Weste Animal Hospital

06/18/2024

Please bear with us as we renovate to better serve you and your fur family.

Phone technical difficulties continue today. We recommend, whenever possible that you use the PetDesk App to book annual exams, request refills of existing prescriptions and access your pet's vaccine information.

Please anticipate that prescription refills may take up to 4 business days at this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience and extended wait times.

Kindly,
The Team at Weste

06/17/2024

ATTENTION CLIENTS!
We are currently dealing with technical difficulties with our new phone system. Your wait may be longer than usual.

For non urgent inquires, alternatively you can email us at [email protected].

06/14/2024

We will be closing at 12:30pm today, June 14th. We will re-open and be in the modular trailers Monday at 8am.
See you all then!!

06/12/2024

Please be advised if you visit our clinic on Thursday June 13th or Friday June 14th there will be construction workers in the parking lot building a ramp. Please drive and park with extra caution.
Tail Wags!

06/01/2024

A message for our valued clients,
We're excited to announce that we'll be undergoing some much-needed construction over the next several months to enhance our facilities and better serve you and your furry friends.

Starting Monday, June 17th we will be moved into the modular trailers on the property. Visit us in the main trailer by walking up the new accessibility ramp.

There will be construction activities going on around the property. Please take extra care when parking and keep your pets leashed or in their carrier.

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Warm regards,
The WAH Team

05/27/2024

Please Note: We will be closed today, Monday May 27th from 1:30p-2:30p for staff training. If you have an emergency during that time please contact Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Centre - MVESC , Metro Animal Emergency Clinic or Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital
Tail Wags!

05/23/2024

Starting August 1, 2024 there are new guidelines for dogs entering the United States. If travel to the States is in your future click the link below to make sure your pet is border ready!

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html

If you're traveling to the United States from Canada, click the link and scroll down to "Travel Checklist for dogs that have been ONLY in countries that are dog rabies-free or low-risk in the 6 months before entry". This gives you a great checklist to make sure you meet all the new requirements.

Reach out if there is anything we can do to help you and your pets check off the list!

Tail Wags!

Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).

05/18/2024

Please be advised that we will be closed Monday, May 20th for the Victoria Day Holiday. If you have an emergency, please contact Maritime Vet Emergency at 902-932-0838, Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674 or Coastal Care Vet Emergency at 902-982-3886.

05/06/2024

Notice to our valued clients:
We will be closing at 6pm today, Monday May 6th.

04/29/2024

Friendly reminder that we are CLOSED from 1:30pm to 230pm today, Monday April 29th for a Staff Meeting. If you have an emergency during that time please reach out to Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital.
Remember that you are always able to book annual exams and request refills of existing prescriptions on the PetDesk App, and now you can order your pet's food online at www.myvetstore.ca/westeanimalhospital 😃

myVETstore.ca

04/23/2024

Let's give a ROARING round of APPLAWS 🐾 to the unsung heroes of our furry friends' care - our amazing Veterinary Receptionists!

🏥 From the warm smiles that greet us at check-in to the comforting words during tough times, they're the HEART ❤️ of our vet clinics!

🐶🐱 Whether it's scheduling appointments, answering questions, or offering a reassuring pat on the back, they go ABOVE and BEYOND to make sure our furry friends (and us!) feel cared for and supported.

🎉 Let's show them some LOVE 💕 this Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week! Drop a comment below and share your gratitude for these pawsome professionals! 🐾✨

🐾🌟

04/19/2024

Weste Animal Hospital will be CLOSED today, from 1pm-2pm due to staffing shortages.

If you have an emergency, please contact Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital.

04/09/2024

We are closing today, April 9th at 6pm due to staff shortages. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have an emergency please contact the Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

04/03/2024

We are closing today, April 3rd at 5pm due to staff shortages. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have an emergency please contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic or Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

03/29/2024

Hoppy Easter! The hospital will be CLOSED Friday, March 29 in recognition of Good Friday. We open on Monday, April 1st at 8am. If you have an emergency please contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic or Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital.

03/25/2024

Weste Animal Hospital will be CLOSED from 1:30pm to 2:30pm today, March 25th for staff training. If you have an emergency during that time please reach out to the Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital

03/12/2024

This is a friendly notice to our clients that WAH is CLOSED the last Monday of every month from 130-230pm for staff training. If you have an emergency during that time please reach out to the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic or Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital.

03/11/2024

EDIT: MAEC is open as of 8am Thursday March 14.

Please be advised that the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will be CLOSED from 8am Monday March 11th until 8am Thursday March 14. If you require emergency care during that time please contact Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency & Referral Hospital. As always, our clients can reach out to us to help them troubleshoot emergency situations, request a Same Day Appointment (if available) or book an appointment in the future for non-emergent issues. Tail Wags!

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT *

Over the past four years, a global shortage in veterinary staff has brought about unprecedented challenges, and this has affected our local community as well. However, we are delighted to announce that despite the complexities of today's veterinary landscape, we have successfully expanded our team (after an exhaustive search.) We are so excited that we will be able to introduce our current team as well as our new members of the MAEC family in the upcoming weeks. We are working collaboratively to provide exceptional care to pets in the HRM and beyond.



In light of the ongoing staffing shortage, the next few weeks will pose particular challenges. To optimize our resources where they are most needed, we've made the decision to temporarily adjust our hours.



On Monday, March 11, the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will CLOSE and will not be providing 24 hour care. We will REOPEN Thursday, March 14th at 8am. Upon reopening we will once again be offering around the clock emergency and critical veterinary services as we normally do.



To clarify, from 8am Monday morning until 8am Thursday, we will be fully closed. Your family veterinary hospital is aware of this and will have services in place for emergency coverage. Please check with your hospital ahead of time so you know how to proceed if an emergency should occur.



We do expect this alteration in hours to be temporary - there may be further brief closures but this will only affect the next few weeks until our new additions are fully on board. We will update with further information as it becomes available.



We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support! The challenges presented over the past four years have been significant, yet we take pride in having worked hard to serve our community for the last 25 years. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to continue our commitment in the days ahead.

The Metro Animal Emergency Clinic

02/28/2024

We Will be CLOSING EARLY this evening at 5pm due to staff shortage.

02/20/2024

We are closed for an hour today, February 20th, from 1:30-2:30pm for staff training.

If you have an emergency, please contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at (902)468-0674.

02/18/2024

We are closed Monday February 19th for Nova Scotia Heritage Day.

If you have an emergency, please contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at (902)468-0674.

02/14/2024

CLOSED FOR THE DAY
Due to ongoing storm conditions and clean up we are closed today, February 14. Stay safe, and if this affects your appointment at the clinic, we will be in touch! If you would like to reschedule your appointment right away or refill an existing prescription you can do so from your mobile device with the PetDesk app!
https://petdesk.com/download-app-for-pet-health/
Tail Wags.

02/13/2024

❄️Due to weather we will be closing tonight, February 13/24, at 6pm. ❄️

02/05/2024

DELAYED OPENING FEB 5 2024:
Please be advised that due to ongoing storm clean up we will be delaying opening until noon today. All affected appointments, including surgeries will be rescheduled. A team member will reach out as soon as possible. Stay Safe!

01/29/2024

UPDATE: The Weste Animal Hospital will remain CLOSED for today. We will see you all tomorrow. Stay safe and warm, tail wags.

Monday, January 29, 2024: Due to the ongoing inclement weather we are closed until 3pm. We will re-assess at noon and update if we will open at 3pm or remain closed. If you have an emergency please call the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674.

01/18/2024

Update 10:50am: From what we have heard she is now with animal control.

9:00am on Mineville hill.

Some people currently are trying to corral it. The dog is very scared, and running around the road.

Animal control has been called.

01/16/2024

Please be advised we are CLOSED from 1:30pm - 3pm today, January 16th for a staff meeting.
We are regularly closed the 3rd Tuesday of every month at this time.
If you have an emergency please contact the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic at 902-468-0674

12/29/2023

UPDATE - Metro Animal Emergency Clinic is back up and running.

PLEASE NOTE:
From January 1st 2024 at 8pm until January 3rd 2024 at 8am Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will be CLOSED.
If you are a CURRENT CLIENT of Weste Animal Hospital and have an emergency during that time period, please call the clinic at 902-434-8379.

12/21/2023

UPDATE - we will in fact be opening at 1pm for anyone wondering. See you soon! Drive safely. If you are not going to make your appointment this afternoon please call us after 1pm, or cancel/reschedule your appointment anytime via the PetDesk App.

Due to the worsening road conditions we are DELAYING OPENING UNTIL 1pm. If you have an appointment affected by this delay hospital staff will be in touch. An email message has also been sent out to those affected. Stay safe!

12/15/2023

HOLIDAY HOURS
We will be open for Emergency/Urgent care appointments only.
IF YOUR PET REQUIRES SPECIAL MEDICATION OR FOOD, please take inventory and ensure you have enough to get to January. We will have a limited number of staff working throughout the holidays, and may not be able to accommodate special orders.

If you would like to order in your pets food or medication, please give us a call at 902-434-8379, or place a prescription request via the PetDesk App.

CLOSED
Saturday December 23rd
Sunday December 24th
Monday December 25th
Tuesday December 26th

OPEN 8:30am-6pm, with appointments running 9am-4pm
Wednesday December 27th
Thursday December 28th
Friday December 29th

CLOSED
Saturday December 30th
Sunday December 31st
Monday January 1st

We will resume regular hours on Tuesday January 2nd, 2024.