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Oak West Urgent Care

Offering urgent care vet services for London and surrounding area. Open Thurs, Fri, Sat from 9am-5pm

11/21/2025

Today we’re celebrating Hannah, one of our incredible RVTs! ✨ Her decade of experience, calm energy, and genuine kindness put every pet—and every staff member—instantly at ease. We feel so lucky to have her as part of our team, and we’re grateful every day for the expertise and heart she brings to the clinic. ❤️

We asked Hannah some questions so you could get to know her better!

What was your very first pet’s name, and what kind of animal were they?
Prickles - He was a hedgehog

Go-to Starbucks order?
Blonde coffee, with milk and sugar. Very basic 😂

What’s one thing you can’t live without at work?
The Veterinary Assistants! And my bandage scissors.

What’s your favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine?
The variety, I am still learning every day!

If your pet could talk, what’s the first thing you think they’d say?
All my cats would ask for more snacks! 🐱

If you weren’t working in vet med, what other career might you have pursued?
I never considered anything else!

Join us in thanking Hannah in the comments below 👇

11/19/2025

Cold Weather Safety for Your Pets ❄️

We resisted the snow for long enough, and now it seems to be here for good. It’s important to make sure your pets stay safe in this cold weather! Here are a few easy winter tips to help protect them in the cold:

🐕 Limit Outdoor Time: Pets can develop frostbite or hypothermia, so keep outings short and make sure they have warm, comfy spots indoors.
🐾 Protect Their Paws: Snow, ice, and salt can be tough on paws. Pet-safe booties are great for winter walks, and don’t forget to rinse and dry paws afterward.
🧥 Layer Up: Short-haired, senior, or sensitive pets often benefit from a warm coat or sweater when heading outside.
🚗 Check Your Car: Cats may curl up under car hoods for warmth—always give your hood a tap before starting the engine.

Let’s help our furry friends stay happy, warm, and healthy all winter long! 🐱❄️

11/14/2025

✨Today we’re celebrating Katie, one of our fabulous RVTs! Katie’s attention to detail, passion for feline medicine, and dedication to fear-free care make her an incredible asset to our team—and a true champion for every cat she meets. Her warm heart, calming presence, and killer dry humour make her someone we can always rely on, and we’re so grateful to have her. 💕🐱

11/11/2025

Today we pause to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our freedom.

On this Remembrance Day, we reflect on the courage, dedication, and selflessness of veterans—both human and animal—who stood by their comrades in times of need.

We are forever grateful. Lest we forget. 🌹

11/07/2025

November is Senior Wellness month! ✨
Though we typically see your pets when they have an acute medical condition, we still care about their overall wellbeing. It is important to take your senior pets in to your regular veterinarian at least annually to do a wellness exam!

🐾 As pets get older, their bodies go through changes that aren’t always visible on the outside. Senior wellness bloodwork helps us catch early signs of disease—such as kidney, liver, or thyroid issues—before symptoms appear.

✨ Early detection means earlier treatment, better quality of life, and often a longer, happier time with your furry friend. Ask your vet about scheduling senior wellness testing for your pet today! ❤️

11/04/2025

✨Today we’re celebrating our amazing RVT, Dani! Her energy, humour, and love for animals brighten every single day at the clinic. 🐾

Dani is passionate about emergency care, anesthesia, and fear-free medicine—and she treats every pet like her own. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her many animals, family, and friends (often with her adventure cat, Stuart, by her side!). 💙

Dani is currently on maternity leave, but we can't wait to have her back next year!

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Howl-oween from all of us at Oak West Urgent Care! 👻

We hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, and maybe even a few adorable costumes! 🐾 Whether your pets are joining the spooky celebrations or just curling up at home, we wish you a safe and happy Halloween!

We would LOVE to see your pets Halloween costumes! 🧡Please share in the comments below 👇

10/23/2025

✨ Today we’re celebrating the brilliant RVT mind behind so much of what we do — Danika!

Danika has an incredible gift for helping pets with complex medical needs, offering one-on-one support and creating detailed, thoughtful nutrition plans that make a real difference. Her passion for pet nutrition is unmatched — she’s constantly researching, learning, and even sharing her expertise at conferences! We’re so lucky to have her intelligence and dedication on our team. ❤️

We asked Danika some questions so you can get to know her better:

What was your very first pet’s name, and what kind of animal were they? The first animals that I had the pleasure of knowing as a very young child were two cats named Zoey and Bretty.

What kind of drink do you get when you want a treat? My favourite special drink when I'm out and about is anything involving the word tea! ...most often lately this has been in the form of Bubble Tea! 🧋

What’s one thing you can’t live without at work? This one is split between my calculator, a steadfast friend as I complete multiple dose and calorie calculations each day and my 750ml Yeti filled with tea!

What’s your favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine? Veterinary medicine provides such a complex menagerie of new experiences, learning opportunities, heartfelt moments and friendships with professionals and clients alike. Each aspect challenges you to grow as a team player and as a human being. Veterinary medicine is my passion, and I am grateful to be an RVT! ❤

If your pet could talk, what’s the first thing you think they’d say? The first thing Yoongi and Reika would say is, "More liver bites pawleeeeze!!"

If you weren’t working in vet med, what other career might you have pursued? I think that if I had pursued another career, it would have either been as a Death Doula, where I could help create a supportive and safe space for a person and their family to experience the dying process with the goal of creating a "good death" or I would have been a forensic pathologist, where I could use science and medicine to put puzzle pieces together to assist in solving cases.

Please join us in thanking Danika in the comments below! 👇

10/21/2025

✨Trivia Tuesday:

Which of the following tasks can an RVT perform?
A) Administer vaccines
B) Take X-rays
C) Draw blood
D) All of the above

Let us know your answer in the comments below! 👇

10/15/2025

✨ Today we’re celebrating Shania, one of our amazing RVTs! Her pure love for animals shines through in everything she does, and her joyful spirit fills our clinic with laughter and warmth. 🩵 In addition to her incredible compassion, Shania is organized, skilled, and dedicated—keeping our team on track and our patients cared for with the utmost heart. We’re so lucky to have her!

We asked Shania some questions so you could get to know her better:

What was your very first pet’s name, and what kind of animal were they? A Rottweiler/German Shepherd cross named Jasmine.

Go-to Starbucks order? I prefer a smoothie from Booster Juice!

What’s one thing you can’t live without at work? Snacks.. I get hangry 🙈

What’s your favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine? Helping senior pets live comfortably

If your pet could talk, what’s the first thing you think they’d say? “Well, time for a nap” 🐱

If you weren’t working in vet med, what other career might you have pursued? A librarian or a job where I can have my own cubicle!

Please join us in thanking Shania in the comments below! 👇

10/09/2025

✨ Today we’re celebrating Heather, one of our phenomenal RVTs! Her kindness, calm energy, and endless compassion make her a true gift to our team. Whether she’s skillfully monitoring anesthesia, solving tricky cytology cases, or lending a helping hand with a smile, Heather brings warmth and reliability to everything she does—we’re so lucky to have her! ❤️

We asked Heather some questions so you could get to know her better:

What was your very first pet’s name, and what kind of animal were they? Lassie a yellow Labrador mix

Go-to Starbucks order? Chai tea latte ☕

What’s one thing you can’t live without at work? At work I can't live without my amazing co-workers. We have the best work family period.

What’s your favorite thing about working in veterinary medicine? Getting to know pets and their people. It's an honour to play a part in maintaining that relationship. I love seeing our patients as they grow up and age over the years. 🐶

If your pet could talk, what’s the first thing you think they’d say? Can we please have another snack Mom?

If you weren’t working in vet med, what other career might you have pursued? Something in agriculture or environmental science.

Help us by thanking Heather in the comments below! 👇

10/07/2025

✨Trivia Tuesday✨

Do you know what RVT stands for? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 We will post the answer in our stories tomorrow!

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London, ON
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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519-871-1560

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https://oakwestanimalclinic.com/urgent-care-information/

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