Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Hanover
Established in 1974, our practice provides comprehensive veterinary care for small and large animals across Grey-Bruce. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff delivers medical, surgical, dental, and wellness services with 24/7 emergency care availability. We operate two facilities in Hanover and Walkerton, Ontario, offering diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, pet boarding, and specialized herd health management.Our commitment to continuing education ensures we maintain high standards in animal healthcare. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize compassionate care for pets and livestock while supporting clients through nutritional guidance and preventive medicine programs.
Services
Pet Boarding
Emergency Surgery
Dental Care
Vaccinations
Diagnostic Imaging
Herd Health Management
Nutritional Consults
Pet Pharmacy
Laboratory Diagnostics
Reproductive Management
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care with referral options
- Our team includes experienced mixed-animal practitioners
- We provide comprehensive diagnostic services in-house
- We maintain specialized expertise in large animal herd health
- Our facilities offer comfortable pet boarding year-round
Services
Emergency Surgery
Our clinic provides 24/7 emergency surgical services for small and large animals with referral options available. Experienced veterinarians handle trauma cases, acute illnesses, and surgical emergencies. We maintain critical care facilities for post-operative recovery and stabilization.
Diagnostic Imaging
We offer full-body and dental radiography, ultrasound services, and in-house lab diagnostics. Our facilities include PennHIP and OFA x-ray evaluation capabilities for orthopedic assessments. Digital imaging systems enable rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.
Pet Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facilities accommodate pets during owner travel. Services include supervised exercise, medication administration, and special dietary accommodations. We offer flexible drop-off/pickup times including holidays for client convenience.
Herd Health Management
We provide comprehensive herd health programs including vaccination protocols, reproductive management, and nutritional consulting. Our veterinarians offer on-farm consultations and pregnancy ultrasound services for large animal operations in Grey-Bruce.
Dental Care
Our dental services include routine cleanings, extractions, and oral surgery for small animals. We utilize digital dental radiography for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Preventive care programs help maintain optimal oral health for pets.
People
Dr. Ben Mighton
Practice Partner & Veterinarian
Hanover native with extensive experience in mixed-animal veterinary practice, focusing on comprehensive healthcare solutions for companion and farm animals.
Dr. Donna Curtin
Practice Partner & Veterinarian
Graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2002, specializing in small animal practice with particular interest in geriatric care and internal medicine.
Dr. Kevin Kieffer
Retiring Partner & Veterinarian
OVC graduate with over 40 years of service, instrumental in developing the clinic's large animal services and mentoring multiple generations of veterinarians.
Brandice Raschle
Practice Manager
Veteran practice manager with over 15 years of experience overseeing clinic operations, staff development, and client relations across both Hanover and Walkerton locations.
Dr. Emily Vellekoop
Associate Veterinarian
OVC graduate specializing in small animal medicine, with particular focus on preventive care and client education about pet wellness programs.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services are available after hours?
We provide 24/7 emergency care with a veterinarian on call. For urgent situations, contact our Hanover location at 519-364-6772 or Walkerton at 519-881-2090.
Do you offer boarding services for pets?
Yes, we provide comfortable boarding facilities for small animals with supervised exercise and special care options available during holidays.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have onsite?
Our clinics feature digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab testing, and dental imaging equipment for comprehensive diagnostic capabilities.
How can I schedule a vaccination appointment?
Schedule vaccine appointments through our online system or by calling either location during regular business hours for convenient preventive care.
What large animal services do you provide?
We offer herd health management, reproductive consultations, on-farm emergency care, and CQM program support for livestock operations in Grey-Bruce.
