OAKVILLE, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NVA Canada, one of Canada’s leading providers of veterinary care with 150 locations in nine provinces and one territory, and NVA Compassion-First, with locations across North America, will open a new veterinary emergency and referral centre in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The new location in Dartmouth, expected to open in early 2024, will deliver much needed 24-hour emergency and specialty care for pets in the greater Halifax Regional Municipality and beyond.
“NVA Canada is thrilled to expand our presence in Nova Scotia, as we bring a much-needed emergency and specialty care option to the region,” said Jim Gabel, Chief Executive Officer of NVA Canada. “As more and more Canadians welcome pets to the family, we are committed to growing our hospital community, driving medical innovation and meeting the demand for world-class and compassionate care.”
NVA Canada’s state-of-the-art facility will have the latest equipment, a team of boarded specialists, and a culture of industry leading medicine to deliver compassionate care for pets, while giving peace of mind to pet parents. The new 20,000 square-foot facility will be easily accessible 24-hours-a-day in a prominent location near the Mic Mac Mall, providing much-needed ambulatory care to pets and their families in the Halifax Regional Municipality and greater Nova Scotia.
“As we pursue our vision to build the leading global specialty and emergency veterinary hospital group, we are pleased to support NVA Canada’s expansion in Nova Scotia,” said Lemar Hight, Group President NVA Compassion-First and NVA Equine. “Our veterinarian teams across North America are among the best in their fields, providing cutting edge medicine like cancer care, surgical care, advanced physical therapy and specialized medical procedures, while driving innovative new treatments through comprehensive research.”
NVA Canada and NVA Compassion-First are part of National Veterinary Associates (“NVA”), a global pet care provider comprised of more than 1,500 hospitals and pet resorts in five different countries. The two work hand-in-hand to provide outstanding care to pets and their families throughout Canada.
About NVA Canada and NVA Compassion-First
NVA Canada is a leading veterinary community of 125 independently managed veterinary hospitals, providing specialty, emergency, and general medical care united in the love of animals and the people who love them. Rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation, NVA Compassion-First is a specialty and emergency care group of more than 1,800 board-certified specialists and emergency doctors across more than 130 veterinary centers providing a full range of advanced medical, surgical and specialized services. NVA Compassion-First champions each hospital's unique culture and opportunities by enabling innovation, collaboration and a commitment to delivering exceptional care to pets and their families. For more information, visit www.nvacompassionfirst.com or www.nvacanada.ca.
