Prince George Veterinary Hospital

Prince George Veterinary Hospital: veterinary care in Prince George since 1967

Prince George Veterinary Hospital is a small animal veterinary facility in Prince George, British Columbia. Its own presentation states that it has been helping people help their pets since 1967 and that it was accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association in 1989, a status the hospital links to meeting high standards across all aspects of its operation, from veterinary medicine to its parking lot.

The team describes its approach as combining continuing education for clients on year-round pet health, nutrition and exercise with attention to advances in veterinary technology, while treating animals with loving care in every check-up, procedure or surgery.

Medical services and consultations

The hospital lists preventive care, diagnostics and surgeries among its core services. Preventive care is presented as the ideal approach, with doctors and support staff available to discuss nutrition and problem prevention so owners can become more knowledgeable about their pet's health and well-being.

• Preventive care
• Diagnostics
• Surgeries
• Housecalls
• Exotics
• Behaviour consults
• Referrals

Emergencies and after-hours coverage

The hospital asks pet owners facing an emergency to call right away at (250) 563-1541. After-hours emergency coverage is shared between Prince George Veterinary Hospital and the other four local small animal facilities, and the hospital advises confirming which facility is on call that night. It also notes that although the building is open from 7 am to 6 pm Monday to Friday, a doctor may not be in the hospital outside the hours of 8 am to 6 pm, in which case clients may be redirected to the practice on call.

Facilities, retail and client resources

The facility is described as spacious and includes a large retail area offering veterinary diets and other pet supplies, where owners can also pick up a toy for their pet. An online pet store allows products to be picked up in clinic or delivered to the home. Patient forms are available online so they can be completed at home or at the office, and the site also provides client education material on canine and feline information, along with a COVID-19 policy and other client resources.

Appointments and cancellation policy

Appointments can be requested through the website or by phone.

Team and hiring

The staff is organised into veterinarians, management, technologists, client care and patient care. The hospital states that it is hiring veterinarians, technicians, receptionists and ward staff, and it offers a $1,000 reward to anyone who refers a veterinarian who might like to work there.