AVH Animal Ark - Tampines is one of two clinics run by AVH Animal Ark Veterinary Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asia Vets Holdings Ltd, which has been listed on SGX-Catalist since July 2010. The clinic operates on a completely open-concept basis, allowing pet owners to be involved in their pet's care and treatment throughout their entire visit, and both AVH Animal Ark branches attained ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status in 2024.
The clinic offers a wide range of veterinary services, including acupuncture, allergy testing and treatment, cryosurgery, day hospitalisation, dog and cat dental cleaning, soft tissue surgery and routine sterilisation, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services and general medicine, care for pocket pets, and vaccinations and export health certification. Facilities include open-concept consultation rooms, a state-of-the-art surgical suite, an in-house laboratory, a day hospital, digital X-rays and in-house ultrasound.
The clinic uses ventilator-assisted anaesthetic equipment and Dräger anaesthetic machines in its surgery suites, alongside LigaSure vessel sealing devices to reduce intraoperative blood loss and surgery time, and an iM3 GS Elite dental unit for professional dental cleanings performed under general anaesthesia with IV fluids and full monitoring. Dr Colin Chin, who has a special interest in anaesthesia and small-animal medicine, serves as the anchor veterinarian at the Tampines clinic.
AVH Animal Ark's Tampines clinic is one of two locations run by AVH Animal Ark Veterinary Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asia Vets Holdings Ltd, listed on SGX-Catalist since July 2010. The clinic is built around a distinctive open-concept model, designed to keep pet owners involved in their pet's care from start to finish.
AVH Animal Ark describes its mission as providing comprehensive, holistic veterinary care for pets of all sizes, with a focus on creating a minimally stressful and positive experience. Both AVH Animal Ark clinics, including Tampines, attained ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Clinic status in 2024, reflecting a commitment to cat-friendly handling techniques that reduce anxiety during visits. The open-concept design reinforces this: pet owners are welcomed to observe their pets every step of the way during a visit, rather than being separated from them during examinations or procedures.
The clinic's surgical suites are equipped with ventilator-assisted anaesthetic equipment and Dräger anaesthetic machines, described as rivalling those used in human medicine, alongside LigaSure vessel sealing devices that significantly reduce intraoperative blood loss and surgery time. For dental care, the clinic performs professional scale-and-polish procedures using an iM3 GS Elite dental unit, carried out under safe general anaesthesia with IV fluids and full monitoring — a level of care the clinic applies to both dog and cat dental cleaning.
Beyond dental and surgical care, AVH Animal Ark Tampines offers acupuncture, allergy testing and treatment, cryosurgery, day hospitalisation, and routine sterilisation for both dogs and cats. Diagnostic capabilities include digital X-rays and in-house ultrasound, backed by an in-house laboratory for general medicine and diagnostic testing. The clinic also cares for pocket pets — small and exotic animals — and provides vaccinations and export health certification for pet owners needing to travel with their animals.
Dr Colin Chin, a veterinarian who graduated from Murdoch University in 2011 with a special interest in anaesthesia and small-animal medicine, serves as the anchor veterinarian at the Tampines clinic. He's part of a wider team of vets, including Dr Soh Liming, Dr Joyce Lauw, Dr Regina Khoo and Dr Audrey Law, alongside a team of vet nurses supporting day-to-day care across both AVH Animal Ark locations.
Client testimonials point to a consistently attentive and professional standard of care. One client described the team's quick, calm response when their dog was stung by a bee, even without an appointment. Another shared how weekly acupuncture sessions with Dr Soh helped their older dog regain and maintain mobility in his hind legs. Other reviews highlight the clinic's approach of identifying the root cause of a pet's health issues rather than only treating symptoms, and describe individual vets as detailed, knowledgeable and deeply trusted with major decisions about their pets' care.
The Tampines clinic is open seven days a week, from 10:00am to 1:00pm and again from 2:00pm to 8:00pm. Appointments can be booked directly through the clinic's website, and the team is available by phone or email for general enquiries about services, from routine check-ups to more specialised procedures like dental cleaning or soft tissue surgery.