Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland & Labrador 709-221-7838

IMPORTANT NOTICE: As of September 27, 2024, we will no longer be open on weekends. Our team will continue to be available overnights Monday - Thursday.

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What to Expect on Blood Donation Day

What to Expect on Blood Donation Day

If there are no health concerns, we will draw blood for laboratory evaluation. The entire procedure takes about 30 minutes.

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Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

We aim to educate our clients on our expectations, policies, and processes. We encourage clients to also read our Client Preparation Guide.

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Fracture Treatment

Fracture Treatment

Treatment and outlook depends on the fracture type – some are straightforward and others complex, necessitating considerable orthopedic instrumentation, implants, and expertise.

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Patellar Luxation

Patellar Luxation

The patella, a small bone at the front of the knee joint (stifle), can dislocate when it slips out of the femur's groove during knee movement.

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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

In dogs, osteoarthritis within the stifle is the common cause of a rupture – thus why treatment options are quite different to those in humans.

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Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy

TPLO surgery aims to make the tibial plateau perpendicular to the long axis of the bone to prevent the shinbone from moving forwards.

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Blood Transfusions for Cats & Dogs

Blood Transfusions for Cats & Dogs

All patients receiving a transfusion are monitored very closely to assess for reactions.

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Surgical Procedures

Surgical Procedures

Our goal is a long-term, successful outcome whenever possible. If your pet is scheduled for a surgical procedure, these are some important things to know.

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Pain Management

Pain Management

While pets can't voice their discomfort like humans, they experience it too. Our specialists create tailored pain management plans for each patient.

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CBC/Blood Chemistries

CBC/Blood Chemistries

Testing is essential to evaluate patients with fever, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, pale gums, and/or appetite loss, or receiving anesthesia.

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Echocardiogram

Echocardiogram

An echo is a painless, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to take pictures of the heart in real-time as it beats to assess both its structure and function.

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Client Preparation Guide

Client Preparation Guide

Learn about our admission protocols, appointment preparation, discharge preparation and general policies.

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