Clinic Services

Our clinic is proud to offer a wide variety of services in order to help you through all stages of your pet's life.

Examinations

Routine physical exams are one of the best ways to keep your pet happy and healthy. These check-ups allow us to catch small changes early ,before they become bigger health concerns. Every pet who visits Hart Family Veterinary Clinic will receive a thorough, gentle exam from nose to tail.

We recommend annual exams for all pets, regardless of age or species. Seniors or pets with ongoing medical conditions may benefit from more frequent visits to help us stay on top of their care.

During these exams, Dr. Fuller or Dr. Gagne will assess your pet’s eyes, ears, teeth, heart, lungs, body condition, skin, and temperature. We’ll also chat about nutrition, lifestyle, and answer any questions you have about your pet’s health.

Preventative care is key to a long, healthy life and we’re here to help every step of the way.

Vaccinations

Keeping your pet up-to-date on vaccinations is an important part of helping them live a long, healthy life. Vaccines are quick and simple, and they protect against common and preventable diseases like Parvo, Distemper, and Kennel Cough. These illnesses are contagious, but with proper vaccination, they don’t have to be a risk.

For puppies and kittens, staying on schedule with their vaccines is especially important to help build strong, healthy immune systems. Even indoor cats can be exposed to disease, so vaccines are still recommended for them too.

At Hart Family Veterinary Clinic, we’ll work with you to create a vaccination plan tailored to your pet’s unique lifestyle and needs.

Reproduction

At Hart Family Veterinary Clinic, we offer a range of reproductive services to support your breeding plans:

Progesterone Testing
Artificial Insemination (AI)
Semen Collection
Ultrasound and X-ray for pregnancy confirmation
X-ray for puppy and kitten counts
C-sections
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) X-rays

If you have any questions about our reproductive services, our team is happy to help or can book a consultation with Dr. Fuller or Dr. Gagne to discuss your needs.

Please note: We do not provide breeding services for brachycephalic breeds (such as Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs, etc.) due to the significant health risks commonly associated with reproduction in these breeds. Our focus is on supporting responsible breeding practices that prioritize the health and well-being of both parents and puppies.

Dentistry

Nothing feels better than a clean, healthy mouth. Just like people, pets are prone to dental disease. Our team is here to help keep your pet’s teeth and gums in great shape.

Dental disease doesn’t just affect the mouth. It can also lead to health problems in other parts of the body, including the heart and kidneys. Good oral hygiene, including regular brushing at home and professional dental care, helps prevent these issues. If brushing your pet’s teeth feels intimidating, we are happy to guide you and offer support.

Our prophylactic dental care includes:

A full oral exam to check for pockets, cavities, gingivitis, and other concerns
Dental x-rays
Scaling and polishing
Extraction of painful or infected teeth
Local nerve blocks to keep your pet comfortable and reduce pain

Healthy teeth help support a healthier, happier life for your pet and fresher breath too.

Surgery

There is a sterile surgical suite within the clinic, designed to provide routine surgical procedures for your pets. The procedures we provide include:

Sterilization (Spaying and Neutering)
- Dogs & Cats
- Tattooing, microchips
Lump Removals
Laceration Repairs
Dental Procedures
Abdominal Surgeries
Hernia Repairs
Dewclaw Removals
Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
C-Sections

Most surgeries are day surgeries. That is, your pet(s) would come to the clinic when we first open in the morning, and then go home at the end of the day. In-house blood-work and a full physical examination are performed prior to your pet being placed under general anesthetic.

Prior to, during, and after surgery, your pet will be placed on intravenous fluids and monitored with a specific anesthetic device used to measure blood pressure, oxygen concentration in the blood, the rate and rhythm of the heart, and core body temperature.

Our clinic employs Registered Veterinary Technologists who will assist with all of our surgeries. We will provide your pet with the care it needs before, during and after surgery. Your pet will be recovered under supervision, and you will be called with an update as soon as they have woken from anesthetic.

Please remember that you can always call at any time while your pet is in surgery if you would like an update from a staff member!

Internal Medicine

Internal medicine is the practice of determining what is wrong with your pet, and coming up with a solution to the problem. This begins with a thorough history from you, the pet owner, along with the results from the physical examination, x-rays, blood-work and/or ultrasound.

Following graduation, Dr. Fuller completed a Small Animal Internship in Internal Medicine and Surgery at the Atlantic Veterinary College. This experience has allowed her to be more comfortable when dealing with complicated medical cases.

We also worked alongside different veterinary specialists, including those who specialize in surgery, internal medicine, cardiology and radiology.

Diagnostic Tools

The following procedures can be performed at Hart Family Veterinary Clinic Ltd.:

ECG or electrocardiogram: records the rate and rhythm of the heart
Complete Blood Count: measures bone marrow function, by checking how many red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other blood cells are produced in the body
Chemistry screen: checks kidney and liver enzymes, as well as electrolyte abnormalities, some pancreatic enzymes and even the hydration of your pet
Blood pressure monitoring: blood pressure is very important, affecting many systems of the body
Fecal analyses: includes fecal floatations for parasites and specific testing for Giardia (also known as Beaver Fever)
Urinalyses: analyzes urine in a comprehensive manner, looking for blood, infections, abnormal cells, glucose, proteins, and crystals
Cytology: allows for analyses of cells from different types of skin tissue
Digital radiography
Dental radiography
Ultrasonography

Radiography

Even though our clinic may appear small in size, specialized diagnostic equipment is still available! Digital (computer generated) x-rays provide our team with the best-quality digital imaging to help make accurate diagnoses.

X-rays are routinely done to check for possible internal diseases involving the chest and abdomen, and also for mobility problems, such as limping and arthritis.

Dental radiography is also available with a small, separate x-ray unit. This unit is designed to take dental x-rays of your pet while he or she is under general anesthetic. This allows the veterinary staff to look for fractured teeth, tooth root abscesses, and cavity-like lesions. It also enables the veterinarian to make important decisions on which teeth need to be monitored more closely during future appointments.

In House Laboratory

Our clinic comes equipped with a laboratory area where our Registered Veterinary Technicians can run blood-work, fecal samples and urine samples. We are also equipped with other medical equipment, including a microscope, that helps to diagnose skin and/or ear problems.

Basic laboratory testing is a crucial aspect of all veterinary care. It not only helps to determine if your pet’s body-systems are functioning at a capacity that allows him or her to be placed under anesthetic, but also what steps or procedures are needed in order to treat your pet(s) in a safe manner.

Biopsies, cultures and semen evaluation are just a few of the services we are able to provide in our laboratory. For further information, please contact our office with any questions you may have.

Ultrasound

Ultrasonography (also referred to as ultrasound) is one of Dr. Fuller’s special interests. She especially enjoys doing both cardiac and abdominal ultrasounds. Ultrasound is a great diagnostic tool for looking at specific details within vital organs of the body. While x-ray gives us a general picture of what is occurring, ultrasound is able to provide us with even more information that is often necessary for diagnosis and treatment.

Ultrasound can be used to evaluate a number of organs, including the:

liver
kidneys
pancreas
gallbladder
bladder
stomach
small intestine and large intestine
spleen
prostate gland

Once images are received and reviewed by one of our veterinarians, they can easily be referred to specialists, including veterinary radiologists and cardiologists if needed.

Retail Store

Our retail store includes everything you will need in order to provide for your pet including:

food
leashes
treats
toys
grooming products
supplements
dental products

We are also proud to provide all of our clients access to our online store for easy ordering that arrives directly at your door!