Arva Animal Hospital

About Arva Animal Hospital

Arva Animal Hospital is a veterinary clinic located on Medway Road, just north of London, Ontario. Serving the greater London area, the hospital provides specialized medical care for dogs and cats. Their range of services includes vaccinations, dental care, surgery, and behavioral and nutritional services. For diagnostic and specialized needs, they offer abdominal ultrasounds, life stage and therapeutic nutritional counseling, and surgical procedures such as spaying and neutering. The clinic also provides emergency care during regular business hours and has partnered with an online telemedicine service for after-hours support. Additionally, the hospital offers an online store where owners can purchase food, toys, and treats for home delivery. The practice has been providing veterinary care since 1960. It was founded by Dr. D. S. "Doc" Adams, a graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, who originally opened the clinic on a horse farm. While the practice began as a service for horses and farm animals, it transitioned into an exclusively small animal clinic. Dr. Ute Straube began working with Dr. Adams in 1990 and took over leadership in 1993. The current team of veterinarians and technicians possesses a combined 60 years of experience. The hospital emphasizes community involvement and environmental responsibility. They donate to Salthaven Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Centre and Docs 4 Great Apes, and Dr. Straube has volunteered to provide spay, neuter, and vaccination services in remote Northern Ontario communities. To support the environment, the clinic practices waste reduction by recycling various materials, avoids pesticides in grounds maintenance, and utilizes green procurement for shipping materials that are biodegradable or reusable.