by Amherst | Aug 11, 2016 | Blog
We are hosting another fundraiser for the Ride to Conquer Cancer! We would like to invite you to come and support us here at Amherst Veterinary Hospital on Wednesday, August 17th from 11am until 3 pm. Our team will be geared up in their uniforms and riding stationary...
by Amherst | Aug 5, 2016 | Uncategorised
Pot Roast doesn’t like to swim, and on top of the fact that he doesn’t like to swim, as a Bull Terrier he’s very chest heavy, so tends to sink like a proverbial stone. He prefers the ocean, where he can do a slow amble up to the water and go in at his own pace,...
by Skunkworks Creative | Aug 2, 2016 | Blog, Gilmour's Guides
The other afternoon, having completed my errands along West Broadway, I targeted my route to a familiar bus stop. It was sunny and there was lots of conversation on the street and many pedestrians walking about. I was soon distracted by the very obvious behavior...
by Amherst | Jul 28, 2016 | Blog, Gilmour's Guides
Amherst Veterinary Hospital Welcomes Gilmour’s Guides to our Blog. Gilmour’s Guides are stories from long-time Amherst client and Dunbar Resident, Bruce Gilmour. Bruce recounts his experience with the five different guide dogs he has partnered with after losing his...
by Amherst | Jul 12, 2016 | Blog
Bull Terriers are notoriously tough to train, and I can testify to this stark reality, having owned two of them. I have had many days with Pot Roast where I have sobbed in frustration, more so in his puppy days. I talked to anyone who would listen about the maniacal...
by Amherst | Jun 22, 2016 | Blog
This past Monday, June 20th and Tuesday June 21st we held a bake sale in support of the Ride to Conquer Cancer. Amherst Veterinary Hospital will be participating in the 2016 Ride; Our team will ride over 200 km from Vancouver to Seattle in August. Our staff...
by Amherst | Jun 20, 2016 | Blog
Keep Swimming Safe and Fun for Dogs A hot summer is predicted ahead and many of us in Vancouver are planning to stay cool with our canine companions at our nearby beaches, lake and rivers. Those lucky enough to have backyard pools have likely already put them to good...
by Amherst | Jun 15, 2016 | Blog
As many of you may know Amherst Veterinary hospital has been proudly sponsoring a Majors team, the “Amherst Vets,” within the Dunbar Little League for many years now. The Dunbar Little League is a baseball association in its 59th season, comprised of 43...
by Amherst | Jun 13, 2016 | Blog
Oh Thursday, June 9th the UBC Men’s Hockey Golf Tournament was held at the UBC Golf Course. This annual event takes place to raise funds for the UBC Men’s Hockey Program. This year Amherst Veterinary Hospital was proud to be one of many sponsors of the tournament....
by Amherst | Jun 3, 2016 | Blog
Amherst Veterinary Hospital is participating in the 2016 Ride to Conquer Cancer! Our team will ride over 200 km from Vancouver to Seattle in August. Our goal is to raise at least $20,000; all money raised goes directly to the BC Cancer Foundation. To help get us...
