Your pet, treated like family
Caring for Hamilton and Mount Hope pets for over 30 years.
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2273 Upper James Street, Mount Hope · call (905) 679-6739
Preventive care is our specialty.
Semi-annual examinations, yearly blood tests, individualized vaccines and life stage care. Advanced in-house capabilities let us offer leading-edge, full-service care right here, so your pet is not sent elsewhere for the things that matter most.
Getting started
Easier from the first call.
Book online
Request a time through our online booking instead of waiting on the phone, and the front desk confirms it with you.
Book online
Health Care Plans
Spread a year of your pet's routine care across a monthly payment. Three plans, with add-on options so you can tailor one to your pet.
Ask about plans
Saturday mornings
We are open Saturday from 8am to noon, so a check-up does not have to cost you a weekday.
Book a SaturdayFull-service care under one roof.
From routine tests to pre-surgery diagnostics and radiology, we have you and your furry friend covered.
Care and procedures
Consultations and exams
The sooner we can assess your pet, the quicker we can establish a diagnosis and a plan. Consultations, exams and screening tests are the essential first steps to uncovering what we can do to improve their wellbeing and comfort.
Ultrasound
A non-invasive, pain-free look at your pet's internal organs, using sound waves rather than radiation. It typically needs no sedation, and every scan is reviewed and assessed by a skilled clinician.
Surgery
From spays and neuters to cystotomy, foreign body removal, ocular surgery and lumpectomy. Every patient gets a physical exam and pre-anesthetic testing first, close monitoring throughout, and medication to ease the recovery.
Also under this roof
Vaccinations
A vaccine protocol tailored to your pet's age, lifestyle and local risk factors, with the time taken to answer your questions.
Dental
Preventative and prescriptive dentistry, from routine cleanings to extractions for diseased teeth.
Radiology
Digital x-ray of bones, the gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts and the heart, with less radiation.
In-house laboratory
Our own testing and diagnostics equipment on site, including bloodwork we collect and process here, so treatment can start sooner.
Endoscopy
A small flexible camera examines areas such as the gastrointestinal tract without traditional surgery, and can retrieve foreign objects or collect biopsies.
Laparoscopic spay
A 1cm incision instead of a 3 to 4 inch open abdominal surgery, with vessels and tissue cauterized rather than torn, and your pet home the same day.
Who we are
An all-women clinic in Mount Hope.
Glanbrook Veterinary Services has served families in Hamilton and Mount Hope for over 30 years. We take no shortcuts in our commitment to top-quality medicine, and we keep expanding our knowledge through countless hours of professional education.
Dr. Heather McGowan
Veterinarian and ownerHeather earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph before graduating from the Ontario Veterinary College in June 2006. She has owned the practice for over 10 years, and has a particular interest in ultrasound and in shelter medicine.
The rest of the team
Veterinarians, technicians and client careDr. McGowan is joined by three associate veterinarians and five registered veterinary technicians, along with veterinary and kennel assistants and the client care team you meet at the front desk.
In the community
Rescues, charities and service dogsWe support Pet Trust, Autism Dog Services, Sage Humane Society, the Haldimand River Kings and Lady Bird Animal Sanctuary. We provide veterinary care for Autism Dog Services' service dogs and contribute to their program through ongoing donations.
Testimonials
Rated 4.5 on Google.
A few of the 297 reviews, in their owners' own words.
I have been a client at Glanbrook with my pets for a few years now. They have always had exceptional customer service, but today it was next level. I said goodbye to my sweet cat today and every staff member was full of compassion.
I cannot recommend this clinic enough! The entire team here, especially Dr. Heather, is incredibly compassionate, professional, and genuinely invested in the well-being of animals. From the moment you walk through the door, the front desk staff makes you feel welcome and helps ease any stress.
From the front desk girls to the vet techs to the vets...everyone treated both me and Tucker with the utmost care and compassion. They always showed him so much love as if he were their own.
Your first visit
What a visit looks like.
We do our best to see every client and patient on time, and we appreciate your understanding when an unexpected emergency causes a brief delay.
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Arrive and settle in
You are greeted with a warm smile, and there is complimentary coffee and tea in our waiting room while you wait for your appointment to begin.
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History with a technician
A veterinary technician meets you first to take a thorough history and collect any relevant information about your pet.
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Time with your veterinarian
Your veterinarian joins you fully prepared to examine your pet, answer your questions and discuss any recommended diagnostics or treatment plans.
Book an appointment
How can we help?
Tell us what your pet needs and the front desk will call you back to confirm a time. If an emergency happens outside our office hours, call the emergency clinic at 50 Dundurn Street South in Hamilton on (289) 779-6907.
That is how booking will work.
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To reach the clinic right now: (905) 679-6739 or info@glanvet.com