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Check out our new, custom-built hospital in Surrey! More specialists and custom designed space for all our specialized hospital equipment. A larger 24-7 emergency room. Greater availability (and shorter wait times) for our board-certified veterinary specialty services. A shorter drive for most customers. The same staff,...

At this time of year, many people and their pets are out on the trails and enjoying the warmer weather. During the warmer seasons in Canada, many insects that carry transmittable diseases are active, including ticks, who can be active at 4C or warmer. For...

April is heartworm awareness month! At BBVSH, our board-certified cardiologists are specially trained to treat heartworm disease. Our cardiology resident, Dr. Jennifer Gamracy, shared what pet owners should look for and how a cardiologist treats heartworm disease. [caption id="attachment_5011090" align="alignleft" width="300"] Microfilaria (baby heartworms) in a...

Did you know that BBVSH has an onsite MRI? This piece of specialized equipment helps our neurology team diagnose and treat neurological (brain and nervous system) issues in our four-legged patients. Our MRI is up and running at our new location at 10436 173rd Street, Surrey,...

Dr. Mark Harmon, one of our board-certified cardiologists, recently sat down with Dr. Melinda Lopez of Twin Trees Vet to talk about grain-free dog food and heart disease. "Diets containing peas, lentils, chickpeas, and dried beans have been associated with a type of heart disease called dilated...

March is Pet Poison Prevention and Awareness month, and we want to remind our pet families to always “pet-proof” your house and to be aware of those items in your home that may cause serious harm to your pet.  If you suspect your pet has ingested...

Considering this month’s focus on mental health, we wanted to share some information about the benefits of pets on mental health. There is a reason that 58% of Canadian households [1]  report they own at least one dog or cat - nothing compares to the joy...

Dr. Maxie Krueger, born and raised in East Berlin, earned her degree as a veterinarian in Germany and Switzerland in 2007. After a rotating internship in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and a specialty internship in Cardiology in Bern, Switzerland, Dr. Maxie Krueger completed her residency in veterinary...

The holidays are a time when there will be more temptation, enticing smells and novel tastes to explore in our homes. Watch out for unusual items around the house and under the tree that might attract your pet’s interest. The key is awareness – make...

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    We are now located in Surrey.
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