Petroglyph Animal Hospital

Our veterinarians are:

Sylvia Hall Andrews DVM - Small animals
Denise Michaud DMV - Small animals
Maura Lazzarotto DVM - Small animals
Nicole Dooling DVM - Small animals
Aleta Schmah DVM - Small animals

Our support staff are:

Christine, RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician)
Joyce, RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician)
Jamie, RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician)
Shiloh (Receptionist)
Ashley C (Receptionist)
Jenica (Receptionist)
Erica (Receptionist, RVT Assistant & Bookkeeper)
Eva (Receptionist & RVT Assistant)
Matison (Receptionist & RVT Assistant)
Kelsea (Receptionist & RVT Assistant)
Megan (Kennel Assistant)


SMALL ANIMALS

We are a full-service hospital offering routine preventive health care, elective and emergency surgery, medical diagnostic work and treatment, and hospitalization of sick animals.

We are equipped with digital x-ray and digital ultrasound, which allow for excellent visualization of both bony and soft tissues, as well as allowing us to electronically send x-rays and ultrasound images to radiologists and surgeons for specialist opinions.

We are also equipped with an on-site laboratory, which allows us to provide blood counts and blood chemistry and electrolyte analysis in a more timely manner than sending to an outside lab. This technology allows us to closely monitor critically ill patients, and also allows us to provide blood test results in emergency and after-hours situations. Our hospital also has an on-site microbiology laboratory, with a staff microbiologist, which allows for faster identification of pathogens so we are able to innate appropriate and effective treatment in a more timely manner.

In addition to general medicine and surgery, our small animal veterinarians have special interests in ophthalmology, diagnosis and treatment of diabetes, oncology and chemotherapy, surgical repair of cruciate ligament injury, and dentistry.

APPOINTMENTS

Office hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, and 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday. House calls can be arranged by special appointment for existing regular clients only.

Phone 250-754-8822 to book an appointment. Phone lines are not answered until 8:30 am weekdays, and 9:00 am on Saturday.

Small animal emergency service prior to 9pm is available through Petroglyph Animal Hospital for our regular clients. Our Emergency-Only Pager number is 250-714-1362.

Small animal emergency service after 9pm and during holiday closure is available through Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital. C.I.V.E.H. phone number is 250-933-0913. Their address is 6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo. (They are located across from the Home Depot)

EQUINE SERVICES

Petroglyph Animal Hospital has changed over the management of the equine practice effective March 1st, 2013. The equine services are now managed solely by Dr. Miranda Noseck. She can be reached at 250-618-7216 for equine appointments, services & inquiries. The new equine emergency pager to reach Dr. Noseck is 1-800-869-1208. Dr. Noseck has full access to all of Petroglyph Animal Hospital's equine medical records, including x-rays.

EQUINE SURGERY

Petroglyph Animal Hospital is pleased to be able to offer the services of a specialist equine surgeon: Dr Colin Scruton, BVetMed MS MRCVS Dip. ACVS, of Equerry Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine Inc.

In addition to equine surgery, Dr. Scruton is able to provide advanced diagnostic services including Digital Xray, Digital Ultrasound and Video Endoscopy. Dr Scruton also offers advanced diagnosis and treatment of equine lameness.

All equine surgeries are performed at Petroglyph Animal Hospital's surgical facility. For diagnostic services in Nanaimo and surrounding area, Dr. Scruton is based at Petroglyph; in addition, he works in association with other equine veterinarians throughout Vancouver Island. Referrals may be arranged through your regular equine veterinarian.

For more information, see Dr. Scruton's web site at www.equerry.ca