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Your Trusted Veterinarian in Squamish
Garibaldi Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice dedicated to providing compassionate, progressive care for companion animals along the Sea to Sky Corridor. Our team, led by Dr. Tom Honey, combines over 25 years of experience with advanced diagnostic tools and treatment protocols to address the unique needs of dogs, cats, birds, and pocket pets. We prioritize patient safety through rigorous cleaning protocols, anesthesia monitoring with wireless vital tracking, and temperature-controlled surgical environments. Our services span preventive wellness, dental care, emergency services, and specialized care for alternative companion animals, including birds and exotic pets.The hospital features a dedicated cats-only clinic to reduce stress during visits and a boarding facility tailored to feline comfort. We emphasize client education, offering nutritional counseling, behavioral guidance, and transparent communication to empower pet owners. With extended hours and 24/7 access to registered veterinary nurses via our PetNurse service, we ensure continuous care for urgent situations while maintaining strong community partnerships to support local animal welfare initiatives.
Services
Spay and Neuter
Dental Cleaning
Diagnostic Imaging
Emergency Care
Nutritional Counseling
Puppy Socialization
Surgical Services
Wellness Exams
Cat Boarding
Microchipping
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 access to registered veterinary nurses for emergency guidance
- Our cats-only clinic reduces stress for feline patients during visits
- We provide specialized care for exotic animals including birds and rabbits
- Our team uses digital dental radiography for precise oral health assessments
- We accept Scratch Pay for flexible payment options on veterinary treatments
What people say
Amazing staff
Best possible pet owner
Best quality of care
Understand pet health
Reliable veterinary care
Services
Spay and Neuter
Our same-day spay and neutering services promote long-term health for dogs, cats, and rabbits. These procedures prevent reproductive cancers, reduce behavioral issues, and contribute to population control. Our veterinary team employs modern anesthetic protocols to ensure patient safety while performing these surgeries. Post-operative care includes pain management and detailed recovery instructions for pet owners.
Dental Cleaning
Professional dental cleanings protect pets' oral health through scaling, polishing, and fluoride treatment under anesthesia. Digital dental radiography identifies hidden issues below the gumline. Our process includes pre-anesthetic bloodwork for older pets and post-operative monitoring. Regular cleanings prevent periodontal disease that could lead to systemic health complications in animals.
Diagnostic Imaging
We utilize ultrasound, digital X-rays, and dental radiography to diagnose internal conditions accurately. These tools help identify fractures, organ abnormalities, and dental pathologies. In-house lab testing complements imaging results for immediate diagnosis. Complex cases receive specialist consultation through external laboratory partnerships for comprehensive care planning.
Emergency Care
24/7 emergency services address acute injuries and illnesses through our PetNurse triage system connecting clients with registered veterinary nurses after hours. Daytime emergencies receive immediate attention with continuous patient monitoring. Critical cases receive stabilization before transfer to specialized emergency facilities, ensuring seamless care coordination for pet owners during urgent situations.
Cat Boarding
Our cats-only boarding facility provides a stress-free environment with personalized care and playtime. Climate-controlled accommodations feature separate spaces for different feline temperaments. Guests receive species-specific attention while maintaining their regular feeding and medication routines. The facility includes visual barriers between enclosures to reduce inter-cat stress during extended stays.
People
Dr. Tom Honey
Veterinarian
Dr. Tom Honey leads our veterinary team with extensive experience in companion animal care. He specializes in feline medicine and exotic pet treatment while maintaining active involvement in community animal welfare initiatives. Dr. Honey's practice philosophy emphasizes preventive care and client education to promote long-term pet health.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
Our PetNurse service connects you with registered veterinary nurses 24/7 for urgent guidance. Critical cases receive transfer instructions to 24/7 emergency facilities while maintaining care continuity.
Do you provide care for exotic pets?
Yes, we treat birds, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic animals with specialized equipment and expertise in their unique health requirements through our alternative companion animal services.
What payment options are available?
We accept Scratch Pay for flexible veterinary payments and offer competitive pricing on medications through our in-house pharmacy and online service.
Is the cats-only clinic beneficial for feline patients?
Our cats-only environment reduces stress through specialized handling techniques and separate facilities, leading to more accurate diagnoses and improved treatment outcomes for feline patients.
How often should pets receive dental cleanings?
Annual dental cleanings are recommended for most pets, though individual needs may vary based on breed, age, and existing oral health conditions assessed during wellness exams.
Reviews (5)
Vicki Martin
Dec 29, 2021
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I 100% trust Dr Honey and his team with my dogs. I know they are in good hands whenever they need to go in, whether for a quick visit or for a surgery or procedure. It's clear that all of the staff are animal lovers and do their very best to make sure my boys are comfortable and safe. Highly recommended!
Sue Eckersley
Sep 26, 2021
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Same day appointment when I called concerned for my dog. All staff are amazing and was fortunate to have Dr. Honey look at Milly. Always feel like my dogs have received the best level of care from Garibaldi Vet. They are alway very considerate of my feelings as well. Highly recommend them, no matter what Vet tech or Vet takes care of your pet (you can ask for a specific one too if that is what you like) you receive exceptional and considerate care.
Kiera Allan
Sep 26, 2021
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Squamish friends. DO NOT TAKE YOUR PETS HERE!!!!! Doctor Honey did a procedure on Hurk and didn't tie something properly on Hurk's insides before he sewed him up so he almost killed Hurk. He has been at the emergency vet for 2 nights to fix what doctor honey did to him. He is the worst vet ever. When we took Hurk back to him to show him what happened he said his office was closing in couple of hours and he wanted to get off on time. Hurk was trembling in pain and doctor honey wouldn't do anything to help.
Jon Payne
Sep 18, 2021
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Having been a client for many years it's disheartening to read the poor reviews. I have always had exceptional and compassionate care from Dr. Honey and all his staff. I have always left with a clear understanding of my options and never been pressured into any one option over the other. Good veterinary care is expensive, that is consistent with all veterinarian practices. From time to time an appointment may be a bit late or delayed, but in fairness emergency triage is most important. As a pet owner I will always patiently wait for another pet owners emergency.
Dr Honey has always taken time
Dr Honey has always taken time
Alejo Cepeda
Sep 01, 2021
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This So- called Doctor Honey has earned the name of Dr. Money and rightfully so!! This place is a disgrace and only care about money and to find ways to cheat you for it!! We spent thousands of dollars because they kept on giving the wrong info to us and keep charging us for tests and things we did not even ask for and NEVER authorized - I wish we read all the reviews before taking our dog there and this keeps on happening this guy lies to your face and then does not even reply to communications asking for explanation or refunds!! PLEASE read the reviews this is not a one off, this guy has a license
