Melanie Bonder, DVM

Dr. Bonder always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was a child and was determined to become one. She graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1998. She has been practicing veterinary medicine in downtown Toronto for over 20 years. She has developed a strong interest in feline medicine and feline dentistry. She has a special interest in feline dentistry and continues to learn the most up-to-date technologies by attending dentistry courses and conferences.  She is also a member of the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Feline Practitioners, and the American Veterinary Dental Association.

Today, Dr. Bonder continues to be well trained by her feline family member, she lives with Coco. Her first job as a veterinarian was at a Cat Hospital where she learned that cats rule. She has taught her how to respectfully handle and work with cats, to understand the needs of cats in their home as well as their healthcare, and to ensure that they have the best quality and length of life.

Dr. Bonder recognized that cats were the underdog, and she knew they needed a better place. She wanted her practice to celebrate the special bond between a cat and their owners. Dr. Bonder feels that cats need better treatment, respectful handling in a “feline-friendly” veterinary hospital, and people who recognize that cats and their people deserve the best. Communication, education, top-quality, cutting-edge veterinary care, service, and aesthetics were all considered core values for the type of feline hospital she wanted to create.

Meet Dr. Bonder's Cat

Coco, the Burmese