Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Large Animal Veterinary Care in Cannington
Cannington Veterinary Services has been dedicated to delivering superior animal health management solutions since 1995. Our team of experienced veterinarians provides mobile veterinary care for dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and other farm animals across Durham, York, Simcoe, and Kawartha Lakes regions. We combine decades of collective experience with ongoing professional development to maintain leadership in veterinary medicine. Our commitment to integrity, compassion, and accountability ensures both exceptional animal care and client satisfaction.With 24-hour emergency services and a focus on preventative health programs, we support agricultural communities through comprehensive clinical exams, surgical procedures, and herd health management. Our practice integrates advanced techniques like ultrasound diagnostics and Powerfloat dentistry while maintaining traditional values of personalized service. We actively contribute to community well-being through our CFIA-accredited export certification programs and local engagement initiatives.
Services
Large Animal Care
Emergency Services
Herd Health Programs
Equine Dentistry
Pregnancy Diagnosis
Mobile Veterinary Services
Export Certification
Surgical Procedures
Preventative Medicine
Animal Chiropractic
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 24-hour emergency veterinary services for large animals
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialized expertise in equine dentistry and animal chiropractic
- We provide mobile services across four Ontario regions with local knowledge
- Our practice maintains CFIA accreditation for export certification programs
- Veterinarians have combined experience spanning over 80 years
Associations and certifications
- CFIA
Services
Large Animal Care
Our comprehensive large animal care covers dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. We provide clinical exams, medical treatments, and routine surgical procedures using modern diagnostic equipment. Our mobile services bring specialized care directly to farms across multiple Ontario regions.
Emergency Services
We offer critical emergency veterinary care 24 hours daily for all treated species. Our rapid response team handles urgent medical situations, surgical emergencies, and after-hours farm visits across our service area.
Herd Health Programs
Our preventative herd health initiatives include vaccination schedules, deworming programs, and reproductive management. We analyze dairy records and implement CQM Advisors protocols to optimize livestock health and productivity.
Equine Dentistry
Specialized equine dental services feature both manual and Powerfloat techniques. Our certified practitioners address dental issues affecting horses' overall health and performance capabilities through regular maintenance programs.
Export Certification
As CFIA-accredited veterinarians, we provide official health certifications for animal exports. Our services include Coggins testing, health papers, and compliance documentation for international livestock shipments.
People
Dr. Allison Doherty
Veterinarian
Dr. Doherty graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2011 and joined as practice owner in 2016. She specializes in equine care and has extensive experience with racehorses and competitive riding.
Dr. Brent McLaughlin
Veterinarian
With veterinary experience since 1993, Dr. McLaughlin focuses on equine dentistry and large animal practice. He joined Cannington Veterinary Services in 1998 after completing his education at Ontario Veterinary College.
Dr. Erin Branigan
Veterinarian
Dr. Branigan graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2015. She completed an equine internship in Wisconsin and brings specialized eventing experience to our equine services.
Dr. Rachel Shanahan
Veterinarian
Certified in animal chiropractic since 2014, Dr. Shanahan provides specialized care for equine and bovine clients. She joined the practice in 2012 after graduating from Ontario Veterinary College in 2007.
Dr. Rod Schell
Founder
Dr. Schell established Cannington Veterinary Services in 1995. With over 40 years in veterinary practice, he continues part-time work specializing in dairy medicine and surgery.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We treat dairy and beef cattle, horses, sheep, goats, and other farm animals including donkeys, mules, and pot-bellied pigs.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency veterinary care for all our clients across the service area.
What areas do you serve?
Our mobile services cover Durham Region, York Region, South End of Simcoe County, and City of Kawartha Lakes.
Are you CFIA accredited?
Yes, we're CFIA accredited for cattle exports to the US, CHAH testing, and AI Unit Entry Testing.
What equine services do you offer?
We provide dental care (including Powerfloat), reproductive exams, vaccinations, and general medical services for horses.
