Allandale Veterinary Hospital

12/21/2024

Daisy was one of those super patients that everyone loved. 🤍🐾

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved COPE service dog, Daisy, at the age of 10, following a brief illness. Daisy became an integral part of the Hospice Simcoe family in 2017, after completing training with COPE and its dedicated foster families. As Ontario’s first COPE service dog to join a hospice care team, Daisy paved the way for many others, touching the lives of countless individuals.
Over her 7.5 years of service, Daisy brought comfort, joy, and a sense of peace to hundreds of residents, their families, and participants in our bereavement support programs. Her gentle and loving presence made her a cherished "celebrity" within our community.
Daisy’s memory will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched. She will be deeply missed by all of us at Hospice Simcoe, and by our partners at COPE, an accredited member of Assurance Dogs International. Her legacy of love, service, and healing will continue to inspire us all.

Rest in peace, sweet Daisy.
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12/20/2024

As the year comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to our exceptional staff and valued clients. Your ongoing support has been invaluable that our annual bake sale and silent auction raised a remarkable $2639.86! Thank you for all the contributions and enthusiastic baking! 💕

A heartfelt thank you to our clients for consistently spoiling us with delicious goodies, treats and lunches throughout the year. Your thoughtfulness truly means the world to us. Have a safe and happy Holiday Season! Please note our hours over the next week, they can also be found on our website. If you have a true emergency please contact the Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic. 🎄

12/16/2024

3-2-1…. our auction is now live! Come by for some holiday treats, and great gifts! On sale until tomorrow night 7 pm. Hope to see you all! (100% of the proceeds will be donated to the gaap charity)

12/11/2024

Get your bids ready! This upcoming Monday and Tuesday (Dec 16 & 17th) we are holding our annual Bake Sale and Silent Auction. Our bakers will be busy this weekend, be sure to stop to get your Holiday treats before they sell out! We have some beautiful gifts to auction off this year, here's a sneak peek of just a few items up for grabs. Auction ends Tuesday 7 pm, winning bidders will be notified on Wednesday Dec 18th.

All proceeds are donated towards the GAAP charity. This charity helps communities with veterinary needs. Our teams travel to communities to vaccinate, reduce the outbreak of Rabies, and population control to remote areas in which veterinary care is hard to reach or does not exist. Help us bring communities together for a brighter and safer tomorrow!

12/04/2024

12/03/2024

Just a reminder as the cold weather approaches….❄️❄️❄️

11/14/2024

In honor of National Hospital Managers Week, we would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to Angie for her exceptional leadership and dedication. Her commitment to excellence and ability to navigate challenges with grace and efficiency have a profound impact on both our team and the patients we serve.

Angie's hard work and vision continue to set the standard for quality care and operational excellence, and we are grateful for her guidance and support.

Thank you for your dedication and for all that you do to ensure the success and well-being of our hospital and our patients!

Happy Managers Week Angie!

11/12/2024

Do dogs see in black and white?

No, dogs don't see in black and white, but they do have dichromatic vision, meaning they have two types of color receptors (cones) in their eyes. This allows them to see combinations of blue and yellow.
In contrast, humans have trichromatic vision, which means we can perceive combinations of red, blue, and green.
The following photos illustrate the difference between human and dog vision.

11/01/2024

We are holding a second clinic due to popular demand. This will be the last chance to save save save! Book your appt for our chipping clinic today! 🤍

10/31/2024

Found! This female dog was found in the Veterans/Caplan area of Barrie today. Please contact us if she is your dog! 705-733-1422

10/28/2024

Great savings ahead! If you are considering travelling with your pet microchips are now required to cross the US border. Be sure to book soon…

10/17/2024

We're Under Construction!
On Friday, October 18th, our front parking lot will be closed for routine maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We kindly ask all clients to use the back parking lot and follow the chalk paw prints to the main entrance.
If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to call or text us at 705-733-1422.
Thank you for your patience as we make these upgrades!

10/16/2024

Today, we celebrate an extraordinary milestone. Dr. Lechten's 35th work anniversary with AVH! What an incredible journey it has been.

From the very first day, Dr. Lechten has brought dedication, passion and a remarkable work ethic to our team. Over the years she has not only shown dedication but has an also inspired all of us with her unwavering commitment to veterinary excellence.

Throughout countless community and international volunteer hours and challenges (COVID era) we faced, she mastered the role to share wisdom that enriches our workplace. (She is currently on a Northern Ontario campaign with members of our AVH team)

As we celebrate these 35 years, we look forward to many more years to come, Here's to you and to the many accomplishments yet to come. Cheers to 35 years!

10/15/2024

This October marks the celebrations of Vet Techs all month long! We chose some "behind the scenes" to showcase some of the duties that our technicians perform! From trimming hooves, rehabilitation, sharpening dental instruments, treating wounds, ultrasound, to assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthesia, nursing, performing lab duties, our techs do it all, and MORE... We couldn't be more appreciative of them! Thank you for your dedication to the profession! Happy National Vet Tech Week!