Burnside Veterinary Hospital
202 Brownlow Avenue Unit 520 B3B 1T5 Dartmouth, NS, Canada

One more time. Just a reminder that we are not accepting appointments tomorrow, (Saturday Dec 12th) due to construction in the front of our office. We are available for food and medication refills by curbside pick-up at our back door. We have reduced hours today from 9am till 1pm. Please call in advance - (902)407-9663. We will be open at 7am Monday for regular office hours. Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.

Just a reminder that we are not accepting appointments today (Saturday Dec 5th) due to construction in the front of our office. We are available for food and medication refills by curbside pick-up at our back door. We have reduced hours today from 9am till 1pm. Please call in advance - (902)407-9663. We will be open at 7am Monday for regular office hours. Thanks for your understanding and co-operation.

We are currently under going some new expansion! Please excuse the mess and noise. We will not be accepting any appointment for Saturday, Dec, 5th or Saturday, Dec, 12. We will still be open on these days for any medication or food pick ups. Please call ahead for any needs. Our back entrance will be used for these 2 days. We are still open all other days for your veterinary needs. Looking forward to provide you all with a new and safer space.

With the increasing case numbers of COVID-19 in the HRM, we want to remind our clients of the existing and new protocols we have in place to help keep everyone safe. - We encourage curbside delivery for food and prescription pick ups. Please call ahead with your order and then call upon arrival and one of our staff members will bring your order directly out to your vehicle. Payment can be made over the phone or via portable debit. - For appointments, only one member of the ...household should be in attendance. Exceptions can be made for end of life appointments. - When you are arriving for your appointment, please call upon arrival. When an exam room becomes available, we will call you and let you know when to enter the building and you will be escorted to an exam room. Please sanitize your hands upon entry and wear your face mask. - We are allowing a maximum of three customers at a time in the waiting room for proper social distancing. Because of the extra safety measures in place, you may experience longer than normal wait times. We appreciate your patience and kindness towards all staff members.

We are happy to announce that Dr Jessica Thompson has joined our team at BVH. She has been practicing around HRM for the past 5 years and is accepting new patients at Burnside Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Jessica Thompson has been passionate about all living creatures from a young age. This passion led her in one direction, to become a Veterinarian. Originally from Halifax, NS, Dr. Jessica Thompson obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from The Atlantic Veterinary C...ollege on PEI in 2015. After obtaining her DVM she moved back to the city she loves with her growing family and has practiced in the HRM ever since. Dr. Thompson enjoys many aspects of general practice but has special interests in internal medicine, feline medicine and dermatology. Building meaningful and trusting relationships with her patients and clients is of utmost importance to her along with providing excellent care. Dr. Thompson, her husband, her three beautiful children and their dog (Aspen) and cat (Herbie) live in Dartmouth. She is proud to be working at the BVH and serving her community and beyond. WELCOME DR JESSICA THOMPSON!

From our friends at Metro Animal Emergency clinic. Luckily we have not seen any cases of Leptospirosis here at BVH but it is an important reminder to make sure your dog's vaccination is up to date. If you have any questions about Leptospirosis vaccination, please call the clinic at (902) 407-9663.

Have you met Dr. Miriam Coulthard? Miriam started with us in December 2019 but due to covid we never managed to officially welcome her on Facebook. Dr Miriam is accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting you and your pets. Dr Miriam was born and raised in Halifax and received her BSc in Biology from Mount Allison University in 2009. After taking some time to travel, she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2017. After gra...duation, she completed a year-long internship in small animal medicine and surgery at a specialty referral practice in Toronto, and then worked as an emergency veterinarian at the Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital. But after 10 years away, Miriam has happily returned to Nova Scotia with her husband and wiggly pup Alta. When not in clinic, Miriam enjoys baking, music, hiking, and gardening.

Our phones and internet are working again! We apologize for any inconvenience.

We are experiencing some technical issues with our phone and internet this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working on fixing this issue ASAP.

Oscar was in for his puppy visit recently. He’s a little guy with a big personality!

Oscar was in for his puppy visit recently. He’s a little guy with a big personality!

This little fella goes by the name of Bo and he was in recently for his puppy visit

We will be closed August 3 so staff can spend time with family this Natal Day long weekend. We will be open normal hours Tuesday August 4th from 7 am till 8 pm. If you have an emergency please contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674.

From our friends at Metro Animal Emergency clinic. Luckily we have not seen any cases of Leptospirosis here at BVH but it is an important reminder to make sure your dogs vaccination is up to date. If you have any questions about Leptospirosis vaccination, please call the clinic at (902) 407-9663.

This sweetheart is Rascal the Rottie and she certainly wears baby blue quite well doesn’t she!

Have you met Dr. Miriam Coulthard? Miriam started with us in December 2019 but due to covid we never managed to officially welcome her on Facebook. Dr Miriam is accepting new patients and looks forward to meeting you and your pets. Dr Miriam was born and raised in Halifax and received her BSc in Biology from Mount Allison University in 2009. After taking some time to travel, she received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2017. After gra...duation, she completed a year-long internship in small animal medicine and surgery at a specialty referral practice in Toronto, and then worked as an emergency veterinarian at the Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital. But after 10 years away, Miriam has happily returned to Nova Scotia with her husband and wiggly pup Alta. When not in clinic, Miriam enjoys baking, music, hiking, and gardening.

Our phones and internet are working again! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Kody was in recently for his puppy visit and didn’t mind posing for a glamour shot

We are experiencing some technical issues with our phone and internet this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working on fixing this issue ASAP.

Oscar was in for his puppy visit recently. Hes a little guy with a big personality!

This little fella goes by the name of Bo and he was in recently for his puppy visit

This is Bento He was in for his puppy visit today and particularly enjoyed the scale and treats

This is Burger in all of his Bulldog handsomeness

We will be closed August 3 so staff can spend time with family this Natal Day long weekend. We will be open normal hours Tuesday August 4th from 7 am till 8 pm. If you have an emergency please contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674.

Covid 19 update : Starting Friday June 5th : - Elective surgeries such as spay, neuter and dentals will resume. We have tried to book all patients that are on our waiting list. It will take us a few weeks to get caught up on the back log of surgery. If you would like to have an elective surgery please call to schedule your surgery.... - Annual and wellness exams are now being performed. - We will continue to do curb side pick-up for food and medications. Just call in advance so we can have the product ready when you arrive. - Phone payments, visa and portable debit are accepted. - We will allow a maximum of 3 people in our waiting room at any one time. Masks MUST be worn at all times inside the building. There is a hand sanitizing station inside the front door we ask you use upon entering. Marks on the floor indicate where to stand to provide 6 feet social distancing. Plexi-glass shields have been installed around the reception desk. - If you are coming for an appointment we will be allowing owners to enter the exam rooms. Patient exams will still take place in our treatment room but the veterinarian will come in the room to discuss their findings and a plan. The rooms are not large enough to provide safe social distancing while examining a patient. 6 feet social distancing must be maintained and a mask must be worn. When you arrive for your appointment please call the front desk (902)407-9663 and a technician will come to your vehicle to escort you and your pet to an exam room. - for owners who wish to stay in their vehicles we will continue to bring pets into the clinic for exams and the veterinarian will call once the exam is complete. Call on your arrival to let us know you have arrived. Please be patient was we adjust to the new regulations.

This sweetheart is Rascal the Rottie and she certainly wears baby blue quite well doesnt she!

This is Bento He was in for his puppy visit today and particularly enjoyed the scale and treats

This is Burger in all of his Bulldog handsomeness

This is Dr Barry and Dave's newest edition Blanche! If you look closely at her left shoulder you can see a black mark... on closer inspection it was a tick! Ticks are not following social distancing rules - please ensure your pet is protected. We are open for emergencies and urgent care along with prescription/food refills and tick control products. Just call in advance so we can have it ready to deliver to your vehicle when you arrive. Both Morris and Blanche get to come to work with Dad and spend most of their time playing under the desk. EDIT - Blanche and Tick Picture in comments... did not attach.

Covid 19 update : Starting Friday June 5th : - Elective surgeries such as spay, neuter and dentals will resume. We have tried to book all patients that are on our waiting list. It will take us a few weeks to get caught up on the back log of surgery. If you would like to have an elective surgery please call to schedule your surgery.... - Annual and wellness exams are now being performed. - We will continue to do curb side pick-up for food and medications. Just call in advance so we can have the product ready when you arrive. - Phone payments, visa and portable debit are accepted. - We will allow a maximum of 3 people in our waiting room at any one time. Masks MUST be worn at all times inside the building. There is a hand sanitizing station inside the front door we ask you use upon entering. Marks on the floor indicate where to stand to provide 6 feet social distancing. Plexi-glass shields have been installed around the reception desk. - If you are coming for an appointment we will be allowing owners to enter the exam rooms. Patient exams will still take place in our treatment room but the veterinarian will come in the room to discuss their findings and a plan. The rooms are not large enough to provide safe social distancing while examining a patient. 6 feet social distancing must be maintained and a mask must be worn. When you arrive for your appointment please call the front desk (902)407-9663 and a technician will come to your vehicle to escort you and your pet to an exam room. - for owners who wish to stay in their vehicles we will continue to bring pets into the clinic for exams and the veterinarian will call once the exam is complete. Call on your arrival to let us know you have arrived. Please be patient was we adjust to the new regulations.

This is Dr Barry and Daves newest edition Blanche! If you look closely at her left shoulder you can see a black mark... on closer inspection it was a tick! Ticks are not following social distancing rules - please ensure your pet is protected. We are open for emergencies and urgent care along with prescription/food refills and tick control products. Just call in advance so we can have it ready to deliver to your vehicle when you arrive. Both Morris and Blanche get to come to work with Dad and spend most of their time playing under the desk. EDIT - Blanche and Tick Picture in comments... did not attach.

Burnside Veterinary Hospital is still open during these difficult times. We are here for you and your pets! We are continuing to see emergencies and urgent cases, along with puppy/kitten series vaccines. We are also available for food and prescription pick-up, including flea and tick prevention. We offer curb side pick-up and free delivery. ... Our current hours are: Monday to Friday 8am until 7pm Saturday 9am until 1pm Please be patient as we navigate through these difficult times. We are operating on a reduced staff. In order to keep team members safe, and be able to stay open in the event a team member gets sick, we have divided into two teams. Each team works separate days from each other. Prescription refills and medication pick-ups will take longer then they normally do. Clients calling to pickup supplies in the morning can pick-up after 12 noon. Calls made after noon will be available after 4pm. Please advise the receptionist when calling if this does not work for you. When you arrive to pick-up supplies please call and we will bring it to your vehicle. We ask that payment be made over the phone, or we can offer portable debit at your vehicle. We do have a closed door policy (except for quality of life decisions). When you arrive for your appointment please call (902) 407-9663 and a staff member will bring your pet into the clinic for any necessary exams and procedures. A veterinarian will call after the examination to discuss findings and treatment plan. We are doing the best that we can during these difficult times. We understand that delays can be frustrating and ask for your patience. Thank you, From the Burnside Veterinary Hospital team.

Today is puppy day! Let see pictures of your puppies - young and old!

Covid-19 Update At Burnside Veterinary Hospital we continue to update our safety protocols daily. Here is our current update based on current recommendations: Effective Immediately March 21st till April 5th. We have reduced our hours of operation. Please note that our new hours are Monday to Friday 8am till 7pm and Saturdays 9am till 1pm. After hour emergencies will still be covered by Metro Animal Emergency Clinic.... We have a limited number of appointments available as all appointment slots are now 1 hour to allow time between clients for sanitation of office space and also limit number of people in clinic at any given time. We are only booking essential appointments. Please call to book appointments and inquire as to urgency of appointment. Annual exams and routine surgery (spay/neuter/dental prophylaxis) will be postponed for the coming weeks. Puppy vaccines are time sensitive and will continue to be seen. We are still here for you so any illness or injury please call 902-407-9663 We ask that clients please call ahead for food and prescription refills. When you come to the clinic to pick the products up we are happy to bring them to your vehicle and payment can be arranged over the phone. Any questions please call. Please be patient as we navigator our way through this difficult situation its new to all of us.

Burnside Veterinary Hospital Saturday hours will be 9am-1pm, starting Saturday, March 21st.

Did you know that at BVH we can run routine urine samples right here in the clinic? When your pet is coming in for a urine issue it can be helpful to bring a urine sample with you. Catching the sample can be tricky, but we have some hints! For cats set up a clean, dry litterbox with non-absorbent substrate or leave it empty. For dogs a clean disposable pie plate or soup ladle make catching the sample easier. After you have the sample, transfer it to a clean container and keep it in the fridge until your appointment. And remember the fresher the sample the better!

Please be aware, Burnside Veterinary Hospital is doing our part to help flatten the curve of COVID-19. The health of our patients is paramount, but we are also concerned about the health of their owners. We know our beloved pets will still require veterinary care, need treatment, medications and other supplies. During this period, we would like our clients to know, we are here for you. (The World Health Organization states there is no evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can... transmit COVID-19. COVID-19 is mainly spread through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.). To help limit the number of clients in the building at any given time, we are extending our appointment times from 30 minutes to one hour. This allows for extra time for disinfection between appointments. We ask that you please phone ahead for any medication refills or food pick ups, to verify that we have the product and can set it aside for you. Also, at this time we will be providing a free home delivery option for our current clients. This will include delivery of food, product and medications. Please note, this service may take up to 24 hours. We would appreciate that if you are not feeling well, or have been outside of the country in the last 14 days, that you ask a friend or family member to bring your pet in for their appointment. Please try to limit the number of people coming to the appointment to two. Please note, in order to protect our staff, they may approach you wearing a mask and gloves. This is for their protection as well as yours. You may be taken directly into a room when you arrive, or alternatively, you have the option to remain in your vehicle. Please notify the front desk when you arrive, to help keep the waiting area as clear as possible. Our front desk and all surfaces, including chair arms and door handles will be disinfected periodically throughout the day. Hand sanitizer is available at the front desk. Hand washing is recommended. We are implementing a telephone recheck service. This will be a scheduled appointment for ongoing cases in which the Doctor feels comfortable that they can provide the same service via telephone. This will allow for greater social distancing and help keep our clients at lower risk. Please call 902-407-9663, to inquire for this service. We have temporarily removed our coffee, tea and water from the front area. If you would like any refreshments while you wait please ask any of the staff and they will be happy to accommodate. The childrens play desk has also been removed. We ask that clients pay with either a credit card, or debit if possible. We thank all of our clients for their understanding. Together we will keep our pets and each other healthy and safe. See more

To our valued clients: we are working hard to provide you with the goods and services you and your pets will require through the next few weeks as we all deal with the uncertainty of COVID-19. We ask that you please phone ahead when you need medication refills, food and products as we want to make sure we have your items in stock. You can reach the clinic at 902-407-9663.

Did you know cats are one of the post popular pets, but visit the vet less often than their canine counterparts? Wellness visits are an important part of your cats care. Many cats are stressed by vet visits, which means wellness exams often get overlooked. There are ways we can help your cat feel less stressed when they come in. Pheromones, hiding spots and elevated surfaces can all help cats feel more comfortable in the exam room. When you call to book your cats appointment ask us how we can help!

Mondays are ruff. Heres Hope to brighten the day! Hope is a Labrador Retriever puppy who was in for her first visit recently. She was a model patient!

The days are about the get a bit lighter! Dont forget to set your clocks ahead before you go to bed!

Staff dogs Memphis and Jackson love winter hiking. Does your dog like to play in the snow or are they the type that would rather sit by the cozy fire?

Brian was in for a dental recently. We knew he had one problem tooth but radiographs showed another! We removed the teeth and Brian is healing well. Dental radiographs (x-rays) are an important part of you pets dental procedure.

Burnside Veterinary Hospital is closed today for Nova Scotia Heritage Day. We resume regular hours tomorrow morning at 7am.

Happy Valentines Day!

What is your guess? Do you know how many teeth dogs have? What about cats?

Do have this much fun when you go to the doctor? Zazzles thoroughly enjoyed her kitten visit!

February is Dental Health Month. Did you know pets need oral care too? Regular brushing is the most effective way to help prevent plaque and tartar build up.

It was all hands on deck when it came to loving baby Rockie at her recent puppy visit.

We got to see a real life teddy bear! Teddy is a Yorkie-Poo that was in to see us for a puppy visit recently.

It is important for pets not to lick their incisions after having surgery. Most people are familiar with using an Elizabethan collar (aka a "cone") to stop them from licking. But did you know there are other options as well? Lexi is modelling After Surgery Wear, a shirt that covers her incision.

Everyone needs some mid week cuteness. Meet Gabby, a Golden Retriever puppy who was in to see us recently!

Did you make a New Years Resolution for your pet? Its not too late to set some 2020 goals! Learning new tricks, going for more walks or working on weight loss are all great goals for your pet. Let us know in the comments what you are working on with your pet.

We will be closing at 4pm today. Wishing all of our friends a Happy New Year!

Meet the staff Friday! Hi everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! My name is Kirstie and I am the senior RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) and technical staff manager here at Burnside Veterinary Hospital. I have been at BVH since we opened our doors in 2015. I have been working in the industry since 2006 and still enjoy every minute of it! In my free time I like to do agility and hike with my two Australian Cattle Dogs, spend time with my horses and be creative! I enjoy drawing, painting and photography

Merry Christmas from all of us at Burnside Veterinary Hospital