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Companion Veterinary Clinic Small Animal Veterinary Clinic proving general veterinary care; spay/neuter, vaccines, surgery/medicine, behavior consults, puppy classes and dog training.

Companion Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital. Our mission is to provide the most stress-free, fear-free visit possible for you and your pet. We provide a holistic approach to pet care to help you nurture you relationship with your pet. Physical health as well as mental and emotional well-being are our focus as we offer positive, science-based behavior treatment and training as well as veterinary healthcare.

Thank you for the review!Always very friendly and helpful. My dogs love going here! They offer training classes as well....
03/07/2025

Thank you for the review!

Always very friendly and helpful. My dogs love going here! They offer training classes as well. - Melissa Runkvist

Companion Vet Clinic is hosting a Toy & Treat Drive for the animals at Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) and we’d lo...
02/07/2025

Companion Vet Clinic is hosting a Toy & Treat Drive for the animals at Animal Care and Control Centre (ACCC) and we’d love your help! The ACCC provides a safe place for sick, lost, abandoned, and neglected animals until they can be returned home or find a new one. This is a stressful time for these animals, and together we can help make it a little easier.

Now until September 1st, you can drop off toy and treat donations in the bin by our front door to help provide enrichment items that reduce fear, stress, and anxiety and bring a bit of joy and relaxation into these animals' lives. If you prefer, monetary donations can also be made through Companion Veterinary Clinic, and we’ll use the proceeds to purchase the most-needed items from the list below on your behalf.

We’re collecting:

For Dogs:
KONGs (all sizes but medium to large black ones are in high need)
West Paw Zogoflex Toppl toys
Purina EN canned food
KONG Easy Treat
C.E.T. Veggiedent Chews

For Cats:
LickiMats
Cat wands
Small toys and scratchers
Catit Lickables
Temptations treats

Every donation brings comfort and joy to animals who need it most. Thank you for helping us support our community’s pets!

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Companion Vet! We'll be closed on July 1st and will reopen on July 2nd. Wishing you a...
30/06/2025

Happy Canada Day from all of us at Companion Vet! We'll be closed on July 1st and will reopen on July 2nd. Wishing you and your pets a safe and tail-wagging celebration!

It's becoming popular to bring dogs to local events and festivals. Dogs are now often permitted to attend fireworks disp...
29/06/2025

It's becoming popular to bring dogs to local events and festivals. Dogs are now often permitted to attend fireworks displays, downtown events such as Taste of Edmonton, or lunch on a patio. There are even dog-specific events and locations, such as Dog City or pop-up dog parks. What could be better than exploring these urban adventures with your furry friend?

Unfortunately, these venues and events are not fun for many dogs.

Fireworks are LOUD and take place in dark and crowded areas, so they are often far more scary than exciting. Instead, try:

✅ Long-line decompression walks to explore nature trails, parking lots, or long-line decompression walks to explore nature trails, parking lots, or playgrounds
✅ Outdoor obstacle courses so your dog can work on their agility and problem-solving skills
✅ Training or sport classes

It might seem nice for your dog to join you for lunch on a patio on Whyte Avenue, but if your dog isn't used to crowds and noise it will be stressful for them. And imagine sitting on hot concrete and watching strangers eat! That doesn't sound fun to me. Instead, your dog may enjoy:

✅ Car rides
✅ Tactile enrichment such as new surfaces to explore or novel items to chew or shred with their mouth (cardboard, bark, etc.)

Dog parks also seem like a great idea, but remember that you have no control over other animals you might meet there. Consider these ideas instead:

✅ A friend's house with compatible playmates and people they already know
✅ Private dog parks

Of course, we want opportunities to safely socialize our animals. However, it is important to STOP and ask ourselves, "What's in it for them?" Because what's fun for humans can be terrifying, uncomfortable, or boring for a dog.

Your pup can have fun at home too! Give them the opportunity to engage in species-specific behaviour in their own space:

✅ Hidden treats for scent work
✅ Food puzzle or frozen treat
✅ Dig-box
✅ Kiddie pool

What dog-friendly activities have you created or come across in the Edmonton area? We would love to hear about them!

It is thunderstorm (and firework) season! Here are some helpful tips to make your pet feel safe and signs you can watch ...
24/06/2025

It is thunderstorm (and firework) season! Here are some helpful tips to make your pet feel safe and signs you can watch for if despite your best efforts your pet is still distressed. You CANNOT reinforce fear so please comfort your pets in the event that they are stressed.

Do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian to get additional help for your pets. Storms and loud noises are scary for our pets and feeling that sense of panic for months can affect their physical and mental health.

Desensitization and counter-conditioning to storms is best done outside of thunderstorm season. Contact one of our certified positive, science based trainers to help!

Thank you for the review, Carl!First visit there today. All the staff are so welcoming to the puppies and their humans. ...
19/06/2025

Thank you for the review, Carl!

First visit there today. All the staff are so welcoming to the puppies and their humans. Dr. Amy Kachurowski is awesome, she spent time playing and bonding with my puppy before doing anything. This is a very safe and welcoming space for dogs. We're happy customers and will definitely return! - Carl Charest

It’s Veterinary Appreciation Day! Today we recognize and appreciate our dedicated team of veterinarians. They are the mo...
19/06/2025

It’s Veterinary Appreciation Day! Today we recognize and appreciate our dedicated team of veterinarians. They are the most compassionate, committed, and hard working individuals. We are so fortunate to have them on the Companion Veterinary Clinic team!

Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day to Dr. Benoit, Dr. L and Dr. Amy!

Thank you, Lisa!Been coming to this clinic for about 7 years now and we always have a great experience and wonderful sta...
05/06/2025

Thank you, Lisa!

Been coming to this clinic for about 7 years now and we always have a great experience and wonderful staff. Buster is still loving his visits and treats. Thank you to the Companion team! - Lisa Leo

Thank you for the review, Charlene!Thank you Dr. Amy and the team! Brought my big baby of a GSD in for an exam. He is ve...
22/05/2025

Thank you for the review, Charlene!

Thank you Dr. Amy and the team! Brought my big baby of a GSD in for an exam. He is very reactive and nervous outside his comfort zone. Dr. Amy and her staff always go the extra mile to make sure his visit is as stress free as possible. Force-free certified clinics are still quite rare; but, they really make a difference in the care of your pet. I am pretty sure Lager just thinks of the vet clinic as the place where he gets to visit the "cheese whiz ladies". In addition to high value treats, the clinic also utilizes pre-visit meds, dark rooms and soft music to help settle him for his visits. The attention they give to creating a stress free environment really matters when you have an anxious dog. I was also very impressed last year when they helped me through my other dog's cancer diagnosis. They were very compassionate and and caring. When it was deemed that the best course of action was to let her go, I was given references for at-home euthanasia which helped both us and my dog have a peaceful and loving goodbye. Best clinic I have ever been to! - Charlene Feuchter

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 👏Dr. Kevin Benoit — Fear Free certified vet extraordinaire, one of our dedic...
16/05/2025

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! 👏

Dr. Kevin Benoit — Fear Free certified vet extraordinaire, one of our dedicated co-owners, and all-around wonderful human — has been nominated for the Trupanion Veterinary Appreciation Award! 🏆

This heartfelt nomination came from one of our amazing clients, recognizing the compassion, dedication, and exceptional care Dr. Benoit brings to every patient, every day. We couldn’t be more proud to have such a passionate leader at the heart of Companion Veterinary Clinic.

If you believe Dr. Benoit and our clinic deserve this special recognition, we’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to cast your vote.

Congratulations to Janna, who just added some new letters behind her name Not only is she an RVT, Fear Free certified tr...
15/05/2025

Congratulations to Janna, who just added some new letters behind her name Not only is she an RVT, Fear Free certified trainer, and all-around wonderful veterinary professional, but she also just qualified as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)! This means she has demonstrated a high level of technical knowledge and hands-on skill when it comes to positive training techniques and passed a rigorous examination process. This is a major achievement in the world of positive animal training, and we couldn’t be more proud of her.

Way to go, Janna!

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