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Mountainside Animal Emergency & Specialty

Community animal hospital offering 24 hour animal emergency and specialty services

10/24/2025

Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common endocrine disorders in older cats. Symptoms can include weight loss despite a strong appetite, increased thirst, vomiting, or hyperactivity.

The good news: treatment options exist, ranging from medication to dietary therapy and more advanced approaches.

Our Internal Medicine team is here to help provide answers and develop tailored treatment plans for every cat.

10/23/2025

Mountainside Animal Emergency & Specialty in North Vancouver is looking for locum veterinary technicians and assistants to help support our dedicated team through the busy holiday season.

If you’re an experienced, reliable locum who enjoys working in an ER setting, we’d love to connect!

Interested? Please email your resume to reception@mountainsidevet.ca

10/21/2025

It's not Hocus POCUS - just lifesaving magic!

At Mountainside, every emergency exam includes point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) - a fast, non-invasive tool that helps our doctors see what’s happening inside the body in real time.

From detecting internal bleeding to guiding emergency treatment, POCUS takes the guesswork out of urgent care and helps us act quickly when every second counts.

Learn more about how we’re making POCUS a standard of care: https://bit.ly/3IOjEPb

10/19/2025

Meet Wally, the adorable dog who belongs to our associate veterinarian, Dr. Clare! Wally is a true companion, bringing joy, wagging tails, and plenty of cuddles into Dr. Clare’s life. We love seeing our team’s furry friends who make every day a little brighter!

10/17/2025

As Vet Tech Week concludes, we extend our gratitude to our dedicated technicians. Their compassion, skill, and commitment ensure that pets and their families receive the very best care—day or night, holiday or weekend.

10/16/2025

🚨 Temporary Closure Notice

Mountainside Animal Emergency & Specialty will be closed tonight from 10 PM to 6 AM. We’ll reopen at 6 AM tomorrow morning to resume full emergency services.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank our community for understanding. If your companion needs urgent care overnight, please contact another 24-hour emergency hospital in the area.

10/15/2025

This week, we recognize our Veterinary Technicians. They are the advocates, caregivers, and medical professionals who ensure every patient receives the highest level of care. From assisting in surgery to monitoring anesthesia to comforting anxious patients, their expertise is essential to our team.

10/14/2025

Myth: If bloodwork is normal, a pet cannot have an internal medicine problem.

Reality: Many internal medicine conditions require advanced diagnostics—such as imaging or endoscopy—for accurate diagnosis. Normal bloodwork does not always rule out disease.

Our Internal Medicine team uses a range of tools to get to the root of complex health concerns.

10/12/2025

Here are the answers for our Word Scramble!

Remember, Thanksgiving meals can be dangerous for furry friends.

🔹Turkey bones may cause choking or blockages
🔹Onions and garlic can damage red blood cells
🔹Grapes and raisins can cause kidney failure
🔹Fatty foods like turkey skin may trigger pancreatitis

If you notice any sudden changes in your companion, please bring them to Mountainside ER. We are open 24/7 even on holidays and weekends.

10/10/2025

Unscramble the words below to reveal common holiday dangers for dogs and cats:

Can you guess all of them? Answers will be posted tomorrow!

10/08/2025

Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. Studies show that excess weight can shorten lifespan and increase the risk of diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease.

Small changes—such as portion control, scheduled feeding, and regular activity—can make a big difference over time.

Ask your veterinarian about safe weight management strategies for your dog or cat.

09/30/2025

Today, we take a moment to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is an opportunity to reflect on the history and ongoing impact of residential schools, and to recognize the resilience of Indigenous communities across Canada. We also acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam Nations.

While we remain open 24/7 for animal emergencies, we encourage our community to also take time for learning, listening, and supporting reconciliation efforts.

Address

2580 Capilano Road
North Vancouver, BC
V7R4H2

Telephone

+16049731247

Website

https://mountainsidevet.ca/

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