Tara Da Costa

Dr. Tara Da Costa

Veterinarian, DVM
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Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM
About Vet

Hi! It’s so nice to meet you. I’m Dr. Tara and it would be my pleasure to help you and your animal family members!

VET CARE FOR ALL PET SPECIES (INCLUDING EXOTICS!): Cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, bearded dragons, gerbils, geckos, monitor lizards, frogs, chameleons, axolotls, degus, hedgehogs, snakes, rats, chinchillas, iguanas, scorpions, hamsters, ferrets, sugar gliders, mice, salamanders, and more. Coming soon: care for honeybees!

PASSIONATE ABOUT ACCESSIBLE CARE: Committed to timely, accessible healthcare for all animals to support their health and happiness.

EASY PRESCRIPTIONS: Our practice pharmacy stocks specialized medicines for all sizes and species of pets, with easy doorstep delivery.

CONCIERGE SERVICE & UNHURRIED APPOINTMENTS: 30-40 minute appointments provide lots of time for discussion and answering your questions. Additionally, we are committed to providing timely & responsive ongoing support to families as needed.

HOLISTIC & INTEGRATIVE CARE: A holistic approach centers your pet's physical, mental, and emotional health in the context of life as a member of your family. Time is taken to advise on improving environment and husbandry/care for overall health and wellness. In addition to conventional medical care, alternative & naturopathic treatments and supports can be discussed and prescribed.

SENIOR PET CARE: Quality of Life Assessments, palliative care prescriptions for pet comfort, and compassionate personalized support for end-of-life decisions.

GRIEF SUPPORT: Certified Death Doula with grief and loss training, providing Bereavement Coaching at any time before/after pet loss.

TRAUMA-INFORMED AND INCLUSIVE CARE: A collaborative, compassionate approach focused on your pet’s needs and your unique situation.

NB: NON-ONTARIO CLIENTS: Advice available (including Quality of Life Assessments and Bereavement Coaching), but prescriptions are restricted by provincial laws.

Book an appointment today and experience our compassionate and convenient care!

Location
  • Ottawa, ON, CA
Spoken languages
  • English
  • French
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
  • Small Mammals
  • Birds (Avian)
  • Reptiles & Amphibians
  • Other Exotics
Areas of interest
  • End of life/Hospice care
  • Immunology
  • Preventive
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Animal Welfare
  • Microbiology
  • Dermatology
  • Parasitology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Dentistry
  • Emergency
  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Oncology
  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Behavior
  • Anesthesia
Licenses
  • Ontario, CA
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioural issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

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5.0
20 reviews

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Jeremy

February 2025

My guinea pig got some hay stuck in his eye and I was concerned about infection once we got it out. I reached out and Dr.Tara was very kind and informative on the subject, we got a prescription set up and my little guy is on his way to being back to full health. Thank you!
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Linda

October 2023

We met with Dr Tara DaCosta this afternoon. She is an exceptional vet and genuinely cares about her patients.
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Sofia

July 2023

she was very kind, helpful, knowledgeable and understanding
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Peter

July 2023

Great advice delivered in a very friendly style with emphasis on our dog's wellbeing. I would highly recommend Dr.Tara for her knowledge and empathic approach.
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Aly

July 2023

Dr. Tara was incredibly knowledgeable about rabbits and helped with my 3 rescues immensely. She is very kind and provided lots of helpful advice!
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Miia

July 2023

This was my first virtual appointment and I couldn't be happier. I was able to secure an appointment very quickly. Dr Tara was very informative and caring. So glad I contacted her to treat my dog's skin condition. Highly recommend!
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Jennifer

June 2023

New ideas for nervous cat.
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Joseline

June 2023

Very friendly and kind. Sent in prescription quickly.
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Marie-Anne

April 2023

Dr. Tara's kind nature shone through as she provided compassionate virtual care for our cat. She had several guiding questions to help identify the issue and provided us with detailed next steps and solutions. We are so lucky to have her as our veterinarian.
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Leisa

February 2023

Tara was so warm and caring with our hamster when she came to care for him in our home. We really appreciated her professional advice, and knew Spark was in great hands.