FAQs

What is a board-certified veterinary specialist?

The American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) of the American Veterinary Medical Association currently recognizes 20 specialties whose regulatory bodies are called “colleges.” Examples include the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and the American College of Veterinary Radiology. A board-certified veterinary specialist is a veterinarian who is certified by one of the recognized specialty colleges.

Veterinarians wishing to become board-certified must complete an approved post-graduate residency training program in a specific specialty, must meet specific training and caseload requirements, and, in most cases, must perform and publish case reports or research. Once the residency has been completed, the veterinarian must sit for and pass a rigorous examination. Only then does a veterinarian become board-certified. ABVS and CVBC rules state that only veterinarians who are board-certified may refer to themselves as veterinary “specialists” and these veterinarians will always state that they are “Diplomates” of a particular specialty college.

What is a Diplomate?

A Diplomate refers to someone who is board-certified in a recognized veterinary specialty college. For example, an “ACVS Diplomate” is a veterinarian who is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.

What makes a specialist different from my family veterinarian?

A family (or general practice) veterinarian is a skilled professional with the capability to handle most of your pet’s healthcare. However, sometimes your pet may suffer an injury or develop a disease that requires specialized diagnostics or treatment; in these cases, your pet may benefit from a board-certified specialist.

Veterinary specialists in no way replace your family veterinarian. Veterinary specialists work hand-in-hand with your family veterinarian to provide the specialized diagnostic and treatment skills to ensure the most seamless care possible.

How do I know if my pet needs a specialist?

Advances in animal health care have led to a wide variety of treatment options, including highly specialized diagnostic and treatment procedures. Board-certified specialists have spent at least three to five years after obtaining their veterinary degree focusing strictly on a specific discipline. This concentrated training results in an in-depth knowledge of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in a given field, which allows a specialist to provide specialized treatments for your pet. In addition, a specialist may have access to diagnostic equipment not generally used by your family veterinarian.

Commonly performed procedures may be less likely to require someone who is board-certified. You and your pet may benefit from a specialist when

• Your pet’s disease is not routine, is complicated, or is undiagnosed after standard testing;
• You would like a second opinion of your pet’s condition from someone with specialty training in your pet’s condition;
• The outcomes of the current treatments are not going well or as expected;
• Your pet requires a specialized diagnostic or therapeutic procedure that is offered by a specialty hospital;
• Your pet can benefit from 24-hour monitoring provided by a specialty hospital.
• Your pet experiences a life-threatening emergency

How do I find the right specialist?

It is critical that you feel comfortable with the specialist who will be providing care for your beloved pet. You should expect that the specialist has thoroughly examined your pet, explained the pros and cons of each procedure or treatment, discussed costs, and answered any questions you may have.

Why should I consider Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital?

The specialists at BBVSH understand that the diseases that require specialty care are complex and multifaceted and we use a multidisciplinary approach to diagnostics and treatments. Our specialists also understand that there may be more than one good diagnostic or treatment method, and that it may not be easy for a pet owner to decide which method to choose. We will communicate all of the diagnostic and treatment options to you and answer any questions you have to help you decide the best option for your pet and your family.  We will remain accessible for questions throughout the diagnostic, treatment, and recovery process.

Do I need a referral from my family veterinarian?

Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital strongly encourages animal owners to obtain a referral from their primary care veterinarian whenever possible; this ensures the proper transfer of medical information. It is is beneficial to your pet and the specialty veterinarian to have all relevant medical information and will help your companion receive the appropriate care.

Once your veterinarian has sent a referral, we will contact you to set up an appointment. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours of your veterinarian sending a referral, please contact a client care representative at 604-514-8383.

If you need guidance, are unable to obtain a referral, or do not have a veterinarian, please contact a Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital client care representative at 604-514-8383.

After your appointment, BBVSH will communicate directly with your family veterinarian and will provide a complete written report regarding your pet’s diagnostic tests, treatments, and outcome.

How soon can my pet be seen by a BBVSH specialist?

We will do our best to accommodate your pet as soon as possible. Specialty service appointments are generally available Monday through Friday (surgery appointments are available 7 days per week).  BBVSH specialists are also on-call if for emergency patients requiring the care of a specialist.

What is a board-certified veterinary surgeon?

The term “ACVS Diplomate” refers to a veterinarian who has been board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in veterinary surgery. Although any veterinarian may use the term “surgeon”, only veterinarians who have successfully completed the certification requirements of the ACVS are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and have earned the right to be called “specialists” or “board-certified” in veterinary surgery. In addition to completing undergraduate and veterinary degrees, veterinarians wishing to become board-certified in surgery must complete a three-year surgery residency program, meet specific training and caseload requirements, perform research and have their research published. This process is supervised by current ACVS Diplomates, ensuring consistency in training and adherence to high standards. Once the residency has been completed, the resident must sit for and pass a rigorous examination–only then does the veterinarian earn the title of ACVS Diplomate.

Do I need a surgeon who is board certified?

Advances in animal health care have led to a wider variety of treatment options, including highly specialized surgical procedures. Board-certified surgeons spend at least four years after achieving their veterinary medical degree (DVM) being trained by other board-certified specialists in Surgery, Radiology, Pathology, and Internal Medicine with a strict focus on diagnosing and treating surgical diseases in small animals. This concentrated training in surgery allows the ACVS Veterinary Surgeon to keep current with frequent advances in veterinary medicine. Ask your veterinarian if your pet would benefit from a specialist.

Does a consultation always lead to surgery?

Board-certified surgeons have specialized training in diagnosing and treating challenging soft tissue and orthopedic diseases. During your initial consultation, the veterinary surgeon will review your pet’s clinical history, previous test results and treatments, and the clinical course of your pet’s disease. The surgeon will then perform a thorough physical exam of your pet. Following this review, the surgeon will make recommendations. The recommendation may be to proceed directly with surgery but may also include additional diagnostic tests, medical treatment regimens, animal rehabilitation sessions (physical therapy) or a wait-and-watch approach. Occasionally surgery is not the best immediate or long-term option for your pet based on the comparative risks and expected benefits. Your consultation with the veterinary surgical specialist is the most comprehensive way to make this assessment. Your pet will not proceed to surgery until both you and the surgeon are comfortable with the recommended treatment plan.

How is surgical pain managed?

Our practice philosophy is to minimize distress associated with care and treatment of your pet.  This includes the use of surgical methods designed to maximize the beneficial effect of surgery with the least possible morbidity and invasion of normal tissues. Examples include the use of arthroscopy, laparoscopy, radiograph-guided procedures, alternative materials (such as titanium), and alternative techniques (such as TTA, TPLO, PAUL and PGR procedures, and ALPS fracture fixation).

Even with these lower morbidity methods, some degree of inflammation and discomfort is expected. We treat anticipated surgical pain preemptively by using multi-modal perioperative analgesia. This often includes the use of epidural analgesia and anesthesia as well as specialized local nerve blocks. The epidural injection is done while your pet is under general anesthesia prior to the start of the surgical procedure and aids in the reduction of the required depth of general anesthesia (and associated depth-related anesthetic risks).  In addition, the effect of the epidural injection may reduce post-surgical pain up to 24 hours after the procedure thus limiting pain “wind-up”.

Post-surgical pain and any distress are managed 24 hours per day by doctors in the hospital who are well versed in analgesic and sedative protocols.

At the time of your pet’s discharge from the hospital you will receive post-operative instructions describing signs of pain or discomfort and explaining treatment options, including pain medications and indicated complementary therapies such as icing and massage.

Pain management is complemented by post-operative treatments by our animal rehabilitation service.

What is the typical recovery time for my pet following surgery?

The time expected for your pet to recover from surgery will vary significantly based on the specific disease or injury, the surgery performed, and other potential complicating factors such as pre-existing osteoarthritis or endocrine disorders (e.g. diabetes, Cushing’s disease). These expectations will be specifically discussed at the time of your initial surgical consultation and will be further discussed at the time of patient discharge.

Most perioperative surgical inflammation and its associated swelling, bruising, and discomfort will improve rapidly in the first post-operative week.

Healing from orthopedic procedures may take several weeks, and full return of function may occur over several months depending on the disease or injury, the procedure, and post-surgical rehabilitation.

If at any time your pet does not seem to be recovering at the rate or to the degree expected, please call us or recheck for an evaluation.

What restrictions will be placed on my pet during the recovery period?

Typically surgical incisions will heal in one to two weeks. During this time, you may be instructed to prevent your pet from chewing or licking the incision by using a bandage or a restrictive collar. This is usually the surest way to reduce the risk of post-surgical incision infection or dehiscence (opening of the surgical wound).

Post-surgery confinement of your pet, either in a kennel or in a small room, may be required when your pet is not under your direct supervision.  This confinement may be necessary to allow the appropriate healing of the surgical repair.

Who takes care of my pet overnight following surgery?

In most cases an overnight stay is recommended to ensure a safe and comfortable recovery from anesthesia, to ensure there is adequate pain control as needed, to provide attentive nursing care to the surgery site, and to keep your pet clean and comfortable.  Most patients that require surgery stay overnight and can go home once they are ready the next day. Some surgeries may require a few days of post-operative hospitalization. The surgeon will advise you prior to surgery how long to expect your pet to be hospitalized. While hospitalized, your pet will receive 24-hour care from BBVSH veterinarians and technicians.  There is a veterinarian in the hospital 24/7/365.

What is a board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist?

A board-certified veterinary internal medicine specialist, commonly called an internist, is a veterinarian who focuses on diagnosing and treating the body’s internal systems. In addition to completing undergraduate training and four years of veterinary school, a board-certified veterinary internist is similar to his/her human-medicine counterpart in that he/she has completed an internship and residency in the specialized field of internal medicine (an additional 3-5 years training). In addition to this extensive training, a board-certified veterinary internist must pass two rigorous examinations to achieve board certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Why should I seek the care of a board-certified internist?

Your veterinarian may refer you to an internist if a diagnosis is proving elusive or therapy is not proving effective; due to his or her expertise in internal medicine, the internist may be able to obtain a diagnosis or adjust treatment plans to get your animal back to health.

In some cases, when the diagnosis is known, an internist may confirm the diagnosis and treatment, providing peace of mind.

For what conditions might my family veterinarian refer my pet to an internist?

• Anemia or other bleeding disorders
• Chronic vomiting or diarrhea
• Complicated pancreatic disease
• Coughing & other breathing problems
• Endocrine disease (adrenal tumors, complicated diabetes, thyroid disorders)
• Infectious disease
• Kidney or bladder disease
• Liver inflammation
• Unexplained weight loss

What is endoscopy?

Endoscopy means looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using an endoscope, an instrument that allows the examination of the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike most other medical imaging devices, endoscopes are inserted directly into the hollow organ or cavity. An internist specializes in using an endoscope to visualize the inside of the nose, the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, and intestines), the trachea and bronchus (breathing tubes), and the urethra and bladder.

An endoscope sometimes can be used to retrieve foreign objects from the stomach, thereby avoiding an invasive surgery.

What is a board-certified veterinary neurologist?

A board-certified veterinary neurologist is a veterinarian who provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with neurological disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. In addition to completing an undergraduate university degree and four years of veterinary school, a board-certified veterinary neurologist has completed an internship and residency in the specialized field of neurology (an additional 4 years of training after becoming a veterinarian). In addition to this extensive training, a board-certified veterinary neurologist must pass two rigorous examinations to achieve board-certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Why should I seek the care of a board-certified neurologist?

A veterinary neurologist has specialized training in diseases of central and peripheral nervous system. A veterinary neurologist can provide you and your pet with specialized knowledge, diagnostics, and treatments thereby enhancing your pet’s quality of life and giving you more special moments with your beloved pet. Your pet may benefit from a neurology consult if your animal has experienced any of the following problems:

Paresis/Paralysis (can’t move or feel) or weakness of one or more limbs

• knuckling, dragging leg(s), abnormal gait
• monopareseis/monoplegia (one limb), paraparesis/paraplegia (hind limbs), tetraparesis/tetraplegia (all 4 limbs)
• inability to stand, inability to move 1 or more limb(s)

Balance Disorders

• lack of balance, head tilt, circling, nausea, falling/rolling, eyes flickering (nystagmus), tremors, uncoordination (ataxia), Horner’s syndrome, exaggerated gait/high stepping (hypermetria)

Vision Disorders

• blindness, walking into object

Seizures

• sudden/violent shaking, paddling, dilation of pupils, unresponsive/staring, loss of consciousness, salivating/drooling, stiffness, twitching, involuntary urination/defecation

Pain

• crying out, holding up limb, low head carriage, tense muscles, decreased/limited mobility, changes in appetite

Other Neurological Signs

• difficulty swallowing or chewing, decreased facial movement, voice changes, muscle atrophy of the head, collapsing, hearing loss, behavior changes (confusion, pacing, wandering), lock jaw (trismus), dropped jaw.

For what conditions might my primary care veterinarian refer my pet to a neurologist?

• Arachnoid Cyst
• Atlantoaxial Joint Instability
• Brain Tumors
• Cerebellar Disorders
• Chiari Malformation
• Deafness
• Degenerative Myelopathy
• Epilepsy
• Granulomatous Meningoencephalomyelitis
• Head Trauma
• Hydrocephalus
• Intervertebral Disc Disease
• Lumbosacral Disease
• Metabolic Brain Disorders
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Myositis
• Necrotizing Encephalitis
• Neuropathies
• Neurotoxins
• Polyneuropathy
• Spinal Trauma
• Tremor Syndromes
• Vestibular Disease
• Wobbler’s Syndrome

What is a board-certified veterinary oncologist?

A board-certified veterinary oncologist is a veterinarian who focuses on managing cancer. In addition to completing an undergraduate university degree and four years of veterinary school, a board-certified veterinary oncologist is similar to his/her human-medicine counterpart in that he/she has completed a rotating internship and a residency in the specialized field of oncology (an additional 3-5 years training). In addition to this extensive training, a board-certified veterinary oncologist must conduct a research project and have the results accepted in a peer-reviewed journal as well as pass two rigorous examinations in order to achieve board-certification from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Why should I seek the care of a board-certified oncologist?

A board-certified oncologist specializes in the treatment of pets with cancer using treatments such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation therapy.  Veterinary oncologists have been specially trained to tailor cancer treatment plans for individual pets.  In addition, veterinary oncologists may have access to treatments (such as melanoma vaccine or Tanovea) that are not available veterinarians who are not board-certified.  At BBVSH our oncologists collaborate with our team of complementing specialists including surgeons and diagnostic imaging specialists and have easy access to consult with the team of pathologists at True North Veterinary Diagnostics in the same complex.

What is cancer?

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division leading to growth of abnormal tissue. It is believed that cancers arise from both genetic and environmental factors that lead to aberrant growth regulation of a stem cell population, or by the de-differentiation of more mature cell types.

The uncontrolled and often rapid proliferation of cells can lead to either a benign tumor or a malignant tumor (cancer). Benign tumors do not spread to other parts of the body or invade other tissues, but can sometimes be life threatening as a result of their location (e.g. benign brain tumors). Malignant tumors have the potential to invade other organs, spread to distant locations (metastasize), and become life threatening.

Cancer is a leading cause of death in pet cats and dogs; 50% of dogs and cats over the age of 10 years die of cancer.

How is cancer treated?

As with cancer in humans, cancer in pets may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination thereof. There are many types of cancer and the treatment approach will depend on the type of cancer and whether the cancer has spread. The oncologist will review the treatment options with you and help you decide on the best treatment option for your pet and your family circumstances.

What is chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is the treatment of cancer with chemical agents (anti-cancer drugs) designed to kill or slow the growth of cancers. Many of the drugs used to treat cancer are derived from natural substances such as plants, trees, or even bacteria and are often the same drugs used in people.

What is the goal of chemotherapy?

The goal of chemotherapy is to control or eliminate the cancer while still providing the highest quality of life for your pet. Chemotherapy drugs often do not cure cancer but rather control the cancer by killing cells and slowing the progression of the disease.

Will there be side effects of chemotherapy treatment?

Many people have experienced, either in themselves or in family members, the overwhelming side effects of chemotherapy in human cancer treatment. The vast majority of animals treated with chemotherapy do not experience these types of side effects. In veterinary oncology, our philosophy of treatment is different from that used in human medicine. While our oncologists have a very strong emphasis on prolonging life with cancer treatment, maintaining a good quality of life is the most important factor when we treat your pet.

What is a board-certified veterinary radiologist?

A board-certified veterinary radiologist is a veterinarian who diagnoses diseases by obtaining and interpreting medical images such as radiographs, ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs. In addition to completing an undergraduate university degree and four years of veterinary school, a board-certified veterinary radiologist is similar to his/her human-medicine counterpart in that he/she has completed a residency in the specialized field of radiology (an additional 3-5 years training). In addition to this extensive training, a board-certified veterinary radiologist must pass two rigorous examinations to achieve board certification from the American College of Veterinary Radiology.

What is a radiograph?

A radiograph is commonly referred to as an x-ray.  It is a 2D image which can show structures under the skin such as bones and organs.

What is digital radiography?

Digital radiography is a form of x-ray imaging, where digital x-ray sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. Advantages include time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images. Compared to conventional radiography, digital radiography is more sensitive and thus uses fewer x-rays (less radiation) to produce an image of similar contrast.

BBVSH uses digital radiography and has 2 digital radiography suites to cut down on wait times.

What is ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a non-invasive, non-painful diagnostic tool that uses sound waves to image the internal architecture of many organs. Sound waves are directed by a probe and are reflected back to the probe by tissue. Ultrasound is effective in finding abnormalities in tissues, because diseased and inflamed tissue often reflect sound waves differently from the healthy surrounding tissues or normal tissues. Normally, ultrasound will be performed on your pet in conjunction with other diagnostic procedures (e.g. blood work, radiographs, biopsies etc). Ultrasound by itself may not be definitive.

BBVSH has two ultrasound machines: one machine is dedicated to the emergency critical care service to help immediately diagnose life-threatening problems (this portable machine can be used “bedside” to avoid moving uncomfortable or critical patients); the second machine is used for in-depth diagnoses and specialized probes for both large and small animals as well as abdominal and cardiac probes are available.

What can be seen with ultrasound?

Ultrasound is very sensitive to changes within abdominal organs and allows precise measurement of heart chamber size and cardiac function. Sonographic changes within abdominal organs are not specific; many disease processes can have a similar appearance on ultrasound examination. Often it is necessary to obtain a needle sample or guided biopsy to determine the exact nature of the changes observed during an ultrasound examination. In general, ultrasound and radiographs (i.e. x-rays) are complementary. In fact, during ultrasound appointments we may request that you allow us to take radiographs if they have not already been done by your family veterinarian. Abdominal radiographs locate region(s) of change within the abdominal cavity and define changes in size, shape or density (e.g. regions of mineralization or gas production). Chest radiographs allow assessment of fluid build-up or abnormal tissue within the lungs and changes in the size and shape of the heart. As ultrasound cannot penetrate air filled structures or regions surrounded by air (i.e. the lungs), radiographs are a starting point to evaluate for heart failure or suspected masses within the chest.

What is an MRI?

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that uses a powerful magnet and radiowaves to produce detailed images of the body’s organs and structures, without the use of X-rays or other radiation.

A computer converts signals from the MRI scan into cross-sectional images of the part of the body that has been scanned. Many images are obtained and each image is a slice of the body area scanned. The images produced by MRI can be compared to a sliced loaf of bread. Just as you can lift each individual slice from the loaf and see both the slice and the inside of the bread, so too the image “slices” produced by the MRI show the details of the inside of the body.

MRI’s are often used to diagnose problems that occur in the brain, spinal cord, and joints.

BBVSH has a human hospital grade 1.5T MRI, which unlike low field magnet (0.3T) veterinary machines, can produce images relatively quickly and provides for better diagnostic quality.

What is a CT scan?

A CT scan provides 3D images of bone, soft tissues and blood vessels. Unlike standard radiographs, CT images are 3-dimensional meaning that internal structures do not overlap thereby making diagnoses easier.
CT scans are a painless and non-invasive way to obtain diagnostic images. CT scans, especially those done with 64-slice CT scanners, are extremely fast, and in most cases can be done under sedation only.

BBVSH has a 64-slice CT scanner with an automated contrast injector.  A 64-slice CT scanner is 4 times faster than a 16-slice scanner which can be helpful when scanning critical patients some of whom may not even require sedation.

What are CT scans used for?

CT scans may be used for:

• Diagnosing diseases such as orthopedic disorders; head and neck and spinal cord conditions such as seizures, paralysis, and nasal discharge; and for evaluation of internal organs
• Detecting internal injuries, internal bleeding, and foreign bodies
• Diagnosing, staging, and monitoring cancer
• Guiding procedures such as biopsies and surgeries

What happens if my pet has to be admitted to the hospital?

You will be presented with an estimate, which includes a consent form allowing us to treat your pet. We require you to leave a deposit of 75% of the estimated cost at the time your pet is admitted into the hospital. If your pet is admitted to the hospital, we will call you with an update each day.

Who takes care of my pet overnight and on the weekends?

Boundary Bay Veterinary Specialty Hospital (BBVSH) staff consisting of veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants occupies the hospital facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What is the visitation policy?

You are welcome to visit your pet in the hospital. To improve your comfort and reduce disruption to hospital functioning, stable patients will be brought to a consultation room for visits. Critically ill patients occasionally may not be able to be moved to a visit room, in which case, short visits in the ICU may be arranged at the discretion of the attending veterinarian.

We understand your desire to spend time with your sick pet. Please help us to accommodate your visit and that of other clients, as well as the care of other hospitalized and emergency patients. To determine a good time for a visit based on your pet’s treatments and visit room availability, we request that you prearrange your visit by telephone before your arrival.

What happens when it is time for my pet to be discharged from the hospital?

Written discharge instructions usually will be provided at the time of your pet’s pick-up. We recommend that you make arrangements with your doctor or specialty service liaison to arrange the best time for pick-up based on your schedule, the doctor’s availability, and your pet’s treatments.

You may arrange to pick up your pet before or after specialty hours, but your pet’s specialty veterinarian may not be available. We ask that you notify us if you are unable to arrive at your arranged discharge time so that we can ensure your pet will be ready. Payment of your balance is due at the time of your pet’s hospital discharge.

What benefits are there to participating in BBVSH’s blood donation program?

The initial donor screening/typing profile, examination and bloodwork is no charge to you.

If your pet is a great fit for our donation program your pet will receive a full physical exam, routine blood work, a gift card, a gift for your pet after each donation, parasite preventative medications, anniversary gifts once reaching certain donation marks, invitation to our appreciation dinner, and knowing your pet has saved others’ lives!

What are the requirements for my dog?

• Must be between the ages of 1-8 years
• Must weigh at least 22.7 kg or 50 lbs
• Must be spayed or neutered
• Cannot have received a previous blood transfusion in the past
• Must be up to date on all vaccines and be receiving regular flea/tick/heartworm/deworming preventative medications
• Must be fed a commercially formulated dog food (i.e not raw fed)
• Must not be receiving any long-term treatments for chronic conditions
• Must have an agreeable temperament

What are the requirements for my cat?

• Must be between the ages of 1-8 years
• Must weigh at least 4.5kg or 10 lbs
• Must be indoor only
• Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the past
• Must be up to date on all vaccines
• Must be fed a commercially formulated cat food
• Must not be receiving any treatments for chronic conditions
• Must have an agreeable temperament that allows for administration of mild sedation

Is it safe with COVID?

BBVSH is up to date with COVID-19 procedures ensuring our clients and their pets are protected during this time. This includes having PPE and isolation protocols.
Your pet will be placed into a room designated only for blood donors; after each donation the room is disinfected.

How do I participate?

If you think your dog/cat fits this description and you would like to meet with our team for bloodwork and an examination please contact us.