Valleyview Veterinary Clinic

12/07/2024

Lisa and Ashley spreading some Christmas cheer by decorating the front lobby🎄

12/04/2024

Congratulations to Tiggy Hackett on winning our draw for a complimentary Senior Blood Panel!

Thank you to everyone who entered our Senior Month draw! We love to see all the annual exams and preventative care our clients take for their senior pets💛

Baseline bloodwork and early disease prevention care can help ensure your pet can stay happy, healthy, and comfortable longer! Annual bloodwork can help us catch early signs of disease by evaluating the kidney, liver, and thyroid function, as well as red and white blood cell counts. Allowing us to act quicker with treatment by identifying underlying health concerns.

11/28/2024

A couple of the girls got together to go to the BCSPCA craft fair this past weekend. We love to see our team celebrating work friendships!💛

11/13/2024

🦷 TARTAR TUESDAY 🦷

How do you know if your pet has periodontal disease?

Later stages of periodontal disease your pet may have signs including

Bad breath

Swollen and red gums

Poor appetite or becomes picky

Not chewing food or swallowing

 But to detect peridontal disease early regular veterinary dental cleanings under anesthesia “COHAT” where your pets mouth is evaluated and radiographed to identify any pockets, bone loss or other disease involving the tooth root or surrounding bone.

We like to think of it like an iceberg. The surface compared to what is underneath could show a different story.

This is a very clear example of a dog with Stage 4 POD, the radiograph shows significant bone loss.
We encourage early periodontal disease detection - this patient will feel like a brand new dog after going home. ❤

11/11/2024

We are closed today Nov 11. Today and every day we are thankful for those who give their service to our country.

11/05/2024

🦷Tartar Tuesday🦷

What is periodontal disease?

Periodontal disease is a preventable disease that is
caused by bacteria hidden under the gumline. This
can lead to bone loss, gum recession, mobility and
painful teeth. There is stages 0-4 of periodontal
disease, and without a proper oral exam by a
Veterinarian this disease can go unnoticed for many
years until the disease has reached a later stage often
resulting in painful, costly procedures such as oral
surgery and extractions. Periodontal disease can have
a systemic affect on the body.

This is 8 year old blue heeler with stage 2 POD.
You can appreciate the calculus and gingivitis (inflammed gumline).
This patient got a full COHAT which will prevent progression into painful dental disease and maintain her oral health going forward!

COHAT* Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment

11/01/2024

*** RAFFLE ALERT ***

Celebrate Senior Pet with us here at Valleyview Vet Clinic!

In honour of November being Senior Pet Month we are offering a raffle draw for any of our clients with Senior Pets (7+ years old) that have had an annual exam between December 1st 2023 and November 30th 2024. The prize will be for a Senior Bloodwork panel. The draw will be done the first week of December 2024.

Eligibility and How to enter:

- Your pet is a senior (7+)
- Your senior pet has had an annual exam with us in the last year since (December 1st of 2023) OR your senior pet has an annual exam in the month of November
- Email [email protected] with the subject “Celebrate” with your pets first and last name.

*Please do not call in regarding the raffle, only email due to our already high call volume. Thank you!*

(Draw will be first week of December, we will contact the winner at that time)

10/31/2024

🎃 Happy Halloween from Valleyview Vet Clinic! Sheldon is here to show off his pumpkin he made but also to share some pet safety Halloween tips and tricks for this spooky fun filled night! 🎃

1. Keep Treats Out of Paws’ Reach 🛑
While the treats might look yummy remember, chocolate and artificial sweeteners like xylitol are toxic for pets. Make sure all candy is stored securely!

2. Keep Pets Indoors 🏡
With lots of activity, loud noises, and doorbells ringing, it’s best to keep pets indoors. If you have a nervous pet a quiet, secure room to prevent accidental escapes might be best!

3. Double-Check ID Tags 
In case of an accidental escape ensure your pet is wearing their ID tag, and that your microchip info is up to date. If you have any questions about microchipping your pet for future, feel free to reach out to us.

4. Watch for Signs of Anxiety 🐾
Keep an eye out for signs of stress like whining, pacing, or hiding. If you know your pet gets anxious try creating a comfy safe space for them. Calming music or white-noise machines can help drown out the sounds of trick or treaters and late night fireworks. For dogs, frozen Kong toys or safe chews can provide enrichment and distraction.

5. Walk Early 🚶‍♀️
For dog owners, consider taking your evening walk a bit earlier to avoid running into any spooky distractions. While we might think the costumes are cute and fun, our furry friends might not feel the same.

Let’s keep this holiday fun and safe for everyone, pets included! 🐶🐱🧡 Sheldon will be spending the evening showing off his best tricks for his favourite pet friendly treats with his mom, Sydney! 👻

10/18/2024

Please to support minor hockey and the memory of a former KMHA player.

A big, big, big thank you to Funk Signs for creating this beautiful sponsor banner and all of our team banners for the opening ceremony!

https://www.funksigns.com/

10/06/2024

Thanks everyone for supporting the “Valleyview Vet Crew” in a great community event !

10/02/2024

This Sunday, as a hospital we have raised and matched funds to participate in the CIBC Run for a Cure for the Canadian Cancer Society. “ We all have a reason to run”. All funds go towards cancer treatment research. Our team name is “ Valleyview Vet Crew “! It will be a day to celebrate the relationships we cherish from past and present, and to give hope for the future. All are welcome to join! https://support.cancer.ca/site/TR/RunfortheCure/RFTC_NW_odd_?pg=entry&fr_id=29847

08/14/2024

Summertime staff party on Kamloops Lake! The Valleyview team had a great time having lake shenanigans for the afternoon this past weekend!! ☀️☀️☀️We are so grateful for our amazing team ❤️🎉

07/23/2024

We are so honoured that Dr. Heather Fraser and Dr. Carolyn Walsh have been nominated for Best Veterinarian in Kamloops 2024!! Those with the most nominations move onto the next round! Nominations remains open until July 26th. Thank you Kamloops !!

https://bestof.kamloopsbcnow.com/

07/23/2024

We are so honoured to have been nominated for Best Veterinarian in Kamloops 2024 ! Nomination remain open until July 26th to get us to the next round!! Thank you Kamloops!!

https://bestof.kamloopsbcnow.com

07/22/2024

We are honoured, both Dr Walsh and Dr Fraser have been nominated in the Best Veterinarian category.
Those with the most nominations move to the final round. If you feel inclined, give us a nomination, you can do so until July 26 at 3pm.

07/22/2024

Thanks for the nomination! We are honoured.
Both Dr Wash and Dr Fraser have been nominated in the “Best Veterinarian” category. Keep the nominations coming, the most nominated move into the finals.
Nominations open until July 26 at 3pm.

https://bestof.kamloopsbcnow.com/

07/21/2024

We are honoured to share that Dr. Carolyn Walsh has been nominated in the category of Best Veterinarian in the !!!
Nominations remain open until 3pm July 26th, and we would love our pet families to nominate us to get to the next round!!

https://bestof.kamloopsbcnow.com

07/21/2024

We are honoured to announce both Dr Carolyn Walsh And Dr Heather Fraser have been nominated in the Best Veterinarian category - https://bestof.kamloopsbcnow.com/
Voting closes July 26th - please take a minute to vote if you can.
And thanks to whomever took the time to nominate our Drs!