05/08/2026
A new option for emergency pet care over the weekends.
π¨π TOMORROW IS THE GRAND OPENING OF VAC-ED ππ¨
Welcome to the official Grand Opening of Vets Around the Corner Emergency Department!
π 14990 Simcoe St, Port Perry
π₯ Saturday from 10:30AM β 1:30PM
π€ Remarks at 10:45AM
βοΈ Ribbon Cutting at 11:00AM
Join us as we celebrate a major milestone for our community and the opening of North Durhamβs dedicated veterinary emergency department.
πΎ On site tomorrow:
The Community Veterinarian Program ambulance
Scugog Fire and Emergency Services
Speakeasy Street Food food truck (50% off)
Vet Health Partners
Northern Connection Rescue with PUPPIES for adoption!
π FREE GIVEAWAYS while supplies last:
VAC water bottles
Drink coozies
Limited quantity tick puller kits
β Also available tomorrow:
The famous βBoop.β VAC coffee mugs youβve seen around town at:
Piano Cafe
Old Flame Brewing Co.
Nexus Coffee Company
Mugs are $15 each, with proceeds supporting the Community Veterinarian Program and Finloβs Cause.
π₯ Tomorrow we are also proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Scugog Fire Department and officially launch Finloβs Cause β a pet fire safety initiative created in memory of Finlo and Nora, who tragically lost their lives in a house fire.
Through this initiative, donations will help:
Place smart smoke alarms into homes that need them
Train and equip firefighters with enhanced pet rescue kits
Improve emergency response for pets during fires and disasters
Support additional pet fire safety initiatives across our community
π¨ We will also have First Alert smart smoke/CO detectors available for purchase. These systems send alerts directly to your phone through a free app if smoke or carbon monoxide is detected β even when you arenβt home β helping keep your pets protected at all times.
β οΈ IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION β οΈ
Our Emergency Department WILL remain OPEN during the event, and emergency patients will continue to be seen throughout the day.
π Our parking lot will be CLOSED to event visitors and reserved ONLY for emergency veterinary patients.
Please use nearby municipal parking lots or surrounding streets for event parking.