Wellness & Preventive Care
Pet Wellness Exams & Preventive Care in Chilliwack, BC
For dogs and cats at every life stage in Chilliwack — the yearly checkup, vaccinations, parasite and dental screening, with a written estimate you approve before anything begins and a veterinarian who explains what each check finds.
A pet wellness exam at Promontory Animal Hospital in Chilliwack is a routine head-to-tail checkup for a dog or cat that is not sick, built around finding problems while they are still small. Our veterinarians examine your pet, review their history, and build a care plan with you. Pets hide illness well, so a yearly exam often catches trouble while it is still easy to treat.
Find the small problems before they turn into big ones.
- Thomas Road, Chilliwack
- Open 8:00am–8:00pm, 7 days a week
Wellness care built around your pet, not a blanket checklist
Promontory Animal Hospital provides wellness and preventive care for dogs and cats in Chilliwack. Pets across the Fraser Valley live an active, outdoor life, which raises their exposure to fleas, ticks and other parasites — so we do not assume every pet carries the same risks. That is what preventive vet care in Chilliwack should do: give your dog or cat a pet wellness exam that checks what actually matters for them, paired with year-round flea, tick and worm prevention where it is warranted.
- A nose-to-tail physical exam
- Core and lifestyle vaccinations
- Parasite screening and prevention
- A dental and oral health check
- Nutrition and weight guidance
- In-house blood work
Why it matters
Matching each pet’s screening to how they actually live means you pay for the checks your dog or cat needs, not a blanket panel run on every animal.
What happens during a pet wellness exam
What a first wellness visit covers, from history to the hands-on physical — and why we explain the reason behind every check:
During the first appointment, we take time to get to know the pet and the owner, review their medical history, and perform a thorough physical examination. We discuss any concerns, vaccinations, preventive care, nutrition, and lifestyle, and then create a personalised care plan for the pet.
The physical itself is a nose-to-tail exam, and we tell you what each part of the check is looking for, so a vet checkup here is never a silent five-minute listen and go. Here is what we check:
- Weight and body condition — small changes flag early problems with diet, joints or illness.
- Eyes, ears, teeth and gums — where pain and infection often hide first.
- Heart and lungs — we listen for murmurs, rhythm changes and breathing trouble.
- Skin and coat — for lumps, parasites and the early signs of allergies.
- Joints and mobility — stiffness a busy owner can easily miss.
- Abdomen and lymph nodes — we feel for anything that should not be there.
If your pet’s teeth need attention, we fold a dental check into the exam; when a finding needs a closer look, we can move to in-house bloodwork and imaging on site rather than sending you elsewhere.
How often should your dog or cat have a wellness exam?
Most healthy adult dogs and cats need a wellness exam once a year, while puppies, kittens and senior pets need them more often. Veterinary guidance from the AAHA and CVMA recommends a timed series of visits for young animals, yearly exams for healthy adults, and twice-yearly exams for seniors — the schedule most veterinarians in Chilliwack follow.
An annual pet checkup is the baseline for a healthy adult, but the right rhythm depends on your pet’s stage of life:
- Puppies and kittens: a timed series of visits in the first months, because early vaccines and fast growth need close tracking.
- Healthy adults: once a year, so we can spot changes before they become problems.
- Seniors: twice a year — AAHA guidance counts dogs as senior from around age seven, and cats a little later, often around nine or ten.
- Pets with an ongoing condition: as often as we agree is right for them.
Early detection: why preventive care matters
Our veterinarians put it plainly: “One common misconception is that pets only need to see a veterinarian when they are sick. In reality, regular wellness exams and preventive care are important because pets can hide signs of illness, and early detection can make treatment much easier.” At each visit we check the systems where trouble tends to start and weigh what we find against your pet’s own history, so a small change stands out before it turns into an emergency. Caught at that early stage, most problems are simpler and less expensive to treat, which is also why ongoing care for senior dogs and cats matters: age raises the odds of something surfacing between visits.
Wellness exams for dogs and cats at every life stage
“We treat dogs and cats at every stage of life, offering personalised medical care tailored for puppies, kittens, adults, and seniors.” A wellness exam for dogs in Chilliwack looks different at each stage — a bouncy puppy, a settled adult, an older dog whose joints and kidneys need watching — so we adjust what we check as your dog grows. A wellness exam for cats follows the same pattern, and because cats are so good at masking illness, a senior wellness screening often catches changes you would never spot at home. From your new puppy or kitten’s first visits through the senior years, several pieces of preventive care fit around the exam:
- Core and lifestyle protection stays current when we help you keep your pet’s vaccinations up to date at the intervals that suit their age and lifestyle.
- Weight creeps up slowly and quietly, so we build nutrition and weight support into the visit and track it from one year to the next.
- A permanent ID gives you the best chance of a reunion if your pet ever slips out the door, which is why we offer microchipping alongside routine care.
Wellness exam or wellness plan — what’s the difference?
A wellness exam is one visit: we check your pet over, review their history, and set out what they need next. A wellness plan is a different thing — it bundles routine preventive care into one ongoing arrangement across the year, so scheduled visits and prevention are easier to keep on track. If you want to compare a one-off exam with a wellness plan, our team can walk you through the current options and answer any questions.
How much does a vet visit cost in Chilliwack?
How much a vet visit costs in Chilliwack depends on what your pet actually needs, so we do not publish a single set price. We believe in full financial transparency.
Our team is always available to walk you through your pet’s care plan and answer any questions.
A written estimate you approve first
Before any testing, treatment, or procedure begins, we provide a detailed written estimate for your review and approval.
We accept pet insurance
We accept pet insurance. We provide the invoices and documentation you need to submit your claim, and we work with insurers including Trupanion, Petsecure, Fetch and Pets Plus Us.
Financing is available
If you would rather spread the cost, veterinary financing is arranged through iFinance.
We take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Interac debit and cash.
Can you see my pet today?
8am–8pm
Open seven days a week
Promontory Animal Hospital is not a 24-hour hospital; outside those hours a pet in real trouble needs an emergency hospital.
We are accepting new clients for dogs and cats
Searching for a vet near me from Sardis, Promontory, Vedder, Yarrow or the wider Fraser Valley? We are on Thomas Road in Chilliwack.
Pet wellness care near you in Chilliwack
Promontory Animal Hospital provides wellness exams and preventive care for dogs and cats throughout Chilliwack and the surrounding Fraser Valley. Our veterinary hospital is at Unit 104 – 46193 Thomas Road in Chilliwack, and we see pet owners from Chilliwack, Sardis, Promontory, Vedder, Yarrow, and surrounding Fraser Valley communities.
- Chilliwack
- Sardis
- Promontory
- Vedder
- Yarrow
- and surrounding Fraser Valley communities
Explore more of our services
Pet dental care
Cleanings, dental X-rays and extractions for dogs and cats.
Dog and cat dental cleaningDiagnostics & imaging
Digital X-ray and in-house diagnostics to find what hurts.
Pet X-ray and diagnosticsPet vaccinations
Core and lifestyle vaccines for dogs and cats.
Dog and cat vaccinationsParasite prevention
Protection from fleas, ticks, heartworm and intestinal worms.
Flea, tick and worm preventionQuestions owners ask before booking a wellness exam
Call 604-991-2745Reviewed by our veterinarians, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, DVM, and Dr Ravinder Singh, DVM.
How often should my dog or cat see the vet?
Most healthy adult dogs and cats do well with a wellness exam once a year, in line with guidance from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Puppies and kittens need a series of visits in their first months, and senior pets often benefit from a check twice a year.
Does my pet really need a checkup if they seem healthy?
Yes. Pets hide signs of illness well, so a pet that seems fine at home can still have something developing. During a wellness exam we examine your dog or cat nose to tail and can pick up changes early, when they are usually easier and less costly to treat.
What happens during a wellness exam?
We take time to review your pet’s history, perform a thorough physical examination, and discuss vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition and lifestyle. We check the eyes, ears, mouth, skin, heart, lungs, joints and weight, then explain what we find and why it matters.
How much is a vet checkup?
Cost depends on your pet and what the exam turns up, so we do not publish a single flat price. Before any testing or treatment begins, we give you a written estimate to review and approve. We accept pet insurance and provide the invoices you need to submit a claim, and financing is available through iFinance for eligible clients.
Is my cat’s routine care different from my dog’s?
Cats and dogs both need regular wellness exams, but cats are especially good at masking illness, so a hands-on check often catches what an owner cannot see at home. We see cats and dogs on the same yearly schedule, moving to twice a year as they age.
Book a pet wellness exam in Chilliwack
Whether your dog or cat is due for a routine checkup or overdue for one, a wellness exam is the simplest way to stay ahead of problems. Call 604-991-2745 or use our contact form to request an appointment. We are at Unit 104 – 46193 Thomas Road, Chilliwack.
What you can count on
- Open 8:00am to 8:00pm, seven days a week
- A written estimate you approve before any procedure
- Accepting new dog and cat clients