Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Ripley, ON
Ripley-Huron Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted provider of comprehensive veterinary care since 2004, serving the Ripley, Ontario community and surrounding areas. As a mixed-practice clinic, we specialize in treating both large and small animals, offering services ranging from routine wellness exams to advanced surgical procedures. Our team of experienced veterinarians and technicians is committed to compassionate, personalized care, emphasizing preventive medicine and client education.We provide after-hours emergency services and mobile veterinary care to ensure accessibility for all pet and livestock owners. With state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and a focus on lifelong animal health, we partner with clients to create tailored care plans that address the unique needs of every animal we treat.
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Wellness Exams
Dental Surgery
Microchipping
In-House Diagnostics
Surgical Procedures
Farm Animal Care
Equine Medicine
Behavioral Counseling
Mobile Veterinary Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services for urgent pet care needs.
- Our team provides mobile veterinary care for animals that cannot travel.
- We utilize advanced diagnostic tools like digital radiology and in-house lab analysis.
- Our veterinarians have over 15 years of combined experience in mixed-animal practice.
- We specialize in both small pet and large livestock veterinary medicine.
Services
Pet Vaccinations
We provide core and non-core vaccinations for dogs, cats, and livestock to prevent infectious diseases. Our protocols follow AAHA guidelines and include rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and feline leukemia vaccines. Booster schedules are customized based on age, health status, and lifestyle factors to ensure optimal protection while minimizing over-vaccination.
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive physical examinations assess animals' overall health during annual or bi-annual visits. We evaluate weight, dental health, organ function, and detect early signs of illness. For senior pets, we include arthritis screening and bloodwork to monitor age-related changes, ensuring proactive management of chronic conditions.
Dental Surgery
Our dental services include professional cleanings, extractions, and treatment of periodontal disease. Digital dental radiography identifies hidden issues below the gumline. Preventive care recommendations address tartar buildup and oral infections, which can impact systemic health in pets if left untreated.
Farm Animal Medicine
We offer herd health management, pregnancy ultrasounds, and disease prevention programs for cattle, pigs, and poultry. Services include on-farm consultations, biosecurity planning, and nutritional assessments to maintain productivity and animal welfare for agricultural operations in Bruce County.
Emergency Services
After-hours emergency care addresses critical conditions like trauma, poisoning, or acute illness. Our team provides stabilization, diagnostic testing, and treatment for pets and livestock outside regular business hours, ensuring continuous access to life-saving veterinary interventions.
People
Dr. Annika Rear
Co-Owner
Graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2006. Specializes in mixed-animal practice with 18 years of local experience. Active in community charities and animal welfare initiatives.
Dr. Mike DeGroot
Co-Owner
Expert in large animal medicine with focus on swine health. Graduated from Ontario Veterinary College in 2006. Conducts on-farm disease prevention research.
Debbie Kerley
Veterinary Technician
Certified technician with 23 years of experience. Specializes in client education and community animal health programs. Active in Ontario Easter Seals Society.
Robyn Bridge
Registered Veterinary Technician
Veterinary professional since 2000. Completed Thompson Rivers University animal health program in 2010. Provides grooming services at two clinic locations.
Brianna Wehrmann
Registered Veterinary Technician
Joined the team in 2018. University of Guelph graduate with expertise in surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring. Special interest in equine medicine.
Questions
What types of animals do you treat?
We provide care for small pets (dogs, cats, exotics), equine, and livestock including cattle, pigs, and poultry.
Do you offer after-hours emergency care?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services for urgent medical situations outside regular business hours.
What wellness exam services are included?
Exams include physical assessment, vaccination updates, parasite screening, dental evaluation, and age-specific diagnostic testing recommendations.
Can you perform on-farm veterinary services?
Our mobile unit provides herd health consultations, pregnancy ultrasounds, and livestock medical care at client locations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments at all clinic locations.
Reviews (4)
Awildcreature
Jan 18, 2022
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I have been going to the Ripley Vet Clinic for years. All staff are understanding, knowledgeable, kind and will go above and beyond for the animals in their care. They are also one of the few clinics who still treat large animals (livestock), and they do a fantastic job. Highly recommend for your small and large animals!
Heather Clark-Falconer
Dec 23, 2021
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We just had two barn cat neutered their and was quoted $100 each and when I picked up the cats, they charged me $150 each. They verified that I was quoted $100 and decided that I would pay $125 each stated I should have not been quoted the previous price. Not good business to not stand by your word and have employees deliver the bad financial news when the paying customer can clearly hear you, the business owner state that basically you don't care. The walls are apparently very thin.
Karen Phelps
Aug 25, 2021
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Ripley vets have been part of our lives with our last 2 dogs. unfortunately our 1st had to be put yo sleep. They made a difficult decision comforting. our 2nd dog was flewn to the UK recently & the poor staff had to deal with lots of calls & emails from myself as we worked through the process. Annika was extremely understanding and patient with me. Thank you so much to all of your support.
Kathy Richards
Jul 26, 2021
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Dr Catherine Nicol and the staff were excellent with my cat. They saw her when no one else would and treated her very well. All the while keeping me informed. Excellent clinic.
