Elgin Animal Hospital

Elgin Animal Hospital The Elgin Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary hospital located in St. Thomas, Ontario. Thomas (across the road from its current location).

The Elgin Veterinary Clinic was started in 1964 by two veterinarians, Dr. Sven Meeuwisse and Dr. Harry Short. It was a mixed animal practice dealing mainly with farm animals, and was located at 9830 Sunset Road, St. Dr. Steve Stewart joined the practice in 1975. In 1976, the three veterinarians opened a second clinic, the Talbot Animal Clinic, and Dr. Stewart became the principle veterinarian at t

he second clinic. The Talbot Animal Clinic was (and still is) located downtown St. Thomas, and is a small animal veterinary clinic. Dr. Paul Headly was the next veterinarian to join the clinics and became a partner when Dr. Meeuwisse retired from practice. Dr. Allan House joined the team in 1983, and became a partner when Dr. Short retired. During the late 70′s and into the 80′s, the Elgin Veterinary Clinic’s small animal practice grew rapidly, and it was decided that a new facility was needed. A new, larger, and more modern facility was built in 1988 – 1989 at 9789 Sunset Road, St. Thomas, and the clinic was renamed the Elgin Animal Hospital. Dr. Adam Mahovlich started practicing veterinary medicine with the Elgin Animal Hospital / Talbot Animal Clinic (Collectively known as the Elgin Veterinary Clinics) in 2004 and became a partner in 2005 when Dr. Headly retired. In 2009 the Elgin Animal Hospital became an exclusively small animal practice and since then, the two clinics have focused on providing the most up to date, high quality care for their patients.

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!Our pets are masters at hiding discomfort. Early recognition and veterinary car...
09/03/2026

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!
Our pets are masters at hiding discomfort. Early recognition and veterinary care can make a world of difference in their quality of life. Let's keep our pets living their best, pain-free lives!

Common signs that your pet may be experiencing pain:
- Becoming more withdrawn, hiding, or avoiding interaction
- Changes in sleeping or restlessness (pacing, trouble getting comfortable)
- Decreased appetite or drinking less water
- Whining, whimpering, growling, hissing
- Limping, stiffness, or reluctance to move, jump, or climb stairs
- Slow to rise or lie die
- Changes in body posture (hunched back, tucked abdomen, guarding a body part)
- Excessive licking, chewing, or grooming of a painful area
- Straining to urinate/defecate or having accidents

The sweetest pup was in last week for her first puppy visit! The techs enjoyed all the puppy kisses and snuggles! She tr...
09/02/2026

The sweetest pup was in last week for her first puppy visit! The techs enjoyed all the puppy kisses and snuggles! She truly is a princess💗 Everyone say hi to Leia!

📢 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY HOURS 🐾Just a reminder that Elgin Animal Hospital will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th for Labou...
09/02/2026

📢 LABOUR DAY HOLIDAY HOURS 🐾

Just a reminder that Elgin Animal Hospital will be CLOSED on Monday, September 7th for Labour Day. 💙💚

Please plan ahead for any food, medication, or prescription refills your pet may need before the holiday! 🐶🐱💊

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing long weekend! ☀️🐾

Meet our newest Pet Health Club member, Bruce!🐾💗We’re excited to welcome them to the club and support them on their jour...
09/01/2026

Meet our newest Pet Health Club member, Bruce!🐾💗

We’re excited to welcome them to the club and support them on their journey to a happy, healthy life.

Want to learn more about Pet Health Club? Ask our team today!

Happy Birthday to all our August pet pals and people! We're sending extra love and belly rubs to every furry friend who ...
09/01/2026

Happy Birthday to all our August pet pals and people! We're sending extra love and belly rubs to every furry friend who celebrated this month. A special shoutout to Merlin, Luna Angel, Frank, and Katya who shared their birthday celebrations with us!

Our team took some time to celebrate our wonderful RVT from our sister clinic and bride to be with a BBQ, games, and lot...
08/28/2026

Our team took some time to celebrate our wonderful RVT from our sister clinic and bride to be with a BBQ, games, and lots of laughs. We are so excited for this special chapter in your life and couldn’t be happier to celebrate alongside you!

Congrats Christie from your work family!

Take a moment to scroll through some photos of our paw-some patients!!😍
08/25/2026

Take a moment to scroll through some photos of our paw-some patients!!😍

We are closing early at 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 25th for our monthly time out Tuesday. Thank you for your understandin...
08/24/2026

We are closing early at 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 25th for our monthly time out Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience.

The best care starts before problems do ❤️ Pet Health Club helps you stay on top of annual checkups, vaccinations, and e...
08/24/2026

The best care starts before problems do ❤️

Pet Health Club helps you stay on top of annual checkups, vaccinations, and everyday preventive care; all while saving on many other services.

Ask about joining the club today!

August 22 - Take your Cat to the Vet Day! Did you know?Cats are experts at hiding pain and illness. Even when they seem ...
08/22/2026

August 22 - Take your Cat to the Vet Day!

Did you know?
Cats are experts at hiding pain and illness. Even when they seem perfectly healthy, they may be masking underlying health problems. That's why routine wellness exams are so important!

💚 Regular veterinary visits help:
✔ Detect health concerns early
✔ Keep vaccinations up to date
✔ Monitor weight and nutrition
✔ Check teeth and oral health
✔ Discuss behaviour changes
✔ Keep your cat happy and healthy for years to come

🏡 Indoor cats need veterinary care too!
Even cats that never go outside can develop dental disease, arthritis, kidney disease, diabetes, and other health conditions.

📅 Is your cat due for a checkup?
Celebrate Take Your Cat to the Vet Day by booking their wellness exam and giving them the preventive care they deserve.

📞 Contact us today to schedule your cat's visit!

Address

9789 Sunset Road
Saint Thomas, ON
N5P3T7

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+15196310430

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