our commitment to exceptional pet care. With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Davidson has dedicated his career to enhancing the health and well-being of animals, earning the trust and respect of pet owners and the veterinary community.

Dr. Davidson's journey in veterinary medicine has been both diverse and enriching. He has honed his skills in a 24-hour emergency and referral center, owned a veterinary clinic, and served as the medical director for a bustling downtown animal hospital. These varied experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of veterinary practices and the ability to handle various medical situations with expertise and compassion.

His areas of professional interest are extensive, encompassing surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, anesthesia, and pain management. Dr. Davidson is particularly passionate about collaborating with pet owners, believing that a team approach is essential to supporting the health and happiness of the entire family. He takes the time to listen, educate, and involve pet owners in decision-making, ensuring that each pet receives personalized and effective care.

The establishment of Upper Village Veterinary Hospital is a testament to Dr. Davidson's vision of creating a veterinary practice that provides top-tier medical care and fosters the human-animal bond. He has meticulously designed the hospital to be warm and welcoming, integrating modern technology with a comforting environment to alleviate stress for pets and their owners.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Davidson is a family man who cherishes spending quality time with his loved ones. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys skiing, canoeing, and neighborhood walks with his beloved Old English Sheepdogs, Tilly and Sully. These personal experiences enrich his understanding of the profound connections between pets and their families, further informing his compassionate approach to veterinary care.

At Upper Village Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Steven Davidson leads a team of dedicated professionals who share his commitment to excellence, transparency, and personalized service. Together, they strive to redefine the veterinary experience, ensuring that every pet receives the attentive and compassionate care they deserve.

Dr. Rachael

Veterinarian

Dr. Rachael Mozes, BSc. MSc. DVM

Dr. Mozes brings Toronto roots, international veterinary training, emergency experience, and a strong interest in prevention, dentistry, and infectious disease.

Hometown
Toronto
Education
BSc, Queen's University; MSc, Ontario Veterinary College; DVM, University College Dublin
Interests
Dentistry, infectious disease control, preventative healthcare
Hobbies
Travel, crime thrillers, live music, pilates, art galleries, time with Brody
Read more about Dr. Rachael

Dr. Rachael Mozes was born and raised in Toronto and graduated from University College Dublin Veterinary School in Dublin, Ireland in 2017. She previously completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Queen's University in Animal Physiology and her Master of Science in Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College. Her Master's thesis focused on Shelter Medicine and her research has been published in The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Her special interests include dentistry, infectious disease control and preventative healthcare.

Becoming a veterinarian has been a lifelong goal of Dr. Mozes. She spent the first few years of her career working in emergency medicine and then practiced for several years at a busy downtown animal clinic in Toronto. She is thrilled to be joining the Upper Village team and is excited to build relationships with clients and their pets!

Outside of work, Dr. Mozes loves to travel the globe, with a country count of 37 to date. She also enjoys crime thriller novels, live music, pilates, frequenting art galleries, spending time with family and friends and her Golden Doodle, Brody.

Dr. Andrea Smith, BSc, DVM, Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Dr. Andrea Smith, BSc, DVM

Dr. Smith has cared for Toronto pets for more than 16 years, with experience in emergency medicine, general practice, medical leadership, and senior pet care.

Hometown
Richmond Hill
Education
BSc, University of Guelph, 2004; DVM, Ontario Veterinary College, 2009
Interests
Surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation, geriatric medicine
Hobbies
Travel, pilates, golf, wine tasting, cottage time, Toronto restaurants, vinyl records
Read more about Dr. Andrea

Andrea has been caring for pets in Toronto for over 16 years, with experience in both emergency and general practice. She served as Medical Director of a busy relationship-focused clinic in North York for more than a decade, after completing her BSc at the University of Guelph in 2004 and her DVM at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009. Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation, and geriatric medicine. She has a special fondness for senior pets (even the grumpy ones).

What Andrea loves most about veterinary medicine is caring for beloved companions while embracing the variety and problem solving each day brings. She finds it especially rewarding to build long term relationships with clients and their pets, helping them heal, stay comfortable, and enjoy a great quality of life.

Outside of the clinic, Andrea enjoys travel, pilates, golf, wine tasting as she works on her sommelier levels for fun, spending time at her cottage, exploring Toronto restaurants, and collecting vinyl records with more than 500 in her collection. Andrea is also a lifelong Sheltie enthusiast. Her family has had Shetland Sheepdogs for over four generations in Canada. She currently shares her home with Jude, a spirited six year old tri coloured Sheltie who is equal parts spunky and soft hearted.

Dr. Steven Davidson

Practice Owner and Lead Veterinarian

Dr. Steven Davidson

About Dr. Steven Davidson

Dr. Davidson leads Upper Village with more than two decades of clinical experience and a belief that excellent medicine should still feel personal, clear, and calm.

Hometown
Toronto
Education
Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Interests
Surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, anesthesia, pain management
Hobbies
Skiing, canoeing, and neighbourhood walks with Tilly and Sully
Read more about Dr. Steven

At Upper Village Veterinary Hospital, our practice owner and lead veterinarian, Dr. Steven Davidson, embodies our commitment to exceptional pet care. With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Davidson has dedicated his career to enhancing the health and well-being of animals, earning the trust and respect of pet owners and the veterinary community.

Dr. Davidson's journey in veterinary medicine has been both diverse and enriching. He has honed his skills in a 24-hour emergency and referral center, owned a veterinary clinic, and served as the medical director for a bustling downtown animal hospital. These varied experiences have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of veterinary practices and the ability to handle various medical situations with expertise and compassion.

His areas of professional interest are extensive, encompassing surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, anesthesia, and pain management. Dr. Davidson is particularly passionate about collaborating with pet owners, believing that a team approach is essential to supporting the health and happiness of the entire family. He takes the time to listen, educate, and involve pet owners in decision-making, ensuring that each pet receives personalized and effective care.

The establishment of Upper Village Veterinary Hospital is a testament to Dr. Davidson's vision of creating a veterinary practice that provides top-tier medical care and fosters the human-animal bond. He has meticulously designed the hospital to be warm and welcoming, integrating modern technology with a comforting environment to alleviate stress for pets and their owners.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Davidson is a family man who cherishes spending quality time with his loved ones. An outdoor enthusiast, he enjoys skiing, canoeing, and neighborhood walks with his beloved Old English Sheepdogs, Tilly and Sully. These personal experiences enrich his understanding of the profound connections between pets and their families, further informing his compassionate approach to veterinary care.

At Upper Village Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Steven Davidson leads a team of dedicated professionals who share his commitment to excellence, transparency, and personalized service. Together, they strive to redefine the veterinary experience, ensuring that every pet receives the attentive and compassionate care they deserve.

Dr. Rachael

Veterinarian

Dr. Rachael Mozes, BSc. MSc. DVM

About Dr. Rachael Mozes, BSc. MSc. DVM

Dr. Mozes brings Toronto roots, international veterinary training, emergency experience, and a strong interest in prevention, dentistry, and infectious disease.

Hometown
Toronto
Education
BSc, Queen's University; MSc, Ontario Veterinary College; DVM, University College Dublin
Interests
Dentistry, infectious disease control, preventative healthcare
Hobbies
Travel, crime thrillers, live music, pilates, art galleries, time with Brody
Read more about Dr. Rachael

Dr. Rachael Mozes was born and raised in Toronto and graduated from University College Dublin Veterinary School in Dublin, Ireland in 2017. She previously completed her Bachelor of Science (Honours) at Queen's University in Animal Physiology and her Master of Science in Pathobiology at the Ontario Veterinary College. Her Master's thesis focused on Shelter Medicine and her research has been published in The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. Her special interests include dentistry, infectious disease control and preventative healthcare.

Becoming a veterinarian has been a lifelong goal of Dr. Mozes. She spent the first few years of her career working in emergency medicine and then practiced for several years at a busy downtown animal clinic in Toronto. She is thrilled to be joining the Upper Village team and is excited to build relationships with clients and their pets!

Outside of work, Dr. Mozes loves to travel the globe, with a country count of 37 to date. She also enjoys crime thriller novels, live music, pilates, frequenting art galleries, spending time with family and friends and her Golden Doodle, Brody.

Dr. Andrea Smith, BSc, DVM, Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Dr. Andrea Smith, BSc, DVM

About Dr. Andrea Smith, BSc, DVM

Dr. Smith has cared for Toronto pets for more than 16 years, with experience in emergency medicine, general practice, medical leadership, and senior pet care.

Hometown
Richmond Hill
Education
BSc, University of Guelph, 2004; DVM, Ontario Veterinary College, 2009
Interests
Surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation, geriatric medicine
Hobbies
Travel, pilates, golf, wine tasting, cottage time, Toronto restaurants, vinyl records
Read more about Dr. Andrea

Andrea has been caring for pets in Toronto for over 16 years, with experience in both emergency and general practice. She served as Medical Director of a busy relationship-focused clinic in North York for more than a decade, after completing her BSc at the University of Guelph in 2004 and her DVM at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2009. Her professional interests include surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation, and geriatric medicine. She has a special fondness for senior pets (even the grumpy ones).

What Andrea loves most about veterinary medicine is caring for beloved companions while embracing the variety and problem solving each day brings. She finds it especially rewarding to build long term relationships with clients and their pets, helping them heal, stay comfortable, and enjoy a great quality of life.

Outside of the clinic, Andrea enjoys travel, pilates, golf, wine tasting as she works on her sommelier levels for fun, spending time at her cottage, exploring Toronto restaurants, and collecting vinyl records with more than 500 in her collection. Andrea is also a lifelong Sheltie enthusiast. Her family has had Shetland Sheepdogs for over four generations in Canada. She currently shares her home with Jude, a spirited six year old tri coloured Sheltie who is equal parts spunky and soft hearted.

Upper Village Veterinary Hospital care team

The team behind every visit

Doctors, technicians, assistants, and client care working as one team.

The doctors lead the medical plan, but the experience your pet feels comes from the whole hospital team.

Meet the full team

Our approach

The care your pet deserves.

At Upper Village Veterinary Hospital, we believe great care starts with truly knowing your pet. Not just their medical history, but their personality, their quirks, and what makes them comfortable.

That takes time. That takes consistency. That's what we're built around.

What the humans say about us

5.0 / 5

Absolutely amazing care. Glad I switched to from my old vet.

R E.

5.0 / 5

Our vet Dr. Andrea Smith is absolutely wonderful in every way. Her care, compassion and expertise in her field is exemplary.

Deena D.

5.0 / 5

Spectacular vet. Dr. Rachael is incredibly kind, caring and intuitive, and everyone at the clinic is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring.

Tom H.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions about our Toronto veterinarians

How much experience do the veterinarians at Upper Village have?

Our veterinary team brings together decades of clinical experience in Toronto pet care. Dr. Steven Davidson has more than two decades of experience, Dr. Andrea Smith has cared for Toronto pets for over 16 years, and Dr. Rachael Mozes brings experience in emergency medicine, prevention, dentistry, and relationship-based general practice.

What education and training do your veterinarians have?

Our doctors have strong academic and clinical backgrounds. Dr. Rachael Mozes completed her BSc at Queen's University, MSc at the Ontario Veterinary College, and DVM at University College Dublin. Dr. Andrea Smith completed her BSc at the University of Guelph and DVM at the Ontario Veterinary College. Dr. Davidson's clinical background includes emergency and referral medicine, clinic ownership, and medical leadership.

Can your veterinarians see urgent care appointments?

If your pet has an urgent concern, call the hospital and our team will help you decide the safest next step. When same-day or next-day appointments are available, we do our best to fit patients in. If emergency care is needed, we will guide you to the right option quickly.

Will my pet see the same veterinarian at each visit?

Continuity is one of our priorities. Whenever possible, we aim to keep your pet with a familiar veterinarian and care team who know their history, personality, comfort level, and long-term health needs.

What veterinary services do your doctors provide?

Our veterinarians provide full-service care for dogs and cats, including wellness exams, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, nutrition guidance, senior pet care, pain management, preventative care, and support for urgent health questions.

Do your veterinarians have special clinical interests?

Yes. Dr. Davidson has interests in surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, anesthesia, and pain management. Dr. Mozes has interests in dentistry, infectious disease control, and preventative healthcare. Dr. Smith has interests in surgery, dentistry, rehabilitation, and geriatric medicine.

Are your doctors a good fit for puppies, kittens, and senior pets?

Yes. Our doctors support pets through every life stage, from first puppy and kitten visits to adult wellness, dental care, chronic condition management, mobility concerns, senior comfort, and quality-of-life conversations.

How do I choose the right veterinarian for my pet?

If you already know which doctor you would like to see, you can request them when booking. If you are unsure, our team can help match your pet with the right veterinarian based on your pet's needs, appointment type, and doctor availability.

Conveniently Located

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday:
08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday:
08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Saturday:
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed