Amherst Veterinary Hospital

Amherst Veterinary Hospital We pride ourselves on adopting the latest technologies and procedures.

http://amherstvethospital.com/
Amherst Veterinary Hospital is a fear free, full service animal hospital located in Vancouver, BC, providing healthcare since 1987. We now offer both laser therapy and acupuncture to relieve your pet’s pain, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility. We offer some of the industry’s best nutritional products for dogs, cats and small mammals. We are a full facility animal hospital providing a comprehensive range of diagnostic, therapeutic, dental and surgical treatments. Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmherstVets
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Happy Halloween from all of us here at Amherst 🎃🎃Pumpkin and Monty are getting in the Halloween spirit and dressing up.P...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us here at Amherst 🎃🎃
Pumpkin and Monty are getting in the Halloween spirit and dressing up.
Please keep your costume photos coming to be entered into the contest- winners announced next week.

🎃 Amherst Vet's Howl-O-Weenie Costume Contest 🎃It's the perfect chance for proud pet parents to show off their pet's spo...
10/28/2025

🎃 Amherst Vet's Howl-O-Weenie Costume Contest 🎃
It's the perfect chance for proud pet parents to show off their pet's spooktacular Halloween costumes!

👻 Best Overall Costume
🐈‍⬛ Best Matching Pet & Person Duo
🎃 Most Hilarious

✉️ Email photos to info@amherstvethospital.com
🏆 Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

Winner announced on Instagram on November 7th. Good luck!

Happy RVT month to this amazing team! 🔥It's RVT month every month at Amherst with this outstanding crew! Maryann, Ashley...
10/21/2025

Happy RVT month to this amazing team! 🔥

It's RVT month every month at Amherst with this outstanding crew! Maryann, Ashley, Shelby and Kristina go above and beyond every single day for your pets. Their dedication, compassion and excellence is a given. They work tirelessly, often in stressful situations, to give each pet the attention and care they deserve. They are the best!
Enjoy roller skating ladies 🛼

Also, a shout-out to our regular locums, Alejandro and Janelyn, you guys rock 💕

Happiest of birthdays to Tracy! 🧁We are a little early but we definitely don't want to miss the opportunity to celebrate...
09/22/2025

Happiest of birthdays to Tracy! 🧁
We are a little early but we definitely don't want to miss the opportunity to celebrate the star that is Tracy! For 19 years, yes, 19 years Tracy has been putting our clients and furry patients at ease with her friendly smile and stellar organizational skills! We love working alongside her and hope that she has a birthday as special as she is 💕

October Is Dental Month 🪥🪥Have you checked your pet’s breath lately? Does it make you run across the room? The clinical ...
09/17/2025

October Is Dental Month 🪥🪥

Have you checked your pet’s breath lately? Does it make you run across the room? The clinical name for bad breath is halitosis and often there is a good reason for it!
The primary cause can be heavy plaque and calculus. In addition, the smell can originate from an infected tooth or dental lesion, which is much more common than most people think. Occasionally the smell isn’t coming from the teeth at all! Severe gum inflammation (gingivitis) can give off a really bad odour, as can a mass in the mouth.

All the above can be seen in both dogs and cats. So if your pet is suffering from bad breath, you can ask your veterinarian for an oral assessment.

During Dental Month at Amherst you will receive a 15% discount on basic dental cleanings for your pet.

Meet Muji! She is an adorable 13 week old Toy Poodle and is pretty happy to be going home with a gift from the Amherst t...
09/10/2025

Meet Muji! She is an adorable 13 week old Toy Poodle and is pretty happy to be going home with a gift from the Amherst team!

All new patients at Amherst receive a complimentary goodie bag 🎒

It typically includes;
- A Kong toy
- A food sample
- A measuring scoop and can lid
- Literature with tips to welcome your new pet into your home

🦷 Celebrate dental month with 15% off your pet’s dental cleaning! 🐾Did you know that a lot of dental issues in pets happ...
09/04/2025

🦷 Celebrate dental month with 15% off your pet’s dental cleaning! 🐾

Did you know that a lot of dental issues in pets happen below the gum line, where we can’t see? That’s why regular dental cleanings are important to help prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other health problems.

This dental month, we’re offering 15% off basic dental cleanings for your companion—excluding extractions.

🔹 How to book: your pet must have had an exam with your Veterinarian in the last 3 months, and the cleaning must be recommended. Preoperative bloodwork may also be required.

As a thank you we’ll send them home with:
🪥 A goody bag, including a toothbrush and helpful tips to keep their smile healthy.

To schedule your appointment or ask any questions, please contact our reception team at 604-221-7771. 📞

We’ll be closed on Monday, August 4th for the long weekend and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, August 5th.If your pet nee...
08/01/2025

We’ll be closed on Monday, August 4th for the long weekend and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday, August 5th.

If your pet needs emergency care while we’re away, please reach out to:
📍 Canada West Vet Specialists – 604-473-4882
📍 Vancouver Animal Emergency .vaerc – 604-879-3737

From all of us at Amherst, have a wonderful long weekend! Stay safe, enjoy the sunshine, and give your pets a little extra love from us. 🐾💛

Festival of Lights is such a beautiful time of year — but for our pets, all those fireworks can be a bit scary. 🎇If you’...
07/21/2025

Festival of Lights is such a beautiful time of year — but for our pets, all those fireworks can be a bit scary. 🎇

If you’re celebrating, here are a few things you can do to help keep your companions safe and calm:

🐾 Keep them indoors (even if they’re usually fine outside)
🎶 Put on some music or background noise to help muffle the bangs
🛏️ Set up a cozy spot where they can feel safe — think blankets, toys, or even just your company
🪪 Make sure their ID tags and microchip info are up-to-date, just in case

If your pet really struggles with fireworks or loud noises, there are things we can do to help. Just give us a call at 604-221-7771 — we’re happy to chat or book an appointment for your pal. 💙

Stay safe and enjoy the lights! 🕯️🐶🐾

Weekend smiles brought to you by Roxy 🐾💛We hope your weekend is as sweet as her little grin! As the temps climb, don’t f...
07/18/2025

Weekend smiles brought to you by Roxy 🐾💛
We hope your weekend is as sweet as her little grin! As the temps climb, don’t forget to keep your pets cool and safe — plenty of shade, fresh water, and no hot pavement walks! ☀️🐶🐾
If your companion needs a check-up or you’d like to book an appointment, give us a call at 604-221-7771 — we’re here to help.

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to three incredible humans who help keep this place running — and somehow do it all wi...
07/14/2025

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to three incredible humans who help keep this place running — and somehow do it all with humour, heart, and a ton of patience 💛
Happy birthday today to Holly, our amazing assistant manager — we honestly don’t know what we’d do without you. And big (slightly late) birthday love to Maryann Head, RVT, and Dr. Sofronia, who both celebrated last week.
Between the patients and the patience, you’ve all got the perfect blend — even if none of you wanted your photo taken 😅 So we’re going with some old favourites.
We’re lucky to have you.

📍 We’ve seen an increase lately in lost and found pets, and it’s a good reminder to double check your pet’s microchip de...
07/11/2025

📍 We’ve seen an increase lately in lost and found pets, and it’s a good reminder to double check your pet’s microchip details.

If you’ve recently moved house, changed your phone number, or adopted a pet, take a moment to make sure their microchip is registered with your current info.

A microchip is only useful if the contact details are correct — and it can be the difference between a quick reunion and a long search.

Lost pets can’t call home, but a microchip with the right info can help get them there. 🐾💛

If you have questions or need to book an appointment, give us a call at 604-221-7771 — we’re happy to help.

Not sure where your pet’s microchip is registered?
You can visit www.petmicrochiplookup.org and enter the microchip number. It’ll tell you which company the chip is registered with so you can log in and update your details.

Address

#260/2083 Alma Street
Vancouver, BC
V6R4N6

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

604 221 7771

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