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We’re Hiring! Veterinarian, DVM
Categories: Career OpportunitiesVeterinarian, DVM Location: Eastern Passage, NS Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinarian to join our team. As a successful candidate, you understand the importance of building relationships with our pet parents and our support team, to provide the best care possible. We are dedicated to your continuous learning and offer extensive in-house…
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April Showers bring … puddles and ticks (Part 1): Leptospirosis
Categories: PreventionBy: Dr. Emma Bush One of the five main vaccines that are used for our canine pets in the Maritimes Provinces is the Leptospirosis vaccine. But what is Leptospirosis, and why do we care so much about preventing it? What is it? Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect the liver, kidneys and even…
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We are welcoming full-time or part-time Registered Veterinary Technicians to join our RVT team!
Categories: Career OpportunitiesAbout us: Our clinic is a 15-minute drive to Dartmouth and is an easy commute from anywhere within Halifax Regional Municipality. Our newly renovated expanded hospital has a large, bright, beautiful new space to work in!! Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic has been proudly an active member of our community in the Halifax Region since 1999…
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Common Toxins for Pets
Categories: GeneralHUMAN TREATS CAN BE DANGEROUS FOR PETS There are a number of things around your house that can be deadly to your cats and dogs, some you may know, and some may be surprising. Some are even in your kitchen cabinets and refrigerator. Dr. Dorothy Black, clinical assistant professor at the Texas A & M…
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September is Pet Insurance Month!
Categories: GeneralYou have insurance on your car, house, treasured belongings, and even on your vacation south this spring…but we often don’t stop to think about health insurance for our four legged family members. Pets, like people at some point or another will require an unexpected visit to the doctor, so pet insurance is a sensible decision…
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Helping Our Stressed Pets
Categories: GeneralBy Dr. Alison Pollard “My dog is so nervous at the groomer.” “Fluffy is terrified of thunderstorms.” ”My cat pees on my bed every time we have company.” “My new puppy is destroying everything in my house when I leave.” These are common issues we see everyday at the veterinary hospital. In some cases, there…
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Pup-sicles
Categories: GeneralCool summer treats that both you and your pet can enjoy! Ingredients 2 cups (500mL) plain yogurt 1 cup (250mL) fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or chopped stone fruit such as peaches or plums 2 tbsp (30mL) maple syrup Directions Stir together the yogurt, berries and syrup and freeze in containers appropriate for the…
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Miracle Babies
Categories: GeneralBy: Dr. Lesley Steele A beautiful cat was brought to see me last week by SPCA that had been in labour for 48 hours when surrendered to them. She was in bad shape and I was more worried about her surviving the c-section and held no hope for the kittens. Kathy from the SPCA stayed…
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Join The Revolution Against Fleas And Heartworm This Season!
Categories: GeneralFlea, Heartworm and Lyme prevention is back! Now that the weather is finally warming up, we need to start thinking about how to best protect our furry family members from those pesky parasites that like to invade our home and bother our pets. Fleas are the most common external parasite of companion animals. They feed…
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Smile Pics
Categories: GeneralFebruary is Dental Health Month
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Happy Tails – Chilli
Categories: GeneralIn Feb, 2007 the Village Veterinary Hospital received a call about a deceased cat found in a client’s driveway. The assistant who answered the phone offered to help the client and went right over to his house. After a second look, she realized the cat was still breathing, so she took off her coat, wrapped…
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Dental Health Month!
Categories: DentalFebruary is Veterinary Dental Health Month! We here at the Village Veterinary Clinic would like to take a moment to make everyone aware of the importance of regular oral care for your furry family members. Just like you, your pet requires dental care. Routine professional care from your veterinary team combined with regular home care…
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Feed Nova Scotia
Categories: GeneralWe are proud to announce another successful year as we continue to support Feed Nova Scotia. Thank-you to all of you who came out to our nail trim fundraisers, and annual Santa Pics. Your continued support has allowed us to provide Christmas for 5 families (22 children and 6 adults) this holiday season.