Meet Our Richmond Veterinary Team
At Francis Petcare Hospital, we believe that the quality of veterinary care is only as good as the team behind it. That’s why we’re proud to have a staff of talented and compassionate veterinary professionals. From the moment that you walk in, our team will work to make you and your pet feel comfortable. Our team is skilled at breaking down each of our treatments and procedures so that you’re fully informed every step of the way. We can’t wait to meet you and show you the difference our team can make in your pet’s life.
Please call us at (604) 277-8511 to learn more about our Richmond veterinary team!
Dr. Tejpaul Bhatia
Founder & Previous Owner of Cypress St. Animal Hospital, Vancouver
100,000+ appointments for small animal medicine, delivering exceptional treatment & outcomes.
Meet Dr. Bhatia, a Veterinarian with a passion for delivering exceptional care, Dr. Bhatia brings over 35 years of experience in Veterinary Medicine. His areas of expertise are small animal, internal medicine, Dermatology, emergency medicine, and critical care.
A graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine in PAU India (1986). He immigrated to Canada in 1997. With his expertise across different veterinary clinics in Alberta & Vancouver his unparalleled compassion for animals strived him to open Cypress St. Animal Hospital in 2002. While success and so many awards were thriving his way for more than 22 years, suddenly his health challenged him to take a break and retire from Cypress but his commitment and dedication brought him back in action and he started his practice once again in Richmond. Dr. Bhatia prioritizes continued education, completing 50-70 hours of professional development annually. Outside of work, he loves watching sports like Cricket, Field hockey, Ice hockey and also is a devoted follower of spiritual & religious themes.
Dr. Joseph Martinez
Exotic Pet Veterinarian/ Founder & Previous Owner of Little Paws Animal Clinic, Richmond, BC
Over 100,000 surgeries performed for pets and exotic animals, showcasing our exceptional expertise and commitment to specialized care.
Meet Dr. Joseph Martinez, our Lead Surgeon & Previous Owner of Little Paws Animal Clinic, Richmond, BC. A Veterinarian with 40+ years of experience with expertise in Exotic Pet Treatment/ Surgeries, Dental, Eye Surgeries & Internal medicine. He is passionate about exotic pets, rabbits as well as holistic medicine.