Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing in Orangeville, ON
Vital Diagnostic Insights Before Symptoms Appear
Pets are remarkably adept at hiding early physical discomfort and internal illness. Diagnostic wellness testing provides clear visual and chemical proof of what is happening inside your pet’s body, revealing health shifts long before physical symptoms appear.
Our clinic offers both rapid on-site laboratory testing and specialized reference laboratory services. By integrating routine blood panels, urinalysis, and fecal screenings into your pet’s regular checkups, we establish accurate individual baselines that make spotting subtle health changes straightforward.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Assesses red and white blood cells and platelets to uncover anemia, active infections, bone marrow health, and inflammation.
- Blood Chemistry Profiles: Evaluates organ performance, measuring kidney markers, liver enzymes, blood glucose, electrolytes, blood proteins and Thyroid hormone levels.
- Urinalysis Screening: Checks kidney filtration, identifies urinary tract infections, detects early diabetes, and reveals metabolic abnormalities.
- Fecal Parasite Screening: Detects microscopic internal parasites, such as roundworms, hookworms, giardia, and coccidia, protecting your pet and household.
Why Routine Laboratory Testing is Essential
Regular wellness testing shifts your pet’s healthcare from reactive treatment to proactive prevention. Subtle elevations in kidney values or liver enzymes caught during routine screening allow for gentle dietary and lifestyle adjustments that preserve organ function.
For pets scheduled for surgery, pre-anesthetic testing verifies that organ systems can clear anesthetic agents safely, ensuring peace of mind for you and our surgical team.
Advanced Diagnostic Infrastructure
- In-House Laboratory Suite: Yields accurate blood, urine, and cytology results within minutes for urgent diagnostics and surgical clearances.
- Reference Laboratory Network: Partners with top national laboratories for specialized endocrine, histopathology, and infectious disease testing.
- Baseline Health Tracking: Digital record integration allows long-term comparison of laboratory values over your pet’s entire lifespan.
- Routine Parasite Screening: Complimentary stool collection containers provided to make fecal screening simple during pet wellness appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my healthy pet need blood work during their annual checkup?
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Why do I need to bring a fecal sample to my pet's appointment?
What is pre-anesthetic testing and why is it recommended?
How should I collect and store a stool sample for my pet's visit?
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Comprehensive Veterinary Services in Orangeville, ON
Welcome to the Dufferin Veterinary Hospital family!
We have two integrated locations situated to conveniently provide the health care you need for your pet. Please join us for exceptional, comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care – we look forward to meeting you!

Dufferin Veterinary Hospital
24 Armstrong Street
Orangeville, ON L9W 1M1
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Phone: 519-941-7690
Text: 519-806-9241
Fax: 519-941-8243
Email: info@dufferinvethospital.ca
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Sun and Statutory Holidays: Closed

High County Veterinary Hospital
219 First Ave East, Unit 1
Shelburne, ON L9V 3J9
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Phone: 519-925-6540
Text: 519-806-6540
Email: hcvh@dufferinvethospital.ca
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm every other Saturday
Sun and Statutory Holidays: Closed
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