VCA Canada Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre
2303 Alberta Street V5Y 4A7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Is increased exercise a part of your New Year's Resolution? Here are a few tips for creating a jogging program for you and your dog! https://buff.ly/2KOSwks

Are you and your pet getting ready for the holiday season? Here are some decorating tips to make your home merry and bright, while keeping curious paws stay safe and sound! Shatter-proof ornaments, covered cords and flameless candles are just a start. https://buff.ly/37QLT9l

This year, we’re giving the gift of peace of mind. VCA Canada pet parents have access to 24/7 Live Chat with a veterinary professional on the myVCA app now through January 4, 2021!

This year's list of most popular dog names has arrived! Is your pup's name on the list?

It’s National Senior Pet Month! Do you have a senior pet? Let us know what you love about them in the comments below!

VCA Canada family members Green Acres Animal Hospital led a community wide initiative to collect donations for the Lethbridge food bank. Together with clients and other veterinary clinics in the area, the Green Acres team raised a ‘mountain’ of food for those in-need in their community. Nice work Green Acres! #VCAFamily

BIG day for Sam! If you've been following along with our stories, you'll know that Sam the Lamb went to Vancouver today to see a specialist at VCA Canada Vancou...ver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre With plenty of time to fill up before the appointment, Andrew felt like it was a rare opportunity for Sam to see the ocean, so they took a little detour and Sam had a walk in West Vancouver. Overall, Sam was pretty unimpressed.... Turns out "ocean" doesn't involve food, which is Sam's true passion. More importantly, we got some AMAZING results! As it turns out Sam's cataracts are what's known as "Nuclear Cataracts" meaning they're in the centers of his eyes. He has about 80% of his vision around them though, and really only struggles in bright light. As a result, with some new drops, he should (quite literally) see an improvement, and these cataracts aren't expected to get worse - what this means is that Sam will *not* have to fly to Saskatchewan for a very expensive and potentially risky surgery!! We are thrilled to have such a great outcome from this trip, and so grateful to all the incredible folks at the clinic and also to SPCA International who provided us with a generous grant, part of which was used to help cover today's costs.

Thunder is a perfect example of watch makes rescue pets so special! All pets have so much love to give -- if we give them a chance to show us! http://ow.ly/avT350C1dth

Sundays are great for cuddling!

As part of National Shelter Appreciation Week we want to give a special shoutout to Oakville Humane Society! OHS does great work for Canadian pets and we're proud to support them through the VCA Canada family.

Meet Willie! He's one of the adoptable pets we're celebrating as part of National Shelter Adoption Month! Get to know Willie by watching the video below, and stay tuned for more featured pets all month long!

Halloween may look a little different in our communities this year, but here are still a number of hazards to look out for around your home! Candy, candles and other decorations can all pose risks to your pet. #WednesdayWellness

Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Thank you to all the shelters and rescue organizations across Canada that work to keep pets safe!

Fall has endless fun activities to do with your pet, and we want to know which one you’re most excited for! Let us know in the comments below!

Pippi is a one year old toy poodle. Happy and resilient, Pippi is a perfect example of what makes shelter pets special! Stay tuned as we celebrate shelter pets all month long!

October is National Shelter Adoption Month! Do you have a rescue pet? If so, tell us what you love about them! #NoPetLeftBehind

Is it lunchtime yet? #VCAPets

October is National Shelter Adoption Month! Stay tuned, we'll be celebrating rescue pets and the organizations who support them all month long! #AdoptDontShop

Pets make us laugh. smile and jump for joy. Tell us how your pet makes you feel using 3 emojis!

When it comes to healthy cats, play can go a long way! Ask your veterinarian about the best toys to harness your cat's brain power and help them thrive.

Jada loves to watch the sunrise #VCAPets

Fall is in the air! We hope you and your pet enjoy the colourful walks and cooler weather! #VCACanada

Could Gus be any cuter? #VCAPets