Greenbelt Veterinary Services

06/10/2024

We are so excited to welcome Dr. Kiri Stephenson as the newest member to our veterinary team!

Kiri is originally from Yellowknife, N.W.T. She first became interested in a career in veterinary medicine following a year spent volunteering on farms across France with her mother. Kiri spent time working at UBC Dairy during her undergraduate degree. This experience helped to solidify her goals of a future in large animal medicine. Kiri is a familiar face around our practice after spending two summers working as our veterinary student.

If you see Kiri around, make sure to give her a warm welcome!

05/31/2024

Our office will be closed at 1:00pm today for inventory!

We will have a veterinarian on call for any emergency or medicine needs you may have.

04/30/2024

Happy Birthday Mieka!🎉🎉

04/27/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day!

04/25/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week to our hard working office staff!

Our office staff have many more roles than just reception but this is a great excuse to celebrate them! Thanks for all you do.

04/03/2024

Thanks Levi and Taylor Roseboom for bringing in baby Arizona for us all to meet! We are so happy to welcome her to the Greenbelt crew!

04/01/2024

We hope everyone had a good Easter weekend!

Dr. Phil celebrated Easter Sunday by helping to welcome these little lambs into the world🐏

03/29/2024

Our office is closed today for Good Friday.

We will have a veterinarian available still for any emergencies that may happen.

03/22/2024

03/22/2024

We are hiring for our Reception/Lab Position!

We are looking for a motivated, versatile individual for a full time position at Greenbelt. This position involves answering phones, booking appointments, using Microsoft Word and Excel, shipping/receiving and billing. The laboratory portion includes f***l floats, running blood samples, sample submission and assisting with embryo transfer work. Experience is an asset but not required, we are happy to teach the right person!

Our office hours are Monday to Friday 7:00-5:00pm (no weekends!). Employees receive health and dental benefits with an additional health spending account.

If you’re interested, please deliver your resume and cover letter to 8451 Harvard Place, Chilliwack BC.

Thank you!

https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?cmp=Greenbelt-Veterinary-Services-Ltd.&t=Receptionist%2Fassistant&jk=c87a4c61ec93b771&q=full+time&xpse=SoD-67I3DzlZaxS-NR0LbzkdCdPP&xkcb=SoBz67M3Dzlb_PTRnp0ObzkdCdPP&vjs=3

03/15/2024

Happy Birthday Dr. Phil🎉🎉

03/14/2024

Bovine Surgery🐄

In the video, Dr. John explains the layers of skin and muscle that are incised to perform a right sided laparotomy on a cow. This procedure is used to correct a left or right displaced abomasum. Prior to the video, Dr. John has used paravertebral nerve blocks to freeze nerves T13, L1 and L2. These nerves are responsible for sensation to the muscles in the area. When they are blocked she won’t feel any pain and is able to comfortably stand for the procedure.

The first layers are the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The next are the muscles; external abdominal oblique, then the internal abdominal oblique and then transversus abdominus. The white layer is the peritoneum, which lines the abdominal cavity. Dr. John uses scissors on the peritoneum to safely enter the abdominal cavity without damaging any tissue that could be resting against it. The abdomen is normally under a negative pressure so when an incision is made through the peritoneum, you will hear a rush of air being drawn into the abdomen.

Once the abdomen is open, Dr. John is able to correct the LDA on this cow and suture the abomasum back in place. This cow received Metacam after surgery and supportive care with oral fluids and glycol. Great job Dr. John!

03/11/2024

Dr. Phil and Dr. Bev had a couple great helpers while doing equine dentals and vaccines for Schuurman Farms last week! They helped the girls listen to their ponies hearts and showed them what their teeth looked like before and after floating.

03/07/2024

Thank you West Coast Robotics for holding the 3rd annual Dairy Women’s Summit!

It was a special evening with an amazing group of dairy women. Dr. Bev had a great time attending as one of the guest speakers!

03/02/2024

Featuring another guest speaker for our Dairywomen's Summit, Beverly Gordon!
Beverly grew up on a dairy farm in Dewdney, B.C. She spent her youth working with the cows and attending 4-H shows throughout the Fraser Valley in the summers. This is where her life-long passion for agriculture and livestock developed. She took the leap and moved to Saskatchewan in 2011 to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture (majoring in Animal Science). During this time, Beverly was accepted into the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Beverly graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the summer of 2017; she has been working with dairy farms in Chilliwack and Agassiz ever since! As a dairy veterinarian, she enjoys focusing on calf health, preventative medicine, and embryo transfer.

02/20/2024

Have you seen Dr. John’s recent article on Salmonella dublin?

Make sure to check it out in the Western Canadian Dairy News winter edition for an overview of how present it is in BC dairies, the clinical signs and what you should do to prevent transmission/new infections.

https://www.wcdairynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Salmonella_WCDNewsWinter_2024.pdf

02/16/2024

Welcome to the Greenbelt fam Baby Arizona! 💜🥰

Staff member Taylor, and her husband Levi, welcomed their baby girl this past week. We are so excited for them!

02/05/2024

Happy Monday!

Last week Dr. Phil went out to see “Hot Mess”, an angus calf that was stepped on by its mother. The leg was fractured just above the fetlock. Dr. Phil casted the leg, making sure to include the joints above and below the fracture, and will recheck it in 4 weeks.

12/09/2023

Baby it’s cold outside! ❄️⛄️

Many people think of donkeys as hardy, low-maintenance “small horses.” However, while they have similarities, donkeys are a completely different species and as such have a different physical, mental, and emotional make-up.

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to remember that donkeys are more sensitive to changes in temperature than their equine friends. They don’t grow a winter coat like horses and their hair is less waterproof, so they require shelter from the elements (like a run-in shed or a waterproof blanket). Being stoic animals, they also won’t show signs of discomfort and hypothermia until they are very sick.

Remember that every animal is different depending on age, breed, and other health conditions, so be sure with your primary veterinarian to address any concerns or questions!
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Brough to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

12/06/2023

Signs of Pneumonia in Adult Dairy Cattle can include:

- reduced milk production
- reduced appetite
- increased respiratory rate
- fever greater than 39.2C
- lethargy
- cough
- increased nasal discharge

This cow has a markedly increased respiratory rate and was diagnosed with pneumonia by Dr. John.

Bonus points if you can name the enlarged lymph node that the video focuses on part way through!

11/09/2023

A couple weeks ago Dr. John had a great time with the Bulkley Valley Cattlemen's Association

11/08/2023

Our office will be closed this Friday, November 10th, in lieu of Remembrance Day.

We will have a veterinarian on call for any emergencies that may arise.

11/04/2023

Join Dr. John Dick on November 8th for Dairy Reproduction and Cow Comfort!

Dr. John will cover practical tips on assessing reproduction, monitoring pregnancy rates and improving your herd repro! Timed AI protocols will be discussed, along with the most recent science behind getting the most success from your program. Cow comfort factors that can affect reproduction, production and overall health will also be covered.

E-mail [email protected] or call 604-792-1501 to sign up today! Hope to see you there!

11/02/2023

On November 7th, we have Health and Management of the Young Calf with Dr. Bev Chard.

This course will cover management of the calf from birth to weaning. Course highlights include: colostrum management and why it’s so important, young calf housing and nutrition, common diseases and vaccine strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to pull blood samples and dehorn calves in an on-farm session in the afternoon.

Let’s raise them right, they are the future of your herd and your best genetics. E-mail [email protected] or call 604-792-1501 to sign up today!

10/30/2023

Join Dr. John Dick on November 2nd and 3rd for Basic Examination and Treatment of the Cow!

Dr. John focuses on teaching practical skills to allow participants to promptly and accurately identify, diagnose and treat sick cows. After in class sessions to cover the principles, participants will be able to work directly on dairy cows to reinforce all the skills covered.

This course will cover:
Systematic approach to examining the sick cow
Diagnosis of common diseases such as mastitis, ketosis, displaced abomasum and metritis
Guidelines for when to call for veterinary assistance
Treatment principles
Treatment techniques including blood collection, IV administration, stomach tubing and bolusing.

We hope to see you there! E-mail [email protected] or call 604-792-1501 to sign up today!

10/25/2023

Calving Management with Dr. Bev Chard is happening November 1st!

Do you know how a normal calving progresses? Do you know when to intervene? This course covers all you need to know about normal calvings, when to intervene, how to intervene and common obstetrical problems. There will be opportunity to work with an artificial birth canal to practice recognizing calf positioning and how to safely manipulate it to correct any malpositions.

E-mail [email protected] or call 604-792-1501 to sign up today!

10/23/2023

Join Dr. Christina Lyn and Doug Johnstone of AR-PE Hooftrimming for Trimming and Treating the Lame Cow on October 30th!

This course focuses on practical management of hoof health in the dairy herd. Common problems will be discussed in the classroom session, including diagnosis, treatment and preventative strategies. After the classroom, trimming techniques will be demonstrated and each student will have an opportunity to practice. We are very excited to join again with Doug to offer hands-on trimming instruction with power tools.

E-mail [email protected] or call 604-792-1501 to sign up today! Hope to see you there!

10/20/2023

DairySmart courses are coming up soon and there's still time to sign up! Watch for our posts where we'll outline our topics for our Complete Herdsman Training.

Starting with October 31st, Dr. Phil Chris will be going over the ins and outs of proAction.

ProAction is a necessary part of running a dairy farm these days. The goals of producing Canadian milk of the highest quality and ensuring it is responsibly produced are very valuable to our industry. His course will prepare you for a cattle assessment and farm validation. He hopes to help expand on how you can use proAction to help your farm work better for your cattle and you!

E-mail [email protected] or call 604-792-1501 to sign up today!

10/04/2023

Great flush day in the Cariboo🐂

09/28/2023

Our office will be closed Friday September 29th. As usual, we will have a veterinarian on call to handle any emergencies.