Amici Cannis Hospital de Animales
Overview of the Hospital
Amici Cannis Hospital is a full-service Veterinary Hospital in Cotacachi, Ecuador. The hospital is committed to providing quality medical care, using the most advanced technology and diagnostics and practices to North American medical standards. Profits from the veterinary hospital, beyond operating expenses, are donated to one of our own Foundation programs. By bringing your animals to Amici Cannis Hospital de Animales, you are contributing to the sustainability of our Foundation!
Veterinary Services Provided:
- Consultations with Spanish and English-speaking veterinarians for wellness programs as well as ill and injured animals. Appointments are recommended to decrease wait time and ensure the best medical practices for your pets. Emergencies are taken at any time - if after hours contact the hospital on their Whatsapp # to arrange for care: 098-242-6204
- Veterinary specialist support from volunteer veterinary consultations including Radiology, Ultrasound, Internal Medicine, and Soft Tissue and Orthopedic surgeries
- Full anesthetic procedures using inhalant gas and appropriate pain management protocols
- Surgical procedures of all levels ranging from sterilizations, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and orthopedic procedures
Veterinary Services Provided:
- Consultations with Spanish and English-speaking veterinarians for wellness programs as well as ill and injured animals. Appointments are recommended to decrease wait time and ensure the best medical practices for your pets. Emergencies are taken at any time - if after hours contact the hospital on their Whatsapp # to arrange for care: 098-242-6204
- Veterinary specialist support from volunteer veterinary consultations including Radiology, Ultrasound, Internal Medicine, and Soft Tissue and Orthopedic surgeries
- Full anesthetic procedures using inhalant gas and appropriate pain management protocols
Veterinary Services Provided:
- Consultations with Spanish and English-speaking veterinarians for wellness programs as well as ill and injured animals. Appointments are recommended to decrease wait time and ensure the best medical practices for your pets. Emergencies are taken at any time - if after hours contact the hospital on their Whatsapp # to arrange for care: 098-242-6204
- Veterinary specialist support from volunteer veterinary consultations including Radiology, Ultrasound, Internal Medicine, and Soft Tissue and Orthopedic surgeries
- Full anesthetic procedures using inhalant gas and appropriate pain management protocols
- Surgical procedures of all levels ranging from sterilizations, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and orthopedic procedures:
- Surgical procedures of all levels ranging from sterilizations, mass removals, soft tissue surgeries, and orthopedic procedures:
- Ultrasonic dental cleaning, dental extractions, and periodontal disease treatment
- Digital Radiography with cloud storage of studies and official Radiology consults from an American Board Certified Radiologist
- Abdominal and Chest Ultrasound with interpretation support from a Radiologist
- In-House full Laboratory that includes: Chemistry, CBC, Urinalysis, Cytology, Rapid tests for specific diseases, etc.
- Management of chronic illnesses including dermatology, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine diseases, and respiratory illness, etc.
- Full-service hospitalization services for critical cases

- Ultrasonic dental cleaning, dental extractions, and periodontal disease treatment
- Digital Radiography with cloud storage of studies and official Radiology consults from an American Board Certified Radiologist
- Abdominal and Chest Ultrasound with interpretation support from a Radiologist
- In-House full Laboratory that includes: Chemistry, CBC, Urinalysis, Cytology, Rapid tests for specific diseases, etc.
- Management of chronic illnesses including dermatology, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine diseases, and respiratory illness, etc.
- Full-service hospitalization services for critical cases
- Ultrasonic dental cleaning, dental extractions, and periodontal disease treatment
- Digital Radiography with cloud storage of studies and official Radiology consults from an American Board Certified Radiologist
- Abdominal and Chest Ultrasound with interpretation support from a Radiologist
- In-House full Laboratory that includes: Chemistry, CBC, Urinalysis, Cytology, Rapid tests for specific diseases, etc.

- Emergency and after-hours care - Doctor & technician team on call for the after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies
- Pharmacy of commonly used monthly Flea/Tick/Heartworm/Parasite control, antibiotics, medical therapies, natural supplements, and pet foods, with specialty and prescription diet foods available to order
- ACT - Amici Cannis Transport - our own mobile unit manned with a veterinary technician who patrols the streets of Cotacachi through the week for a set feeding program, traps unsterilized street dogs, picks up any injured or ill community-owned dogs, and returns them to the hospital for veterinary care
- Emergency and after-hours care - Doctor & technician team on call for the after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies
- Pharmacy of commonly used monthly Flea/Tick/Heartworm/Parasite control, antibiotics, medical therapies, natural supplements, and pet foods, with specialty and prescription diet foods available to order
- ACT - Amici Cannis Transport - our own mobile unit manned with a veterinary technician who patrols the streets of Cotacachi through the week for a set feeding program, traps unsterilized street dogs, picks up any injured or ill community-owned dogs, and returns them to the hospital for veterinary care

- Management of chronic illnesses including dermatology, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine diseases, and respiratory illness, etc.
- Full-service hospitalization services for critical cases
- Emergency and after-hours care - Doctor & technician team on call for the after-hours, weekend, and holiday emergencies
- Pharmacy of commonly used monthly Flea/Tick/Heartworm/Parasite control, antibiotics, medical therapies, natural supplements, and pet foods, with specialty and prescription diet foods available to order
- ACT - Amici Cannis Transport - our own mobile unit manned with a veterinary technician who patrols the streets of Cotacachi through the week for a set feeding program, traps unsterilized street dogs, picks up any injured or ill community-owned dogs, and returns them to the hospital for veterinary care
Amici Cannis Doctors and Specialists
Dra. Kerly Alvarez
DMV, Hospital Medical Director
Dra. Carolina Villamarin
DMVZ, Lead Associate Veterinarian
Dra. Karla Borja
DMV, Associate Veterinarian
Guillermo Ruiz
Hospital Manager
Dra. Kerly Alvarez
DMV, Hospital Medical Director
Dra. Carolina Villamarin
DMVZ, Lead Associate Veterinarian
Dra. Karla Borja
DMV, Associate Veterinarian
Guillermo Ruiz
Hospital Manager
Dra. Kerly Alvarez
DMV, Hospital Medical Director
Dra. Carolina Villamarin
DMVZ, Lead Associate Veterinarian
Dra. Karla Borja
DMV, Associate Veterinarian
Guillermo Ruiz
Hospital Manager
Dr. Heather Steyn
DVM, Hospital Director, Veterinary Case Consultant, Amici Cannis Founder/Director, Fundación Amici Cannis Treasurer

Dr. Phillip Steyn
BVSc, MS, DACVR, Radiology & Ultrasound Case Consultant, Fundación Amici Cannis Vice President

Dr. Alan Ledis
DVM, Veterinary Surgical Consultant

Dr. Heather Steyn
DVM, Hospital Director, Veterinary Case Consultant, Amici Cannis USA Founder/Director, Fundación Amici Cannis Treasurer

Dr. Phillip Steyn
BVSc, MS, DACVR, Radiology & Ultrasound Case Consultant, Fundación Amici Cannis Vice President

Dr. Alan Ledis
DVM, Veterinary Surgical Consultant

Dr. Heather Steyn
DVM, Hospital Director, Veterinary Case Consultant, Amici Cannis USA Founder/Director, Fundación Amici Cannis Treasurer

Dr. Phillip Steyn
BVSc, MS, DACVR, Radiology & Ultrasound Case Consultant, Fundación Amici Cannis Vice President

Dr. Alan Ledis
DVM, Veterinary Surgical Consultant

Amici Cannis Hospital Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
After hours emergency care available!
Contact us on WhatsApp 098-242-6204
Contact:
Amici Cannis Hospital Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
After hours emergency care available!
Contact us: WhatsApp 098-242-6204
Contact:
Amici Cannis Hospital Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
After hours emergency care available!
Contact us: WhatsApp 098-242-6204