Nomad Veterinary Services

02/18/2025

Biweekly local business shout out! Amy's Bakery

02/17/2025

02/12/2025

Here's Dr. Colin hard at work lancing an abscess!

This cow had a rather nasty lump that needed addressing. Turned out it was a lump jaw, likely from some sharp feed getting into her jaw earlier in the fall. The first step is drainage with the second step being some antibiotics and IV treatment if she's empty/open. Since this girl had a good sized calf in her we will get her to calving first and then see how she's doing to make a game plan for the summer.

Not pictured, the smell 😅

Call 403-588-0220 with any of your cattle problems! Feel free to share.

02/10/2025

For future veterinarians (grades 7-12) – summer camp adventure awaits!

Visit our FAQ page for this year’s registration updates, and browse the summer camp offerings in advance so that you know which camp you want to enroll your child(ren) in. 

02/10/2025

Check out this free virtual event happening this Wednesday!

Are you foal-ready?

This Wednesday, join AAEP member veterinarians Drs. Chelsea Folmar & Taylor Huffman for a webinar discussion that will help you prepare for the foaling season. Learn how to create a foaling kit, the timeline of parturition (foaling), and how to recognize when veterinary intervention is needed.

Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.

Register here: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ats8dN0E2JxrJYoBUPKU7BW_HtYcwxW988ZYvpWRruqNFu98_uws~AnoL_ZTlIx2iZDbk457AKzpEPWgwMyM1m36OoJWUUyiXJPOgKi4PHJJYdQ

This informative session is brought to you by the AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee.

02/07/2025

Welcome back, Dr. Colin Nicholas!

After a well-deserved vacation, Dr. Nicholas is back and ready to get to work. Here he is sorting through his gear and preparing for a cattle prolapse 🐄. We’re happy to have him back and looking forward to a busy calving season.

Also, we’ve got 2025 monthly planners and calving books available for anyone who would like one. Just reach out, and we’ll mail them right to you. Let’s make this season as smooth and successful as possible!

02/06/2025

This post is for the farmers in the Central Alberta community. We want to promote local sales and producers. Here’s a list of bull sales that may interest you, from Didsbury to Castor, Alberta.

HEJ Charolais Redline Livestock Lauron Red Angus Holloway Farms Ltd. Farms Chapman Cattle Company

02/03/2025

Biweekly Business Shout Out! The Grooming Studio 2024

01/31/2025

Come One, Come All!

We are available for Cattle and Equine emergencies

You might be wondering, can I wake Colin up even though I got my herd work or floats done with someone else? The answer is definitely yes! ✅ We have structured our life so we can service large animal emergencies. Whether it's a calving, a colic, or a prolapse we are here to help. Dial our main line and you will either get me or our reception team to triage and assist📞 .

If you think you will use us please call 403-588-0220, Facebook message us, or visit our website at nomadvetservices.com so we can add a pin to our maps and get your blue sign 📍.

Feel free to share our details with any ranchers within an hour of Delburne or Stettler —we’re here to help!

01/27/2025

🐴 Now Accepting New Clients! 🐾

We’re excited to announce that we’re now accepting new clients! If you're looking for a veterinarian who comes to you, we’ve got you covered.

📅 To book an appointment, simply call us at 403-588-0220, message us on Facebook, or email us at [email protected].

We look forward to meeting you and your animals! 🐾🐄

01/24/2025

Our biweekly business shout-out! 's Printing Service

01/22/2025

Upcoming Horse Seminar in Stettler!

Align Equine Veterinary Services is hosting an informative seminar for horse owners. For more details, please reach out directly to them.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn more about equine health!

Align Equine Veterinary Services

We are very excited to be hosting THE PERFORMANCE HORSE & YOU SEMINAR!
This will be a full day of seminars with a focus on common diseases of the performance horse, rider and horse preparation for competition season, as well as conditioning and injury prevention. Please see the poster for details about ticket purchase.

01/20/2025

ATTENTION

Vacation time! A quick note to let you know that I’ll be out of the office for a much-needed vacation from January 27th to February 3rd (recharging before calving season fully hits — it's coming fast!) ✈️⛱

While I’m away our receptionist Stephanie will take all of your calls and our after hours phone service can help triage with any emergencies and provide guidance 📞.

Please note, our house sitter will be unable to dispense any medications as legally a veterinarian has to be present and working each day meds go home with you and your animals. Please reach out this week with any refills or cattle prescriptions so we can make sure you're sorted 🩺💊!

Wishing you and your animals all the best while I’m recharging.

Colin

01/20/2025

Ever wonder what a weekend looks like for a new vet practice owner? Here’s a behind-the-scenes look! 👀

This weekend, Dr. Colin Nicholas is busy figuring out our new sterilizer for surgical tools. It’s no small task — every time we perform surgery, someone’s got to clean, wrap, and autoclave the tools. Then, we top off our treatment supplies, pack up the SUV, and sterilize all our gear to make sure we’re not spreading anything harmful between farms.

And it’s all for one C-section! 😮‍💨

It’s a lot of work, but we’re here to make sure your animals get the best care possible—whether it’s a quick check-up or a big surgery. 🐄🐴🐾

01/14/2025

Here's what midnight looks like when you're on call. We got a live calf out of this one. Our after hours line is now finalized with a reception team available to field calls when I am busy or in bad service. Throw us on your barn wall for all of your calving emergencies!

If your herd needs attention, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or discuss your needs!

📞 Call/Text: 403-588-0220
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Facebook Messenger
🌐 Website: NomadVetServices.com

01/10/2025

🐄🐾 Calving Season – I’m Here to Help! 🚑🐴

Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Colin Nicholas with Nomad Veterinary Services! With calving season coming into full swing, I just wanted to remind you that I’m here to help with anything you and your herd might need. From tough calvings to calf care, I’ve got you covered.

I also offer after-hours emergency services for large animals, because I know those calls don’t always happen during business hours.

As a fully mobile vet, I’ll come right to your farm so you can focus on what matters most—your animals.

Feel free to share this post with friends, neighbors, or anyone who might need a hand this calving season. I’m just a message or call away!

📞 Call/Text: 403-588-0220
📧 Email: [email protected]
💬 Facebook Messenger
🌐 Website: NomadVetServices.com

Let’s tackle calving season together! 🐾

01/07/2025

Biweekly Business Shout Out

01/05/2025

📅 Now Accepting Appointments for the Weeks of January 13th & 20th! 📅

🐄 For cattle owners:
We offer a full range of services, including:
✔️ Semen testing for bulls
✔️ Calf care (including treatment for sick calves)
✔️ Assistance with calving's

Plus, we’re excited to announce that we’ll soon be available for on-call work once our phone system is live, which we expect to happen by next Friday! 📱

🐴 For horse owners:
We provide expert care for your equine companions, including:
✔️ Coggins testing & exports
✔️ Sick horse exams
✔️ Lameness evaluations (up to X-rays)
✔️ Vaccinations & pharmacy support

🐾 For small animal owners (cats & dogs):
We’re here for all your pet’s needs, including:
✔️ Wellness exams and vaccinations
✔️ Sick pet exams
✔️ End-of-life care
✔️ General health and wellness support

If you’d like to book an appointment or have any questions, we’re just an email ([email protected]),message, or call away! (403-588-0220) 📞

We look forward to serving you and your animals, big and small!