Harbour City Animal Hospital

05/06/2026

Slab fractures like this one are typically caused by trauma from chewing on something hard. Avoid bones, antlers or anything that you can’t make an indent in with your fingernail.

05/03/2026

Got it!

Did you know that ticks are active almost year round on Vancouver Island?! Make sure your pet is up to date on their flea and tick medication. Give us a call to see what product is right for your pet!

Did you know we now have an injection for dogs that lasts a year to prevent fleas and ticks?!

05/02/2026

Ozzy Pawsborne Prince of Barkness was in the house! You may have noticed we use a LOT of treats at our hospital. We strive to make each visit a positive one and treats play a BIG role in that!

05/01/2026

Did someone say cookie?!?

04/25/2026

Happy World Veterinary Day!

Happy World Veterinary Day!

Today, the CVMA joins all veterinary professionals globally in celebrating the contributions of veterinary teams in safeguarding food safety, food security, public health, and animal health across Canada and around the world.

Veterinarians play a critical role throughout the entire food production chain — from animal health management on farms to inspection, disease surveillance, and food safety systems.

04/21/2026

Our customer service team have so many roles they manage to juggle everyday!

Veterinary reception is not “just answering phones.”

It is emotional triage.
It is operational control.
It is being kind when people are rude.
It is being precise when everything is moving at once.
And somehow still smiling through all of it.

That is not “just reception.”
That is skill.
That is labor.
That is intelligence.
That is leadership.

The Vet CSR exists because this role deserves to be seen clearly.

04/21/2026

Happy 8th Birthday Amy!! It’s been a pleasure to care for you from 8 weeks old into adulthood and now your senior years 💕

04/21/2026

We want to wish a Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to our amazing customer service team that makes our practice run smoothly! 🐾
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Thank you for being the kind voice on the phone, the welcoming smile at the front desk, and for all the care you show to every pet and owner who walks through our doors. We couldn’t do it without you! ❤️

​Leave a comment below to help us celebrate our amazing receptionists! 👇

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04/18/2026

What’s an FNA?! A FNA is a fine needle aspirate. This is a procedure where we use a small needle to aspirate cells from a mass or lump and look under the microscope. This is an example of a lipoma which is a benign fatty tumor. Its always helpful to confirm what masses are if possible and prior to removal so we know how best to remove then as well as for prognosis and monitoring.

04/16/2026

Sweet senior Steve! Steve was such a good boy and definitely deserved a cookie! Do you know what breed he is?!

04/15/2026

Meet Morty and Helix! We’ve been seeing these little guys since they were both wee puppies. Morty is almost 8 years old and Helix is 6. Continuity of care is so important and we truly value building these long lasting relationships with our clients.

04/12/2026

What is that?!

This is a retained deciduous (baby) canine tooth. As you can see it results in junk (hair, fabric from toys, food etc) accumulating between the permanent adult canine and the retained baby tooth. This can lead to damage to the adult tooth.

We see this most commonly in small breed dogs and dogs with malocclusions which results in teeth erupting in the wrong location.

What’s the treatment? Extraction!