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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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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. 🐾💛

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! 🕯️🐶🐾

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.

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.

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.

07/08/2025

Gracie visited us last week for her last round of puppy vaccines and a spay consultation — and she absolutely stole our hearts (and our treat stash 💕). I mean just look at those ears 👂 ❤️

Spaying is an important part of keeping your pet healthy and preventing surprise litters. It can also help reduce the risk of certain health issues later in life.

If you’re not sure when the right time is or have questions about the procedure, give us a call at 604-221-7771. We’re here to help!

07/01/2025

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦
We’re closed today, Tuesday, July 1st, to celebrate Canada Day and to give our hardworking team some much-needed rest. We’ll reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, July 2nd at 8:00am.
From all of us at Amherst Veterinary Hospital, we hope you enjoy a relaxing day off with your furry companions! ☀️
It’s going to be a hot one, so please remember:
🐾 Never leave pets in hot cars — even for a short time
🐾 Walk your pets early in the morning or later in the evening when it’s cooler
🐾 Don’t forget, they’re wearing a fur coat they can’t take off!
If your pet needs urgent medical attention, please head to your nearest emergency clinic or contact
Stay safe and have a wonderful day! 🍁🐶🐱

06/23/2025

Meet ‘Walter’ 🐶 This adorable 12-week-old Collie x Aussie Shepherd mix came in to see Dr. Sofronia last week and completely stole our hearts. He’s already growing into a big boy—and with beef liver as his favourite snack, we’re not surprised! 🐾
We loved having him in the clinic and can’t wait to see him again soon.
Need to book a visit for your pet? Give us a call at 604-221-7771.
Just a quick heads-up: we’re closing a little early today at 6pm. Thanks for your patience and understanding!

06/20/2025

We hit pause on Wednesday afternoon for a bit of team time — and it was so needed. It’s not often we mostly all get to be in the same place at the same time, so it was such a treat to catch up, enjoy some delicious food, and play some very silly (and let’s be honest… pretty competitive) games 😅💛

There were lots of laughs, a few surprise champions, and plenty of moments that reminded us just how lucky we are to work with this amazing crew. The care this team shows every day — to our patients, our clients, and each other — is something really special. 🐕 🐈 ❤️

06/18/2025

Just a heads up that Amherst Veterinary Hospital will be closed today from 2:00 to 3:45 PM for a staff meeting. 💙
Thank you so much for your patience and understanding!
If your pet needs emergency care during this time, please head to your nearest emergency hospital or contact Canada West Veterinary Specialists at 604-473-4882.

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Amherst! 💙

Today, we’re sending love to all the incredible dads—pet dads included—who go above and beyond for their furry (or feathered!) family members.

This is Cookie, who’s been a regular visitor lately for tail bandage changes after surgery—and as you can see, she’s always in good hands with our amazing RVT, Kristina.

Here’s to the dads who do the late-night vet visits, the ones who learn to give meds like a pro, and those who never show up empty-handed (treats in every pocket).

We see you. We appreciate you.

06/12/2025

Meet ‘Argo’ ✨⁣
This 4-year-old Standard Poodle has mastered the art of looking regal—especially when perched on a forest log like the king of the woods 🐾🌲⁣
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Beyond his majestic good looks, Argo is one of the biggest sweethearts we know. His family has been part of the Amherst family for years, and we’re so grateful for the trust they’ve placed in us. Thank you for letting us care for your companions—it means the world to us. 💙⁣
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#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

Website

http://amherstvethospital.com/

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