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Experienced Veterinarian in Vancouver

Since 1946, Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital has provided dedicated veterinary care for our Vancouver community. We’re a family-run clinic that’s led by a team of qualified, professional veterinarians. All our skilled veterinarians in Vancouver share a special affinity towards pets. Our primary goal is to provide optimal medical, surgical and rehabilitative support until they recover. Their health and wellness is our priority and we are here to do everything we can to help them achieve it. On this page, learn about our vets.

Dr. Michael Dodds

Dr. Michael Dodds grew up in Kerrisdale, attending both Kerrisdale Elementary School and Point Grey Secondary School prior to attending the University of British Columbia. At UBC, Dr. Dodds was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science. Subsequently, he attended Scotland’s University of Glasgow, where he received a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, thereby becoming a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) in 2000.

Dr. Janette Craven

Senior associate Dr. Janette Craven, an accomplished equestrian specializing in dressage, graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon following undergraduate work in UBC. Dr. Craven spent her first year in a mixed veterinary practice prior to joining the Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital. She has provided excellent companion animal medicine and surgery ever since.

Dr. Michelle Chen

Dr. Michelle Chen, who speaks Mandarin, grew up in the small harbour town of Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. She obtained an honours degree in Bachelors of Science at the University of British Columbia prior to pursuing her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in sunny Australia. She received her veterinary qualifications from the University of Melbourne with distinction, and joined the Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital in 2019 to provide the best possible care for companion animals.


Make the best use of our full-service veterinary hospital equipped to offer treatment for all kinds of conditions. Trust our experienced veterinarians and look forward to better health for your pets. 


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To book an appointment with one of our vets, and for more details regarding our veterinarians

in Vancouver contact Kerrisdale Veterinary Hospital or call us at 604-266-4171 today. We will be happy to help you..

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