Camrose Veterinary Hospital

06/30/2025

We're now closed for Canada Day tomorrow! As always, we have a veterinarian on call for animal emergencies. Please call 780-672-3171 and follow the prompts to speak to the veterinarian. Emergency fees apply. Weather permitting, tomorrow there may be some loud fireworks in the late evening, be sure to keep your pets safe during the festivities! Check out the image below for some handy tips.

06/27/2025

Canada Day is fast approaching, here is a reminder of our hours for the holiday. As always, we have a veterinarian on call for animal emergencies during our closed hours. Call 780-672-3171 and follow the prompts to speak with the veterinarian on call. Emergency fees apply.

06/10/2025

Today is World Pet Memorial Day, and for us here at the clinic, we are sure missing our buddy Hemi. We would like to thank those who reached out to us with thoughts, hugs, paintings, flowers and food in memoriam of our dear clinic pal's loss. Remembering those pets who have curled up in our hearts and made them theirs, today and always. 💛

06/04/2025

What is that Wednesday?
Today is International Corgi Day! These special fluffy butt dogs are just so fun, we couldn't resist highlighting their special day. Did you know? The short and sturdy Welsh Pembroke Corgi was considered an enchanted dog! Beloved by fairies, helping them herd cattle and pulling fairy coaches at night.

05/20/2025

Year round we recommend folks keep clear of the deer in town, but especially this time of year it is important to be extra mindful of these creatures when out walking your dog or enjoying the public parks and trails. Deer can cause severe injury to dogs, cats and even humans. See a deer, steer clear!

Spring is in full bloom, which means it's deer fawning season. If you're out and spot a fawn hidden in the grass, remember to admire it only from a distance - mama deer is likely nearby and taking good care of her little one.

📸: Robert L.

04/26/2025

Happy World Veterinary Day, aiming to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals, people and the environment! This year's theme is "animal health takes a team", casting a spotlight on the collaborative nature of veterinary medicine.

04/23/2025

What is that Wednesday - Veterinary Receptionist Edition!
This week is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week! What makes a Veterinary Receptionist? Well, you need to start with a heart of gold, a spine of steel, and the wits to withstand barking dogs, ringing phones, kneading kitten paws, happy puppy puddles and needy veterinarians. 😉 Becoming a veterinary receptionist doesn't happen overnight, most of our lovely folks sought additional training to become the wicked skilled people we rely on so much. If you have the pleasure of seeing these lovely ladies this week, be sure to pass on a thank you for all the hard work they do every day!

04/22/2025

Today is International Earth Day! 🌎
What does Veterinary Medicine have to do with the Earth? More than you may think! One Health plays a large role in this - the concept that humans, animals and the world we live in are linked, and the collaborative effort of many working locally, nationally and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals and the environment.
Did you know? 3 of 4 new or emerging infectious diseases in people are acquired from animals - according to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

04/21/2025

We are open again and hopping back into our regular hours!

04/20/2025

We've already had a baby hare turned into us, luckily our friends at Wild North were able to take on its care. Check out the great info they have in their post - if you see a hare - leave it there!

Hoppy Easter 🐰 We couldn't think of a better day to remind you: Find a baby hare? Leave it right there!

White-tailed Prairie Hares, or more commonly known as a Jack Rabbit, are having their babies this time of year. Baby Hares are NOT born in a nest! They are born looking like the baby Hare in the picture: fully furred, eyes open, with teeth and fully able to move around! Momma hares always leave their babies alone during the day and come back 1-2 times a night to feed them, this is to not attract predators to where their babies are nested. If the baby hare appears healthy but is in the middle of your lawn or an unsafe location like a parking lot, you can gently move it to a safer area, such as under a bush or shrub nearby, it does not need to a large green space just a safer location.

Please do not keep a baby Hare and attempt to raise it yourself, they are very easily stressed out and frightened which often leads to sudden fatality; they are very good at not looking like they are scared but we promise you, they are and it can end very badly. So, if you see a baby hare this season that appears healthy, leave it right there! The mother will come back to provide care, but only at night.

*If you find a baby hare that has a very obvious injury (i.e., blood is present or leg is broken) then please place it in a box with a towel and bring it straight to WILDNorth or associated emergency clinics so it can be provided with necessary medical care.

04/17/2025

We are now closed for the Easter Holiday. Tomorrow we will be closed in observance of Good Friday, reopening as usual on Saturday for our regular weekend hours. As always, we have a veterinarian on call for animal emergencies. Call 780-672-3171 to speak with Dr. Whiting, emergency fees apply.
Wishing you and yours a lovely spring weekend full of family, friends, food and rest. 🐰🐣🐇

04/15/2025

With Easter on its way, these spring flowers are starting to gain popularity again! An important reminder for those who are owned by cats - Lilies are TOXIC to kitties - even just getting the pollen on their fur can be quite dangerous! Not sure what kind of flower your furry friend just got into? Try calling the florist you got the plant from, and if that doesn't help, reach out to your vet clinic with photos to see if they can ID it. 🌷💐