by Amherst | Sep 29, 2014 | Blog
You may remember Mary from when we first posted about her in May. Mary was surrendered to our clinic and initially put up for adoption. Over the last few months however, Mary has really made herself at home here at Amherst. Since Mary is so comfortable in the clinic...
by Amherst | Sep 24, 2014 | Blog
My name is Joe and I have volunteered with Amherst Veterinary Hospital for the past year and a half. My experience as a volunteer was nothing but positive. I found the staff to be welcoming, professional and informative. They helped me build a foundation of knowledge...
by Amherst | Sep 9, 2014 | Blog
Dear Armida & the Staff at Amherst Veterinary Hospital: From one dog lover to another, thank you for your generous donation to “Rescue A Boxer”. We are overjoyed to let you know that with your donation and support we were able to raise over $14,000 from our RAB...
by Amherst | Sep 9, 2014 | Blog
As Vancouver veterinarians, it’s probably pretty obvious that we are pet lovers – but for good reason. Pets bring so much to their owners’ lives both physically and emotionally. Want to know how? Read the post below. If you are a current pet owner you will be...
by Amherst | Sep 2, 2014 | Blog
This adorable puppy is Diablo, a 19 week old Cocker Spaniel. We have had the pleasure of knowing Diablo’s parents for over 20 years! We were so excited when they brought the newest member of their family in to meet us a couple months ago. Diablo is a sweet, gentle and...
by Amherst | Sep 2, 2014 | Blog
This is the time of year where everyone in Vancouver is out and about, be it trekking around our vibrant city in search of excitement or forging into the wilderness. We want to share these adventures with everyone we love, including our dogs. However, it’s...
by Amherst | Aug 28, 2014 | Blog
Elaine was finishing her 4th year pre-veterinary studies at UBC when she started volunteering with us at Amherst Veterinary Hospital. During her time here, Elaine has had the opportunity to assist with daily procedures such as Medical Acupuncture, cold laser,...
by Amherst | Aug 21, 2014 | Blog
Research indicates that hostile interactions between unfamiliar dogs are a universal problem. Over the last 20 years, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Bristol and University of California, Davis have all published studies estimating that between 20 to...
by Amherst | Jul 28, 2014 | Blog
Meet Theo and Collette. Theo is a 3 year old miniature poodle and older brother to 5 month old Chihuahua Collette. We first met Theo last year when he came to board with us and stole our hearts. Theo loves to be around people, he is a little dog with a big...
by Amherst | Jul 11, 2014 | Blog
Maintaining your dog’s hygiene and grooming routine is always important but even more so in summer when temperatures rise and we, and our pets, tend to spend more time outdoors. To help keep your dog clean and comfortable till fall, read on for a few informative...