Medical grooming at Homer Animal Hospital in Vancouver provides grooming services that go beyond what a standard groomer offers, performed in a veterinary setting with the safety and comfort of your pet as the priority. Our medical grooming services are available for dogs and cats and are carried out by trained staff with veterinary oversight. All services below are subject to client confirmation.
For pets who experience significant anxiety or aggression during nail trims, sedation provides a safer and more comfortable alternative. A sedated nail trim is performed under light sedation administered and monitored by our veterinary team. This option is available for dogs and cats. A brief health assessment is required before sedation, and your pet is monitored throughout and until they are fully recovered before going home.
Medicated baths are used to support the management of certain skin conditions in dogs and cats. The default use case is flea and tick management, and medicated baths may also be recommended for pets with specific dermatological concerns as part of an ongoing skin care plan. The shampoo and protocol used are selected by your veterinarian based on your pet's condition. Services are available for both dogs and cats.
Severe matting can cause pain, skin irritation, and restrict movement. Our dematting services address significant coat matting in dogs and cats safely and with minimal stress to your pet. Where matting is too severe to address without causing discomfort, sedation may be recommended in combination with the grooming service. Dematting is available for dogs and cats.
For pets whose coat condition requires a full shave, or for whom the grooming process itself causes significant distress, a sedated shave provides a humane and safe option. No style names are used; the goal is simply to remove the coat safely and comfortably. This service is available for dogs and cats. A pre-sedation health assessment is required.
Ask about medical grooming availability at Homer Animal Hospital in Vancouver. Call (604) 416-4114 or book online. We are open Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
