Dartmouth Vet Clinic Near Me

Tartan Tails Dartmouth

Dartmouth Vet Clinic Location

7 Scarfe Court
Dartmouth, NS
B3B 1W4

Phone: 902-706-4155

Veterinary Hospital Hours

Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Special Hours:

May 4: Closed

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Great Mews! We have moved upstairs!

Find us now at the front of the building at 7 Scarfe Court!

Our Services

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    Spay and Neuter

  • Vaccines, Parasite Prevention, and Annual Exams

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    Medical and Dental Surgery

  • Icon of cat or dog collar with a small tangling orb.

    Microchipping

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    Dental Cleaning and Treatment

  • Outline drawing of a stethoscope, representing healthcare or medical profession.

    Diagnostic Exams and X-Ray

Our Dartmouth Veterinary Hospital Team

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    Dr. Mike Ackerley

    Position: Veterinarian

    Furry family members: 2 senior cats (Lumpy & Gizmo)

    Qualifications & Education: Completed Bachelor of Animal Science at NSAC (now Dal AC) in 2005 and then subsequently graduated with Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Atlantic Veterinary in 2009

    Favourite and most fulfilling about working in veterinary medicine: “Being a voice for animals that cannot speak for themselves. I have a special interest in veterinary dentistry, and preventative veterinary medicine.”

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    Dr. Mike West

    Position: Veterinary Education Program Director, Clinical Veterinarian at Tartan Tails Veterinary Hospital

    Furry family members: 1 dog (Ghizmo) and 1 cat (Spitty)

    Qualifications & education: DVM graduated 1994, Small Animal Veterinarian in UK and Canada

    Favourite and most fulfilling about working in veterinary medicine: Solving problems!

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    Amy Choi

    Position: Veterinary Assistant

    Furry family members: No pets at this time... yet

    Qualifications & Education: The Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare

    Favourite and most fulfilling about working in veterinary medicine: “As a VA, it is a great joy to help animals and care about their wellbeing to make both animals and owners happy.”

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    Julia Leslie

    Description Position: Veterinary Administration and Communications 

    Furry family members: 1 cat (Dani), 1 dog (Kensie Lou), and 1 bunny (Gibson) 

    Qualifications & Education: The Nova Scotia SPCA College of Animal Welfare. “My first experience working in the veterinary field began during a co-op job at Hope For Wildlife. I was hired that summer and continued working there until it was time for me to go back to school. I had to decide at that moment whether to pursue a career in veterinary medicine as a vet assistant or to go college to become a red seal welder. I always listened to my parents' advice to trust my instincts, and I did! Following high school, I was accepted to the SPCA College of Animal Welfare, where I started my journey toward becoming a veterinary assistant by gaining practical experience in the classroom, on rotations, and on field trips I thank the SPCA College Of Animal Welfare for helping me pursue my dreams of working in veterinary medicine.”  

    Favourite and most fulfilling about working in veterinary medicine: “I consider it highly fulfilling to assist in advocating for animals requiring veterinary attention, as they are unable to express their own needs. I also find it rewarding being able to Help and educate owners in stressful situations.” goes here