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Looking for a reliable and compassionate animal hospital in Vancouver, BC? 

The Granville Island Veterinary Hospital (GIVH) is a landmark of the Vancouver Kitsilano neighbourhood and has proudly cared for greater Vancouver’s pet population since 1981. We are a full-service primary care veterinary hospital offering proactive preventive health, medical and surgical care for your best friends. Our highly trained staff provides in-house diagnostic and radiographic services and urgent care support.

Practice limited to DOGS and CATS, the services we provide include:

  • Preventative health care for puppies and kittens 
  • Wellness exam and tailored vaccination recommendations
  • Parasite Prevention
  • Comprehensive day hospitalization services
  • Routine and advanced surgical care
  • Digital radiography
  • Dental cleaning and care
  • Non-urgent diagnostic ultrasound
  • In-house diagnostic capability
  • Urgent care
  • Focused healthcare for senior pets
  • Behaviour consultation
  • Quality of Life and End of Life Consultation
  • Flexible consultation hours and open 7 days a week

We are honoured to be the hospital selected by the Vancouver Police Department to provide care for the Canine Unit.

Are you looking for veterinary services in Vancouver?

Choosing Granville Island Veterinary Hospital ( GIVH) as your family veterinarian means choosing a dedicated team of caring professionals committed to advancing the art of veterinary medicine to keep your pet healthy and happy. Through the principle of group practice and by working closely with our extended network of veterinary specialists, we can focus on what counts: We treat each patient as if they are our own pets.