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We will be closed Sunday, October 13th and Monday, October 14th for the Thanksgiving long weekend. If you are a client and your pet is having any emergency while we are closed, call Smart.Vet at (807) 789-5148 to have their pet triaged. Non-clients should call 1 (888) 243-1411.

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Northwestern Veterinary Hospital

As of May 2, 2024, we are not accepting new clients. Services, including emergency and non-emergency, are only available to active clients at this time.

Who We Are

Located in Thunder Bay, we are Northwestern Ontario's largest veterinary hospital. Our team of 11 veterinarians and nearly 50 support staff are here to ensure your pet is well taken care of. Open 7 days a week, we strive to provide care with quality, compassion, and competence.

Meet Our Veterinarians

Locally Owned & Operated

Like you, we are all pet owners ourselves and understand the unique connection that you share with your four-legged friend. We are proud to have been voted Thunder Bay's #1 veterinary hospital multiple years in a row.

Services We Offer

Whether your pet is at the beginning of their life, the end, or somewhere in between, keeping your pet healthy is important to us. We offer a wide range of services including medical, diagnostic, surgical, and preventive health care for your pet so they live a longer, healthier, happier life.

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Travelling to the USA with Your Dog

If you plan to take your dog to the United States on or after August 1, 2024, your dog will need to meet certain qualifications as well as arrive with specific documentation. Microchipping and rabies vaccination are available to our clients who wish to travel with their dog to the US after August 1.

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Pet Tips

Dr. Calli Thompson joins Shaw Community Link to provide tips and advice on how to keep your pets safe and healthy.