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Current News
Petworks welcomes Dr. Melanie Colwell
Petworks is very pleased to a
nnounce that Dr. Melanie Colwell joined our veterinary team as a permanent part-time veterinarian on October 9, 2009. Dr. Melanie graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2002. Since graduation, she has worked as both a companion and farm animal veterinarian and has a particular interest in internal medicine. Dr. Melanie currently lives on the South Shore of Nova Scotia with her husband, 2 kids and cat 'Lilly', where she enjoys all things outdoors. She is involved in various community organizations and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association's Environmental Advisory Group and holds membership in several professional organizations. Dr. Melanie is looking forward to getting acquainted with the Petworks community.
(Posted November 4, 2009)
Petworks' Pet Costume Contest
Friday, October 30
Bring your pet in disguise, no matter what size.
We'll judge the best with all the rest, then award a prize.
So reserve today, to come & play
Arrive with your costumed pet between 7am-4pm. Non-clients please arrive between 10am - 4pm. We will take your pet's photo and personal contact information. Once all the contestants are in, we will tally up our votes, and award 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes (winners will be contacted.) If you wish to receive a copy of your pets photo, please advise us and we will have them printed at $2 each. All proceeds will go to an animal charity of our choosing.
We can't wait to see your creative pet costume results!
(Posted Oct 22, 2009)
Wishing Dr. Kim McCallum
good-luck but not good-bye
At end of September Dr. Kim McCallum will be leaving the Petworks team to dedicate more time to her family. She will continue to provide veterinary services at the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic on a part-time basis. Dr. Kim was a wonderful addition to our team and we wish her every happiness and the best of luck in her future endeavours.
(Posted Sept. 10, 2009)
Petworks Resort: New prices effective Sept 8'09
Effective September 8, 2009, Petworks Resort has increased its prices. To view our new price list, click here.
(Posted Sept. 8, 2009)
Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference
Halifax, April 24-26, 2009
This conference continues to deliver!
This annual local event provided our entire team with three days of educational lectures and hands-on sessions for veterinarians, technicians, managers and support staff. In the ever changing field of veterinary medicine, we value the opportunity to learn from the experts and network with our colleagues and industry representatives. We have lots of new information to help us to take better care of your 'best friends'.
(Posted April 28, 2009)
In February 2009, Petworks employees successfully completed their Emergency First Aid, CPR and WHMIS recertification. Congratulations to the entire Petworks Hospital and Resort teams!
(posted: March 2009)
Canine Physical Rehabilitation FAQ's
Our clients are asking, so we've prepared the most frequently asked questions and answers to help you to better understand canine physical rehabilitation when you make choices about the care of your 'best friend'.
(posted: December 5, 2008)
Pet Insurance - Meeting the Cost of Pet Care
Our pets provide us with fun, companionship, and unconditional love. In return, we incur the responsibilities that go along with pet ownership, including veterinary care.
Money spent on wellness and prevention, as well as keeping pets in a safe environment, significantly reduces the risk of illness and injury. Nevertheless, pets do occasionally become sick or injured; thankfully the veterinary profession today is capable of providing virtually the same kinds of care and procedures available for people.
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) strongly suggests that all pet owning families assess their financial situation and consider their ability to meet unexpected expenses that may be incurred for veterinary care. For some families, these expenses may be met through existing savings. Others may be able to use credit card reserves or medical payment cards. Some families should consider budgeting for these expenses and still others may want to consider protecting themselves through pet health insurance policies.
Speak with your veterinarian or someone on your veterinary practice team. While veterinarians do not sell insurance, chances are they have had experience with the policy you are considering and can provide helpful advice.
(posted: December 5, 2008)
Hallowe'en
Petworks' Pet Costume Contest,
Friday, October 31st
Bring your pet in disguise, no matter what size. We'll judge the best with all the rest, then reward your 'best friend' with a picture and a prize. So reserve today, to come & play
Posted: Oct. 7, 2008
Change in Hours
***Petworks is changing hospital hours effective Oct. 10, 2008 ***
Monday: 7 a.m. 8 p.m.
Tuesday: 7 a.m. 8 p.m.
Wednesday: 7 a.m. 6 p.m.
Thursday: 7 a.m. 8 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. 1 p.m.
Sunday: closed
Effective Friday, October 10 th , the Metro Animal Emergency Clinic will not commence their weekend hours until 8pm on Friday evenings. To ensure our clients and their 'best friends' receive uninterrupted care for their pets, Petworks Veterinary Hospital will extend our hours until 8:00 pm on Friday evenings.
Petworks Resort hours remain unchanged.
Posted: October 7, 2008
Petworks Pet Resort
On CBC's Living Halifax
On September 25, 2008, CBC showcased Petworks' Daycare as one segment in their Living Halifax feature aimed at helping you live better in the Halifax Regional Municipality.
Watch "Living Halifax" on CBC to view pets at play in Petworks Resort (Episode 11, scroll 10 minutes into the segment). Click on the link below.
Posted: October 7, 2008
Our Team
Petworks is very pleased to announce that Dr. Kim McCallum will be
joining our veterinary team as a permanent part-time veterinarian on Sept. 25, 2008. After spending time in Canada's North and working with sled dogs, Dr. Kim McCallum decided to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Dr. McCallum graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in 2006. She then completed a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Internship at the Ontario Veterinary College in 2007. She currently lives with her husband and daughter in Halifax along with their 3 dogs and 2 cats. Dr. Kim is excited to be able to reacquaint herself with the clients and patients she met while working with us this summer.
(Posted Sept 4, 2008)
On-going Resort Staff Training
The staff in Petworks Pet Resort have successfully completed their St. John Ambulance Pet First Aid. Their continuing education included basic safety, preventative medicine, emergency scene management, airway obstruction, choking, bleeding, wounds, vomiting dogs and cats, poisoning, bone and joint injuries, fights and bites, diarrhea and nosebleeds to name a few.
(Posted May 20, 2008)
May 22-24, 2008
Petworks Veterinary Hospital is hosting a dermatology clinic on May 22- 24, 2008 and is pleased to introduce you to visiting board-certified dermatologist, Anthony (Tony) A. Yu, DVM, MS, ACVD.
Dr. Yu is currently Associate Professor of Veterinary 
Dermatology at the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph. He deals extensively with pets experiencing chronic ear, skin and allergic conditions in dogs, cats and horses. During the clinic on May 22-24 th , he will be dealing exclusively with dogs and cats.
Appointments with Dr. Yu may be scheduled by referral from your veterinarian .
(Posted May 9, 2008)
Times change, and here at Petworks we continue to strive toward the best care for your best friends. After twenty-five years, starting with the little Woodlawn Veterinary Clinic and today - Petworks Veterinary Hospital and Resort, Drs. Steve Noonan and Diane Corlett are hanging up their stethoscopes and migrating back to their roots in Ontario. They will be missed by the entire Petworks team and we wish them the best of luck in all of their future endeavours. Drs. Swinemar and Trudeau are pleased to offer services to clients of Drs. Noonan / Corlett and encourage you to contact them with any questions or concerns.
Dr. Rick Swinemar has been with Dr. Steve and Dr. Diane for the last 12 years developing our philosophy of advancing care for our best friends. He will continue to lead our team here at Petworks along with Dr. Nadine Trudeau who has been with us for the last two years. We look forward to continuing to work with you in keeping your best friends healthy and happy.
(Posted March 7, 2008)
Puppy and Obedience classes are on-going and fill up quickly. Please call 435-2444 to register your pet.