Gibsons Veterinary Hospital
1070 Gibsons Way V0N 1V7 Gibsons, BC, Canada

Dental season is here. Gibsons Veterinary Hospital is offering 25% off all dental cleanings for your pet between December 1st and the end of February 2020. (offer excludes dental x rays and surgery) Give us a call at (604) 886-4161 or email us at [email protected] to request a call back by leaving your pets name and phone number.

It seems we've been having some phone trouble. Our phone company is working on fixing it. If you have trouble reaching us, please call again (604 886-4161) or email us at [email protected] with your pets name and a phone number for a call back. If you have an emergency during the day or after hours and need an urgent appointment, call 778 462 2306. Thanks for your patience...

If you have a picture of your cat, dog, rabbit, etc., in a Halloween costume we would love to see it ...

--------------- CLOSED DOOR POLICY IN EFFECT---------------- In light of the current outbreak of Coronavirus COVID-19 and the likely increase in the number of cases, we would like to ask that you refrain from coming into our hospital to reduce speed and extent of the spread of the infection. We will be open for appointments, but would ask that owners do not call to book in routine appointments to allow sick pets to be seen as a priority. ... Clients (owners) will no longer be allowed to enter the hospital When arriving for appointment please wait outside, we will call you to take a medical history and then we will admit your pet for examination and discuss the treatment with you over the telephone. Please bring a CELLPHONE with you. Hand sanitizer should be used at all times. Please call or email to order food/medication during regular business hours. When ready we will call you and bring it out to parking lot. Our goal is to have a 2 metre distancing from our clients at all times. Payment will be taken over phone via credit card or e- transfer. If you or a family member is exhibiting signs of coronavirus we ask that you stay at home and arrange to have a friend or family member (who has not been in direct contact with you to bring your pet in). We realise this is inconvenient but keeping all of us safe & healthy is our priority.

Fun Fact Friday Dogs have a sense of time. It's been proven that they know the difference between a hour and five. If conditioned to, they can predict future events, such as regular walk times.

Fun Fact Friday - A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 yrs. Stubbs was the mayor of Talkeetna, a small town in Alaska for 20 years! He had several uncontested elections and although he didn’t hold any legislative power, he was loved by locals and tourists.

We will be closed Monday, Sept 7th for Labour day. If you have an emergency please call 604-886-4161 We will be open Tuesday, Sept 8th at 8:30am

Fun Fact Friday Fleas can jump 350 times its body length.

Fun Fact Friday Ever noticed that strange look your cat sometimes has on his face as he sniffs the air? No, he’s not sneering at you, but he is up to something. Through a controlled method of breathing known as ‘taste-scenting’ your cat uses an organ located between the roof of the mouth and the nose’s septum to taste the scent of another cat in the air.

We love puppies...Guess the breed

We have the cutest puppies Name that breed!

We will be closed Wednesday, July 1st for Canada Day .. If you have an emergency, please call 604-886-4161 We will re-open Thursday, July 2nd at 8:30am

Did You Know? The nose prints of both dogs and cats are unique - ridged in a pattern just like fingerprints of humans.

We will be closed Monday, May 18th for Victoria Day - If you have an emergency please call 604-886-4161 We will re-open Tuesday, May 19th at 8:30am

Drum roll please..... The winner for most likes (dog) is Shannon Matheson Palmer with Monroe The winner for most likes (cat) is ... Nancy Shields with Stan Please call the clinic to make arrangement for picking up the baskets.

Contest time We are so excited... March 6th marked the third anniversary of Gibsons Veterinary Hospital. Thank you to all our clients for trusting us to care for your pets. Please help us celebrate with our third annual photo contest.. The winners will win one of two amazing baskets that we are giving away ( 1 for cat and 1 for dog)... Here are the rules: Enter your pet’s most hilarious and or adorable photos. If your pet wins, you'll receive one of these amazing gift baskets... 2 Categories - best dog photo and best cat photo We are looking for the most overall facebook likes on the photo posted here. Please like and share the contest with your friends for more possibilities to win! The contest will run from March 9 2020 to March 23 2020

We will be closed Monday Feb 17 2020 for Family day We will reopen Tuesday Feb 18th 2020 at 8:30 am If you have an after hours emergency please call 604-886-4161

Do you buy your pet a Valentine's day present? Pet owners plan to spend more on their fur babies this Valentine's Day than ever before, Twenty seven percent of people say that they will buy Valentine's Day gifts for their pets, totaling approximately $1.7 billion in spending.

Today is National Golden Retriever Day... #GoldenRetrieverDay Leaving this right here

Christmas hours. Dec 24th - 8:30 to 1:00 Christmas Eve Dec 25th - Closed Christmas Day Dec 26th - 8:30 to 5:30 Boxing Day Dec 31st - 8:30 to 5:30 New Years Eve ... Jan 1st - Closed New Years day If you have an after hour emergency please call 604-886-4161

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Do you get your pets Christmas presents? What do you buy?

We will be CLOSED on Monday November 11th, 2019 in honor of Remembrance day, We will resume regular hospital hours on Tuesday November 12th at 8:30am. In case of emergencyplease call 604-886-4161

From tricks to treats, Halloween can present many dangers to our furry pals. Here’s how to keep Bear and Fluffy safe on the scariest night of the year. 1. Keep pets away from the candy bowl. 2. Keep pets inside 3. Is ID current (just in case they escape) ... 4. Pick up candy wrappers. 5. Don't let the family dog accompany the kids on their trick-or-treat outing 6. If you suspect your pet has eaten chocolate, treatment need to be initiated immediately If you happen to find a lost pet - Please check for any ID...or call Sunshine Coast SPCA - 604-740-0301 After hours: call your local police or RCMP If able please post a photo on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/253173631470812/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1733186543564316/ https://www.facebook.com/missingpetssunshinecoastbc/ If you have a medical emergency please call 604-886-4161

Although Halloween is fun for us humans it's not as fun for our pets. This Halloween, please keep your pets indoors, safe and sound. If you know your pet has anxiety around fireworks, let us know so we can plan ahead. Have fun and be safe.

October is National Animal Safety & Protection Month! Despite our best efforts, accidents do happen. This month, prepare your pet for the unexpected. Read on to discover several tips that can help you and your pet in case of an emergency. 5 ways you can protect your pet this October: 1. Have a first aid kit handy in your house and/or car: From cuts and scrapes to bee stings, pets need first aid attention too! Consider purchasing a pet first aid kit or making a DIY kit with dr...ug store supplies to keep at home or in your car. Smaller, on-the-go kits for your outdoor adventures are also a great idea! 2. Keep your pet’s microchip records up-to-date: Log in to check that your information is current on your BC Pet Registry account and check that your pet’s veterinary clinic also has the correct information on file. Having up-to-date contact information will ensure you can be contacted if a lost pet is found! 3. Add an emergency evacuation sticker to your door: No matter what kind of dwelling you live in, an "in case of emergency" sticker on your front door communicates that there may be pets in your house. In case of a fire or other disaster, neighbours and emergency responders will know what pets to look for. 4. Pack an emergency kit with pets in mind: Whether there is an earthquake, or another situation that causes you to have to evacuate your home quickly, an emergency kit will ensure you have the necessary pet food, medication, and equipment your pet needs to get by. Learn more about what you should include in your kit. 5. Get your shine on: Fall is here and the days are getting darker. Don’t let the dreary weather bring you down! Reflective gear and lights for your pets makes them far more visible to cars. Walk, run, and exercise with your pet without worry.