Rockyview Orthopedic Veterinary & Referral Specialists-ROVRS

06/14/2026

Love meeting all the pups at the Canadian Animal Blood Bank World donor day. Come say hello! Canadian Animal Blood Bank

06/02/2026

🐾 Happy tongues out Tuesday from Eddy! Eddy visited us for metatarsophalangeal joint repair. This is a specialized procedure where we stabilize a displaced toe by repairing the ligament. This energetic pup is thriving and loving every moment of his active life post-surgery! We're thrilled that we could save his toe and restore him to full mobility. Eddy's recovery is a testament to the power of advanced veterinary care! 🎉

06/01/2026

Happy Monday from Goose! Goose is a Basset hound puppy who visited us for repair of a skeletal birth defect. He loves cuddles and treats! We are glad Goose is on the road to recovery! 🐾

05/25/2026

Introducing Rockyview Orthopedics & Veterinary Referral Specialists (ROVRS) 🐾

ROVRS is officially open and accepting referrals across HRM and Atlantic Canada, bringing the Maritimes’ only local, independently owned veterinary specialty surgery practice together with our home-grown full time board certified veterinary surgeon, Dr. Tamara MacDonald DVM MSc DACVS-SA. She is excited to be back home in HRM and she and the ROVRS team can't wait to meet you!

We provide expert care in:

✓ Orthopedic Surgery — fracture repair, ligament repair, joint stabilization, and joint replacement
✓ Soft Tissue Surgery — advanced abdominal, thoracic, urogenital, and general soft tissue procedures
✓ Neurologic Surgery — specialized spinal surgery

As an independently owned and managed referral practice, our focus is simple: exceptional patient care, strong relationships with referring veterinarians, and compassionate support for pets and their families across the region.

Whether your dog or cat requires orthopedic evaluation, advanced surgical treatment, or complex care, ROVRS is here to help.

If your pet is experiencing lameness, joint pain, mobility changes, or requires complex soft tissue or neurosurgery, speak with your veterinarian about a referral to ROVRS.

We’re proud to bring a new era of independent specialty surgical care to the Maritimes.

📍 Serving dogs and cats across Atlantic Canada
🌐 [www.rovrs.ca](http://www.rovrs.ca)

Providing specialized orthopedic veterinary surgical care in Halifax and Atlantic Canada. Expert services for pets and referrals. Contact us today.

05/11/2026

We're growing our team! 🐾

ROVRS is hiring a Veterinary Assistant for our Specialty Surgery practice. We're looking for a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated team member who shares our commitment to exceptional orthopedic and surgical care for dogs and cats in Halifax.

If you have experience in emergency or specialty veterinary practice and a solid understanding of patient handling, instrument sterilization, and client communication, we want to hear from you.

Ready to join a team that makes a real difference in the lives of pets and their families? Visit our website for more information and to apply online:
👉 www.rovrs.ca

04/06/2026

Trail companions—dog and cat exploring together. That's the Maritimes lifestyle. When joint injuries interrupt those adventures, board-certified orthopedic surgery gets them back on the trail. ROVRS specializes in advanced care for dogs and cats. Ask your vet about referral.

03/08/2026

We love working with our vet partners in the community helping pets in need. At the end of the day its all about getting Eddy the best medical care possible!

Meet "Eddy"! 🐾

"Eddy" is a sweet Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who recently dislocated his toe. He had surgery with the specialists at Rockyview Orthopedic & Veterinary Referral Specialists and came in to see us today for a bandage change.

We're happy to report that he’s been doing very well since his surgery! Wishing Eddy a smooth and speedy recovery. ❤️🙂

03/03/2026

Camping adventures with your dog and cat—the Maritimes are perfect for it. But outdoor exploration puts stress on joints. If your pets show signs of lameness or pain after activity, orthopedic evaluation matters. ROVRS offers board-certified surgical care across Atlantic Canada.