Vet ER

We are a new 24/7 privately owned veterinary emergency hospital located in Northwest Edmonton.

12/25/2024

A very Merry Christmas from everyone here at Vet ER! Our Christmas morning team got to have breakfast together this morning! 🎄

We wish you all the best during this holiday season. As always, please know that if you do need us, we are here 24/7, including through the holidays. Call us anytime at 825-480-4881, or come in to 11212 178 St NW.

12/23/2024

Lucy Fur absolutely made our morning. Her puppy breathe was exactly what we all needed! What a perfect little girl during her vet visit.

12/22/2024

Loki was in to see us this morning, and was very much in the Christmas spirit!

12/20/2024

Meet Zoey! Zoey came to us with some issues breathing, likely secondary to her underlying asthma (sometimes referred to as Feline Allergic Bronchitis). We use a number of diagnostic tests here in the ER, but when it comes to breathing, we very often perform x-rays to help us get a better visualization of the lungs. A pet has to be in a number of positions for x-rays, so that we can get a full picture of what is going on. When they have to lay on their back, we will provide them with a padded trough to make it more comfortable for them. After her x-rays were done, Zoey enjoyed the coziness of the trough so much, that she just decided to snuggle up in it.

12/15/2024

What are some common holiday hazards to avoid this season to keep our dogs and cats healthy?

High fat foods
- While we may have some different delicious foods around this holiday season, they could have the potential to cause stomach upset in our pets.

Toxic foods
- There are some foods that are seen more around the holidays that are toxic for pets. These can include raisins, chocolate, and macadamia nuts.

Candles
- Many people light holiday scented candles, but beware of wagging tails! These can be knocked down easily.

Stressful events
- Larger social gatherings are common this time of year, but they can be quite stressful for our pets. We risk a pet getting out, running away due to anxiety, and we can even see urinary issues in male cats. Ensure all pets have a quiet, safe area where they can seek refuge from the hustle and bustle.

Ornaments
- Bright and fun ornaments for us can sometimes represent new chew toys for pets. Dogs and cats may chew on ornaments and tinsel, and these could cause damage to the intestines, and possible obstructions.

Plants
- There are a number of plants, including lilies, poinsettias and mistletoe, which can be toxic to our furry friends, and is important to keep away from them.

Please have a great holiday season with your family (furred and unfurred included), but let’s keep everyone safe! If you have any concerns with your pet at any time, day or night, we are always here to lend a hand! You can call us at 825-480-4881, or you can come in. We are located at 11212 178 St NW.

12/14/2024

Today's post is about FLUTD - Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease. This is a somewhat common condition we can see in cats, male cats especially. Common symptoms can include urinating in abnormal places in the house, straining to urinate, pain when urinating, and sometimes the inability to actually pass urine. Causes can be urinary crystals (pictured here), urinary tract infection, and occasionally (but not as commonly), we can see a urinary tract infection. We have been seeing a lot of cats with these symptoms lately, and sometimes we can see an influx during holiday seasons, when cats may be under a little more stress than normal. We recommend trying to minimize stress as much as possible for your cats - which could mean having them in a quieter area of the house during holiday get togethers, or avoiding too many loud noise-making ornaments. They should always be provided with plenty of water, and a quiet area where the litterboxes are kept. If you are ever concerned that your cat is having issues urinating, it is important to have them evaluated ASAP by a veterinarian, as complications can be seen.

Please know that we are here for you and your pets, 24/7, through the whole holiday season. Call us anytime at 825-480-4881, or come in to see us at 11212 178 St NW.

11/21/2024

Exciting news! Our lead RVT and office manager is expecting her first baby!

That means we will be hiring to cover some maternity leave. The positions we are looking for are:

Registered Veterinary Technologist (RVT): Our RVTs provide emergency care to pets in critical situations. They are quick on their feet and are crucial to helping the animals that come through our doors.

Receptionist/Customer Care: our front end team is the first point of contact for any pet presented to the ER. They know how to prioritize, recognize common emergencies and keep pet parents calm - some might call them expert “chaos coordinators”!

If either of these positions interest you, reach out to [email protected] for more details or to apply. Both positions are for maternity leave coverage, but there is high potential for extension! For the right candidates, both full time or part time opportunities can be discussed.

11/07/2024

Cleo came to see us as she was vomiting at home, and had vomited up some foreign material (a rubber door stopper). With suspicion for more, we did x-rays and found that there appeared to be two more rubber door stoppers inside (Can you see them? We point them out in picture #3). For that reason, surgery was done to remove them. She recovered quickly from surgery, starting to eat not too long after. She was discharged this morning to her loving family, no doubt to continue her troublesome puppy ways!

10/31/2024

At Vet ER we had a staff pet Halloween photo contest, and our staff definitely understood the assignment!

10/30/2024

We have reached the end of Vet Tech Appreciation Month. However, it is important to say that our appreciation extends, well, to infinity! This job is a true team effort, we need all of our members, veterinary technologists included. We want to extend a huge thank you to our whole team! Thank you for creating a fun, inclusive place to work. Thank you for being the strong, empathetic people that you are. Thank you for having the skills (superpowers) to save lives everyday. You are irreplaceable! ❤️

10/28/2024

We are nearing the end of Veterinary Technology Appreciation Month. Here at Vet ER we also have a couple of our TAs who are in school to become Veterinary Technologists. They work very hard, and today we are giving a shout out to Bridget!

“I’m in my final year of the Veterinary Technologist Blended program through Lakeland College!

A few years ago I took my veterinary assisting course to see if the veterinary field was something I would be interested in. Within a year of working in clinic I knew I wanted to do more so off to tech school I went! I couldn’t be happier advancing my knowledge, skills, and learning from the best team! It’s like I’ve finally found my calling 💕🐾”

10/27/2024

Our colors here at Vet ER are pink and black, and we take that very seriously when it comes to decorating, no matter the occasion! 👻 🎃

10/26/2024

Happy Vet Tech Appreciation Month! This job can’t be done without our vet techs. Today we are introducing you to Emily. She came to us as a student over a year ago, and we never let her leave!

1. Years as an RVT: 11 months!!
2. Superstar tech skill: Challenging IV catheters.
3. Night shift or day shift: Both! Love the crazy of nights but the stability of days!
4. Favourite procedure to assist with: Anything surgical!! Give me all the foreign bodies!
5. Favourite animal: Pugs….
6. Pets at home: A siamese cat named Oliver and a pug named Finnegan, and they are the best of friends!

10/25/2024

We are nearing the end of Vet Tech Appreciation month, but to be clear, we appreciate these superstars 24/7. Also, we still have wonderful techs to introduce you to! Today please meet Madison ☺️

1. Years as an RVT: 3 years!
2. Superstar Tech Skill: Spicy dog whisperer
3. Night shift or day shift lover? Night shift!
4. Favorite procedure to assist with: Anything in the surgical suite!
5. Favorite animal: Dogs
6. Pets at home: 5 dogs 😅 I am far too soft for my profession

10/21/2024

We have the absolute best veterinary technologists. They work very hard to ensure that your pets get the absolute best care. Today we meet Jessi!

1. Years as an RVT: 7 years
2. Superstar Tech Skill: IV catheter placement on old cats
3. Night shift or day shift lover? Day shift!
4. Favorite procedure to assist with: wound repairs
5. Favorite animal: cats-specifically Siamese and Sphynx
6. Pets at home: Lylah 10yo cat, Ecko 8yo cat, Jager 7yo Husky/Pyrenees mix, Swarley 6yo crested gecko

10/20/2024

This weekend is the CanWest Veterinary Conference in Banff. We have four team members attending, learning more, always wanting to stay up to date and help your pets even better!

Picture (left to right): Emily (RVT), Dr. Dawn Abbott, Jessi (RVT), and Gracie (RVT)

10/18/2024

Happy veterinary technology month! These are true superhero’s of our industry, and today we are introducing you to one more - Whitney!

1. Years as an RVT: 7
2. Superstar Tech Skill: handling fractious cats
3. Night shift or day shift lover? Night shifts
4. Favourite procedure to assist with: GDV surgery
5. Favourite animal: Cows
6. Pets at home: 3 big dogs, 2 cats, chickens, and lots of cows!

10/16/2024

Happy tech month! Meet Gracie, an absolutely wonderful part of our team! So trusted in an emergency situation! Let’s learn more about her…

1. Years as an RVT: 3 years, my lucky number!
2. Superstar tech skill: Cat Wrangling
3. Night shift or day shift lover: Night Shift 🌙
4. Favourite procedure to assist with: I love assisting with pulling porcupine quills, so satisfying when it’s all said and done
5. Favourite animal: Red Panda
6. Pets at home: 1 cat and 2 rambunctious pups that keep me on my toes.

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11212 178 Street NW
Edmonton, AB
T5S1P2

Telephone

+18254804881

Website

http://www.edmontonveter.ca/

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Our very own tech assistant Jen recently graduated as a graphic designer, and so we commissioned her to create some artwork for our waiting room. The subjects? Staff pets of course! To say we are obsessed is an understatement, thank you so much Jen!

Little Leo came in to see us yesterday after he hit his head when he was shaking his toy too vigorously! He was treated in hospital for head trauma and did great. As you can see, he was back to himself by the end of his stay! ❤️

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