Vets in Burnaby

47 veterinary practices currently operate within Burnaby's boundaries. That's a competitive market for a metro area of roughly 250,000 people, and it means pet owners have no shortage of options when choosing a vet. Competition is moderate to high, with established names like Burnaby New Westminster Animal Hospital, Metrotown Animal Hospital, and Hastings Veterinary Hospital already holding significant visibility.

One of the more striking findings: just 23 of those 47 vets — 49% — have a website. That means nearly half the market is essentially invisible to anyone searching online. In a city where over 1,200 restaurants, 500+ cafés, and 543 fast food outlets all maintain some form of digital presence, the veterinary sector is noticeably behind. For a vet practice trying to grow, this is both a warning and an opportunity. The bar for getting found online is lower than it should be, but the practices that do invest in a web presence will capture a disproportionate share of new pet owners researching their options.

Burnaby's surrounding food and hospitality scene — 73 bars, 78 pubs, and hundreds of dining options — reflects a community that's active, foot-traffic-heavy, and built around neighbourhood centres like Metrotown. These same residents are pet owners who expect convenient, accessible service from their vets. The competitive pressure isn't just from other vets; it's from the general standard Burnaby residents have come to expect from their local businesses.