Renfrew Animal Hospital provides comprehensive pet care services for dogs and cats in East Vancouver, covering everything from wellness exams and vaccinations to parasite prevention and microchipping. Our clinic is open seven days a week, welcoming walk-ins and new clients throughout the Renfrew, Hastings-Sunrise, and Grandview-Woodland communities. Whether your pet is due for their annual checkup, starting their puppy or kitten vaccination series, or needs preventive parasite protection, our veterinary team is here to provide personalized, compassionate care at every stage of your pet's life.
A wellness exam is one of the most important things you can do for your pet's long-term health. During each visit, your veterinarian performs a thorough physical assessment, reviewing your pet's weight, dental health, heart and lung function, coat condition, and joint mobility. Regular wellness exams help identify early signs of conditions such as dental disease, obesity, arthritis, or organ changes before they become more serious concerns. We recommend annual checkups for adult dogs and cats, and more frequent visits for puppies, kittens, and senior pets. Renfrew Animal Hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on weekends from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect your pet against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. At Renfrew Animal Hospital, we offer core and non-core vaccinations tailored to your pet's age, lifestyle, and health status. Core vaccines for dogs include protection against distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus, and rabies. Core vaccines for cats include protection against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and rabies. Our veterinarians will review your pet's vaccination history and recommend a schedule that ensures they are protected at every life stage, from their first puppy or kitten series through to their senior years.
Travelling internationally with your pet requires an official health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian. At Renfrew Animal Hospital, we provide international health certificates for dogs and cats travelling to destinations worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and European Union countries. Each certificate confirms your pet is healthy and meets the health requirements of your destination country. We recommend booking your health certificate appointment at least four to six weeks before travel, as many countries have specific timing requirements. Our team is familiar with international pet travel regulations and will guide you through every step of the process.
Fleas, ticks, and heartworm are year-round concerns for dogs and cats in the Vancouver area. Flea infestations cause intense itching, skin infections, and anemia and can spread quickly throughout your home. Ticks are capable of transmitting Lyme disease and other serious infections, particularly in wooded or grassy areas. Heartworm, transmitted by mosquitoes, is a life-threatening condition that requires long-term preventive management. Our team will recommend the most appropriate preventive products for your pet based on their size, lifestyle, and any existing health conditions, ensuring effective protection without unnecessary exposure to products your pet does not need.
The first year of your puppy or kitten's life sets the foundation for a lifetime of health. At Renfrew Animal Hospital, we provide a full range of services for new puppies and kittens, including their initial vaccination series, intestinal parasite screening and deworming, microchipping, and nutrition guidance. We also offer advice on socialization and preventive dental care from an early age. Your first visit is an opportunity to establish a health baseline for your new pet and ask any questions you have about caring for them at home. We welcome new puppies and kittens of all breeds and sizes.
Microchipping is the most reliable form of permanent identification for your pet. A small chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is inserted under the skin between the shoulder blades during a quick, minimally uncomfortable procedure. The chip contains a unique identification number that can be scanned by any veterinary clinic or animal shelter, linking to your contact information in a national registry. Unlike collars and tags, a microchip cannot fall off, be removed, or fade over time. Microchipping is recommended for all dogs and cats and is available as a standalone appointment at Renfrew Animal Hospital.
Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, tapeworms, and giardia are common in dogs and cats of all ages and can be transmitted to humans in some cases. Puppies and kittens are especially vulnerable and should begin a deworming protocol early in life. Adult pets benefit from regular fecal screening and deworming as part of their annual wellness care. At Renfrew Animal Hospital, we use age-appropriate and species-specific products to address the parasites most likely to affect your pet based on their lifestyle and environment. Our team will advise you on how to minimize your pet's exposure to common parasite sources.
Routine hygiene services support your pet's comfort and prevent avoidable health issues. Overgrown nails cause pain, affect your pet's gait, and can lead to joint problems over time. Ear cleaning is important for pets prone to wax buildup, moisture retention, or recurrent ear infections. Anal gland expression relieves discomfort in pets whose anal glands do not empty naturally. These services are best performed by trained veterinary staff who can identify early signs of infection or other concerns during the appointment. All three services are available at Renfrew Animal Hospital, either as standalone appointments or as part of a wellness visit.
Renfrew Animal Hospital offers on-site dispensing of veterinary-grade products for the convenience of our clients. Products available include parasite prevention, nutritional supplements, and other veterinary products recommended by our team. Having these products available directly at the clinic means you can start your pet's care plan immediately following your appointment, without an additional trip to an external provider. Our team only carries products that meet the standards our veterinarians are comfortable recommending. Ask at reception about available products during your next visit, or call us at (778) 737-1600 for more information.
