Understanding Rabies and Vaccines

When most people consider their pets, they wish to do everything they can to ensure that their pet lives a long life while remaining happy and healthy. Vaccines are an important part of that, so [...]

Summertime means road trip time! Whether you’re traveling just to get to your destination or you’re all about enjoying the journey there, your vacation starts the moment you leave the driveway. [...]

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic bacterial disease (which means it can be spread from animals to humans) that can cause serious illness in dogs, other animals and humans. Health Canada has stated that [...]

Perhaps you’ve recently adopted an instantly-loveable senior pet. Or maybe they’ve been a devoted family member for many years. Either way, Island Veterinary Clinic is your go-to Richmond vet [...]

If you live in Richmond and are asking yourself, “Where can I find a vet hospital near me?”, you are in luck. Island Vet is a locally owned and operated hospital, providing compassionate pet care [...]

If you’re in Richmond, Island Vet Hospital is the veterinary clinic near you! We are a locally owned and operated full service veterinary clinic that has been servicing Richmond families for over [...]

Look no further than Island Vet Hospital! Because we know how important your fur-baby is to your family, we offer extensive preventive health exams, thorough medical diagnostic work-ups, [...]

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! Thanks to our AAHA accreditation, we are proud to say that our veterinarians perform thorough examinations of your pet’s teeth, and only properly [...]

Brush, floss, and get regular dental checkups—we all know the importance of great oral health care. But what about your furry friend’s teeth? Maintaining your dog or cat’s dental health is a [...]

Many people put off going to their doctor until the last possible moment. Maybe out of the fear of finding something seriously wrong, or perhaps they just can’t find the time to go in for a [...]