Bridge West Animal Hospital

10/31/2024

One of our favourite black cat 'bats' :) This is Harvey!

10/30/2024

Updated information for taking your pet to the USA:

"While preventing sick and/ or infected dogs from entering the United States has remained a public health priority, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced additional changes to the requirements for bringing dogs into the United States. These changes are in effect as of August 1, 2024.

Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries (such as Canada), are as follows:

The dog owner (or whoever is accompanying the dog) must complete the new online CDC Dog Import Form for each dog. The form no longer requires a photo for such a dog, and is valid for up to 6 months, as long as the dog does not visit any high-risk countries. There is no fee or waiting period associated with completing this form. A separate form must be completed for each dog.
The dog must appear healthy upon arrival.
The dog must be at least 6 months old at time of entry to the U.S.
The dog must have a microchip that can be detected with a universal scanner to identify them.
There is no longer a requirement for proof of rabies vaccination for dogs travelling from low-risk countries, but proof of current rabies vaccination is still required for dogs returning to Canada from the U.S.
Information and resources for low-risk and high-risk requirements can be found on the CDC’s website. The CDC’s dog importation requirements must be followed, or your dog will not be allowed to enter the United States. For questions and/or additional information, please contact CDC-INFO at (800) 232-4636.

References:
Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Bringing a Dog into the U.S. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/index.html.

Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024). Entry Requirements for Dogs from Dog-Rabies Free or Low-Risk Countries. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html.

Worms and Germs Blog. (2024). Major Update: Rules for Movement of Dogs From Canada to the U.S. Retrieved from https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2024/07/articles/animals/dogs/moving-dogs-from-canada-to-the-us-another-major-change/.

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10/29/2024

Our phones and internet are currently down. Hoping to be restored soon.

10/28/2024

The winner of the incredible cake from Bawnfire Bakery, drawn from the Farley Foundation donations is .....drum roll.........Mr. Byron Perry! Congratulations and enjoy!!!

10/16/2024

R=respected and responsible! —>RVTs are educated, conscientious, compassionate members of the veterinary team and they take their responsibilities seriously. They deserve respect for their dedication to their work.

V= vital and valued!! —> RVTs are an essential part of the veterinary team. They contribute to every facet of your pet’s care when in hospital for procedures or appointments.

T= trained and talented!! —> RVTs learn about anesthesia, preventive wellness care, laboratory testing, infectious disease, anatomy, nutrition, behaviour, radiography, dentistry…..and more!

Our skilled RVTs have your pet(s) best interests at heart–ALWAYS !

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10/11/2024

We will be closed for Thanksgiving Monday and hope that everyone has an enjoyable weekend! We are thankful for our wonderful clients and their pets, and I am thankful for my team and their dedication and care. Don't feed your pets table food this weekend please! Dr. Julie 😁

10/04/2024

Can an RVT work only in a veterinary practice??

NO! RVTs also work in –-research facilities, in large animal mobile practices, as industry representatives, in specialty clinics; in animal rehabilitation facilities, in behavioural specialties, in animal welfare settings, as practice managers, in teaching, in wildlife rehabilitation and more!

10/03/2024

How do you become a Registered Veterinary Technician ?

To become a Registered Veterinary Technologist/Technician in Canada, you must have developed a standard of knowledge and skills by graduating from an accredited post-secondary program in Animal Health, Veterinary Technology or Veterinary Technician, and successfully passed the Veterinary Technician National Examination.

The following colleges offer the RVT program in Ontario. Only St. Lawrence College has a 3 year program that includes a year of research training.

Algonquin College (Ottawa)
College Boreal (Sudbury) Provisional accreditation until February 28, 2025
College Boreal (Ottawa) Provisional accreditation until February 28, 2025
Georgian College (Orillia)
Northern College (Haileybury)
Seneca College (King City)
Sheridan College (Brampton)
St. Clair College (Windsor)
St. Lawrence College(Kingston)
Thompson Rivers University (online learning)
University of Guelph (Ridgetown)

Each of our 3 RVTs graduated from St. Lawrence College!

10/02/2024

We have 3 incredible RVTs here~~Stephanie, Monica & Laurie! Your pets are always in good hands !

10/01/2024

Donate here at the clinic and get your draw tickets for this incredible cake!! :)

09/30/2024

08/30/2024

Happy Long Weekend! We re- open Tuesday, September 3.