Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Campbell River
Established in 1995 by Dr. Helen Kwong, Merecroft Veterinary Clinic is a full-service companion animal hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotic animals in Campbell River. Our team prioritizes personalized attention, combining routine preventive care with advanced medical and surgical treatments to address pets' evolving needs. We maintain cutting-edge facilities featuring an in-house pharmacy, surgical suite, and diagnostic capabilities, supported by annual continuing education to stay current with veterinary advancements.Our philosophy emphasizes partnership with pet owners to ensure lifelong wellness, offering resources like educational articles, a Pet Health Checker tool, and 24/7 emergency services for existing clients. With a focus on transparency and client education, we provide both in-house diagnostics and collaborate with external laboratories for specialized testing, ensuring accurate and timely care decisions.
Services
Wellness Exams
Vaccinations
Surgical Procedures
Dental Care
Diagnostic Testing
Emergency Services
Pet Health Education
Hospitalization
Pharmacy Services
Preventive Care
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency services for existing clients during weekdays.
- Our team maintains annual continuing education in veterinary healthcare advancements.
- We provide in-house diagnostics and collaborate with external laboratories for specialized testing.
- We partner with pet owners to create personalized lifelong wellness plans.
- Our facility features a surgical suite, pharmacy, and hospitalization area.
What people say
Compassionate care
Knowledgeable staff
Successful treatment
Personalized attention
Well-maintained facilities
Services
Wellness Exams
Regular health assessments to detect early signs of disease and maintain optimal pet wellness. Our exams include physical evaluations, vaccination updates, and preventive care planning tailored to your pet's life stage. We emphasize client education to empower informed healthcare decisions.
Emergency Services
24/7 emergency care for existing clients during weekdays. Our team handles critical situations like trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses with rapid diagnostic capabilities and immediate intervention protocols. We prioritize timely treatment while maintaining communication with pet owners.
Surgical Procedures
Comprehensive surgical care including spaying/neutering, soft tissue procedures, and orthopedic interventions. Our surgical suite features modern anesthesia monitoring and post-operative care to ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the recovery process.
Diagnostic Testing
In-house bloodwork, urinalysis, and imaging services for quick diagnosis. We utilize digital radiography and collaborate with external labs for specialized tests like biopsies and infectious disease screening, ensuring accurate results to guide treatment plans.
Pet Health Education
Access to professional articles, how-to videos, and the Pet Health Checker tool. We provide evidence-based information on nutrition, behavior, chronic disease management, and preventive care to help owners make informed decisions about their pets' lifelong wellness.
People
Dr. Helen Kwong
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Founder of Merecroft Veterinary Clinic with over 25 years of experience in companion animal care. Specializes in preventive medicine and geriatric pet care, maintaining active continuing education in veterinary advancements.
Tosca McSherry
Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist
Passionate animal care professional with expertise in client communication and patient handling. Provides compassionate support during appointments and coordinates after-hours emergency services for clinic clients.
Questions
What services does Merecroft Veterinary Clinic offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental care, diagnostic testing, and 24/7 emergency services for existing clients.
Are emergency services available for all pets?
Emergency care is available 24/7 during weekdays but only for our existing clients' pets.
How can I access pet health resources?
Our website offers educational articles, how-to videos, and the Pet Health Checker tool for client use.
What are your regular business hours?
We operate Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clinic is closed on weekends.
Do you treat exotic pets?
Yes, we care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotic animals at our full-service facility.
How does the clinic handle after-hours emergencies?
Existing clients can call our main number to reach on-call staff for urgent pet care needs outside regular hours.
