Providing an outstandinglevel of health care forour animal patients.

Heather Ling

I started working in retail pharmacy in 2016 and stayed in the industry for five years before transitioning in to the world of veterinary medicine. After gaining experience at a private practice clinic, I began working at the VTH in 2021 and, during that same year, received my Bachelor of Science from UPEI.

While I have been working at the VTH since 2021, I only started my role in the dispensary in 2024. As a dispensary technician, I work to make sure that patients get the medications they need and also to make sure that each department within the hospital is supplied with the proper medication.

I have four furry kids of my own; an Australian Shepherd mix (Reuben), two cats (Winnie and Minnie), and a Thoroughbred (Wally). It goes without saying that there is never a dull moment, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

About us

The AVC-VTH is passionate about its goal to provide an outstanding level of health care for its animal patients while also providing clinical teaching and instruction to our senior (final year) Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students, interns and residents.[more]

Clinic hours

The AVC Veterinary Teaching Hospital operates 8 AM to 10 PM 7-365. Our front desk is staffed from 8am until 11pm 7 days a week. Clients can call to make appointments, request prescription refills, or to make other general inquiries during those hours. Appointments for Community Practice and Specialty Services are scheduled from Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm based on service availability. Clients with animal emergencies can call between 8 AM and 10 PM-7-365.

AVC Urgent & Emergency Primary Care
8am-10pm Mon-Sun

If you are a small animal pet owner experiencing an emergency, please call 902-566-0950 or our primary Emergency Service. If you are a registered large animal client of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (including Farm Service and Ambulatory Equine Service clients) and are experiencing an emergency, please call 902-566-0950 and our team will contact the appropriate on-call large animal clinician.

To make an appointment

AVC Small Animal Hospital
Companion animals, exotic animals, pocket pets, wildlife
902-566-0950

AVC Large Animal Hospital
Horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, and other farm animals
902-566-0999

AVC Ambulatory Equine Services
On-farm and racetrack care for horses
902-566-0992

AVC Farm Service
Herd health, on-farm and emergency service for cattle, pigs, fish and other farm animals
902-566-0900