Puppy & Kitten First Vet Visit in Vancouver — A Calm Start for Your New Best Friend
Your new puppy or kitten’s first vet visit in Vancouver sets the tone for a lifetime of good health. At Beach Avenue Animal Hospital (BAAH) in the West End of Vancouver, Dr. Omid and our team give puppies and kittens a gentle first exam, their first vaccines, deworming, and a plan for the months ahead — all in one calm, unhurried visit that lets your new pet get to know us as a safe place.
One combined page, one visit, for both species: this page covers the puppy first vet visit in Vancouver and the kitten first vet visit in Vancouver, because the first visit is the same in the ways that matter — a full exam, a vaccine plan, parasite care, and answers to all your new-owner questions.
What Is a Puppy or Kitten First Vet Visit?
A first vet visit is a full nose-to-tail exam plus a plan. We check your puppy or kitten from ears to tail, weigh them, look at teeth and gums, listen to the heart and lungs, and check for parasites. We talk about food, house training, socialization, and safety — and we start the vaccines, deworming, and microchip that protect them while they are young. It is a visit for your pet’s health, and for your confidence as a new owner.
When to Book a Puppy or Kitten First Vet Visit in Vancouver
Book the first visit within the first few days of bringing your puppy or kitten home — ideally in the first week, and before they meet other animals outside your home. Also call us sooner if your new puppy or kitten:
- Is not eating or drinking, or has vomiting or diarrhea
- Is very sleepy, weak, or cold to the touch
- Has runny eyes or nose, sneezing, or coughing
- Has fleas, an itchy coat, or visible worms in the stool
- Has an injury, swelling, or was found as a stray with an unknown history
If your new puppy or kitten is very unwell, call us right away at (778) 760-0000 or (604) 909-0636 and we will tell you the fastest next step.
What Is Included in a Puppy & Kitten First Vet Visit at BAAH?
Every first visit is tailored to your puppy or kitten’s age, breed, and history, and may include:
- A full puppy or kitten wellness exam — the first exam, with weight, teeth, heart, lungs, skin, coat, ears, and belly checked.
- Vaccines — the first round of puppy or kitten vaccines, with a plan for the booster series. Vaccines are $40 each.
- Deworming — treatment for roundworms and other intestinal parasites, which are common in young pets. Deworming is about $80 for 1 month of cover.
- Flea and tick prevention — checking for fleas and starting prevention. Flea prevention is about $80 for 3 months of cover.
- Microchip — a tiny chip, the size of a grain of rice, placed under the skin so your pet can be identified if they are ever lost. Microchip is $68–$70.
- Nutrition and behaviour advice — what and how much to feed, house training, bite inhibition, socialization, and keeping a new puppy or kitten safe at home.
- Spay and neuter timing — we will talk about the right timing for your pet at the first visit. See our Spay and Neuter page for more.
Puppy & Kitten Vaccination Schedule in BC
Puppies and kittens need a series of vaccines over their first months, with boosters timed so protection builds before they meet other animals. The schedule depends on your pet’s age and where they came from, so we do not duplicate the full schedule here — see our Pet Vaccination page for the BC puppy and kitten vaccination schedule, including the kitten vaccination schedule in BC and the puppy vaccination schedule in BC. Vaccines are $40 each, and we will confirm exactly which ones your puppy or kitten needs at the first visit.
What Happens at the First Visit?
1. We meet your new pet — gently. Your puppy or kitten is examined on the table or in your arms, whichever they prefer, with treats and a calm voice. Most first visits are far less stressful than owners expect.
2. We examine everything. A full nose-to-tail exam, weight, temperature, and a check for parasites, fleas, and any problems from the breeder, shelter, or rescue.
3. We start the plan. First vaccines, deworming, flea prevention, and microchip as needed — and a written plan for the next visits, so you know what happens when.
4. We answer your questions. Food, house training, crate training, socialization, when to spay or neuter, and what to do in the first week — bring a list, and ask us anything.
Most puppies and kittens go home the same day, often with a small bag of treats and a plan for visit two.
Puppy First Vet Visit Cost in Vancouver
A puppy wellness exam and a kitten wellness exam both start with the first exam, which is $89 ($93.45 including tax); a follow-up exam is $78 and may be waived, and your exact total is confirmed after the exam. Vaccines are $40 each, a microchip is $68–$70, flea prevention is about $80 for 3 months, and deworming is about $80 for 1 month. Call us for an estimate before you book — tell us how old your puppy or kitten is and what they have had so far, and we will tell you what the first visit will likely include and cost. What does your puppy or kitten need at their first visit — and what will it cost in their case?
Why Choose BAAH for Your Puppy or Kitten’s First Vet Visit?
We are a small, family-run West End clinic, and we see a lot of first visits — we know how to make them calm, quick, and positive for a young pet. Your puppy or kitten’s first exam is the start of a relationship, and our pet wellness exam programme follows them through puppyhood and kittenhood into adult life, with preventive care for fleas, ticks, and worms along the way.
Book a Puppy or Kitten First Vet Visit in Vancouver
Call BAAH at (778) 760-0000 or (604) 909-0636 to book a puppy or kitten first vet visit in Vancouver, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page. Bring any records from the breeder, shelter, or rescue, and a fresh stool sample if you can. We are at 1000 Beach Ave #111, Vancouver, BC. Our hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 8 am–7 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, and Sunday 9 am–2 pm; we are closed on Mondays. New puppy and kitten appointments fill up quickly — call early in the week for the best choice of times.
