If you’re planning to breed your dog or just want expert help with your pet’s reproductive health, you’re in good hands. Dr. Alex Horner and her team offer safe, advanced options for your pet, including both surgical and non-surgical care.
We’ll guide you through every step, from managing heat cycles to confirming pregnancy and keeping your pet healthy along the way.
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DVM, MS, DACT
One of the few Board-Certified Theriogenologists in Western Canada
Whether you’re a first-time or experienced breeder, our board-certified reproduction expert can help you carry your animal’s superior genetic lines into future generations — Meet your reproductive team:
We use a non-surgical procedure called transcervical insemination that yields at least equal pregnancy rates to surgical procedures. Transcervical insemination is an outpatient endoscopic procedure that is fast, pain-free, and done without sedation.
To ensure the highest quality of semen and best chance of pregnancy, we collect, freeze, and ship semen, as well as help you evaluate and select semen collected elsewhere. Using state-of-the-art techniques, we can extend the fertilizing capabilities of canine semen longer for various breeds, resulting in greater survival of superior genetics.
We take the guesswork out of ovulation, and help you identify the right timing for the best chance of pregnancy.
Through robust health screening, including genetic testing and X-rays, we prioritize the health of your animal and her litter by reducing the occurrence of hereditary diseases. We are there every step of the pregnancy to ensure happy, healthy pets.
See what our fantastic clients are saying about Springbank Pet Hospital.
Jenn Mingo2025-07-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone has always been amazing at working with me and my fear reactive dog. Staff is knowledgeable and understanding when it comes to reactive dogs, they’ve taken their time to get to know her, been patient when she needed a little space and made both her and I feel very comfortable. Each visit got easier and now my dog no longer needs to be muzzled for her laser therapy treatments (this is the only clinic she doesn’t need to be muzzled in!!). She looks forward to her treatments where she just gets to relax and eat treatos. Huge thanks for all that you guys have done for my dog. Teresa Cross2025-07-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great care! Friendly, accommodating staff! Denise Lam2025-07-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’ve been coming here for about a month to get my 10 year old pup Taro doing some rehabilitation post leg surgery. The front desk is always friendly and helpful. The actual rehab has been nothing but amazing and positive experiences! So grateful to have Lauren as she’s incredibly kind and patient. We’ve finished our short rehab journey but will forever cherish these moments. Thanks for everything. Highly recommend this clinic! Kim Doig2025-06-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always a great experience with friendly, knowledgeable staff J K (Jer)2025-05-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful. Great to deal with. CB Dawn2025-05-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've been going to the Springbank pet hospital for over 6 years now. Yesterday, when bringing our cat we experienced the front desk staff to be abrupt and brusque. Not sure if this is her regular vibe however I thought I'd mention it because it's so not like past experiences. When we bring our pets to the vet it's typically due to a concern. The person who greets and takes payment at the end of the experience has one of the most important jobs. The state of mind each person who brings their furry friend to the vet is typically hopeful. The front desk staff has always been super friendly and supportive. It's a relief when paying the high costs of vet visits to find someone accommodating and kind. The vet that looked at our cat was great she checked over carefully and what a relief it was to have someone sincerely caring for our concerns. Heather Marie2025-04-27Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great veternary clinic and team! Wonderful service, care and professionalism. Had a vet, in the city, for 24 years, who I trusted and adored. Since moving out to Springbank we decided to change vets/clinic due to their outstanding reputation. We are happy to have made the change as it is convenient location as well. Gerrit Langejans2025-04-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great vet clinic. Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable. Very good at providing information so you can make the best decision for your pet.