Ardiel Animal Hospital & Balsam Veterinary Office

04/16/2025

Give your dogs a day at the spa this spring! Our groomer Lisa is now operating out of both Ardiel Animal Hospital and Balsam Veterinary Office. We are committed to ensuring all dogs and cats, big and small, get the best grooming experience!

So why should you choose us for your pet’s grooming?

✂️ Lisa has over 12 years of professional grooming experience in the Georgian Bay Area
🐶 Breed-specific haircuts for all sized dogs
💞 A stress-free groom for your four-legged family member; Lisa prioritizes a positive experience for all pets
🛁 We use veterinary recommended products to ensure your pet’s skin and coat stay healthy
🗓️No long wait times to get a grooming appointment!

You can receive 2️⃣0️⃣% off your first groom with Lisa if you book an appointment before April 30th! If you are an existing client, you can also receive a discount in your next groom if you refer a new client!

To book in your groom at the Meaford location
📞 5195384898
✉️ [email protected]

To book in your groom at the Collingwood location
📞 7054463556
✉️ [email protected]

Or DM us today! We are eager to help your pet look and feel their best 💁🏼‍♀️

04/01/2025

Gentlemen found this gorgeous guy roaming near hwy 26 in Meaford. Was brought in to Ardiel Animal Hospital. Male intact. No microchip no collar Please contact the clinic if this is your pet 519-538-4898

03/20/2025

Stray dog found 4 km west of Heathcote. Male intact friendly. No microchip. Please contact Ardiel Animal Hospital for further info.

03/18/2025

A belated happy St. Patrick’s Day from Duke & the entire team at Ardiel & Balsam! We hope you enjoyed a pint of Guinness (alcoholic or non!) in your brightest green shirt 🍀

03/08/2025

Happy International Women's Day!! Ardiel Animal Hospital & Balsam Vet Office are proud to have an incredible team of hard-working, intelligent and caring women. This industry is tough, but these ladies are tougher. Regardless of the difficult cases they deal with, or hectic days they experience, they still approach every patient and client with compassion and helpfulness. We celebrate each other in our successes, and we pick each other up in challenging times. They show everyone around them that women can succeed by supporting one another. Cheers to these incredible women who dedicate their lives to taking care of animals and their owners 👩‍⚕️❣️

02/04/2025

Ever wondered what happens when your dog is recovering from anesthesia? This is it! Lots and lots of cuddles 🫶

And of course consistent temperature and heart rate monitoring to ensure they regain regular function!

Pictured: Bre with Rizzo and Jen with Lola

02/03/2025

Dr. Rachel Siltala and Technician Courtney Shaw spent Friday and Saturday at the OVMA conference in Toronto! They attended educational seminars on dentistry and ophthalmology. Thanks for representing Ardiel Animal Hospital!!

01/31/2025

Want your pup to look as sleek as these two? Book your groom with Lisa at Ardiel Animal Hospital! We offer the following services:

💅 Nail trimming
✂️ Breed specific hair cuts and clipping
🚿 Bathing and blowdrying
💊 Medicated baths

Lisa is patient and proficient with all kinds of dogs and cats. She will ensure your pet has a stress-free experience with us! Feel free to stop by with your pet and meet Lisa! You can also give us a call at 519-538-4898 to book an appointment!

01/31/2025

We are so excited for BayVets Urgent Care to open their doors!! This is a much needed service in our community 🚑

Long wait times at the Veterinary ER frustrating?
We understand that it can be confusing to know whether to take your pet to an urgent care hospital or to a full emergency/specialty hospital. Here’s how an urgent care clinic bridges the gap:

✨ Think Urgent, Not Critical: If your pet has a non-life-threatening issue—like an ear infection, a suspected urinary tract infection, vomiting after eating something they shouldn’t, or a minor injury—we’re here to help!

🕒 Shorter Wait Times: Unlike emergency hospitals, which prioritize the most critical cases, we focus on prompt care for less serious concerns. That means your pet will be seen faster for the care they need.

💙 Seamless Care: If your pet’s condition turns out to need ICU or overnight care, we’ll assess and stabilize them before arranging a smooth transfer to an emergency/specialty hospital best suited to their condition.

🌟 Convenient Hours: We’re here when your family vet is closed—weekends and holidays—from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m with weeknight hours planned soon!

Urgent care is about filling the gap between your family vet and busy emergency hospitals. We’re dedicated to getting your pet the care they need, when they need it.

📍 Located in Collingwood, we proudly serve our local community and beyond. Stay tuned for an opening date!
www.bayvetsurgentcare.com

01/27/2025

A reminder from DeeDee to get out there and enjoy the snow ⛄️ ❄️❤️

01/26/2025

Pet loss is not a topic any pet owner wants to think about, but it is an unfortunate reality of pet ownership. The Meaford Library is offering a session on Pet Bereavement on Tuesday, February 11th at 6:30pm, to help you with this topic when the time comes. Please register in advance by emailing [email protected]

01/24/2025

❄️ The daycare dogs are having a blast in the snow ❄️

We offer day and overnight boarding at our Meaford location. If your pet wants to come join the fun, give us a call! Both individual and group runs are available.

12/19/2024

Here are our holiday hours for 2024! Please place any food and/or medication orders early to ensure their arrival before the holidays. In case of an emergency, there are multiple options available to make sure your pets get the care they need:

🏥Bluewater Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Owen Sound 519-964-0949

🏥Huronia Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Barrie 705-722-0377

☎️ SmartVet is a service that allows you to speak with a Registered Vet Technician who will triage your pet and guide you accordingly depending on the level of care needed. You can call 1-888-243-1411

Happy Holidays!