Guelph Lake Vet thanks community for Grand Opening success

The ownership and staff of Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital would like to thank everyone who joined us at our Grand Opening celebration on Sunday, December 8th.

We were so thrilled to see so many familiar faces come through the door – family, friends and supporters, as well as some new clients and neighbours! GLVH's first-ever pet patient, Lily the sheltie, visited with her owners and Dr. Mel was in charge of examining stuffed animal pets that joined us with their young owners.

We were pleased to meet representatives from the City of Guelph including Ian Findlay (our Ward 2 representative) who was our first visitor of the day and Cam Guthrie who, despite being a Ward 4 councillor, made the trek allllll the way over to our side of the city!

Thank you to Caroline and Gwen from the Guelph Humane Society for bringing so many adorable cats for adoption. Our bank of kennels in the treatment area of the hospital was full of rambunctious kittens and had a crowd around it all afternoon. The very friendly Harvey, a big fluffy black cat, was adopted and several other families were interested in learning more about the process for adoption. Stay tuned for more details on our continuing relationship with the Humane Society!

We were happy to have a collection of door prizes provided by our vendors and associates, and one lucky little girl even won an iPod Shuffle! We were also pleased to provide refreshments to our guests, featuring local businesses including Planet Bean coffee, a delicious cheese assortment from Chartelli’s on Grange Rd, and adorable (and delicious!) cupcakes from Sweet Temptations.

We are so happy to be part of this community on the east end of Guelph, and we look forward to meeting more of our neighbours and business leaders in the months to come. If you weren't able to come to the Grand Opening, we welcome you to drop in and say hello!

Press Release - Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital now open

EAST GUELPH NEIGHBOURHOOD GAINS NEW BUSINESS
Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital now open

Tuesday, November 12 2013 – GUELPH ONTARIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

As of Monday, November 11 2013 the east end of Guelph has one more business open and ready to serve the residents of the area. Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital (GLVH) is a locally owned and community focused business in the new plaza at the corner of Eastview Road and Watson Parkway. Dr. Scott Gardiner, owner and lead veterinarian at the new facility, grew up in the Guelph area attending John F. Ross High School, the University of Guelph and later the Ontario Veterinary College.

“Driving along Watson Parkway last spring”, says Dr. Gardiner, “we recognized that there was a large residential population and few services. It made sense to us that a veterinary hospital nearby would be of benefit to this community. We are really looking forward to meeting the families and pets of east Guelph!”

A multi-veterinarian practice that is closely associated with well known Woodlawn Veterinary Hospital located in the city’s north end (Dr. Gardiner is the owner at both locations), GLVH is dedicated to a high level of customer service and personalized care for each pet. Wellness and treatment plans are tailored to the needs of each pet and the owner’s expectations.

“We believe that each pet is different and this means that we address each on a case by case basis,” says Dr. Gardiner. “What works for your neighbour’s pet, might not meet your expectations or be the right treatment plan for your pet. We work hard to ensure that our clients are satisfied and that their pets receive the best care possible.”

For more information on Guelph Lake Veterinary Hospital’s practice philosophy, to see how they are getting involved in the community or to contact the hospital directly, please visit www.guelphlakevet.ca or call (519) 824-9898. You can also follow GLVH on Twitter @guelphlakevet.