Allandale Veterinary Hospital

05/26/2026

Please be advised that there will be a road closure (and sidewalk closure) along Caplan Ave. towards Veterans Dr. June 1- June 5th for water-main installation/restoration. Our hospital's driveway will not be affected.

05/15/2026

As we head into the first long weekend of the summer, please celebrate safely and responsibly. Remember that fireworks and loud noise can cause serious stress and anxiety for pets. Please keep pets indoors and secure. Wishing everyone a fun, safe long weekend!

05/05/2026

Splish splash for a great cause!

Join us for our Bath-a-Thon June 7th and help make a difference—every scrub, rinse, and wag supports pets in need. All proceeds will be donated to the GAAP charity, helping animals get the care they deserve.

Bring your furry friend, spread the word, and let’s turn bath time into something truly meaningful! Call or text to reserve today!

05/04/2026

It has come to our attention that a scammer briefly gained access to our page and shared a link promoting T-shirt sales. Please do not click on this link, as it is fraudulent.

We have addressed and resolved the issue. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding.

04/23/2026

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to the real front-line heroes of our hospital!
You handle ringing phones, wagging tails, worried pet parents, and the occasional surprise mess — all before lunch — and still manage to keep things running like a well-oiled machine. We’re pretty sure you have superpowers (or at least a secret stash of caffeine).

Thanks to the team for being the friendly face, the voice of calm, and the traffic controller of our daily chaos. We truly couldn’t do this without you — and honestly, we wouldn’t want to try.

-Kelly, Emily, Sam, Shannon, Raya, Diane, Alyssa, Heidi, Savanna, Melissa, Bridgette, Jess G and Natasha!

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Carly! 💐
With an incredible 41 years at Allandale, Carly is truly one of a kind. She knows so many of our clients and their pets by heart, and her dedication and knowledge continue to make a difference every day. We’re so grateful for everything you’ve done—and still do—for our team and our clients, Carly! 💙🐾

04/09/2026

We were fortunate to have Dr Anthony Yu join our hospital today as a guest speaker, sharing his expertise with our team of veterinarians and technicians about small animal dermatology and specific skin issues and cases.

Dr. Yu graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1990, then completed a residency and Master’s degree at Auburn University in 1995. He became a board-certified veterinary dermatologist in 1996.

After 11 years in private practice in Portland, Oregon, he returned to Ontario as an Associate Professor at OVC, where he spent nine years teaching and mentoring students in dermatology.

Since 2013, Dr. Yu is in private practice focusing on chronic ear, skin, endocrine, and allergic conditions in dogs, cats, and horses.

04/02/2026

03/25/2026

Spring is here in the Barrie area, and while we’re all enjoying the warmer weather, it also means tick season is in full swing

Ticks are more than just a nuisance — they can carry serious diseases like Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, and Ehrlichiosis, which can affect both pets and people. With tick populations on the rise in our region, it’s more important than ever to stay proactive.

Early detection can make a huge difference in treatment outcomes, and prevention is always easier (and safer!) than treatment.

If you have questions about tick prevention or 4DX testing, reach out to your vet — we’re here to help keep your pets safe and healthy all season long.

So what is the tick risk in our area? Ticks become active whenever temperatures are above zero degrees. Based on the calendar posted as of yesterday, 18% of the last 2 months had "active" tick days in Barrie.

On a side note check out pararisk.ca - a very cool website that determines your pet's risk of parasites based on their lifestyle. Answer a series of questions and see their risk report.