Independently owned.
Silver Fox Veterinary Medical Centre is a privately owned practice in Salisbury, NB. Owned by Dr. Tanya Perry and Dr. Kristi Pickering, we believe that comfort is part of how medicine works.
When your pet feels safe, everything is easier. Comfort leads to trust, trust leads to honest conversations, and honest conversations lead to better outcomes for your cat or dog. For us, relationships aren't a byproduct: they're part of the medicine.
Decisions about your pet are made with you, not for you.
Silver Fox handles orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, and advanced diagnostics without leaving Salisbury.
Meet our teamSerious medicine, small practice.
The full range of care for dogs and cats — from the annual exam to advanced surgery — with the same team from diagnosis through recovery.

Wellness Exams & Preventive Care
Annual and semi-annual exams for dogs and cats, with time to hear what's changed since your last visit. Preventative care, vaccinations, nutrition planning, and the conversations that shape the rest of your pet's year.

Internal Medicine & Diagnostics
Bloodwork, imaging, and diagnostic workups for dogs and cats when something isn't adding up. We have a range of in-house options that mean you get answers, faster.

Dental Cleanings & Oral Surgery
Full dental cleanings, dental x-rays, and oral surgery under anesthesia. Dental disease quietly affects most pets by middle age, and catching it early changes how your cat or dog feels every day.

Spay, Neuter & Soft Tissue Surgery
Spay and neuter, mass removals, and soft tissue procedures with a well-trained team. Advanced anesthesia monitoring and post-operative communication aren't nice-to-haves, they're our baseline.

TPLO & Orthopedic Surgery
Dr. Perry performs TPLO, fracture repair, and other advanced orthopedic procedures on-site. Families drive in from across the region for these surgeries, and the post-op plan is built with you before your dog goes home.
Learn more about our orthopedic care →Serving Salisbury, Moncton, and surrounding communities
Silver Fox is in Salisbury, NB, about 20 minutes from Moncton. Our clients come from Moncton, Riverview, Dieppe, Petitcodiac, and communities as far as an hour away on either side. Wherever you're driving from, we always strive to make the visit worth the trip.
If you're looking for a vet who treats you as a partner in your pet's care and explains the why behind every recommendation, we can't wait to meet you.
Frequently asked questions
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, Silver Fox Veterinary Medical Centre is accepting new dog and cat patients from across the Moncton area and surrounding New Brunswick communities. Because we're a small, independent practice committed to giving every patient real time with the doctor, your first visit will include a full physical exam, a conversation about your pet's history and any concerns you've been noticing at home, and time to ask questions about ongoing care. To get started, call the practice or schedule your first appointment online.
What if my dog or cat gets stressed at the vet?
Our goal is to provide as low-stress an experience as possible for your pet. Dr. Tanya Perry is Fear Free certified, which means she's trained in handling techniques designed to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress during veterinary visits. If your cat hides, hisses, or freezes at the vet, or your dog panics in the waiting room, tell us when you book. We'll plan the visit around what your pet needs, whether that's a longer appointment, pre-visit medication, a quieter exam room, or more time before the physical exam begins. We'd rather slow the visit down and get good information than push through and get the wrong kind.
What can I expect at my first veterinary visit?
Your first visit at Silver Fox runs long on purpose. We use the time to actually get to know you and your pet, not to rush through a checklist. We'll start with a conversation about your pet's history, any concerns you've been noticing at home, and your daily routine together. From there, we do a thorough physical exam and walk you through what we find. If your pet needs vaccines, diagnostics, or a follow-up plan, we'll explain each recommendation and the reasoning behind it. We welcome your questions as part of this process!
What advanced veterinary capabilities do you have?
Silver Fox offers a level of veterinary capability that often surprises clients expecting a small-town practice. Dr. Tanya Perry performs orthopedic surgery in-house, including TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy), fracture repair, femoral head ostectomy (FHO), and other procedures for knee, joint, and fracture injuries in dogs. Families drive in from across the Moncton area and beyond for these surgeries because they want the same care team supporting their pet from diagnosis through recovery. Silver Fox also handles complex internal medicine cases, advanced diagnostics, full dental cleanings with dental x-rays, and soft tissue surgery. If you're weighing a surgical or diagnostic decision for your dog or cat, we'd welcome a conversation about your case.
Why should I choose an independently owned veterinary practice?
Choosing an independently owned veterinary practice means your pet is cared for by doctors who have full authority over every treatment plan and every recommendation. At Silver Fox, nothing about the plan for your dog or cat gets decided anywhere but the exam room. The doctors decide how much time a complex case needs, how to explain a recommendation, how to structure follow-up care, and when it's worth slowing the visit down to get better information. Independent ownership also tends to mean continuity. The same doctors you meet at your puppy's first visit are often still here for her senior care years later. For many pet owners, that kind of relationship is exactly what they were looking for in the first place.
Ready when you are.
Silver Fox welcomes new dog and cat patients from across the Moncton area. Request your first appointment online, or call us directly to get started.