Courtenay Veterinary Clinic

08/27/2024

Labour Day Weekend hours of operation

08/10/2024

Today August 10th is spoil your dog day!

08/09/2024

Candice and Suzanne have reached 30 years together at Courtnay Veterinary Clinic! Below is one of the fun memories they made together.

It was the year 1994 and it was a hot summer day. This was Candice and Suzanne’s first on-call night shift together. Suzanne got a call just after closing time and was told there was an RCMP dog that had been stabbed and it was being brought to the clinic immediately. The police officer hung up before Suzanne could get any more information on the situation. Suzanne rushed to the back to warn Candice of what was coming in so they could prepare for the dog.
On arrival 4 police cars pulled into the parking lot in rapid succession, spilling out multiple police officers. The air was charged with tension as multiple large men in uniform, one of them holding a shepherd in their arms, bolted into the clinic. Candice was telling Suzanne “Make sure to tell them about the emergency fee!” scared she would get into trouble.
Young Suzanne cautiously looked up at the police officer towering over her and managed to squeak out, “I need to tell you there is a $90 emergency fee before we can see the dog?”
The officer looked down and scoffed “do you know what this dog is worth? Do you think we @!$ care about a $90 emergency fee?!”
Suzanne squeaked “ok, come on back”
The dog was brought into the prep area in the back, he was friendly and looking for some attention.
The dog's name was Aslan, Suzanne asked “is he named after the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe?”
All the police officers looked stunned. Aslan’s hander responded, “yes he is” and the atmosphere became friendly and Jovial.
Aslan was not allowed to be sedated heavily as he had to get into a helicopter that night, so a very light sedation protocol with pain medication was given. Candice and Suzanne then took a few radiographs to check that there was no internal damage to the chest. Luckily there was no internal damage, and only a deep laceration to be repaired.
With multiple officers happily assisting the wound was infused with local anesthetic and repaired.
Now before we continue the story you must understand that Candice was still rocking the 80s white slouch socks. It was, after all, the early 90's and her favorite socks were white.
Part way through one of the officers looked down at Candice’s socks and asked, “Would you give me your socks if I paid you $5?”
Bewildered Candice exclaims “Why would I sell my socks? I love my socks!”
He then went and looked at Suzanne and she said, “I’m not wearing any so your out of luck” Suzanne then asked, “why do you want socks”
The officer responded “for Aslan to wear on his back feet so he doesn't scratch at the wound, as an E-collar would not work in that area”
Suzanne replied “I can apply bandages to his back feet so he can’t scratch at the wound and cause damage”
Once surgery was complete Suzanne applied “riot” bandages to Aslan’s hind feet before leaving for the helicopter.
Candice and Suzanne went home happy but exhausted after their first run in with the law.
A deep bond was formed that night between a young veterinarian and her animal health technician. They had just met, only worked together a week at their first job. That friendship and partnership would last more than 30 years, helping pets in the Comox valley and making memories.

We care for your four footed friends!
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08/09/2024

More Exciting News!

08/08/2024

We are open this Saturday August 10th from 10am-2pm!

08/07/2024

Starting tomorrow August 8th, the clinic will be getting some upgrades

07/26/2024

Update on bringing your pet to the States - Please read if you are planning to go to the States after August 1st!

07/25/2024

B.C. day weekend hours of operation ☀️

06/28/2024

A puppy a day keeps the sadness away🥰
Cute Arlo was so excited to meet everyone yesterday!

06/26/2024

Please read below our office hours for Canada Day weekend 😊

04/30/2024

May Long Weekend Hours of Operation

04/24/2024

It is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week!!

04/22/2024

Freya was being such a good girl sitting for a cookie🐾

04/17/2024

We now have a vet store! Please follow the link in our BIO or call us to get an account set up. Please call to get prescription medication approval for your account.

04/15/2024

Callie was insistent that she deserves a cookie for being at the vet clinic today!

04/09/2024

Another cute face from last week🥰

04/02/2024

Here is the newsletter for April.
If you have any questions, please reach out.

03/27/2024

As spring approaches, the beautiful flowers start to bloom, but not all plants are safe, and some have the potential to be fatal for your pet.

Iris: What makes the Iris toxic is the pentacyclic terpenoids in the plant, its most concentrated in the rhizomes and bulbs.
Lily: Members of the Lilium spp. family are considered to be highly toxic to cats.
Even ingestions of very small amounts of the plant can cause severe kidney damage.
Autumn Crocus: Can cause severe vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver and kidney damage, and respiratory failure.
Tulip: contain toxins that can cause intense gastrointestinal irritation, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions, and cardiac abnormalities.
Daffodil: Contain several toxic chemicals which are present throughout the plant but are concentrated in the bulb.
These chemicals can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea but in extreme cases can also cause problems with the heart and circulation.
Hydrangeas: “The toxic component of the hydrangea plant is a cyanogenic glycoside." Chewing plants with this compound causes cyanide to be released. Cyanide causes toxicity in dogs by reducing the body's ability to use oxygen.
Hyacinth: The calcium oxalate raphides contain many sharp crystals that, once released, embed themselves in the oral and esophageal tissues of the cat, causing pain and inflammation.
Rhododendron: The compound Grayanotoxin is found in the Rhododendron making it toxic. This affects nerve cells, damaging the skeletal system and cardiac muscles.
Oleander: All parts of the nerium oleander are poisonous, The cardiovascular, gastrointestinal (GI) and neurologic systems are all affected. Clinical signs in all animal species generally occur with 30 minutes to a few hours of ingestion. GI signs include hypersalivation, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Peony: All parts of the plant will cause the stomach distress, though the main component, paeonol, is concentrated in the roots. Symptoms such as vomiting can lead to more serious issues like dehydration.
Foxglove: foxgloves are highly toxic for both people and dogs. If eaten, foxgloves can cause your dog to suffer severe nausea and vomiting, as well as seizures and abnormal heart rhythms. They can be fatal.
Please call us if you have any questions 250-338-7721

03/26/2024

When you're too cute you get lots of cookies🐾

03/22/2024

Gelato was so happy to get cookies and pets when in for an ear exam.

03/13/2024

Easter weekend hours of operation

03/07/2024

Freya was a super⭐️for booster vaccines today!

02/29/2024

Exciting news: we have new shelves and furniture!
These beautiful new shelves from Royal Canin brighten the space and make it feel more open.
Thank you to our clients for their patience last week when we were in the process of setting up the space.
Feel free to stop in to take a peek at the new set up.

02/21/2024

Tilly and Gracie came in for a weigh in and a cookie this afternoon🐾

02/16/2024

Maize stopped in for a cookie and a pet this afternoon🐾

02/15/2024

Willow and receptionist Enya matching for Valentines day💕

02/14/2024

Family Day Weekend hours of Operation

02/08/2024

Post vaccine snuggles with receptionist Lindsay🥰

02/01/2024

Good morning,
We are happy to be releasing the first of our NEW bi-monthly newsletter. If you have any questions regarding the information provided, please let us know. 😊

01/11/2024

UPDATE - Power and our computer system is back up and running!