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About Our Hospital

Royal Veterinary Hospital is proud to serve the Waterdown ON area for everything pet related.

Our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise.  Royal Veterinary Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure or surgery.

About Our Veterinarian

The Canadian Veterinarian’s Oath

 

Being admitted into the profession of veterinary medicine, and possessing an unyielding sense of honor, I solemnly swear to my colleagues and to society, that I will use my scientific knowledge and skills for the protection of animal health and welfare, the relief of animal suffering, the promotion of public health and the advancement of veterinary and medical knowledge.

I will practice my profession conscientiously and with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics.

I will strive, as a lifelong obligation, to continue to improve my professional knowledge and competence and to maintain the highest moral standards for myself and the profession.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Iftikhar
Veterinarian

Dr. Iftikhar H. Jaffery is the primary veterinarian at Royal Veterinary Hospital and gives his services Monday through Saturday.

Dr. Jaffery completed his DVM in 1996 and Msc(Hon) in clinical medicine and surgery in 1999 and has extensive experience working with small animals and exotic pets.

Before moving to Burlington, he has mainly worked in Los Angeles and New York providing services at Small Animal Hospitals and 24 hour Emergency Hospitals. He started working at Royal Veterinary Hospital in 2010 and gives services in internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, dentistry, chemotherapy and loves to see exotic pets including but not limited to Guinea Pigs, Rabbits, Ferrets, Reptiles, Hedgehogs, Sugar gliders, Amphibians, Rodents and all Birds.

Dawn
Manager/Veterinary Technician

Hello, my name is Dawn RVT and Manager at Royal Veterinary Hospital. I have been in the animal health care field as a vet tech for many years. Before I became a veterinary technician at St. Clair College in Windsor, ON I was and am still am a pet mom above ALL. So not only can I empathize with you as an owner but I understand where you are coming from. Myself along my two rescue dogs Karma and Grace are new to the area but are looking forward to meeting many new faces, with and without fur. I am striving to give the best service and care which I would want and expect as a pet mom. So if I can make your visit to our clinic any better please do not hesitate to let me know. Looking forward to seeing you and your furry friends!!!!!

Amir Esmailpour
Veterinary Technician

Hello everyone. I have 12 years of work experience in veterinary hospitals and clinics. I have extensive experience working with domestic animals and am interested in treating exotic pets such as rodents, reptiles, and birds. In my free time, I like to go the gym and watch movies. I am looking forward to meeting you and your pets.

Anne
Kennel Staff

I am a kennel assistant who has loved animals all my life. I have many pets at home currently including several cats. Taking care of animals has always come natural to me. As an adult I took and graduated from a Vet office admin course in 2021 and now I am looking forward to taking care of lots of pets here at Royal Vet hospital.

Bella
Veterinary Assistant

Hello my name is Bella. I graduated from Georgian College with honours from the Veterinary Assistant program. I currently own two dogs, Sansa and Niko, and two cats Charlie and Harley. Animals are a huge passion of mine and I look forward to meeting all of your fur babies!