The Chronicle Herald (Provincial)
New animal hospital in north-end Halifax
Animal hospital welcomes pet patients in north-end Halifax
Settling on the right location was essential for the veterinarians behind a new Halifax pet clinic.
North End Animal Hospital, independently owned by
Dr. Courtney Sherlock and Dr. Crystal Craig, is open at 2850 Isleville St.
“The location, on the corner of Isleville and Bilby, was chosen because we were looking to be central on the peninsula, easily accessible by all areas, and also wanted to be in a very family-friendly, community-based neighbourhood. So this area was perfect,” Sherlock said.
This is the fourth location for the pair. They began looking at an animal hospital in the north end of Halifax two years ago when they started seeing more clients driving out to their Eastern
Passage Village Veterinary Hospital and East Hants Animal Hospital. When they opened the Bedford Parks Animal Hospital in March, they saw more Halifax clients.
“The pandemic and pet boom has created more need for veterinary services in most places in our country,” said Sherlock.
“As we are a full-service small-animal hospital, we provide all medical, surgical, emergency and dental care to cats and dogs. Our hospital has four exam rooms, separate surgery and dental suites, and separate dog and cat wards. We have a full onsite lab, as well as digital X-ray and digital dental X-ray.”
A unique feature is a separate private entrance that can be used by clients before or after an emotional appointment or if a pet is nervous and doesn't want to see other animals.
“In terms of team culture, our industry is sadly plagued with extreme levels of mental health issues. The veterinary community has four times higher suicide rates than other industries. This means having a happy, welcoming and open work environment is essential.” Sherlock said.
“Our team is family, and we foster an environment for open communication, peer support and fun.”
The facility will soon be offering 24-7 cat boarding utilizing private cat suites with built-in screens so guests can watch cat TV and cameras so owners can log in and see their pets while they are away.
North End Animal Hospital is open Monday through Saturday.
HERE ARE MORE RETAIL HAPPENINGS:
• Side Hustle Snack Bar is on the move. It will be leaving North Brewing on Dec. 31 and moving to 21 Portland St. North will be taking over the kitchen and have a similar menu for its new location in Timberlea and at headquarters in Dartmouth.
• Webber's Store in Lake Charlotte now has a candy department with traditional and imported snacks.
• The Free Range Pub, an extension of the Free Range
Store, is open on Larry Uteck Boulevard.
• Not sure exactly where yet, but Puma is bringing a store to the Halifax region this year.
• It's been a bit of a cavalcade of restos since House of Mei Mei left 264 Bedford Hwy. (Tasty Source, 3A, Moonlight) but it is coming back to life soon as the Original Atlantic Kebab House.
• Nova Scotia-owned Miller Optometry will be opening a location this fall in Dartmouth Crossing, joining outlets in Bridgewater and on Windsor Street in Halifax.
• Randy's Pizza on Kearney Lake Road (formerly Hala's) is open. This is the fourth location for Randy's.
• The Plaid Place, which closed on Barrington Street two years ago, will soon open in Sunnyside Mall.
• Hearts and Hands Ice Cream is open at Knox United Church in Lower Sackville.
• When Backoos left 188 Bedford Hwy. four years ago. The plan was for the corner store to open a takeout well fast forward to this week and Spicebox has opened its door
• Independent pharmacy Tiny Oak has closed at 245 Pleasant St. in Woodside.
• The Papa Mario's that was on Mumford Road has moved and is open on Dutch Village Road.
• Mary Brown's in Spryfield, behind the Canadian Tire, is open.
• Signs4homes has moved to a new location, across from Mcdonald's on Main Street in Dartmouth.
• Tao Yuan Food Mart Asian grocery is open on Larry Uteck.
• Quinn's Arms is open on Quinpool Road in Halifax.
• The Red Room is open for cocktails and sweets in downtown Dartmouth on Portland Street.
• The L.L. Bean in Dartmouth Crossing opens Sept. 10.
• Asian Fire Wok Express is open on Young Street in Halifax, where a similar-themed Wok Box recently closed.
• The Korn Dog Korean corn and rice dog shop is opening at 771 Bedford Hwy. this year.