Burnside Veterinary Hospital

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Burnside Veterinary Hospital Co-owners Dr. McCarron and Dr. Thompson along with their team provide progressive and compassionate care to patients and their families of Nova Scotia.
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This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟We’ve given o...
10/28/2026

This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟

We’ve given our techs a fun questionnaire, as a mini get-to-know me for some of our familiar faces within clinic! ✨

Next is…. Kendra! 💙

How long have you been an RVT?: 1 year.

Favourite things to do as a tech?: Cytology

What’s your favourite “animal themed” TV show or movie?: Hoppers.

Go-to lunch favourite?: Pesto pasta.

Thank you Kendra, for everything you do!
Happy RVT month! 🩺🐾

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10/27/2026

Show your senior pet extra love with science-backed support.

Get Hill’s Prescription Diet delivered right to your door! Order online at myVETstore.ca.

Valid Oct 20 - Nov 20.

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This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟We’ve given o...
10/21/2026

This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟

We’ve given our techs a fun questionnaire, as a mini get-to-know me for some of our familiar faces within clinic! ✨

Next is…. Jes! 💙

How long have you been an RVT?: 5 years.

Favourite things to do as a tech?: Client education.

What’s your favourite “animal themed” TV show or movie?: The Aristocats. ❤️

Go-to lunch favourite?: Food truck pizza.

Thank you Jes, for everything you do!
Happy RVT month! 🩺🐾

Avoid the ER (When You Can!) Not every late-night pet issue needs a trip to the ER. Call us after hours to reach an RVT ...
10/20/2026

Avoid the ER (When You Can!)

Not every late-night pet issue needs a trip to the ER. Call us after hours to reach an RVT who can assess the situation and expertly guide you through the next steps.

Less stress. More peace of mind. Always here for you.

This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟We’ve given o...
10/14/2026

This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟

We’ve given our techs a fun questionnaire, as a mini get-to-know me for some of our familiar faces within clinic! ✨

Next is…. Jen! 💙

How long have you been an RVT?: Since 2008.

Favourite things to do as a tech?: Anesthesia + Surgery.

What’s your favourite “animal themed” TV show or movie?: Wishbone.

Go-to lunch favourite?: Chinese food.

Thank you Jen, for everything you do!
Happy RVT month! 🩺🐾

This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟We’ve given o...
10/09/2026

This October is RVT month, and we’re back here again to highlight another one of our amazing technicians! 🌟

We’ve given our techs a fun questionnaire, as a mini get-to-know me for some of our familiar faces within clinic! ✨

Next is…. Keira! 💙

How long have you been an RVT?: Graduated in 2018.

Favourite things to do as a tech?: Nursing care + phlebotomy.

What’s your favourite “animal themed” TV show or movie?: Dumbo.

Go-to lunch favourite?: Chicken sandwiches.

Thank you Keira, for everything you do!
Happy RVT month! 🩺🐾

❗️CLOSURE NOTICE!❗️Just a reminder we will be closed on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving! 🍂Have a safe and happy lo...
10/08/2026

❗️CLOSURE NOTICE!❗️

Just a reminder we will be closed on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving! 🍂

Have a safe and happy long holiday weekend! ❤️

🎃Fundraiser Alert!🎃For the month of October, we will be collecting donations for Good Bones Dog Rescue! 🐾Any donations i...
10/06/2026

🎃Fundraiser Alert!🎃

For the month of October, we will be collecting donations for Good Bones Dog Rescue! 🐾

Any donations in clinic will receive a ghost or pumpkin to sign with you, or your pet’s name to be displayed in our reception area for Halloween! ✨👻

We appreciate all contributions, whether it’s pay what you can; or your continued support through the spooky season! 🎃

Don’t forget to visit Good Bones Dog Rescue’s page!
Good Bones Dog Rescue - Rescue, Rehab, Rehome

Did you know October is RVT month? ✨🩺Over the month, we’ll be highlighting our wonderful technicians, the backbone of ou...
10/06/2026

Did you know October is RVT month? ✨🩺

Over the month, we’ll be highlighting our wonderful technicians, the backbone of our clinic! 🌟

Registered Veterinary Technicians wear many hats, some of their duties include drawing and running bloodwork, placing catheters, cytology, taking dental x-rays, administering medications, monitoring anesthetic…and so much more. 🐾

We’ve went ahead and interviewed our RVTs about the know all…

Starting with…our lead tech, Terra! 💙

How long have you been an RVT?: 13 years.

Favourite things to do as a tech?: Phlebotomy + placing IV catheters.

What’s your favourite “animal themed” TV show or movie?: Madagascar.

Go-to lunch favourite?: Pad thai.

Thank you Terra, for everything you do!
Happy RVT month! 🩺🐾

Puppy alert! 🐶 Penny the bulldog was in for her exam with Dr. Thompson recently, and of course we had to steal some snug...
10/03/2026

Puppy alert! 🐶 Penny the bulldog was in for her exam with Dr. Thompson recently, and of course we had to steal some snuggles! 🐾

Address

202 Brownlow Avenue Unit 520
Dartmouth, NS
B3B1T5

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

9024079663

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