Mills Vet

12/16/2024

HOLIDAY HOURS:

We will have just one receptionist from 10am - 3pm on December 24th & 27th who will be able to book appointments & dispense pre-arranged pick ups.

Please pre-order medications and ensure you have enough to get your pet through the holidays!

12/02/2024

11/19/2024

This handsome boy needs a new home! 3 year old neutered male, indoor/outdoor, great personality and excellent mouser! Only reason for rehoming is he is not getting along with owners other cat. He does very well with dogs & children.

11/08/2024

Good morning valued clients!
We are in the thick of renovations today and currently down to one phone line and are experiencing some intermittent service. Please leave a phone message with a call back number or send an email to [email protected] and bear with us if it takes a bit longer than usual to respond! We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time, and we look forward to serving you fully very soon!

11/07/2024

Exciting news—we’re renovating!

Our goal is to create a more comfortable, streamlined entryway and waiting area for pets and owners. We’re also adding an additional exam room to better serve you with our 3-vet team!

During renovations, the office may look a little different, so please watch your step when visiting. We’re open regular hours, though appointments are limited during this time.

Please note: We will be **closed on Monday, November 11th** in observance of Remembrance Day.

Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements!

10/31/2024

🎃 𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓷 𝓟𝓮𝓽 𝓢𝓪𝓯𝓮𝓽𝔂 𝓣𝓲𝓹𝓼 🐾

Halloween is fun for us, but it’s often stressful or even dangerous for our pets. Here are some tips to keep your furry friends safe this spooky season:

🎃 Keep Treats Out of Reach: Many Halloween treats, especially chocolate and candies with xylitol, are toxic to pets. Make sure they’re safely stored away.

👻Costumes with Care: If you dress up your pet, make sure the costume is comfortable, doesn’t restrict movement, and has no small pieces they could swallow. Always supervise a dressed-up pet!

🦇 Watch Out for Decorations: Keep lit candles, pumpkins, and small decorations out of reach to prevent burns, accidents, or ingestion.

🍂 Secure Your Home: Constant doorbell rings and trick-or-treaters can be stressful. Create a safe, quiet space where your pet can relax away from the excitement. Pets may be spooked by fireworks so ensure they are in a secure area where they cannot escape!

💀 ID and Microchip:** Make sure your pet’s ID tag and microchip info are current, just in case they get spooked and escape.

Enjoy a fun and safe Halloween with your pets by keeping these precautions in mind!

10/17/2024

Good afternoon!
We are currently experiencing temporary difficulties with our email address and are unable to receive emails. If you need to contact us, please call the office at 250-546-8860

10/08/2024

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Krystin Alexander has joined Mills Vet! Many of you may have already met her, and we can’t wait for the rest of you to do so!

Dr. Alexander graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest in 2020. She has gained valuable experience working in small animal clinics in Ireland and England, and is currently completing her final exam for equivalency in Canada.

With a passion for personalized pet care, Dr. Alexander is excited to connect with clients and their furry companions. Originally from North Vancouver, she has now settled in the Okanagan to be closer to family. A self proclaimed animal accumulator, she has a dog, cat, 12 ducks, and both fresh and saltwater fish.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Alexander to our team!

09/03/2024

We are surveying our lovely canine clientele 🐾 Mills Vet is considering providing this new service which would be of huge benefit for canine rehab & fitness. Let us know your thoughts!

❓Would there be interest in an underwater canine treadmill?

08/27/2024

Call today to book your equine partner for their first Sleip analysis!
📞 250-546-8860

08/07/2024

Acupuncture success story:

13 year old Pyper lived with urinary incontinence and recurring UTI’s since 4 months of age. Pypers owners had ultrasounds done, tried various medications, and did endless diagnostics, all of which were ineffective &/or inconclusive.
However, since starting acupuncture treatments in November of 2023, Pypers incontinence has been resolved! No more leaks and no more UTI’s!
We love being able to help pets and their owners find relief. The power of acupuncture is real and effective 🙌

07/11/2024

Our Okanagan summer is bringing another week of heat! 🥵☀️

The following are safety tips for pets in extreme heat:

▪️Never leave pets in parked vehicles: Even with the windows down, the interior of vehicles can more than double from the outside temperature. In extreme temperatures, pets are not safe, even for 5 minutes, in a vehicle without air conditioning.
▪️Midday & early afternoon is the hottest time of the day - avoid walks at this time! Early morning or late evening are the safest time for outside activities during extreme heat. Paved surfaces are also extremely hot and can burn pads of your pets feet. If you can’t hold the back of your hand comfortably on any surface for 5 seconds, it is too hot for your pets paws!
▪️Always provide fresh water and shade! Cool water and escape from the direct sun are important for keeping your pets temperature down.
▪️Watch for signs of overheating! Signs include frantic panting, extreme salivation, laboured breathing, and bright red tongue, gums, & mucous membranes. They may vomit and have diarrhea. If you need to cool down an overheating dog, use COOL water, not cold!
▪️Utilize cooling mats or bandanas! They are effective and safe ways to drop your pets temperature. Frozen treats are also a great way to cool your pet down, just be wary of ingredients to make sure they are safe!

07/02/2024

Mills Veterinary Services regretfully will no longer be offering emergency after hour services. However, we are excited to have teamed up with ANIMAL HEALTHLINK, a 3rd party triage centre. By calling 778-910-3035, you will be connected with a Registered Veterinary Technician with an average of 13 years experience to discuss your pets situation & be given an educated recommendation.
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For small animals, the recommendation may be to go to your nearest Small Animal Emergency Hospital, such as:
▪️Tri Lake Animal Hospital in Lake Country, 250-766-3236
▪️Fairfield Animal Hospital in Kelowna, 250-860-6550
▪️Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Kamloops, 236-766-0450
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For equine emergencies, please call one of our other amazing local equine veterinarians. We recommend creating a client relationship with a local equine veterinarian to facilitate emergency calls. (Larch Veterinary Services, Moffat Equine, Shuswap Veterinary Clinic, Connect Vet, etc)
For 24 hour emergency haul in’s:
▪️Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic in Kamloops, 250-374-1486
▪️Okanagan Equine Veterinary Services in Kelowna, 250-764-9888

06/11/2024

🎉Mills Vet would like to give some GIANT shoutouts to those who made a wonderful weekend at the AAC Regionals possible 🎉
🐾 Firstly, to Sarah who we cannot thank enough for all of her invaluable guidance & support in getting us organized and to the AAC Regionals! We love Sarah as a person and a client, and we are thrilled that she had such a wonderful weekend with her canine companions.
🐾 We also want to thank Dr. Denton Moffat at Moffat Equine Services for lending us his shockwave machine on such short notice - in classic fashion, ours bit the dust right before regionals. We are so grateful to live in a community where Veterinarians support one another - the shockwave got a lot of work over the weekend!
🐾 Lastly, but certainly not least, we would like to thank all of the competitors and their canine athletes. It was so fun to watch you all do what you do and to meet so many new people and their dogs!

06/04/2024

Thrive just wanted to pop into everyone’s feed to tell them how thankful he is for Dr. Mills treatments at the AAC Regional Championships this weekend! (He also wanted to show off his ‘sit pretty’ skills 😎)

05/31/2024

🌈What a beautiful way to start off the Regional Agility Championships! 🌈 Come by and say hello (and maybe get a tune up for your athletes while you're there!)