What types of pets and veterinary services does Hastings Veterinary Hospital offer?
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Hastings Veterinary Hospital (hastingsvet.com) is a small-animal practice in Burnaby, BC that cares for dogs, cats, and rabbits. Its listed service categories are medical, dental, and dermatological pet care, and the hospital describes itself as a friendly animal hospital serving Burnaby and Vancouver. If your pet is one of those three species and you're looking for general medical, dental, or skin-related care, this is likely a fit — but because the site doesn't publish a full list of procedures, it's worth calling (604) 291-6666 to confirm that your pet's specific need is handled.
Pets accepted
| Species | Accepted |
|---|---|
| Dogs | Yes |
| Cats | Yes |
| Rabbits | Yes |
The hospital's own description names these three groups directly, so it's reasonable to treat them as the core of the practice. If you have another type of pet — a bird, reptile, or small rodent other than a rabbit — the site gives no indication either way, so that's a question for the front desk rather than an assumption.
Service categories
The site lists three broad areas of care:
- Medical care — general health assessment and treatment for the accepted species.
- Dental care — dental services for pets, which for dogs and cats typically means evaluation and treatment of teeth and gums.
- Dermatological care — care for skin-related conditions.
These are category-level descriptions, not a procedure list. The site does not publish details such as surgery, diagnostics, imaging, hospitalization, or emergency hours, so don't read the three categories as the full scope of what's offered — or as a guarantee that any particular treatment is available.
What the practice emphasizes
The hospital's messaging centers on being welcoming and on quality of care: headings on the site include "Quality pet care," "We welcome your furry family," "Our philosophy," and "We love pets!" There's also a "Meet the Hastings Team" section, so you can see who you'd be dealing with before a visit.
One example of the kind of content the practice publishes is a note on cat environmental enrichment for indoor cats, framed around preventing behavioural problems and making it easier to monitor your cat's health day to day. That's a useful signal about the practice's general approach — preventive, owner-education-oriented — rather than a statement about any specific service.
How to decide whether it's the right fit
Work through these in order:
- Check the species. Dog, cat, or rabbit — you're within the stated scope. Anything else, ask first.
- Match your need to a category. Routine medical, dental, or skin issues line up with what's advertised. For anything more specialized, confirm by phone.
- Call (604) 291-6666. This is the number the hospital publishes. Use it to confirm availability, whether your pet's condition is something they treat, and what you should bring or prepare.
- Check location fit. The practice serves Burnaby and Vancouver, BC — relevant if you're deciding between clinics across the region.
The main limitation to keep in mind: the website gives you species and service categories, not a searchable list of treatments, fees, or hours. Treat it as a starting point for a phone call rather than a complete answer.