Dr. Shelagh Hislop has been working with us since 1992 after her graduation from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. She is originally from Calgary, Alberta. Her love for animals, people, and science are what drew her to veterinary medicine as a career. Shelagh is seeing patients at the clinic 2-3 days/week, while raising her kids (and an everchanging array of pets at home).
Her special interest areas are dentistry and soft tissue surgery. She enjoys running, and veggie gardening. Jeff originates from the Victoria area and was glad to return to the Island from his veterinary training in Saskatoon where he worked 2 summers in the department of radiology. We're sure he was born with veterinary medicine in his genes because both of his parents were veterinarians too!
Her special interest areas are dentistry and soft tissue surgery. She enjoys running, and veggie gardening. Jeff originates from the Victoria area and was glad to return to the Island from his veterinary training in Saskatoon where he worked 2 summers in the department of radiology. We're sure he was born with veterinary medicine in his genes because both of his parents were veterinarians too!
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Rabies vaccination is highly recommended. In this way, it is considered a "core vaccine". It should be given at around 16 weeks of age, then a booster given in a year, then every 3 years thereafter. DAP stands for distemper, adenovirus & parvo virus. This core (recommended) vaccine combination should be given at 8 weeks, 12 weeks of age, and another at 16 weeks.
Bellevue is open 8:30AM to 5:30PM, seven days a week. We always take great care to listen to your concerns, perform our necessary evaluation, and then communicate, in as clear a manner as possible, the best course of action for your pet. For us, it's a top priority. We are presently a team of 6 veterinarians and 16 friendly support staff in a well-equipped clinic.
Over the years, we have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions. Please feel free to browse the questions and answers below. As always, we welcome discussion with you directly, so if the answer to your question isn't listed below, we would like to hear from you. Granted, most of the time (hopefully) your pet is probably feeling just fine and there are no signs of disease.
Dogs & cats over 3 months of age, and over 2kg body weight, should be fasted for 8 hours prior to general anesthesia. Rabbits (+ puppies & kittens younger than 3 months of age or smaller than 2kg body weight) are exceptions. These patients should not be fasted. If fleas are seen on your pet, a short-term treatment will be administered, and there will be a nominal fee.
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Tanya Osmond
Jan 15, 2022
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Jan 14, 2022
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Dec 18, 2021
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Dec 10, 2021
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Nov 24, 2021
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Brittany S.
Sep 27, 2021
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Marcel Bouchard
Jul 20, 2021
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John Cassidy
Apr 21, 2021
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Veterinarians are good but owner/front end made it impossible to continue taking our pets there after we missed an appointment. They made us leave a credit card after 12 years with 6 animals and started double billing us. When I asked about the billing they got defensive and asked us to consider going elsewhere. We did.
Frank Ewert
Feb 10, 2021
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Too all the Bellevue staff, secretaries, assistants, vets and and everyone else that work behind the seen. You all are so kind and caring to our pets as if they were your own. Thank you for your knowledge, and for your professionalism in this field. Keep continuing to doing the great job you all are doing. Jeff you have a great team working for you. Great and relaxing experience bring my old (Senior) fur baby in..0:)
Mrs. Cakes
Jun 22, 2020
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Dr dahl is a wonderful Veterinarian ... He did his absolute best to help my little cat but due to the rare and beyond help situation Radar was in, he helped me say goodbye with peace knowing I did everything I could for him. He didn't make me feel rushed and I was to let him go with the dignity he deserved. His entire staff were very kind and comforting. I will bring future pets to this clinic when needed!
