North Simcoe Veterinary Services / Midland Veterinary Service

01/01/2025

Wishing all our clients a safe and happy New Year - may 2025 be as eventful (or uneventful) as you desire!

We also want to wish Happy Birthday to all the thoroughbred horses that we have in our care, who all share the January 1st birthday bash 🐎

12/25/2024

From all of us here at North Simcoe and Midland Vet Services, we want to wish all of our clients a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Solstice Blessings!

We also want to thank all our staff for their hard work all year round, but especially at this time of year - you rock!

Lastly, our thanks to all emergency veterinarians and staff working at this holiday season, without whom we would not be able to spend the time with our two- and four-legged families. We hope you never have to use them, but we're glad they're there! ❤️

Image: a furry pony and dog are well prepared for this White Christmas

12/19/2024

At North Simcoe Veterinary Services, we’re more than just a veterinarian clinic. We are an active part of our community and proud to work with others to help those in need. Check out the link below to see how we were able to brighten family’s spirits during this holiday season.

Your generous contributions filled the shelves of our local food bank in record time

12/18/2024

Is your pet on prescription food or special order branded medication *including insulin/heart meds/anti-anxiety meds*?

Our last regular order before Christmas is Friday December 20th at NOON!

**If you are concerned you may run out in the next three weeks, please order at this time, in case of holiday and weather delays. **

12/16/2024

Our Midland office has an Instagram account! Follow on Insta for stories and posts regarding the clinic and the furry friends it sees!

12/10/2024

We all are starting to get very excited about the festive season (especially with the snow)!

Is your dog, cat or horse on special compounded medication?
Our last order before Christmas for these medications is WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 18TH. Following this we cannot guarantee a medication order until JANUARY 7TH!

Don't get caught out over the holiday season - make sure you have a sufficient quantity to get you through, and call our clinics to order.
*Examples of special order medication includes thyroid meds for cats, antianxiety gels and long term eye drops*

Photo: Two well-dressed collie clients of ours are enjoying playtime in the snow.

12/04/2024

Are you the next Picasso?

Enter Midland's Christmas Colouring contest and you could win a cool toy or treat bag for your furry friend!
Entry is free and the winner will be picked on December 20th.

Stop in to our Midland clinic on Yonge St with your adult during opening hours, and pick up a colouring page!

*12years and younger to enter, not that we think adults can't dream of being Picasso.

12/04/2024

A big Thank You back to Wye Marsh for the certificate of appreciation. It is our pleasure to help support such an important cause and our community.

11/21/2024

*Update - phone has been restored - our lack of barn cats has led to an influx of mice who like our wiring, it seems*

North Simcoe's phone lines are currently down - we are working on resolving this issue. You may be directed to the after hours line if you call in.

Appointments today are proceeding as normal.
Queries can be directed to our email - [email protected]

We will keep you updated when we know more!

11/15/2024

*Update - owner has been located, thank you all for your help.*

A good Samaritan has brought in a tricoloured hound/hound mix. Unfortunately he had been hit on the 400 at Quarry Rd, and passed away.

Please contact us if you or someone you know is missing their hunting dog - 7055347680

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from North Simcoe and Midland! Our small animal vet had to deal with a bat today - Thankfully this bat is still getting used to his wings so couldn't fly away from his vaccines!

Does your pooch like dress up? Post your photos here!

10/23/2024

October is Registered Veterinary Technician month!

We have some many incredible staff on our team at our clinics, so let's meet some - at our Midland clinic, some of you may know Taylor!

Taylor is an awesome RVT who performs a wide range of tasks - from drawing blood, to running fluids and catheters, she also gives surgical patients cuddles, performs laboratory tests and chats to owners on the phone. Analysing samples is one of Taylor's special skills area.

Our veterinarians would be lost without their technicians and their invaluable skills!

*Photo: RVT Taylor is attaching a sleepy surgical patient to their fluids, while our other technician keeps an eye on their heart rate*

10/22/2024

**update - our phones are back!**

North Simcoe is experiencing reduced phone abilities due to a severed phone line. We expect this to be fixed by end of day, however if you are having trouble reaching us, please send us an email @ [email protected]

We sincerely apologise for this unfortunate situation

10/10/2024

Today from 11:00am to 1:00pm we will be closed for staff training to help service you and your pets better. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will resume regular business after 1:00pm. 🐈🐕

09/25/2024

**this puppy is now in the care of Midland SPCA, please contact them for ownership etc**

Do you know me?
I was picked up on Hogg Valley SR and brought to North Simcoe.
I have no tags or microchip, but I am a female puppy around 3-5months old, around 40lbs already!

08/16/2024

As many are aware, North Simcoe's barn went on fire last night. Our barn, tilt table/horse stocks room and garage are destroyed.

Thankfully, our horses and barn cats were able to escape the fire, and are being assessed to ensure no injuries have occurred.

We are overwhelmed by the community spirit and offers of help on social media, emails, text messages and other avenues. We are so grateful to live and work in such a place!

Our phone lines and power have just been restored, so please bear with us.

Our appointments ARE going ahead. Our clinic is structurally sound and was unaffected by the fire.

Firefighters are still currently trying to get the fire under control, as our hay is still smouldering and trying to ignite.

08/03/2024

There are lots of ways to stay cool this long weekend, but ALWAYS remember to check for any advisories - Little Lake, Bass Lake and Orr Lake are currently experiencing active blue-green algae blooms. These are toxic to animals and can cause mild to very severe symptoms. There is no cure for this toxin, only supportive care. If in doubt - stay out of the water!

Other ways to keep cool:

- Air conditioning and fans - a must for our short-nosed breeds of dogs and cats, who already have compromised airways e.g. Persians, Pugs, Frenchies.

- Kiddie pools.

- Puddles - make sure your pet's leptospirosis vaccine is up to date!

- Walking early morning and late evening.

07/15/2024

**The USA is changing their import requirements for small animals on AUGUST 1st. **

This is an evolving situation, but currently the new US requirements are:

All dogs must be older than 6 months of age.

All dogs must have a microchip implanted.

All dogs must be up to date with rabies, which must be given AFTER microchip implantation.
**This may mean that you will need to revaccinate your pet even if they are considered "up to date"**

We have not yet been informed whether or not paperwork will need to be certified by the CFIA in Barrie. The US will be making this known in the next week.

We will update our clients as we know more, but what we DO know is that you will need to plan accordingly for health papers, and know your travel plans in a timely manner.