St. Lawrence Valley Animal Hospital

06/02/2026

Good afternoon,

Due to staff shortages, our hours will be changing at this time.
Thank you to everyone for their continued patience.

Effective June 12th, 2026, our hours of operation will be adjusted to:
Monday- Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm
Friday 8:00am- 6:00pm
Saturday and Sunday’s - closed

05/17/2026

Notice:
We will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday May 18th, 2026.
Our doors will be open again on May 19th, 2026 at 8:00am.
See below for available Emergency and Specialty Hospitals while we are closed.
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful weekend.

05/08/2026

Obito came in for his first visit with Dr. Soker today. He was a very good boy! Can anyone guess his breed?

04/28/2026

Nelly came in for a pregnancy check today to see how many puppies she might have.
How many puppies do you see on her X-ray?
🩻🐶🐾

04/24/2026

As Veterinary Receptionist Week comes to a close, we want to give a very special shoutout to four incredible women who are such an important part of our clinic family.

They juggle so much behind the scenes and they do it all with kindness, patience, compassion, and grace.

To our four receptionists — thank you for everything you do each and every day. Thank you for caring so deeply about our clients, loving on their pets, and being the warm, welcoming heart of our clinic. We appreciate you more than words can say. 💜🐾

04/21/2026

Happy Veterinary Reception Week to the incredible front desk team who keep our clinic running smoothly every single day! 🐾💙

You are the first smiling face our clients see, the calm voice on the phone during stressful moments, and the friendly heart that helps pets and people feel welcome the moment they walk through our doors.

Thank you for your dedication, kindness, and the love you show to every patient and client. We appreciate you today and every day. 🐶🐱✨

04/10/2026

When your patient passes the foreign body on her own, and suddenly your treatment room turns into a dance floor.” 😹🕺
Dr. El-Korchi celebrating that Luna won’t need surgery today!

04/01/2026

An April Fools joke played on Kristy our Hospital Manager this morning.
The team gathered together to drink from anything but a cup in the morning meeting. Kristy was quick to notice but still gathered lots of laughs to start our day.

03/26/2026

Ever wonder if your dog is at risk for some “uninvited guests”?

Parasite prevention is key to keeping your pet and family healthy.
Click the Pararisk link below to find out if your pet is at risk for common parasites 🐜 🪱

English English French Your dog’s behaviour and lifestyle determine their parasite risk. Use ParaRisk, our parasite risk checker to get a personalized report for your dog, then share with your vet for the best parasite control advice. Ready to go? Start

03/02/2026

🐜TICKS ARE A YEAR ROUND THREAT! 🐜

Ticks are well known for transmitting Lyme disease in dogs and humans but we are seeing a rise in other tick borne illnesses.
Ticks aren’t just a summer problem. They can be active anytime the weather is above freezing.

✔️ Year-round tick prevention is the best way to keep your pets safe
✔️ Check your pets daily after outdoor adventures
✔️ Talk to our team about the best prevention option for your dog or cat

Here is an educational video on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from ticks.

Credit goes to the Eastern Ontario Heath Unit.

https://youtu.be/Zf4ORw_KuCE?si=Za_jBU0wbqHlikqR

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