Crestwood Veterinary Centre

09/03/2024

Zuko is the happiest dog here today!! 😁 (check out our Instagram for Zuko’s waggy tail video!)

08/20/2024

Sweet and smiley Sadie! 😁🐶

07/15/2024

Rico wishes everyone a happy Monday! 😃

07/12/2024

These adorable service puppies came in today for their first vaccines!

*Dogs with wings is always looking for more volunteers, visit their website for more info 😁🦮

07/08/2024

With the warm weather ahead it is important to keep our pets safe from the dangers of heatstroke. With these tips we can continue to have a safe and fun summer! ☀️

06/18/2024

Thank you to all the amazing veterinarians out there! 🩺

06/13/2024

We make sure our patients are very comfortable post surgery! ❤️‍🩹

06/06/2024

Casper the friendly Maine C**n!

06/03/2024

As of August 1st anyone traveling to the United States with their dogs and/or cats must have import permits.

To acquire these documents you will need to go to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website. You can also contact them at 1-800-232-4636 for more information.

04/23/2024

03/27/2024

With Easter coming up we wanted to share a reminder that although beautiful, Lilies are very toxic to our kitties!

Even small ingestions - including pollen or water from the vase may result in severe, acute kidney failure.

It is most safe to avoid having Lilies in your home altogether but if you do suspect your cat has ingested any part of a Lily, take them to a vet as soon as possible!! 💐

02/29/2024

Update: adoption pending!!!! 😁

This is Ducky! 😻 She was found and brought into our clinic in mid January as a stray. Sadly nobody claimed her so we stepped in and have been caring for her since!

Ducky was found outside during the cold snap and as a result she eventually lost her ears. She is healing wonderfully and still looks just as cute without them! We made the decision to spay her and now that she is healthy and happy we would like to find her a home where she will be given all the attention she deserves.

Ducky is very affectionate and is always demanding attention and food 😆 We think she would do well in a quiet home and would need to be introduced slowly to other pets as we don’t know her full history.

If you think Ducky would be a great addition to your family please message us through instagram or Facebook and we can schedule a meet and greet😺

02/22/2024

These two cuties, Daisy and Chico are actually in the same family! They are recovering nicely together after their patella surgeries ❤️‍🩹

02/01/2024

Everyone at the clinic just loves Zuri the Maine C**n! 🩶

01/27/2024

Who doesn’t love a weight loss post?!
Harley and his owners have been working hard to get him to a healthy and happy weight. With adjusting his calories and maintaining a good exercise plan this 14 year old has come a long way. Good job Harley 🐾😁

01/16/2024

Umm… is that comfy Karma?! 😆

12/20/2023

Holiday time means we have a little more chocolate around which can be very poisonous to our pets as we all know. We have seen quite a few patients in the last couple of weeks so please keep chocolate in a safe spot away from your furry friends!

12/01/2023

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11/17/2023

Lisa gave her mom quite the scare yesterday!

Yes, that is a bone stuck on her bottom jaw 😣 and surprisingly, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen this!

Sometimes we think giving dogs a bone to chew is a fun treat for them but it could end you up at the vet! Luckily we were able to sedate Lisa and pull the bone right off her jaw. In some instances we have to use a tool called a “Gigli wire” (seen in 2nd photo) to saw through the bone to free it off the dog. This is why it is important to always supervise your pets after giving them treats or toys.

Lisa is expected to make a full recovery 😃

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from Izzy and Bumble-Bee!! 🎃👻

10/28/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Justine! 🎉

Justine became a tech in 2017 and has been at Crestwood for 2 years.

She has always been passionate about caring for animals. She grew up always having a pet so she wanted to learn everything she could to help them! ❤️‍🩹

Justine’s favorite task at work is taking blood and performing radiographs. She is known for being the “Saturday tech” so if you come in on that day, say hi to Justine!

Justine has 2 dogs, a shih tzu named Monroe and a lhasa apso named Mia. Outside of work Justine likes to spend time with her dogs and watch scary movies! 👻

Thanks for all your hard work Justine! 🤗

10/27/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Meghan! 🎉

Meghan got hired during her RVT practicum here at Crestwood and has been with us for almost a year and a half.

She wanted to work with animals but knew she didn’t want to be a vet so becoming a tech was the next best thing! One of her favorite tasks at work is to pluck hairy ears (yes, we’re talking about you, labradoodles! 😉)

Almost exactly a year ago Meghan rescued her first dog, Maisel. They love playing soccer together and learning new tricks! She hopes to get a Corgi or two in the future 😃

Outside of work Meghan is known for being a talented seamstress and has recently taken up swing dancing which she loves!

Keep up the great work Meghan! 🫶🏻

10/26/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Melissa! 🎉

Melissa has been a tech at Crestwood for 7 years and has been certified in canine rehab for 4 years.

She wanted to become a tech because working with animals is something she’s always dreamed of. Helping them live a better and healthier life means a lot to her!

Her favorite tasks at work are rehabbing patients, primarily after an injury or surgery which she says is one of her best skills 😃

At home Melissa has 2 cuddly cats and a pug named Layla. Melissa is known for being a ginger from Manitoba 😄 Outside of work she enjoys walks, watching UFC and hanging out with friends and family. She also loves winter activities! ❄️

Thanks for being great Melissa!!! 👍🏼

10/25/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Billie! 🎉

Billie has been a tech since 1999 and has been at Crestwood for 4 years. She wanted to become a tech to improve the health of pets and give them the best lives as possible!

Billie’s favorite part of being a tech is advancing the safety of anesthesia and pain control. She is also known for being the mom of our group. 😁

She currently has 2 dogs, a shih tzu named Hetty and a wolfhound cross named Kelly. She also has a bearded dragon named Bob!

Outside of work she spends time with her family, usually camping at their cabin, playing board games with friends and reading books.

Thanks for your hard work and for being everyone’s mom, Billie! 🩷

10/24/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Leanna! 🎉

Leanna graduated tech school in 2007 and has been at Crestwood for almost 16 years!

She has always been a part of the dog fancy so becoming a tech was a natural career choice. The favorite parts of her job is working in reproduction and in the lab. She finds it fascinating to be able to use frozen semen from a dog, who has been deceased for many years, to bring a litter of puppies to life!

Leanna currently has 5 pugs and a French bulldog… But who’s counting?!?! She is known for her love of pugs. 😁 Outside of her work at Crestwood she also works at Dogs With Wings and she breeds pugs/shows them and her down time is spent relaxing at the lake! 🏖️

Thanks for your many years of being an amazing tech Leanna! 👍🏼

10/23/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Snaa! 🎉

Snaa became a tech in 2013 and has been at Crestwood for 3 years. Growing up watching her veterinarian father helping animals inspired her to work in the veterinary industry!

Her favorite task at work is placing IV catheters and taking dental X-rays. She is known at work for being the “Chihuahua whisperer” 😄 Snaa has a few pets of her own- 3 dogs, 2 cats and a snake! Outside of work you’ll catch Snaa at the dog park or staying in cuddling her fur babies.

Snaa wanted to share: “I’m so proud to be an RVT. It has been an amazing 10 years and I’ve learned so much and have met some amazing people and animals.”

Thanks for being a wonderful tech Snaa! 🤗

10/21/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Jenna! 🎉

Jenna was hired at Crestwood during her practicum and has been with us for about 7 months! She graduated tech school in July and is currently working on becoming a fully licensed RVT.

She always knew she wanted to help animals so that is why becoming an RVT was a perfect fit for her! Jenna loves pulling blood and performing a cystocentesis (collecting urine from the bladder for a urinalysis).

Jenna has 2 cats of her own. Gracie who she adopted at the beginning of tech school and Ivy who she adopted from a rescue through our clinic.

Outside of work she loves photography and enjoying the outdoors!

We are so excited for Jennas future as an RVT, she will go on to do great things! 😃

10/20/2023

🩺 October is RVT month!!! 🐾

Today we are celebrating Brandi! 🎉

Brandi graduated from tech school in 2010 and has been working at Crestwood for 10.5 years!

Monitoring/prepping surgeries and being a part of the reproduction team is her favorite parts about work. She is known for having a strong reaction to gross situations 🤢 (which is very amusing for her coworkers 😆).

Brandi has 7 pets- 3 cats, 2 pugs, a Boxer and a Boston terrier. In her free time she likes to go camping, play slow pitch and just hanging with her friends and pets.

Thank you for all your hard work Brandi!
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10/19/2023

October is RVT month!!! 🩺🐾

Today we are celebrating Ashley. F! 🎉

Ashley became a tech in 2012 because she had an interest in medicine, healthcare and loves dogs (especially German shepherds).

She has a White Swiss Shepherd named Bigwig who she loves to take for walks and teach new tricks to.

Her favorite task at work is surgical prep and anesthesia. At work she is most known for organizing. Outside of work she likes to camp, do yoga and take care of her family!

Thanks for everything you do Ashely! 😁