Melinda Lopez
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Dr. Melinda Lopez

DVM

Professional information

Designation
  • Veterinarian, DVM
About Vet

I am a small animal emergency vet based in Whistler, BC. I have more than 10 years of experience as a veterinarian, mostly in the vet ER treating very sick and injured cats and dogs. I am skilled in small animal medicine, surgery and emergency medicine. Before focusing primarily on emergency, I worked in small animal general practice for about 3 years.

I run a free educational podcast (Twin Trees Vet Talk), where we answer vet questions from owners. I also offer a free online Pet First Aid course, where we teach pet parents ways to prevent emergencies, to be prepared for emergencies and how keep their pets safe You can find both at twintreesvet.com.

When I am not busy helping animals, I can usually be found hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. I love all animals and the planet, and I have become more and more passionate about sustainability over the years.

Education and Training: -Bachelor of Sciences (BS), Biology, Stanford University -NIH Research Fellowship, Stanford University -Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Phi Zeta Honours, Colorado State University -Emergency and Critical Care Specialty Internship and Hospitalist, Canada West Veterinary Specialists

Location
  • Whistler, BC, CA
Spoken languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Species treated
  • Dogs (Canine)
  • Cats (Feline)
Areas of interest
  • Emergency
  • Animal Welfare
  • Neurology
  • Toxicology
  • Soft Tissue
  • Preventive
  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Immunology
  • Anesthesia
  • Behavior
  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacology
  • Dermatology
  • Endocrinology
  • Microbiology
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 (3 Reviews)

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Carol Ann

July 2021

Our appointment with Dr. Lopez was great. She is very professional, knowledgeable and personable and obviously cares a lot about pets. I highly recommend her.
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Emma

July 2021

We were grateful to be able to talk to a professional online and not have to take our cat in for unnecessary testing. I would definitely see Dr. Lopez again!
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Robert

June 2021

Xena says thank you, Dr. Lopez!

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