Hastings Veterinary Hospital

04/25/2026

04/25/2026

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Today is World Veterinary Day—and it feels like the right moment to pause and recognize the people who quietly carry so much.

To the veterinarians, technicians, assistants, receptionists, and support staff across the veterinary industry: you show up on the best days and the absolute hardest ones. You celebrate new life, fight tirelessly for the sick, and comfort families through heartbreaking goodbyes. You do it with compassion, skill, and a kind of resilience that often goes unseen.

You are the steady hands in emergencies, the calm voices on the other end of the phone, and the advocates every animal deserves. You carry the weight of decisions that aren’t easy, and you still come back the next day ready to care again.

Thank you for the long hours, the emotional strength, and the endless dedication to patients who can’t speak for themselves. What you do matters more than words can capture—not just to the animals, but to every person who loves them.

Today, and every day, you are deeply appreciated. 🐾❤️

04/23/2026

It only takes one bite from an infected mosquito to put your pet at risk of heartworm, a serious but preventable disease. This , take a simple step that makes a big difference: talk to your veterinarian about heartworm prevention.

04/06/2026

Do you know about leptospirosis? It's a disease caused by bacteria carried mainly by rodents and wildlife. Pets can become infected through contact with the urine of infected animals such as raccoons, skunks and rats. Dogs can also contract the disease by swimming in stagnant water or simply by drinking contaminated puddle water.

If your outdoor activities could put your dog at risk, speak to your veterinarian to learn if the leptospirosis vaccine is suitable for your pet.

04/01/2026

Tick Talk is an online hub for everything you need to know about ticks, tick season, where ticks can be found, and tick prevention.

03/30/2026

Spring is here and so is parasite season! To keep your pets safe, make an appointment to talk to your veterinarian about parasite prevention, including options to help protect your pet from heartworm, fleas and ticks.

03/16/2026

As the temperatures rise, ticks are more active. Remember to check your pet for ticks after they've been outdoors, including under their collar, between their toes, under their tail and around their ears.

Removing a tick as soon as you spot it can reduce the chances of disease transmission. If you find a tick, use tweezers to grasp it as close to the skin as possible, and pull it straight out without squeezing or twisting.

If you need help or want to learn more about how to protect your pet from ticks, speak to your veterinarian.

03/04/2026

We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, compassionate RVT to join our team, in the lovely small town of Stirling. We are looking for a full time RVT, but would consider part time as well. Our technician hours are 8-1 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-5 and roughly 1 Saturday per month 8:30- 1 pm. We refer our after-hours emergencies to an after-hour hospital.

Our clinic is a one veterinarian and currently a one technician practice. We strive to provide excellent patient care to our dog and cat patients and excellent customer service to their owners. Many of our clients have been with our practice for decades, and we have several multi generational families.

The responsibilities of our technicians include induction and monitoring of anesthesia, performing radiography (including dental X rays), performing dental procedures, as well as performing wonderful nursing care to the patients in the hospital. Our technicians are also heavily involved in our client appointments, obtaining patient histories, and doing client education.

If you would like to join our fun-loving team, please contact Tammy at info@hastingsvet.ca. Salary commensurate on experience.

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02/25/2026

Today we are united against bullying.

02/20/2026

We are thrilled to honor National Love Your Pet Day and encourage you to share your pet with us.

02/13/2026

Take a moment to read.

01/15/2026

We are closed today Thursday January 15, 2026. Our phone lines and text messages will be monitored periodically through out the day. Please leave a message or text if you have any questions.
If you have an emergency please contact Kawartha Veterinary Emergency Clinic at 705-741-5832, KVEC is located on 1840 Lansdowne St. W in Peterbourough.
We will reopen Friday January 16 at 8am.
Stay safe and warm.