Central Cowichan Animal Hospital

Unit 10 5777 Trans Canada Hwy
Duncan, BC V9L 3R8

(250)746-7700

www.centralcowichanvet.com

Services
 

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:  Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs.  
      
Surgical Services:  Our veterinarians are able to perform a wide variety of surgical procedures.  We are able to take care of a wide range of surgical conditions, such as getting your kitten spayed to repairing your dog's ruptured cruciate ligament in their knee.
   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures by our technician.
    
In House Specialist Consults: We offer in-hospital referrals to an ultrasound technician who will perform your pet's ultrasound in our hospital and have the images sent to a specialist. This can help us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.
   
Electrocardiography Services:  We provide ECG services on-site which are sent out for interpretation by veterinary cardiologists.  
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for red blood cell counts, urinalysis, parasite testing and microscopic examination of various samples (cytologies). We also utilize full veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations and full blood panels.
    
Permanent identification: We offer tattooing and microchip identification.
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and full spectrum worm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.
   
Individualized Flea Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.  We can also give you the name of several good trainers in the area as well.

Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies..