How to Get an X-Ray Without Taking a Day Off Work
By Kam Chhabra, MRT(N), CCPA — Physician Relations Manager, Vitacorp
Most people assume getting an X-ray means blocking off a morning. Calling in late, finding parking, sitting in a waiting room for longer than the scan itself takes.
It doesn’t have to be that way — especially if you’re already commuting on the TTC.
Vitacorp Is on Your Commute
Vitacorp is at Islington Station on the Bloor-Danforth line. If you’re commuting from anywhere along Line 2 — Kipling, Royal York, Runnymede, Jane, Keele, or heading in from downtown — Islington is either on your way or a short detour.
That matters because it removes the biggest barrier most people face: having to make a separate trip. You’re already on the subway. You can get this done without it eating your day.
Before Work: The Cleanest Option
Vitacorp opens at 8am. For most office workers, that’s a full hour or more before the workday starts.
Show up at 8am, check in, have your X-ray taken — most visits are done in 20 to 30 minutes. You can be at your desk by 9am having already checked something off your list that might otherwise have sat on your to-do list for weeks.
Bring your requisition and OHIP card. No booking needed.
On the Way Home: The Low-Stress Option
If mornings are rushed, the commute home is another clean window. The clinic is open until 5pm. If you can leave work by 4:30, you have time to stop in, get scanned, and still be home at a reasonable hour.
The key is giving yourself enough time — arriving at 4:50pm is tight if your X-ray requires more than one view.
What Makes This Actually Work
A few things that remove friction from the visit:
No appointment. You show up when it suits your schedule, not when a booking slot opens up.
Short visits. Most X-rays are done in under 30 minutes. This isn’t a half-day commitment.
Walk-in, no referral to the specific clinic needed. Your doctor writes a requisition; you bring it here. No additional scheduling, no callbacks.
OHIP covered. Nothing to pay, no insurance pre-authorization to organize.
What to Bring
Your doctor’s requisition and your OHIP card. That’s it. Try to wear something without metal zippers or hardware near the area being scanned — it saves a step when you’re pressed for time.
“I came in for an X-ray the other day and was taken right in. This is the fastest and most efficient walk-in X-ray clinic in Etobicoke I have been to.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cove Mechanical, Google Review
Also see: Can you get an X-ray on your lunch break? | What to expect at a walk-in X-ray clinic
What Patients Are Saying
4.4 stars — 198 Google reviews
“Fantastic team of professionals! Clean facility! Best place for X-ray and ultrasound in Etobicoke.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Local Guide (141 reviews)
“I came in for an X-ray the other day and was taken right in. This is the fastest and most efficient walk-in X-ray clinic in Etobicoke I have been to. The staff is very professional.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cove Mechanical
Visit Us
Vitacorp Islington Station Walk In X RAY and Ultrasound Etobicoke Suite 603, 1243 Islington Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8X 1Y9 Directly across from Islington TTC Station
📞 (416) 762-3818 🌐 vitacorp.ca 📍 Get directions on Google Maps
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Walk-ins welcome. OHIP accepted. No appointment needed for X-ray.
Kam Chhabra, MRT(N), CCPA is Physician Relations Manager at Vitacorp, Islington Station. She works with physicians and healthcare offices across the GTA to connect patients with fast, accessible diagnostic imaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get an X-ray before work in Etobicoke?
Yes. Vitacorp opens at 8am Monday to Friday. If you arrive early, most X-ray visits are done in 20 to 30 minutes, leaving plenty of time to get to work.
Do I need to book ahead for an early morning X-ray?
No. Vitacorp is walk-in — no appointment needed. Just show up, check in, and you’ll be seen in order.
Which TTC line goes to Vitacorp?
The Bloor-Danforth line (Line 2). Get off at Islington Station — Vitacorp is directly across the street at 1243 Islington Ave, Suite 603.
What do I need to bring?
Your doctor’s requisition and your OHIP card. Wear comfortable clothing without metal near the area being scanned.
How long will the whole visit take?
Most visits run 20 to 30 minutes from check-in to walking out. Simple studies like a hand or foot X-ray tend to be on the quicker end.
Can I get an X-ray on my way home from work?
Yes, as long as you arrive before 5pm. The clinic is open until 5pm Monday to Friday, making it easy to stop in on the way back to Islington Station after work.
