Wellness & Vaccinations

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Want to know the secret formula for helping your pet enjoy a truly amazing life?

As pet parents, we want our furry family members to live as many happy, healthy years as possible. At Victoria Road Animal Hospital, we believe the best way to accomplish this is by making a commitment to ongoing wellness care.

By bringing your pet in for regular checkups, you’ll help protect against many common ailments that can affect companion animals. You’ll also improve the likelihood of early diagnosis in the event of an underlying illness.

These simple things can add years to your loved one’s life.

Vaccinations

Vaccines are a key part of preventive care. Your veterinarian will recommend vaccines based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and local risk.

Puppy & Kitten Vaccinations

Puppy vaccinations
Kitten vaccinations
First vaccines for puppies
First vaccines for kittens

Core Vaccines

Core vaccines are recommended for most pets; non-core vaccines depend on risk and lifestyle.

Rabies vaccine (required by law in Ontario for cats, dogs, and ferrets 3 months of age or older)
Distemper vaccine
Parvovirus vaccine
Panleukopenia vaccine

Lifestyle & Optional Vaccines

Kennel cough (Bordetella) vaccine
Lyme disease vaccine
Leptospirosis vaccine
Feline Leukemia (FeLV) vaccine

Ongoing Protection

Annual booster vaccines
Vaccine schedules for dogs
Vaccine schedules for cats
Senior pet vaccines

Prevention & Health Management

At each visit, we’ll check your pet from nose to tail, looking for anything out of the ordinary. We’ll then develop a customized preventative care plan that includes vaccines, parasite control, nutrition and weight management, and any other care your pet may need.

From time to time, the doctor might also recommend routine health screenings. These tests help us catch potential issues early—before they become more serious.

During heartworm season, protecting your pet is especially important. Heartworm disease is a serious, mosquito-borne illness, but it’s preventable with the right care. Book your pet’s heartworm disease prevention recheck—a simple step to ensure they stay healthy all season long.

Getting to Know You

Finally, annual visits give all of us at Victoria Road Animal Hospital the chance to get to know you and your pet on a more personal level. Developing a relationship with you and forging a bond with your animal friend is an essential component of the care we provide.

You want your four-legged friend to enjoy as many happy, healthy years as possible. Let the team at Victoria Road Animal Hospital help you achieve that goal!

Victoria Road Animal Hospital FAQs

We are here to help you with clear answers and useful information. This section covers common questions to save your time.

We personalize vaccines based on your pet’s lifestyle, age, and risk factors.

Core vaccines (for most pets):

Rabies
Distemper & Parvovirus (dogs)
Panleukopenia (cats)

Lifestyle vaccines may include:

Bordetella (kennel cough)
Lyme
Leptospirosis
Feline leukemia (FeLV)

Our team explains every recommendation and works with you to create a plan that’s right for your pet.

Puppies and kittens start vaccines very young and receive a series of boosters over several visits. We’ll make a schedule that’s perfect for your little one.

Yes! Indoor pets are safer but not completely protected — germs can be carried in on shoes, clothing, or visitors’ pets. We’ll assess real-life risks and recommend what’s best.

Booster schedules depend on the vaccine, your pet’s age, and risk factors. We make sure your pet is protected without unnecessary visits.

Yes! Rabies vaccination is required by law. Our team can provide both a rabies certificate and rabies tag upon request. Before vaccinating, your pet will receive a gentle physical exam to make sure they’re feeling well.

We know vet visits can feel overwhelming sometimes, so our team takes extra care to keep pets calm and comfortable — something our clients love and frequently mention in their reviews

Victoria Road Animal Hospital

222 Victoria Road South
Guelph ON N1E 5R1
Phone: 519-763-9990
Fax: 519-763-3756

Also serving Grange Hill East, ON and surrounding areas.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM

      Excellent rating  
 Based on 126 reviews 
    
  
 
 
       My partner and I have had great experiences at Victoria Road Animal Hospital after switching from a different vet clinic that we felt didn't care as much for our kitties. At each visit that we have had at Victoria Road AH, they have gone above and beyond to make us feel like they care about our cats. Recently, one of our cats had stopped eating for multiple days. At the appointment, the Dr took the time and effort to explain our treatment options and, later, explained the results of the bloodwork that was run. They always listen to our concerns and it has never felt like the appointments are rushed, even standard appts like annual vaccines. The front end staff are also very welcoming and friendly.

Thank you for all the work you do! :)
     
   Andrea B 
 
 
 
 
 
     Best vetinarians ever
     
   Robert Fagundes 
 
 
 
 
 
     Very caring vet clinic, from the reception to the vet, everyone is so kind and really seems to care about your pets well being. Thank you for the emergency care you provided Stevie this past week.
     
   Krista Carrigan 
 
 
 
 
 
     Good and friendly service.
     
   Przemysław Pawluk 
 
 
 
 
 
     I feel very grateful to be a client of VRAH and would give them 6/5 starts if I could. The entire staff are absolutely phenomenal and clearly love and care for each of their patients as their own. As the guardian of a very difficult fear reactive dog, it means a lot that this team sees him for the great dog he is, despite his challenges, and they are always willing to meet him where he is at. Drs Harris, Melillo, and Buchanan have all been extremely supportive and patient with our boy, and have always gracefully allowed us to cut appointments short if he is too overwhelmed. The RVTs and vet assistant/client care staff are beyond exceptional as well, they treat even the smallest concerns with great care. The VRAH team are so communicative and ensure that you always understand what and why they recommend for your pet and always provide owners with all of the appropriate options. Normally I am not in the room for procedures, however today I was present and want to specifically express my appreciation for Dr Buchanan, RVT Emma, and Anna for their wonderfully compassionate, expert work with Whiskey today, and their thoughtful advice and help with Rye. Truly a top class hospital that I feel very safe entrusting my four-legged family member’s health with.
     
   Lori Ogilvie 
 
 
 
 
 
     Dr Harris is super helpful and explains everything very well.  We go for both our 17 year old dog and 4 year old dog.
     
   Amanda Scapinello

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Wellness & Vaccinations

Want to know the secret formula for helping your pet enjoy a truly amazing life?