Vet ER

09/06/2024

We are adding to our team! Vet ER is looking for a part time or full time RVT. As an RVT in emergency medicine, you will play a crucial role in providing quality care and support to animals in emergent situations. New to emergency medicine? Our techs and vets are willing to teach you all you need to know to thrive in an emergency setting. As a bonus, our team loves to have fun at work and there is never a shortage of snacks in the clinic. Still not convinced? Contact our office manager to set up a shadow shift and see what the ER life is all about!
Please email [email protected]

08/05/2024

Meet Jax! We thought he was so unique that we just had to share him. Look at those ears, and look at those TOES!! He came to see us for some urinary issues, and was a champ for his testing! We wish him a speedy recovery!

07/31/2024

Shadow Moon was seen at Vet ER today after having an injury to his tail! He unfortunately had to have a portion of it removed, but we don't think it will slow this handsome fellow down. Once the hair grows back, no one will ever notice!

07/28/2024

We want to wish a huge congrats to Candace, one of our Registered Veterinary Technologists! Just a few days ago she passed her licensing exam, which is a HUGE accomplishment. The career of a Veterinary Technologist is a regulated one, with a licensing exam that has to be passed in order to fully enter into the field. After this, they must continue to work and fulfill a certain amount of continuing education each year, ensuring they are always working to the highest standard.

We know that Candace has worked very hard towards this goal. We are extremely proud of her, and so happy to have her as part of our team! Well done Candace!!

07/21/2024

This week is Tech Assistant week! If you want to know how essential a Tech Assistant is to the running of any veterinary hospital (especially an emergency hospital), all you need to do is stand inside our doors for 2 minutes. These individuals absolutely HUSTLE all day every day. The amount of care and attention they give your pets is unparalleled, ensuring that they are as comfortable as possible during their stay here. The Tech Assistant plays a role with the techs and vets in all procedures and diagnostics that are performed. We really couldn’t do this job without them. We want to send a huge thank you to all our tech assistants!

Jen, Kennedy, Bridget, Muskaan, Annabeth and Cierra. You are all one of a kind, and we appreciate you more than you know!

07/16/2024

Please heed this very important info from our friends at the ABVMA.

Never leave your pet unattended in your car during hot weather.
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07/14/2024

Charlie came to see us a couple nights ago having some urinary issues at home! We just couldn't get over how sweet this little girl is, and just had to share!

07/13/2024

The porcupines have been at it again! Captain came to see us this weekend after get in an altercation with a porcupine. He was the absolute sweetest boy and a champ through it all. We gave him sedation in order to remove his quills.

Dogs with porcupine quills are one of the most common cases that we see through the ER! Some dogs come in with only a few quills, others with thousands. In most cases the dog needs to be sedated so that we can remove the quills pain free, but also this allows us to get a good look everywhere (especially in the mouth) for the quills.

One of the biggest pieces of advice we can give to any owner whose dog has been quilled – DO NOT cut the quills. The myth is that they will come out easier this way, but that is not the case. Quills have barbs on them which pulls then into the skin, so by cutting the quills it actually gives us less to grab on to when we try to remove them, and they can actually more easily get lost under the skin.

Captain’s family did the right thing bringing him right in, and we were able to help him out!

06/29/2024

Just look at this little girl! Clemintine was seen this past week at Vet ER and diagnosed with pneumonia. She was admitted to the hospital for treatment, and she did great! She worked hard at healing, as well as spreading joy amongst the staff. She got lots of TLC to help with her recovery. We wish her all the best with her continued recovery at home!

As we head into the Canada Day long weekend, we hope everyone has fun and stays safe! Remember that we are here 24/7 if you need us at any time.
825-480-4881
11212 178 St NW

06/25/2024

Thank-you to everyone who participated in our Oilers fun yesterday! It is unfortunate not to have the cup back in Edmonton, but we are very grateful to the Edmonton Oilers for all your hard work this season!

Our two winners for the hats are Yvonne Simpkins and Lisa Levesque! Please send us a private message to arrange for your prize!

06/24/2024

Want to win some Oilers gear??

Staff dogs Tom and Edie are ready for the game tonight. Who is ready to cheer on their Edmonton Oilers?!

As a fun giveaway today, we have 2 prizes:

1. We have an Edmonton Oilers hat for the first person to correctly guess the final score of the game.
2. If you post a picture of your pet in Oilers gear, we will put you into a draw to win a hat as well!

Let’s get ready to cheer! Get your guesses and pictures in, and enjoy game night! We will announce our winners tomorrow!

06/18/2024

Today is Veterinary Appreciation Day! Here at Vet ER we have an amazing group of veterinarians who go above and beyond every single day for their patients. They are smart, dedicated, empathetic, and overall wonderful humans. They work days, nights, weekends, and holidays to be there for the community. We want to thank them from the very bottoms of our hearts for being the people they are, and doing the work they do!

06/16/2024

Thank you Guardian Pet Cremation Services for the ice cream delivery! Always nice to have a nice treat on a busy day! 🍦

06/09/2024

Our team always supporting our Edmonton Oilers! Go Oilers!
Edmonton Oilers

05/26/2024

Today Vet ER is celebrating it’s 2nd birthday! We are very proud of how far we have come in two years, and how much we have accomplished! We would like to thank the community for all the support that you have shown us. Most of all we would like to thank our amazing team for showing up each and every day (and night…and holiday…) and giving if your all for your patients. We couldn’t do this without you!

05/18/2024

Our very own Dr. Meghan Clarke was nominated for the Trupanion Veterinary Appreciation Day Awards! Dr. Clarke is a dedicated veterinarian who always puts the needs of her patients at the forefront. She deserves this recognition.

If you would like to cast a vote for Dr. Clarke, you can do that at http://vetappreciationday.trupanion.com.

Congratulations Dr. Clarke!

05/17/2024

Sweet little Romy came in to see us after having an accident where she hurt her leg. We performed x-rays which revealed a fracture of her radius and ulna.

Bone fractures can be fixed in one of two ways. If we have a complicated fracture, or one that is not well aligned, then surgery is often needed (which may involve placing plates, screws, etc). If a fracture is like what you see in the picture, simple and well aligned, then we can treat via splinting. That is the course of treatment for Romy, and TA Annabeth was kind enough to make it just a little cuter with some vet wrap art!

We wish you all the best, Romy!

05/15/2024

Today we are meeting another team member, and will be introducing you to Candace, an amazing veterinary technologist!

“Hi my name is Candace,
I’ve recently graduated as a vet tech and am excited to start my journey here at Vet ER Emergency Hospital.
In my free time I love to ride my horse and spend time with my chihuahua Mia. I also enjoy playing guitar and reading.”

05/08/2024

Are you a veterinary technologist looking for a job with the priorities of a great team and a rewarding career? We are hiring! If you are interested, or have any questions, email [email protected]!

05/04/2024

Today we would love to introduce you to another member of our team! Today meet Gracie, one of our amazing veterinary technologists!

“I graduated from the AHT program at GPRC (now known as NWP) in Fairview, AB in 2021. I’ve worked in general practice until October of 2023, when I decided to take the plunge into emergency medicine and learn more about critical care. I have 1 cat named Mouse (pictured) and 2 dogs, Dig-B (Frenchton) and our recent rescue, Solo!
I love ER and the fact that you’ll never know what’s coming through that door, but we are always equipped to treat and care for every patient. The most rewarding part for me is when clients (and patients) thank us for our care! 🐾 ❤️‍🩹”

04/27/2024

Today we are celebrating World Veterinary Day! This is a day set aside by The World Veterinary Association, and is meant to signify the contributions of veterinarians around the world. We want to take this opportunity to thank the dedicated, hard working veterinarians here at Vet ER. They sacrificed many years to go through their training. They work long shifts, weekends, holidays, days and overnights – there is always a veterinarian available for a pet in need. They take such pride in their work, and we can’t thank them enough!

04/27/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week!
Last but not least, today we introduce you to Britney!

“I have been in the vet field since 2014. I have 4 cats and 2 guinea pigs with my husband. My hobbies include reading, gardening, and waving at dogs. Animals have always been an important part of my life and I am grateful to work with them everyday!”

04/26/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week!
Today we are introducing you to Jordan!

“You can find me on the overnight shift, and you have me to thank for picking the best movies to watch in the waiting room. Hope you like Jurassic Park!

I've worked in the vet industry for 5 years after running dog kennels for 12 years. When I’m at home, you’ll find me cuddling my cats Echo and Delta and dog Hunni.
In my free time you can find me driving too fast or watching movies.

Working at VetER has been a big part of my life and I’ve loved every second of it! I’m so thankful to the staff and owners for making the experience fun and teaching me so much a long the way. They really have become family.”

04/25/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week!
Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Karen!

“I love working in the Veterinary field with a passion for Animal Welfare. I have been in the veterinary industry for 25 years. I have an amazing and very patient family who supports me in all my adventures. I am married to Colin and the proud mom of Brayden and Jacob. I am fortunate enough to be able to call 2 dogs 1 cat and 3 horses my fur babies.”

04/24/2024

Happy Veterinary Reception Week!
Today we meet the newest member of our reception squad, Mikya!

“I grew up here in Edmonton Alberta, I have two lovely kitties Avocado and Oden.
Avocado has been in my life since she was a month old and Oden is recent addition to our fur family! I plan on making our pet family bigger with a dog and some reptiles! I’ve always had a huge interest in animals but especially reptiles! I have lots of love for animals as they have helped me so much it is my turn to return the favor in helping them!”

04/23/2024

Happy Veterinary Reception Week!
This week we will be introducing you to our reception team! Today, meet Ashley!

“I started working as a veterinary receptionist 3 years ago and have loved the community and being able to interact with different animals and learning more about the veterinary field each day. I have a little kitty myself named Mya, I welcomed her home when she was only 6 months old when she needed to be rehomed. Vet ER has given me the chance to find a family within work and the opportunity find some life long friends. I have learned so much working with Dawn and Meghan and the Vet ER family, with many laughs and scare jumps 🙂 thank you for the appreciation.”

04/22/2024

This week we are celebrating Veterinary Receptionist Week! We want to give a huge shout out to our amazing reception team. Jordan, Ashley, Britney, Mikya and Karen. These are some of the kindest individuals you will ever meet. They are the first people that you see when you come into the clinic, providing care and compassion every step of the way. This job would be impossible without them. Thank you guys so much!

If you interact with a veterinary receptionist this week (or any week, really!), whether it be here at Vet ER or any other veterinary clinic, please give them a big thank you!

04/16/2024

We are so honored to have been recognized by the community as the best veterinary clinic in Edmonton! Our team works incredibly hard to provide the best care possible for pets and their people, and we are so thankful for each and every member of our team. They are true super heros.

04/14/2024

We saw Hobi in clinic yesterday after injuring his toe. Can you see the abnormal toe in the first picture? Picture #2 shows the x-ray of his paw, and if you can't tell, picture #3 points to the abnormal toe!

Hobi ended up having a dislocated toe, with no fractures present. Under sedation we were able to pop the toe back into place! Hobi did great, heading home as if nothing happened!

04/11/2024

Are you a veterinarian looking to make an exciting change in your career? We think that emergency medicine is the best way to do that. You are there for the pets and their owners when it truly matters. If a career at Vet ER is something you are interested in, send us along an email at [email protected].