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A description, including bio and picture, of our customer service representatives. Customer Service Representative A Bit About Me Hi, my name is Candice! I was born and raised on the South Shore but I have lived in Truro with my family since 2003. I graduated from the NSCC with a certificate in Human Services. I have many years of experience in customer service. Outside of work, I have a busy family life. I have 2 children and 2 grandchildren and a house full of international students. We also own a 12 yr old beloved golden retriever named Sierra. I love taking her for walks in Victoria Park and around my neighbourhood. I look forward to welcoming you and your fur babies to the Colchester Veterinary Hospital.

Colchester Veterinary Hospital: Exceptional Veterinary Medicine in Truro. Offering same-day urgent care appointments, learn more about our clinic and stay connected. Providing compassionate veterinary care in a low-stress environment OUR SERVICES WELLNESS EXAMS VACCINATIONS SURGERY ANESTHESIA DENTISTRY URGENT CARE RADIOLOGY MICROCHIPPING EUTHANASIA our_services EMERGENCIES Emergencies outside of regular hours can call: 1-902-703-2323 KEEP IN TOUCH 190 Industrial Avenue Truro NS B2N 6V4 Email: ColchesterVH@gmail.com Tel: (902) 897-7387 OUR ADDRESS Monday 8:00AM-5:00PM Tuesday 8:00AM-5:00PM Wednesday 8:00AM-5:00PM Thursday 8:00AM-5:00PM Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Closed Saturday, Sunday and Holidays OPENING HOURS CONTACT US about contact ABOUT OUR CLINIC Colc hester Veterinary Hospital is locally owned and operated by Dr. Karen Johnson . Our hospital is conveniently located in the Truro Industrial Park, with ample parking and quick and easy access from Highway 102 (Exit 13). Our hospital is located in Mi'kma'ki, the traditional, ancestral land of my Mi'kmaq People. We acknowledge the Mi'kmaq people as the past, present, and future caretakers of this land as we continue to uphold the treaties of peace and friendship as a settler and descendant here in Mi'kma'ki. We also recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies and contributions have enriched Mi’kma’ki for over 400 years. We are proud to offer a low str ess experience for you and your pets. We are committed to providing quality veterinary care throughout the life of your pet. Our caring team is focused on offering preventive health care as well as early detection and treatment. We offer a full-service hospital and provide general wellness examinations, vaccinations, dentistry and dental digital imagining, surgeries, digital radiology, ultrasonography, pain control, pharmacy prescriptions, and end of life appointments. Choosing a new veterinary clinic is an important decision . We are dedicated to providing the best experience for you and you pets. Our terrific team would love to meet you and look forward to your call! Submit Thanks for submitting! We will reply within 48 hours. If the matter is urgent please call the hospital.

Why we recommend microchipping and what is involved. Microchipping It can be a very scary thing to have a pet go missing. Microchipping your dog or cat is the easiest way to help get them home to you. The purpose of microchips used for pets is to provide a form of permanent identification. These microchip implants are called radio frequency identification (RFID) tags. They are tiny, about the size of a large grain of rice, and are passive, which means that they passively store a unique identification number and do not actively transmit any information. The microchip implanted in your dog has no battery and no internal power source; it sits inertly in the dog until it is read by a microchip scanner. Call us today to microchip your pet!

A description of the accessibility of our website and how to contact us. Accessibility Colchester Veterinary Hospital is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of circumstance and ability. We aim to adhere as closely as possible to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0, Level AA), published by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). These guidelines explain how to make Web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user friendly to everyone. Whilst Colchester Veterinary Hospital strive to adhere to the guidelines and standards for accessibility, it is not always possible to do so in all areas of the website and we are currently working to achieve this. Be aware that due to the dynamic nature of the website, minor issues may occasionally occur as it is updated regularly. We are continually seeking out solutions that will bring all areas of the site up to the same level of overall web accessibility. If you have any comments and or suggestions relating to improving the accessibility of our site, please don't hesitate to contact our accessibility coordinator by phone or colchestervh@gmail.com . Your feedback will help us make improvements.

A description of the cat vaccines offered, including FVRCP, rabies and FeLV vaccines. Cat Vaccines Feline Rhinotracheitis-Calicivirus-Panleukopenia Rabies Feline Leukemia

A description of radiology services provided at Colchester Veterinary Hospital Radiography Radiography is one of the most commonly used diagnostic tools in veterinary practice. Other imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging are also very important and commonly available in specialty practices. Imaging can provide a large amount of information and should not cause unacceptable discomfort to the animal. Although radiography itself is painless, sedation is often desirable to reduce anxiety and stress associated with the procedure, to promote acquisition of good diagnostic studies with minimal repeats, and to control pain associated with manipulation in animals with painful disorders such as fractures and arthritis. If sedation is needed, your veterinarian will discuss this with you before hand.

A description of the anesthetic procedures and patient monitoring. Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring Ensuring our patients remain safe during surgery and other medical procedures is extremely important to us. Our team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians is skilled in using anesthesia and monitoring patients to ensure their safety and provide the most comfortable experience. Anesthesia and patient monitoring vary greatly from clinic to clinic. You can be confident that we use the most effective and up-to-date protocols. The type of anesthesia we use depends on the procedure. Some require general anesthesia, while others may only call for sedation or local anesthesia. We also closely monitor every procedure, regardless of whether it’s routine or more advanced.

Our urgent care and emergency services for our clients. Urgent Care We appreciate that everyone has a very busy schedule. That is why we are dedicated to offering same-day urgent care appointments, as well as a limited number of drop-off appointments. You cannot predict when your pet is going to suffer an injury or fall ill. We are here to help! Emergencies Outside Regular Office Hours Available April 2024 We are here for you and your pets during regular office hours. Emergencies outside these hours will be handled by a 24-7 specialty clinic. This will provide your pet with the care it deserves ! Please call (phone number coming soon) to reach a member of the emergency team at Coastal Care Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital. They will help you!

A description of lyme disease and the vaccine for lyme. Lyme Vaccine Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete (type of bacterium), Borrelia burgdorferi. It is transmitted to dogs through the bite of an infected tick. Once in the bloodstream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints or kidneys. The most common type of tick to carry Lyme disease is the deer tick, also known as the black-legged tick. These ticks are found everywhere in Nova Scotia. Many dogs affected with Lyme disease are taken to a veterinarian because they seem to be experiencing generalized pain and have stopped eating. Often, these pets have high fevers and may also be limping. This painful lameness often appears suddenly and may shift from one leg to another and if left untreated, may eventually disappear, only to recur weeks or months later. Non-specific signs which may indicate that Lyme disease is affecting the kidneys include vomiting, lethargy, anorexia (lack of appetite), and weight loss. The kidney form of the disease is less common but often fatal. Most dogs infected with the Lyme disease organism take two to five months before they show symptoms. By this time, the disease may be widespread throughout the body. Vaccination against Lyme disease is recommended for pets that live in endemic areas or that travel to areas where Lyme disease is prevalent. Most dogs that live in Nova Scotia should be vaccinated for lyme. This vaccine is initially given twice, at three to four-week intervals. Annual revaccination is necessary to maintain your dog’s immunity. The decision to vaccinate against Lyme disease can be discussed with your veterinarian based on your dog’s lifestyle and individual risk assessment. Read our blog on ticks here

Euthanasia services are an important part of veterinary medicine. Euthanasia One of the hardest things we will ever do as pet owners is saying goodbye. Our pets are such an important part of our families, and making the decision to end suffering is a very difficult and emotional choice. The staff will do what they can to help you through the process. Our goal is to help you and your pet by ensuring a calm environment and a peaceful passing. Please contact us for additional information.

Application page for current open positions at Colchester Veterinary Hospital Come Work With Us! Available Positions at Colchester Veterinary Hospital Associate Veterinarian A job description will be posted soon. In the meantime, we will accept applications if you wish. Please forward your CV to kmjohnson21@gmail.com . All inquires will be confidential. Registered Veterinary Technician A job description can be found here . Please forward your CV to kmjohnson21@gmail.com . All inquires will be confidential. Veterinary Assistant/Customer Service Representative A job description can be found here . Please forward your CV to kmjohnson21@gmail.com . All inquires will be confidential. Colchester Veterinary Hospital is excited to begin building the team! Our goal is to find like-minded individuals to help build a clinic at which you love to work!

A description of the veterinarians employed at Colchester Veterinary Hospital. Owner/Veterinarian A Bit About Me Dr. Karen Johnson grew up in Chester and spent a lot of time playing in the woods. She joined the team at Chester Basin Animal Hospital during high school and took a meandering road that eventually ended with her graduating from vet school in 2009. She spent several years living in Australia, working as an equine vet. While the scenery was beautiful, it was hard living on the other side of the world, so she returned to Canada in 2012 to practice small animal medicine. After the birth of her daughter in 2017 she returned to Nova Scotia and has been helping animals here ever since. She enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine and loves helping as many pets as possible. Dr Johnson lives in Old Barns with her husband and daughter. She has two bouncy golden retrievers, Molly and Tucker, who rule the house, and a new puppy, Salty, who keeps everyone on their toes. In her spare time, she enjoys biking the old roads around her house. She also enjoys gardening, watercolor painting, and reading.