Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic

Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic SERVING BOTH LARGE AND SMALL ANIMALS At the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic your pets and livestock are our first priority.

We strive to deliver the highest quality service and products to result in optimum health care, success and profitability for our clients and patients. You will see the great care and quality service provided to you and your four legged friends from all members of our professional team. Come and check out our large and small animal retail sections or discuss with us the many services we provide in

cluding preventative health care, dental, laser therapy, laser surgery, bovine and equine reproductive services, and much more. Our purpose at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic is to go above and beyond the service expectations of the client, by providing exceptional medicine and surgery which improves the health, welfare, and quality of life of all animals. We recognize the human animal bond and the value of the companionship brought to us by these special household family members. We are dedicated to helping producers thrive economically through value added services and herd health training which results in a healthy, nourishing product for the public. We are also committed to first class care of our equine companions. We support a wide range of equine athletes and strive to help them compete successfully and safely. With open, good communication we strive to educate our clients with reliable, accurate information so they can make good decisions and provide better care for their animals. Our team is success oriented and we love what we do. If we are successful, patients receive better care; our clients get better service; our staff and their families flourish; and the entire community benefits.

Our office closed for the Family Day Long weekend.We will be back in the office at 8 am Tuesday, February 18th.Have a wo...
02/15/2025

Our office closed for the Family Day Long weekend.
We will be back in the office at 8 am Tuesday, February 18th.
Have a wonderful weekend!

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02/13/2025

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❤️ Keep your pets safe this Valentine’s Day❤️
02/13/2025

❤️ Keep your pets safe this Valentine’s Day❤️

⚠️ We’ve had quite a few cases lately of cats suffering with urinary issues so thought we would share this again. ⚠️ Fel...
02/12/2025

⚠️ We’ve had quite a few cases lately of cats suffering with urinary issues so thought we would share this again. ⚠️

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) describes a variety of different conditions that affect the urinary tract of cats.

It is important that all cat owners know the symptoms and causes of FLUTD and to call your vet if your cat is showing any of these symptoms.

Further information is available on the ISFM website, which is an amazing resource for all cat owners. 😻
https://icatcare.org/advice/feline-lower-urinary-tract-disease-flutd/

‼️We will be closed next Monday, February 17th, for Family Day.‼️Please make sure to check your food, medication and Lar...
02/10/2025

‼️We will be closed next Monday, February 17th, for Family Day.‼️

Please make sure to check your food, medication and Large Animal Supplies to ensure you won't run out.

Did you know we offer Small Ruminant (Sheep and Goats) Pregnancy Checking? How? The Veterinarian uses an ultrasound in t...
02/07/2025

Did you know we offer Small Ruminant (Sheep and Goats) Pregnancy Checking?

How?
The Veterinarian uses an ultrasound in the flank of the animal to look for the uterus. Alcohol is used to help contact between the ultrasound and the animal's skin. The animal must be well restrained/confined. Chutes are useful, although if only a few animals are being done (ex. a few pet goats), a helper or two is usually enough to hold them still.

Why?
- The most common reason is to determine those which ewes or does are ‘open’ (not pregnant) versus those that are pregnant. In years with limited feed, culling the open ones can decrease feeding costs.
- How well are your bucks and rams performing? If there is a problem with many open animals, it can be easier to find an answer right after breeding season versus after everyone is done birthing. This also helps determine if it is an abortion issue (some abortions are early on and won't be seen) or a ram/buck issue.
- Fetal staging can be done if you have a long breeding season. This is an estimate of the age of the fetus based on size of the fetus and placentomes (buttons on the uterus).
- Depending on the stage of gestation, it can be possible to see multiple fetuses – those with triplets can be fed separately if needed to help prevent issues such as pregnancy toxemia.
- Curiosity: Even if you only have a handful of pets and pregnancy diagnosis will not change your management, it can be exciting and beneficial to know who is going to be a mother.

When?
The best time to ultrasound is between 40 to 80 days of gestation. The sooner the better, especially if you want to estimate fetal age and number of fetuses. Animals that are later in gestation (over 90 days) are too far along to stage and it is harder to count fetuses as they get larger.
Book an appointment for at least 40 days after the bucks and rams are pulled.

If you have any questions or would like to book in, please give our office a call 250-782-1080

It's cold out there folks and it's calving season 🥶🥶! Be prepared for the unexpected and know we are here to help with ...
02/04/2025

It's cold out there folks and it's calving season 🥶🥶!
Be prepared for the unexpected and know we are here to help with a beautiful clean, warm and safe facility to work in!
Best wishes for a successful calving season! 🐮

February is Dental Health Month
02/03/2025

February is Dental Health Month

🦷🪥Dental Health Awareness Month 🪥🦷Dr. Joana Varga wrote this article discussing periodontal disease and some of the opti...
02/02/2025

🦷🪥Dental Health Awareness Month 🪥🦷

Dr. Joana Varga wrote this article discussing periodontal disease and some of the options available to help improve your pets oral health.

Dental Health Awarness Month
01/31/2025

Dental Health Awarness Month

Dental Health Awareness
01/30/2025

Dental Health Awareness

With every Wellness exam we assess your pets Body Condition Score (BCS).Maintaining an ideal weight throughout their liv...
01/24/2025

With every Wellness exam we assess your pets Body Condition Score (BCS).
Maintaining an ideal weight throughout their lives is helpful in reducing strain on joints and the cardiovascular system as they age. Weight gain is very common, especially after spaying or neutering, so here is a helpful infographic on how to assess your pets’ BCS.


It’s that time of year. Great info on knowing when to call your veterinarian when your cow is calving.
01/23/2025

It’s that time of year. Great info on knowing when to call your veterinarian when your cow is calving.

Calving is a rewarding time of year, but when an emergency hits, beef cattle producers must act fast. 🚨 Find our Calf 911 checklists and videos so you know:
✅ when to intervene
✅ how to resuscitate a newborn calf
✅ when and how to administer colostrum
✅ how to recognize and treat dehydration
✅ what records are important to keep

CLICK HERE FOR ALL RESOURCES: https://www.beefresearch.ca/calf911

🌟Attention horse owners 🌟In light of the recent equine respiratory illness's that have been circulating around the commu...
01/20/2025

🌟Attention horse owners 🌟

In light of the recent equine respiratory illness's that have been circulating around the community we are pleased to be partnering with the Lakota Agriplex to offer an Equine Vaccination Clinic Jan. 27, 2025 from 1-5 pm at the Lakota Agriplex. Please contact the clinic at 250-782-1080 to book your horse in!

If you are hauling in we are happy to vaccinate your horse at your trailer. 🐴

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238-116 Avenue
Dawson Creek, BC
V1G3C8

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm

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+12507825616

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Attention Veterinarians - Join Our Team! Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic is looking for a small or mixed animal veterinarian to join our team. We are a mixed animal practice with 9 veterinarians and a wonderful team of skilled and caring techs and support staff with a great practice culture. Our practice is growing and we have just completed a new large animal facility. Our new large animal facility will have a bovine ward, 2 equine exam areas, an equine surgery area, isolation room and several hospitalization stalls. The large animal part of the practice is primarily cow – calf and equine. The small animal clinic was built 10 years ago and is a large, beautiful working space with all the modern equipment. We have a great mix of surgery, dentistry, medicine, emergency and preventative care. Our practice values good work life balance, honesty, teamwork, positivity and reliability. With many experienced veterinarians and support staff, we have a strong mentorship program at our clinic. We were awarded the UCVM clinic of the year for teaching students this past year. This is a privately owned clinic with a wonderful clientele in an affordable rural community close to the mountains with many outdoor opportunities. Potential partnership opportunities. Our clinic also has an onsite daycare with childcare options available for employee children. For more information or to apply for a position, please contact Dr. Zoe Ross at [email protected].

Seasons greetings from all of us at the Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic! As the year winds down we want to give a shout out to our incredible team who makes us who we are! We were recently able to celebrate them all at our annual Christmas Party which this year was also a red carpet awards night! Scrubs & coveralls were exchanged for ball gowns & tuxedos! We had the most fun!! Huge thank you to The Meat Doctor team for hosting & McKenzie for creating this fabulous reel!! 🎄

Attention Veterinarians - Join Our Team! Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic is looking for a mixed animal or a small animal veterinarian to join our team. We are a mixed animal practice with 9 veterinarians and a wonderful team of skilled and caring techs and support staff with a great practice culture. Our practice is growing and we are in the process of completing a new large animal facility. We currently have 2 vets on maternity leave which is why we are looking to add another member to our team but have the capacity for continued growth. This new large animal facility will have a bovine ward, 2 equine exam areas, an equine surgery area, isolation room and several hospitalization stalls. The large animal part of the practice is primarily cow – calf and equine. The small animal clinic was built 10 years ago and is a large, beautiful working space with all the modern equipment. We have a great mix of surgery, dentistry, medicine, emergency and preventative care. Our practice values good work life balance, honesty, teamwork, positivity and reliability. With many experienced veterinarians and support staff, we have a strong mentorship program at our clinic. We were awarded the UCVM clinic of the year for teaching students this year. This is a privately owned clinic with a wonderful clientele in an affordable rural community close to the mountains with many outdoor opportunities. Our clinic also has an onsite daycare with childcare options available for employee children. For more information or to apply for a position, please contact Dr. Zoe Ross at [email protected].

🎉And the winner of the dental basket is @osteoferocious_pt (sorry about the spelling in the draw wheel).🙂🤦🏼‍♀️

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