North Peace Veterinary Clinic

11/02/2024

The importance of permanent identification!

'Athena' had been missing from home for 2 YEARS! Because of her tattoo we were finally able to reunite her with her family after she was found and brought to our clinic by a good Samaritan. Permanent identification can be a tattoo, microchip or both. Tattoos are a form of visual identification, that are typically a series of letters/numbers (usually placed in the right ear) that is linked to the owner's file. Microchips are placed under the skin, about the size of a grain of rice, which has a unique number. A found animal could be brought to a facility with a microchip scanner to find the owner. Microchips can be placed at any time, whereas a tattoo has to done while the pet is under anesthesia, typically done at the time of spay or neuter.

11/01/2024

Haylee has been a tech for 5 years. Hospitalized patient care, surgery tech duties and all things large animal are her favourites! She loves to teach and is one of our leading mentors for junior techs and animal care assistants. We appreciate all of Haylee’s awesome attributes, skills and commitment to patients and team growth!

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! It's a fun day for kids and families, but not always for our pets. Keep everyone safe by following these tips... and keeping candy out of pets' reach to avoid xylitol and chocolate toxicity.

10/31/2024

After 3 decades of being a tech, Sharlene loves that there are still new things to see and learn! She provides many insights into the “now” and “then” of her career and clinic! These days Sharlene still takes on most tech duties and has expanded her role in inventory. Many thanks for all the years of dedication Shar 😊!

10/30/2024

Meet Nehiley and handsome, photogenic Tyke 😊! Nehiley is a second year North Peace Vet tech who loves the variety of animals and skills needed to work in a mixed animal practice. She enjoys being a part of the healing process of all creatures. We thank Nehiley for her thoughtful and talented presence wherever she’s needed.

10/29/2024

Say hi to Gracie (and Dutchess) 😊. Gracie has been part of our tech team since she graduated in 2023. One of her favourite things about being a tech is learning and expanding her skills with large animals. She always has a smile for colleagues and clients..and lots of extra TLC for puppies and cats during their visits. We appreciate Gracie’s many talents, kindness, enthusiasm and motivation to tackle whatever needs to be done🐾🐴🐂!

10/27/2024

After 15 years as an RVT, Anita is happy to assist in a multitude of capacities. Here she is working with Dr. Wood planning an orthopedic surgery supply order. Her expertise goes beyond typical tech skills as she is a "handywoman", who is quick to help out with any equipment related challenges. These days you'll find Anita up front serving our clients with scheduling, patient intake and discharges, prescription requests and tech advice. Many thanks to Anita for her commitment to our clinic and community!

10/26/2024

A very Happy Birthday to our RVT Haylee today! We wish her a wonderful day and year ahead. Stay tuned for her tech appreciation post next week!

10/26/2024

Destiny has been a member of our tech team for 5 years. She has many talents, skills and interests with her favourites being critical and emergency care. She’s also keen about small animal dentistry and large animal medicine. If she’s not busy tending to patients, you’ll find her looking after equipment and organizing and tidying the clinic. Thanks for everything Destiny!

10/22/2024

A perk of evening call ! Hailey one of our techs captured this shot of the northern lights over the clinic on a recent call shift. Registered veterinary technologists work with our veterinarians to provide after hours patient and emergency care. Thanks Hailey for all your large and small animal tech talents … and your photography skills!

10/19/2024

Tiffany has been part of our tech team for 2 years. She enjoys all aspects of her career and is happy to assist wherever her talents are needed. This day she helped get the instruments clean and autoclaved in surgical packs, so we were set for another busy day in our small animal surgical suite! Thanks Tiffany for all you do 😊!

10/15/2024

Meet Kiara, one of our newest registered vet techs! Kiara joined our team officially this summer after doing her practicum with us in the spring. Her interest in becoming a tech started with taking care of her family pets and helping out on her grandparents' farm. She enjoys preparing pets for surgery and monitoring their anesthesia, as well as large animal care. We are thankful for Kiara's smiling face, enthusiasm, and fresh knowledge. 🙂

10/12/2024

Happy thanksgiving! We are closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday except for emergencies. We wish you a wonderful weekend with friends and family celebrating this beautiful fall season 🦃🍂

10/11/2024

Grace has been a registered vet tech with us since May 2019, except for a personal sabbatical to New Zealand. Grace enjoys mixed animal practice and especially likes helping and educating clients about their animal's health and enhancing the human animal bond. We appreciate Grace's calm, capable presence at the clinic and her assistance to the whole team!

10/09/2024

October is veterinary technician/ technologist month! Today we celebrate Kayla who has been looking after our clients and patients for over 11 years. Kayla has many wonderful tech talents including nutrition and large animal emergency rescue. Outside work, she is a committed Girl Guide leader and dog agility competitor. Many thanks to Kayla for all she does for our community and clinic!

10/03/2024

We are so thankful and excited to be part of your journey and dreams !

Rheana Gilbert, a first-year veterinary student at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), was a young girl when she began helping with everyday chores on her family’s cow-calf operation in Rose Prairie — a small rural community located north of Fort St. John, B.C.

09/29/2024

Congratulations to Rheana as she starts her first year of veterinary medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine! We are so excited for her as she fulfils her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Rheana’s talents, dedication, veterinary experience, farm background, and years as an avid 4H member, will serve her and the profession well ! 😊

09/20/2024

What to do when your once young, bright, bouncy pet isn’t bouncy anymore? As responsible pet caregivers we need to decide when our pets need help. Changes are often slow and can easily be missed but are significant over time. Quality of life assessments coupled with veterinary expertise are tools that can help you make difficult decisions regarding your pet’s comfort. To learn more about this tool, visit our website at npvc.ca and call us at 250-785-4578

09/18/2024

Alex, one of our University of Calgary 4th-year veterinary students, is seen with Holden, the Yorkie terrier, after removing a cuterebra larva from the skin over Holden's hip with Dr. Katharine North.

09/17/2024

A big belated happy birthday to RVT Anita! Thank you for your diverse skills, from managing the front counter to providing exceptional animal care 🎈🎂

09/17/2024

Found in our parking lot last week, if it is yours please stop by and ask for it at reception 🙂

08/30/2024

Loki and Shiloh, the adorable adopted sisters, are all set for another year after their annual check-up, and they can't contain their excitement for some treats!

08/28/2024

A very Happy birthday to RVT Destiny! Thank you for being a part of our team for another great year. We hope you had an awesome day! 🎈🎂

08/25/2024

Roxy, the 4lb Yorkie Terrier, visited the clinic after her owner suspected she had grass stuck in her nose. Her owner noticed Roxy sneezing frequently along with clear and bloody discharge from her nose. Roxy was sedated and examined by Dr. Sydney Spitzer, and a blade of grass was removed from the left nostril. Roxy woke up from her sedation in the care of RVT Gracie and her cozy bed that her pet parents left her with. Roxy will be on anti-inflammatory and antibiotic medication for a few days following the removal and is expected to recover uneventfully.

08/21/2024

Fisher, the 7 year old Lab, visited the clinic after the owners arrived home to find him panting, foaming at the mouth, gagging, and with a distended abdomen. Fisher was admitted for x-rays and diagnosed with a mesenteric torsion. Fisher was admitted for immediate surgery with Dr. Sydney Spitzer and Veterinary student Trent.
Seen in the x-ray, is his stomach and intestines filled with gas due to the twisting of the digestive tract.
Fisher's outcome wasn't guaranteed, and we are very happy that surgery was successful and Fisher has since recovered.