Sydney Animal Hospital
609 Grand Lake Rd B1P 5T3 Sydney, NS, Canada

Please note our Holiday Closure Hours below! During all closures, a Veterinarian will be on-call for Emergencies at 902-562-5551. ***Please be sure to check your fur babies food, medications, and be sure to stock up in advance! As with the holiday hours for veterinary suppliers and the delivery delays due to the extra heavy online shopping this year, we cannot guarantee availability of all items until into the New Year.***... Christmas: Thursday December 24th----Closing at 12pm. Friday December 25th-------CLOSED Saturday December 26th----CLOSED Re-opening Monday December 28th at 9am. New Year's: Friday January 1st-------CLOSED Re-opening on Saturday January 2nd at 9am. Santa visited Kilo early this year! Here she is enjoying her new toys! She's been a very good girl this past year. Have a very Merry Christmas everyone!

Now look at this handsome fellow! Milo was in for a visit today and what a charmer he is. Even winks to melt your heart!

Good Monday Morning Capers! Please note we will be Closed today from 12pm to 2pm for a Staff Luncheon. 11 Days until Christmas so if you venture out be safe and spread some smiles!... Have a great day!

These cuties are showing off their Christmas attire! We have our big teddy bear Revan and little, but also mighty, Muzzy!

Please note we will be CLOSED tomorrow November 11th in observance of Remembrance Day. We will re-open on Thursday November 12th at 9am. A Veterinarian is on-call for Emergencies at 902-562-5551. As we pause tomorrow to remember all who sacrificed their lives so we may live in peace and freedom, lets also remember the animals who stood by their side to provide their unconditional love, support, and assistance.... Our deepest gratitude to all who serve on this day, who give themselves to maintaining the freedom we enjoy. We are eternally grateful. Lest We Forget.

Even her Majesty is getting in the spirit. Hmmmmm.....looks like she's claimed a new napping spot!

This little cutie visited us this morning and they're already in the holiday spirit!

Fall Behind! Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour before bed on Saturday. Rest assured, your fur babies will all remember to wake you for their breakfast!

Halloween is only 2 days away! Please note that we will be CLOSING AT 3PM on Saturday. Remember, this can be a very scary time for our pets with the ghosts and goblins roaming around, including the noise of fireworks. So please use special care to keep candy, make-up, and other such items out of your pets reach and to make sure they are are kept safe so they do not become lost if they get loose outside.... Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!

Hello! This article was shared with us and it speaks great truths of the mental stresses faced by many in the veterinary field. We feel it's important to share this with you all.... Have a great day! https://www.cbc.ca//veterinarian-mental-health-stress-suic

Public Release: October 2020 Open Letter to Nova Scotians re: Veterinary Medical Services The Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association is the regulator of Veterinary Medicine in Nova Scotia and is tasked with ensuring protection of the public interest....Continue reading

We wish to share this with everyone. The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly created a new world with many challenges. Veterinary practices were deemed essential once the state of emergency was declared in March and we have been operating during the lock down, with reduced staff, hours and also ensuring necessary protocols are in place to operate during such a pandemic The staff are the backbone of a veterinary practice. Our staff have worked under unprecedented circumstances an...d we are extremely proud of them. But during that time, on more than one occasion, they were subject to verbal abuse and derogatory language from some members of the public due to long wait times, increased phone call volume, and the inability to provide certain services due to reduced staff available. As of late, as the economy begins to reopen, and we attempt to resume normal operations, such disrespectful behavior towards our staff still occurs. When someone treats a veterinary team member in such a way, they neglect to remember they are speaking to a receptionist who is trying to accomodate all client appointments, purchases and large phone call volume. Or a veterinary technician who was assisting in a pets emergency surgery at 1am and then back on duty at 8am. A Veterinarian who has been on call 24 hours a day for 7 days straight, handling Emergencies after hours and then seeing appointments throughout the day. Veterinary clinics are working as hard as they can to accommodate the demand for veterinary care in our area. But the need for respect and understanding cannot be ignored and we will not allow our staff to be treated poorly or be verbally abused by some members of the public. Covid-19 is not gone. We all still must work together to stop the spread, and one day be able to put this pandemic behind us. So we please ask that you bear with us as we strive to provide for your fur babies needs as our team members also need to rest and recharge after a difficult time. And we also ask that you do so, for ALL our Veterinary colleagues in the CBRM, Nova Scotia and beyond. Thank you so very much!

Good afternoon! We shared this post back in July but today several instances occurred where it once again must be visited. Any form verbal abuse, threats or disrespect to our team members will not be tolerated and will result in the refusal of all and any future services.... We understand these are exhausting times but respect is essential and the safety of our staff and their ability to care for all our patients is of the utmost importance. Thank you! ****** We wish to share this with everyone. The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly created a new world with many challenges. Veterinary practices were deemed essential once the state of emergency was declared in March and we have been operating during the lock down, with reduced staff, hours and also ensuring necessary protocols are in place to operate during such a pandemic The staff are the backbone of a veterinary practice. Our staff have worked under unprecedented circumstances and we are extremely proud of them. But during that time, on more than one occasion, they were subject to verbal abuse and derogatory language from some members of the public due to long wait times, increased phone call volume, and the inability to provide certain services due to reduced staff available. As of late, as the economy begins to reopen, and we attempt to resume normal operations, such disrespectful behavior towards our staff still occurs. When someone treats a veterinary team member in such a way, they neglect to remember they are speaking to a receptionist who is trying to accomodate all client appointments, purchases and large phone call volume. Or a veterinary technician who was assisting in a pet's emergency surgery at 1am and then back on duty at 8am. A Veterinarian who has been on call 24 hours a day for 7 days straight, handling Emergencies after hours and then seeing appointments throughout the day. Veterinary clinics are working as hard as they can to accommodate the demand for veterinary care in our area. But the need for respect and understanding cannot be ignored and we will not allow our staff to be treated poorly or be verbally abused by some members of the public. Covid-19 is not gone. We all still must work together to stop the spread, and one day be able to put this pandemic behind us. So we please ask that you bear with us as we strive to provide for your fur babies needs as our team members also need to rest and recharge after a difficult time. And we also ask that you do so, for ALL our Veterinary colleagues in the CBRM, Nova Scotia and beyond. Thank you so very much!

TGIF Everyone! Please note that we will be CLOSED Monday September 7th for Labour Day. We will be re-opening on Tuesday September 8th at 9am.... During our closure, one of our Veterinarians will be on call for Emergency situations by calling 902-562-5551. Have a safe and happy long weekend!

*** Teddy Storm Update*** 11:00 am As weather warnings are still in place, we will remain CLOSED for the day. A Veterinarian is still on call for Emergency cases. Please remember to call our Answering Service at 562-5551,if you must go out, please use special care!... Thank you!!

Big and Small! Luv em all! Quite a size difference between these 2 pups! We have our loving boy Revan who is a Cane Corso who visited us for a spa day. And little 3 month old Chihuahua Pepper who was feeling under the weather. They were enjoying some extra cuddle time with team members Alicia and Melissa!

Our day was made! A client of ours sent us this beautiful bouquet as a sweet "Just Because". Made us smile. Thank you!

***Mask Policy*** As per the new regulations set by the Nova Scotia government, effective tomorrow July 31st, clients will be required to wear a mask when entering the open porch with the installed plexi-glass partition. We also strongly encourage our clients to continue to maintain proper social distancing when waiting in line in front of our practice as well as when speaking to our team members in the parking lot.... Thank you!

***Holiday Closure*** Please be aware that we will be CLOSED this coming Monday August 3rd for the Civic Holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday August 4th at 9am. One of our Veterinarians will be on call for emergencies by calling 902-562-5551.... Have a great weekend!

Babies! These 3 raccoon babies were orphaned and are currently being fostered by us until their care can be transferred to Hope for Wildlife. They are still being bottle fed.... And as you can see in the below picture with our receptionist Melissa, they also love the extra attention! See more

Holiday Weekend! Please note that we will be CLOSED this coming Monday May 18th for Victoria Day. We will re-open on Tuesday May 19th at 9:00am.... A veterinarian is on call 24/7 for Emergency Cases by calling 902-562-5551. Have a safe and happy long weekend! See you next week.

Good morning! Please note that as of this morning, we have installed a wood-plastic partition in one of our front entrance foyers. The building is still closed to public access, but clients are allowed to enter the porch with the partition to pick up product and to pay for services, etc. You can still call to place pre-paid orders via telephone by calling 902-562-5551.... Only 1 individual is permitted in the porch at a given time. Waiting customers may form a line to the entrance but please continue to maintain physical distancing as you so. Appointments are to still remain in their vehicle, and please call us upon your arrival for your appointment. Thank you so much!

This was priceless. A client of ours forgot their cellphone. So they proved their resourcefulness upon their arrival with a knock on the window and a sign. Thank you for the smiles today!

Good morning, Please note our updated hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. We will be Closed for lunch from 12pm to 1pm. Thank you and have a great week!

"Hey, what are you lookin at??" This is too cute! This baby chick paid us a visit and decided that Alicias head was the perfect place to keep an eye on things!!!

****Closing Early Due To Weather**** Hi everyone. Yup. April 28th and its snowing. We are closing at 12:00pm for the safety of our clients and staff. We will reopen tomorrow at 9am. One of our Veterinarians is on call for Emergency Cases at 902-562-5551.... Use special care if you must venture out! Thank you!

Well, Kilo has found a way to deal with the world's troubles. What a character!

This little visitor needed some vaccines. This is Ola, a 4-month old Presa Canario. Look that face! Sweet puppy indeed!

Well, Kilo has found a way to deal with the worlds troubles. What a character!

Good Afternoon, We hope you all had a great weekend. Please note that beginning tomorrow Tuesday April 14th, we will be CLOSED from 12:30PM to 1:30PM for lunch.... Thank you very much!

Let's start off the day with a feel-good story. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1935825&jwsource=cl

Lets start off the day with a feel-good story. https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1935825&jwsource=cl

Good Morning! Please be aware the way to contact us with prescription refills, food orders, product requests is via telephone during regular business hours. Requests via Facebook or online cannot be monitored due to reduced staff. If you are directed to our Answering Service or are given a recording that our number is out of service, that indicates that all lines are currently in use. In this instance, please try calling us again.... Please understand that with reduced staff there will be longer wait times and delays. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we, and all our fellow Veterinarians in the area, navigate these unprecedented times. We will be CLOSED this coming Friday April 10th for Good Friday. We will reopen Monday April 13th at 9am. Please call if you need food or prescriptions for your fur babies to carry through the long weekend. A veterinarian is on call for Emergency Situations 24/7. Be well everyone and our deepest thanks.

Good Evening Everyone. The NSVMA has issued a press release for the public regarding the extent to which Veterinarians are able to serve during this current pandemic. Please see below. Also, we wish to thank our clients for their ongoing support and patience during these trying times, as it has become necessary for us to work with reduced staff and hours....Continue reading

Please note our new hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm. We will be Closed on Saturdays and Sundays. We have received an essential business designation from the Nova Scotia Government so we can remain open. However, the same limitations as before are still in place as we can only provide Emergency and Essential services at this time. All routine and elective procedures are postponed. All medical cases will be triaged. Food pick ups and prescription refills will be still perf...ormed as this past week. A Veterinarian is on call 24/7 for Emergency situations. As always, thank you for your support!

MARCH 24TH Please note we are closing at 6pm this evening due to the weather. Thank you!

****UPDATE----SUNDAY MARCH 22, 2020 As you are aware, Nova Scotia is now in a state of Emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We have been informed that under such, Veterinarians are not classified as an essential service here in Nova Scotia. However, our governing body, the Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association (NSVMA) has petitioned the Nova Scotia Government to extend the essential services designation to the Veterinary profession. As of yet, no decision has been m...ade. In the interim, the NSVMA has directed veterinary hospitals to continue to operate to the best of their ability, with only 5 team members on hand at a given time, including the attending veterinarian. We also will have to triage medical cases and time sensitive treatments on a case-by-case basis. As such, please be aware that you will experience longer wait times and delays. We ask that you please bear with us during these difficult times. We will continue to keep you all updated as things progress.

SATURDAY MARCH 21ST- COVID 19 UPDATE Good morning. Please be advised, that as of MONDAY MARCH 23rd, we will be reducing our hospital hours to Monday to Friday 8-5pm. We will be CLOSED on Saturdays. All our previously mentioned precautions and policies during this time are still in effect.... We are however, suspending all elective procedures. These include Castrations, Spays, Dental Cleanings/Dental Extractions, Vaccinations, and Nail Trims. We are essentially attempting to triage veterinary cases. Cases not mentioned above, will be viewed on a case by case basis. With elective procedures, we will be keeping a waiting list of patients requesting those services so we can provide them when we are able to in the future. Again, we are putting these precautions in place to endeavor to provide veterinary services for as long as we can in these uncertain times. We understand that tensions are running high and there is so much uncertainty. But we ask that we all try to be understanding and courteous of ALL businesses and services that are trying to still operate at this time. Please be kind to each other. And thank you all for your kind words. It means a great deal to us all. As always, we will keep you updated as things develop. Be well.

***Closing at Early*** Currently we have a telephone and internet outage. We are closing early. But plan on regular hours tomorrow. Thank you and stay safe.

Covid-19 update: Friday March 20th As we continue to navigate the current situation with the coronavirus, we have made the following new procedures as of this morning, 1) To limit traffic in the reception area and beyond, clients cannot be present in the examination rooms during their pets appointments. Owners can wait in reception or in their vehicles, and then staff or veterinarian will come to you to discuss your pets exam.... 2) The only exception to the above, is that 1 owner can be present in the examination room when their pet is here for euthanasia. 3) As we posted yesterday, we will still bring food and medications out to you in our parking lot and you can pre-pay via telephone or by wireless debit terminal. We are still accepting Cash payments as well. Please call us in advance and upon your arrival. 4) If you feel you are sick or have been near someone who is, we request you send in another family member or individual who is not sick and has not been in contact with one whom is, as a designated as an authorized agent to speak on your behalf and a phone number contact so we can also reach you. EFFECTIVE SATURDAY MARCH 21st. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO ALLOW THE PUBLIC INTO OUR BUILDING. We will have our front doors locked but we will be open for business. All the above-mentioned steps for the pick-up of food, medications, payment, etc , will still be in place as well as the 1-owner present policy when a pet is being euthanized. As for regularly booked appointment, one of our staff members will come to take your pet inside our hospital, as well as collecting some pet history from you. Clients can wait in their vehicle during the visit and once the appointment is complete, we will contact you with the examination findings. We understand these are very stressful times but please know we are implementing these precautions for your safety, as well as for the safety of your pet and our staff. We hope these precautionary steps will allow us to continue providing services for you as long as possible as the Covid-19 situation continues to evolve. Thank you all for your continued support. It truly means a great deal to us all here at Sydney Animal Hospital.

Easy to say that our hearts are bursting right now. An anonymous client of ours just had 4 large pizzas delivered to us. Well , we are speechless and beyond thankful! You just made some of the biggest smiles today!!

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, Sydney Animal Hospital has been closely monitoring the situation and are following the latest guidelines from Health Canada and World Health Organization along with other agencies. We are taking all the necessary steps to keep our clients, their pets and our entire staff in a safe and healthy environment. In addition to our standard procedures, we have implemented changes to increase the frequency in cleaning and disinfecting all... the high traffic areas of our clinic, including reception, our waiting area and restroom. We are using alcohol-based cleaners and sanitizers as a disinfectant. These have a strong smell and may be difficult for our clients whom suffer from scent sensitivity. As washing hands both frequently and thoroughly is vital, sanitizing soap is available at all our basins, including each exam room for clients to use as well. Also having hand sanitizer readily available for our clients, located at the main doors and at each exam room door. We understand the necessities in having a healthy pet and the concerns of the transmission of this virus. If you require additional medications and food for your pets , please give us a call. We will review your case and see what options we have available to help you. We will continue to monitor the situation and pass along all information to you. We are OPEN for regular business. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Good Afternoon! Please note we will be Closing at 4pm this afternoon. As you venture out this evening use special care! Also. Remember that tonight the Clocks Go Ahead 1 Hour before you go to bed. Yes we lose an hour but dont worry. Our fur babies will still know when its breakfast time!!... Thank you!!

Good Morning, We are open for regular hours today 8am to 8pm. Have a great Friday Capers!

This fella flew in to see us! This is Caesar, a 8 year old Caique. He was a hit and he is talented. He can even use a napkin to wipe his mouth when he eats. He was also kind enough to strike a pose for us!

Good Morning! We are open today for regular hours. Wishing you all a great Wednesday!

Now this is a face ANYONE COULD love! And what a charmer. This is Hank who visited us from Cheticamp. He slipped on some ice and his Mamma wanted to be sure he was ok. Winter is still going strong so please be careful when taking your fur babes out for a walk. Couldnt decide which photo to share so we posted all.

Holiday Weekend! Please remember that we are CLOSED this coming Monday February 17th for Nova Scotia Heritage Day. We will re-open on Tuesday for regular hours at 8am.... In you have any veterinary Emergencies during this time, please call 902-562-5551. Have a safe and happy long weekend!

We had this handsome fella visit us this morning! This is 9 month old Rudder. And this lovely Maine Coon posed for a selfie!

***Opening Delay*** Please note that will plan on opening at 10am. Please use care on the roads!

Also, her Majesty reminds all in her realm of her Instagram page. Feel free to follow her adventures!

More Snow on the way! Please check here for updates tomorrow morning regarding any potential delays in opening. You can also check with our Answering Service at 902-562-5551. Thank you so much!!