Garry Oak Veterinary Hospital

🧡 We’re closed on September 30th in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

It is a day to honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the ongoing impacts of the residential school system on Indigenous communities.

September 30th is also Orange Shirt Day, inspired by residential school Survivor Phyllis Webstad and her story of having her orange shirt taken from her on her first day at residential school.

Today, we encourage our community to listen, learn, reflect, and take meaningful steps toward reconciliation.

🧡 Every Child Matters.

We’ll reopen Thursday, October 1st at 10 A.M.

🐾 Please join us in welcoming two wonderful new faces to our team! 🐾

We’re so excited to welcome Dr. Susan Calverley and Dr. Andrea Kinnear! 💙

🌿 Dr. Susan Calverley will be joining us as a locum in September! A WCVM graduate with over 30 years of veterinary experience, Susan has a special interest in rehabilitation and mobility and is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist and Veterinary Medical Acupuncturist. Outside the clinic, she enjoys time with family, her dogs, reading, puzzles, kayaking, and swimming.

🌊 Dr. Andrea Kinnear is joining us as a new full time associate in October! A Sunshine Coast native and WCVM graduate, Andrea also holds a Master of Science in Large Animal Clinical Sciences. After time in research and veterinary school in Saskatoon, she’s excited to be back on the West Coast with her husband and two dogs, caring for pets and their families in the community.

We’re thrilled to have you both on the team and can’t wait for you to get to know our wonderful clients and patients! 🐶🐱💙

🐾 A little update from our veterinary team! 💕

Dr. Emma Thomson will be heading on maternity leave this October, with plans to return in May 2027. 🍼✨

While Dr. Emma is away, our dedicated veterinary team will continue providing the exceptional care you and your pets know and trust. 🐶🐱❤️

Thank you for your understanding, support, and kind wishes during this exciting time. 💗

🐾 Labour Day Holiday Closure

Our veterinary clinic will be closed on Monday, September 7th, for Labour Day, so our team can enjoy a well-deserved day off.

We’ll be back at 10am on Tuesday, September 8th and look forward to seeing you and your furry family members then! 🐶🐱💕

If your pet needs urgent care while we’re closed, please contact Central Victoria Vet Hospital or WAVES

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Labour Day weekend! 🍁🐾

Eight-year-old Linus came to us for surgery to remove a splenic mass, and what a journey it's been. ❤️

The mass weighed an incredible 5kg (11lb)—and the best news? It was completely benign. 🎉 No cancer. Just the outcome everyone was hoping for.

Since surgery, Linus has been thriving. He's recovered beautifully and has gained those 5kg back the healthy way, with strong muscle and a healthy body condition. Seeing him happy, active, and feeling like himself again is exactly why we do what we do.

Way to go, Linus! 🐾💙

Just a friendly reminder: we will be CLOSED Monday, August 3rd for B.C. Day - if you need any last-minute food or medications, please give us a shout before 3pm today. ⛰️🍁💕

This little man came in for an appointment today and we were all fawning over his baby blues!

Did you know most dachshund that are born with blue eyes end up having them change to brown as they age? Only a very small percent keep their blue coloring. 💙 👀

How many people does it take to get a photo of a Jack Russell puppy? 😂

4 people and 10 photos later, Pippin was still enough for us to snap this perfect photo 🥰

He came in for his second set of puppy vaccines and was a champ the entire appointment. This little man is full is so much love 🐾🩷