Alyssia Armborst
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Dr. Alyssia Armborst

DVM, BSc

Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM, BSc
About Vet

Small animal veterinarian, D.V.M., B.Sc, with an interest in dermatology, pet nutrition, and issues specific to French bulldog and brachycephalic breeds. Located in Vancouver and licensed in British Columbia (CVBC). Delivers a patient-centred approach in the provisioning of accessible and Gold Standard veterinary care.

When requesting an appointment booking with Dr. Armborst please answer the following questions in the booking request form so she can determine how to best service your pet’s specific needs. If you are requesting a consult for a dermatology related issue please attach photos of the skin lesion(s) to the booking request. Please note that your appointment booking request will not be considered or confirmed until intake questions have been answered.

  • What problem brings you here today (lameness, mass, other)?
  • How long has the issue been going on?
  • Was there any inciting event?
  • Have there been changes to the problem, or anything that makes it worse?
  • Have you had any evaluations and procedures done elsewhere? If yes, please elaborate
  • What are your goals today?
  • Is your pet on any medication for this issue?
  • Have the medications helped the issue at all?
  • How is appetite, energy levels, urination, defecation and drinking habits?
  • Any coughing, sneezing, vomiting, or diarrhea?
  • Does your pet have other ongoing medical issues?
  • What diet is your pet on?
  • Have you travelled with your pet to the Interior or outside the province? If yes, when and where?
  • Is your pet up to date on vaccines?
  • Is your pet currently on flea/tick prevention?
  • Who is your regular veterinarian and veterinary clinic?
  • What was your reasoning for choosing a tele-health appointment?
  • What is the preferred human pharmacy of your choice? (please list name, address, phone number and fax number)

Disclaimer: Telemedicine has inherent limitations and depending on the nature of your pet’s condition, it may not be possible to proceed without an in-person visit, or an in-person visit may be necessary for follow-up; and there are potential privacy and security issues involved in accessing veterinary care via telemedicine as with any form of virtual communication

Location
  • Vancouver, BC, CA
Spoken languages
  • English
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
Areas of interest
  • Animal Welfare
  • Behavior
  • Dermatology
  • Emergency
  • Endocrinology
  • Neurology
  • Parasitology
  • Nutrition
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacology
  • Preventive
  • Sports Medicine
Licenses
  • British Columbia, CA
Capabilities
  • Consult on diet, nutrition & exercise
  • Consult on general health & wellness
  • Consult on behavioural issues
  • Navigating nutrition from the new baby to the senior pet
  • Optimizing your new puppy or kitten experience
  • Tips and tricks on pet grooming techniques
  • Pet training, house training and litter box training

5.0 (8 Reviews)

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Helen

February 2024

Dr. Armborst is incredibly knowledgeable and ready to share that knowledge with pet parents. She took both my comfort and my cat's comfort into consideration as she gave her advice and explained the prescriptions she was giving. I would definitely come to her again.
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Sally

November 2023

Genuinely cared about finding treatment options that would work. Great expertise.
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Cassandra

October 2023

As a small northern town we have several barriers to vet care- fixing Dr.Armborst and Vetster has been a game changer for my pet care!
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Noelani

March 2023

I have had some very bad experience with a couple vets previously so my appointment with Dr. Alyssia Armborst was ... a relief. I have a cat with a recurring issue so it is super helpful to have an online appointment and get the meds I need quickly. I felt listened to. She didn't talk down to me at all which was a new experience with a vet. I only wish she didn't live an hour away so that I could see her when I need in person visits.
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Sharon

February 2023

Dr. Armborst was professional, helpful and kind. Apart from solving our issue, she provided useful tips to improve my dog’s overall health. Thank you!
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Jessica

January 2023

I found Dr Armborst to be a very excellent listener and very thorough in relaying back to me what I've said and in explaining to me things I need to know. She is extremely knowledgeable and was a very big help. She was able to help me get four needed medications needed for my dog including talking the Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist into making a special compound for my tiny puppy. She makes excellent very precise thorough notes in our records with lots of ideas for future examinations that may need to be done if this current protocol doesn't work. I plan to continue seeing her when she's available. She is very kind and seems to have a true love and care for animals. 🥰
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Corrine

January 2023

Dr Armborst is kind and professional and clearly cares about animals. She worked hard to help me get antibiotics for my sick dog in a small remote city that has a serious vet shortage. I highly recommend her and Vetster.
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Robert

December 2022

Dr. Armborst is an amazing vet! I had an issue with my frenchie and she was extremely informative on his issue, was able to get me prescriptions and really cares about my little guy! Extremely professional and would definitely see her again!

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