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Oriole Road Animal Hospital

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Oriole Road Animal Hospital

Small Animal Veterinary Hospital owned and operated by Dr Andrew Reid and Dr Fiona Reid. Call 250-371-3236 for an appointment!
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11/01/2024

We are seeking a full-time RVT to join our highly-skilled and amazing team at Oriole Road Animal Hospital in beautiful Kamloops, BC! (New grads welcome!)
We are a privately-owned practice that puts the emphasis on compassion for our patients as well as their owners. We are a 2.5 full-time veterinarian small animal practice, who have huge hearts and provide gentle care for each patient and take the time to ease the worry of our clients. We always give every patient that comes through our doors the TLC they need.
Our patients include rodents, rabbits, birds, cats and dogs! Reptiles, sugar gliders, and even snakes have made an appearance at our clinic!
We have digital radiology including dental, ultrasound, in-house lab equipment and a new therapeutic laser! Our RVTs are trained to perform laser treatments post-surgery, arthritis, IVDD, DM, the list goes on!
We practice a high standard of care and show encouragement, respect and support to each other in a very inclusive environment. Work-life balance is important to us so the schedule is a 4 day work week with the occasional Saturday shifts, we are closed on Sundays and holidays.

We offer competitive wage, CE allowance, Uniform allowance, Medical/dental health benefits,
annual RVT dues coverage, paid sick days and staff discounts!

Please send your resume to our practice manager, Tanya Marlatt at [email protected] if you would like to join our dream team!

11/01/2024

We are seeking a full-time veterinary receptionist to join our enthusiastic team at Oriole Road Animal Hospital in beautiful Kamloops, BC!
We are a privately-owned practice that puts the emphasis on compassion for our patients as well as their owners. We are a 2.5 full-time veterinarian small animal practice, all who have huge hearts and provide gentle care for each patient and take the time to ease the worry of our clients. We always give the clients a warm welcome with every patient that comes through our doors and the TLC they need. Our patients include rodents, rabbits, birds, cats and dogs! Reptiles, sugar gliders, and even snakes have made an appearance at our clinic!
We have digital radiology including dental, ultrasound, and a new therapeutic laser!
We practice a high standard of care and show encouragement, respect and support to each other in a very inclusive environment. Work-life balance is important to us so the schedule is a 4 day work week, we are closed on Sundays and holidays.

Client communication skills are ideal, previous reception experience is an asset but not required.

We offer competitive wage, uniform allowance, medical/dental health benefits, paid sick days and staff discounts!

Please send your resume to our practice manager, Tanya Marlatt at [email protected] if you would like to join our dream team!

10/31/2024

Winston arrived today well suited to his morning sitting in the kennel.
He has since broken out of jail and wants to wish everyone a Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🕷🧟‍♂️

Be sure to keep your halloween treats safe and away from your pets!
But are any of them dressing up for the holiday? Share a photo of them in their costumes - Winston would love to know he's not the only one!

10/18/2024

This week is International Veterinary Technician Week... and the month of October is recognized as Registered Veterinary Technologist month in British Columbia.

Did you know that your local vet clinic cannot run without these people? In addition to scheduling, and keeping the doctors on their toes, they are pivotal for patient care - your family members receive the best care and attention thanks to these technologists!

Our clinic employs Registered Veterinary Technicians - members who have not only completed a 2-3 year post secondary program, and passed a national exam, but have also remained members in good standings with the Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association - BCVTA (our registering body). These members have earned their degrees and accreditation where other members of the clinic may not.

Technologists are key in the clinic doing everything from drawing laboratory samples (bloodwork and urine), running laboratory tests, organize medications to go home, monitor surgeries, scrub in as a surgical assistant, take radiographs, perform dental prophylactic treatments and assist the doctors, schedule appointments, provide client education on a variety of topics... *deep breath*... Provide nursing care for hospitalized patients, hospitalize patients including catheter placement and medications, restrain animals for diagnostic procedures, among many other skills they use daily as they follow the veterinarians direction on anything else your pet may need while with us.

Our clinic could not run without our technicians - Tanya, Kim, Stephanie, Alisa, Emma, and Kristine.
You'll see, in addition to our regular work, we also had a little fun showcasing just a few of the skills we may utilize on any given day!

1. Emma doing a beak trim
2. Steph drawing a blood sample
3. Kim monitoring surgery
4. Tanya holding an exceptionally spicy kitten
5. Alisa taking radiographs
6. Emma flushing some rabbit tear ducts
7. Steph taking vitals (she said he had a heart beat)
8. Kim feeding a hospitalized patient
9. Tanya placing an intravenous catheter
10. Alisa performing a dental prophylactic treatment
11. Steph drawing a sample from the urinary bladder
12. Emma loving a patient while in our care
13. Alisa explaining some patient care to the owner

10/14/2024

Prescription and Medication Pick-Up Updates:

Please note that we have been overwhelmed with the number of prescriptions needing to be filled at any given time. Effective immediately, prescription refills will require 24 hours notice prior to pick up. Please plan ahead to let us know you need a refill of your pets medications!
Any prescriptions needing to be refilled (or prescriptions sent to other pharmacies) will need to be called into the clinic with a minimum of 24 hours notice. If you choose to come by the clinic wanting a refill, we will still require 24 hours notice before we can fill the prescription.
We will do our best to have your prescriptions ready as soon as possible, but we cannot guarantee anything with less than 24 hours notice. Once the prescriptions are complete and ready for pick up, you will receive a text or email letting you know they can be picked up at your earliest convenience.

10/09/2024

Archer and Patsy are getting a little ahead of themselves in their holiday spirit... But with holidays in mind, they would like to remind everyone that we will be closed from 5pm on Friday October 11th through to 8am on Tuesday October 15th for Thanksgiving, allowing our staff time with their families.
During this time, if you feel you have an emergency, our friends at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital will be available to assist - just call our clinic and you can be directed to the team there.

09/29/2024

World Rabies Day is celebrated annually on September 28. This is a day to raise awareness about rabies prevention.

Please visit the link below for more information:

tinyurl.com/CVMARabiesDay2024

09/26/2024

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Saturday in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

We will be closed until Tuesday October 1st at 8 am.

If you feel you have an emergency during this time, please contact our clinic and you will be directed to our friends at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital who will be able to help you during this time.

09/25/2024

There are many options when it comes to pain control and ensuring your pets days are pain free. One size does not fit all - We have a variety of medications that can be used daily, as need, or even options that last monthly or longer. We can tailor your pets needs specific to them ensuring that they remain as happy and healthy for as long as possible - this includes ensuring that we do not cause further stress on their internal organs if they need to be on medications for long term.
We have medications that can be used separately, or in conjunction with others to provide the best multi-modal analgesia for your pet. What may work for one pet, may not work for another too, hence why variety and options are always available.

Reminder, if you feel your pet is showing any sign of pain (showing pain is NOT normal!), please contact the clinic and book an appointment with our veterinarians to further discuss options and come up with a tailored plan for your pet.

09/18/2024

Dogs are much loved members of the family - they're often social and can be much more dramatic then our feline friends when it comes to showing signs of pain.

Our canine family members can show pain in a variety of ways including:
- General vocalization or increased vocalization with certain activities including howling, whimpering or grunting
- Self mutilation like overgroooming certain areas of the body, biting or chewing at themselves
- Self protection activities like limping or avoidance
- Changes to their activity level including restlessness, reluctance to move or do certain activities, hiding, and difficulty laying (and standing) or sitting in certain positions.
- Changes to posture such as arching their back or tucking their abdomen, or hiding their paws underneath them
- Changes to their coat including it being more dull or standing up in strange spots
- Facial expressions like grimaces, flattened ears, or panting
- Previously affectionate pets may become more aggressive or have shorter tolerances

If you feel your canine friend is showing subtle signs of pain, please contact us to book an appointment and have further discussion with our veterinarians - there are things we can do to help!

09/11/2024

Cats are often stoic members of the family - they tend to hide early signs of pain or illness until it's much worse than expected. Did you know that over 90% of cats over 12 years of age are expected to have some degree of osteoarthritis?

However, there are subtle signs to watch for to help determine if your feline family member is in pain, and get them back to a normal activity level.

Signs of pain in our felines friends can include:
- General vocalization or increased vocalization with certain activities
- Self mutilation like overgroooming certain areas of the body, biting or chewing at themselves
- Self protection activities like limping or avoidance
- Changes to their activity level including restlessness, reluctance to move or do certain activities, hiding, and difficulty laying or sitting in certain positions.
- Changes to posture such as arching their back or tucking their abdomen, or hiding their paws underneath them
- Facial expressions like grimaces, flattened ears, or panting (there is also a feline grimace scale to help show subtle changes (https://www.felinegrimacescale.com)

If you feel your feline friend is showing subtle signs of pain, please contact us to book an appointment and have further discussion with our veterinarians - there are things we can do to help!

09/04/2024

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!

Do you fee like your pet may be showing subtle signs of pain? Are you unsure if some of their changes are pain related?
Some signs can even be subtle and overlooked.

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management () has tons of good resources on their website including coveted Pain in Animals Checklists that can help direct your observations.

If you feel your pet may be showing subtle signs of pain such as decreased activity, difficulty with stairs, jumping, or standing after laying down, decreased appetite and overgrooming - please reach out to us to book an appointment to discuss options to help!

08/28/2024

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Saturday August 31st until 8am Tuesday September 3rd for the long weekend. We will return to regular hours on Tuesday.
Please make sure to pick up any food or medications refills you need PRIOR to the weekend - we also appreciate a minimum 24 hours notice to ensure the items are in stock and filled.

If you have an emergency during this time, please call our number and you will be directed towards our friends at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital who will be happy to help!

08/07/2024

Please note that our “myvetstore” is currently down. You can still submit orders online but we are unable to access it to process at this time. We are working to get it up and running as quickly as possible.

At this time, if you need to submit an order that is not needed in a short amount of time, you can continue to use myvetstore but please let us know if you don’t hear anything in the next few days.

If you are in urgent need of something, please call the clinic at 250-371-3236 to have us manually order or put aside for you.

08/02/2024

Just a reminder that we will be closed for the BC Day Holiday this weekend. We will close at 5pm today, and re-open again at 8am on Tuesday, August 6th.

There is always a veterinarian available if you feel you have an emergency. In the event your pet needs to be seen, please call our number and you will be directed to the team at Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital.

07/31/2024

We want to congratulate Kim on achieving her Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) in Clinical Practice (Canine/Feline). Kim graduated from Thompson Rivers University in 2014 with both a Batchelor of Science in Animal Biology, and as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. Kim’s interests are in anesthesia and analgesia (pain control), and she is always looking to improve her skills!

This VTS designation means that Kim has demonstrated a wide range of clinical disciplines including lab work, surgical assistance, nursing, anesthesia, dentistry, nutrition and client education. As mentioned, this certification involves 3 years of continuing education, work experience, case reports and a rigorous examination process!

Kim is one of ONLY 2 RVTs in BC who have achieved this designation, and one of only 6 in Canada! We are so proud and glad that she is part of the ORAH Team!

Please help us in congratulating Kim on her success!!

07/30/2024

Did you know that veterinary technicians can specialize in certain areas much like board certified doctors and veterinarians?
This is a higher level of recognition for advanced skills and knowledge in specific disciplines. These can include Anesthesia and Analgesia, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Behaviour and even Clinical Practice.
The specialty disciplines for veterinary technicians coincide with the specialty disciplines for veterinarians - for instance, the Association of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice is modelled after the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners, and includes the same three specific sub-specialities (Small Animal (Canine/Feline or Feline only), Exotic Companion Animal, and Production Medicine).

The Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) designation is awarded internationally to individuals who achieve a certification from a North American Veterinary Technician Association (NAVTA)-approved speciality academy. There are currently 16 different specialty academies recognized with that designation.

The VTS designation means you have proven an advanced level of knowledge and skill in a chosen speciality area. It involves over 3 years of work included ensuring their continued education, schooling and work experience are appropriate with a certain number of required hours, followed by collecting case logs and case reports, and passing a rigorous examination process. Specializing is NOT easy, but it can be rewarding.

The Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice has credentialed veterinary technicians that provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care. They demonstrate a wide range of clinical disciplines within their species specialty including laboratory work, surgical nursing, general nursing, anesthesia, dentistry, nutrition, and client education.
Did you know that there is only ONE credentialed VTS-Clinical Practice technician in ALL of BC, and only THREE in Canada (throughout all the sub-specialities) prior to July 1, 2024? 😉😝

07/26/2024

You might have seen her around for the last few summers... Although not a true assistant, Sydney is our 'Jill-of-all-trades' as her knowledge grows.

Sydney is going into her third year of veterinary medicine at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon. She is so happy that her dream is now becoming a reality. She is so fortunate to be apart of the Oriole Road team every spring/summer for the last three years (even though the time spent is never long enough!). She enjoys working and learning from the amazing staff at Oriole Road Animal Hospital. When not neck deep in books, Sydney loves playing sports, making cards, being with her family and surrounding herself with as many animals as she can. She has two dogs, Dutch the shy rescue dog, and Mabel the crazy chocolate lab (named after her favourite camping lakes) that keep her on her toes.

Address

2020C Falcon Road
Kamloops, BC
V2C4J3

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

250-371-3236

Website

http://www.orioleroadanimalhospital.ca/

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You know your fear free techniques are working when your patients are this excited to come for another shot!!

Today we had a dancing cockatoo....thanks for the entertainment Pebbles!

As we rush head first into the new year, we would like to slow down for a moment and say thanks to everyone who have supported us on this venture! We are looking forward to a happy, healthy 2016 for everyone!