Merrickville Veterinary Services

05/22/2024

New CDC Dog Importation Rules Coming August 1, 2024

If you’re planning to enter the United States with your dog this summer, please read!

Proposed changes by the CDC (Center for Disease Control) suggest that, as of August 1st 2024 new requirements will be in place for cross border travel (air/land/sea) into the United States.

These requirements include (but are not limited to):

-All dogs must be over 6 months of age

-A completed CDC Dog Import Form (not available until July 15th 2024) will need to be filled out 2 to 10 days before arriving in the U.S. This form requires a clear and recent photo of the dog showing its face and body.

- A Foreign Export Certificate completed by your Veterinarian

-Must have an ISO compatible microchip, documented on the record of vaccination

-Have a valid Rabies vaccine administered after the ISO compatible microchip is placed and confirmed

-Have a documented medical/vaccine history available for the previous 6 months.

-Have these documents endorsed by a CFIA Veterinarian within 30 days of your entry to the United States

For additional information, please visit:

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html

04/15/2024

Help us get this boy home to his family

01/24/2024

Please be advised, in order to get our staff home safe, our office will be closed today at 4:00pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

01/09/2024

Our office will be closing at 2:00pm today.

Please Be Safe!

We apologize for any inconvenience.

11/15/2023

Please join us in wishing "Moose" a very happy 9th birthday!

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!
-Love Calvin 👻

09/12/2023

Please help us return Buddy safely home. If you have any information of his whereabouts please call the number on the flyer.

07/21/2023

Please help us in finding Pancake, he went missing early morning on July 18th. If you have any information please contact 613-269-3234.
Lee or Mary Horning

07/20/2023

06/29/2023

Just a reminder to our valued clients that we will be closed tomorrow for the Canada Day long weekend. If you have an emergency please call
(613) 284-6108.
Have a safe and fun weekend!

04/18/2023

To our valued clients,
We are currently booking annual vaccine appointments 6-8 weeks out. Please call us to book in your animals sooner rather then later as spots are filling up fast. 613-269-4779

03/30/2023

Unfortunately, we are experiencing technical issues with our E-Mail.

Please call the clinic directly:
613-269-4779.

Our sincere apologies for the inconvenience.

03/15/2023

The littlest boy came in to see us today riding in style for his vaccines 💛
Mr. Vinny you stole all of our hearts this morning!

02/06/2023

Please help us get this little boy home to his family. He went missing this morning from his parents house in Merrickville. He is a 17 month old male neutered grey and white domestic short haired cat. He is microchipped. If you have any information please contact us at 613-269-4779.

01/03/2023

**Update** Owner has been found

**FOUND DOG**
Was picked up on Donnelly Drive between Kemptville and Burrits Rapids this morning. Contact Merrickville Veterinary Services at 613 269 4779 if you know this dog or his owner.
Is wearing a blue cameo brownings collar, no tag, no microchip.

12/23/2022

Due to the inclement weather we will be closing at 12:30pm today. If you have any food or medications to pick up please try to come as early as you can. Stay safe out there.

11/28/2022

Dear valued clients,

We will be closing at 4pm today. If you have an emergency please call 613-284-6108. Thank you.

10/14/2022

To our valued clients,

Effective November 1st, 2022, our office will be CLOSED on Saturdays. We will remain open Monday- Friday from 8:30am – 5:00pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

As always, emergency services remain available for active, existing clients.

Merrickville Veterinary Services

09/23/2022

With the increasing demand of pet food orders we have decided to get onboard with online ordering! It's a quick and easy way to have your pets food shipped right to your door whenever you need. For more information please give us a call at 613-269-4779 or send us an email at [email protected]

08/26/2022

Calvin would like to let everyone know, that our primary food/medication supplier will be CLOSED for system renovations from August 30th - September 6th. Please let us know in advance so we can place your order appropriately.

08/18/2022

To our valued clients,

Please be aware, we are receiving reports of fraudulent telephone activity within our office.
An unknown individual has been telephoning clients, identifying themselves as a member of the Smiths Falls/Merrickville/Athens Veterinary Service. This individual claims to be responsible for outstanding debt collection.

If you do receive one of these telephone calls, please do not disclose any personal information nor any form of online payment.

This activity has been reported to the fraud department of the Ontario Provincial Police, and is part of an ongoing investigation.
We apologize for any inconvenience

Smiths Falls/Merrickville/Athens Veterinary Service

08/11/2022

Thanks for the sweets Frankie 🖤🤍🤎

08/09/2022

Fundraiser with the accent on FUN! If any of you participate please share your pictures with us!

07/25/2022

Please share this post to help us get this little girl home!
Poor wee thing was found near the bridge. We are guessing she is around 6 months to a year old. She has a multi-coloured collar on with a bell. Please call the clinic @ 613-269-4779 for more info.

06/29/2022

If you have a pet with noise phobia then you might be dreading Friday. Canada Day is usually celebrated with a bang. Be prepared with these helpful hints.