Mariposa Veterinary Hospital

11/05/2024

Effective immediately, Dr. Molnar will be working with us as both a veterinarian and a full time cat tree 🌳😹 Lloyd and Peach approve of this post.
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10/28/2024

🎃 And the winners are.... 🎉
Congratulations to grand prize winner Pepper channeling her inner majestic glow as a unicorn 🦄. Also congratulations to runner up Bruce as a clown 🤡, although he's more sweet than scary! Honourable mention to cat siblings Bo, Chance and Kendrick for their costume display! 😻🤠🦈👑
Thanks for all the photos and comments! Happy Howl-oween! 🎃👻
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10/27/2024

Follow RVT Natalie as she gives us a behind the scenes look at how assist the veterinarians during a COHAT dental procedure 🐶🦷✨ It'll definitely leave you with a big smile! 🙌🪥
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Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT

10/21/2024

Last but not least, we are featuring Natalie this week for ! She has been a Registered Veterinary Technician for 6 years and has worked with a variety of animals including birds, reptiles and wildlife! Her special interests include exotic companion animal care, nutrition and performing dental cleanings.

"RVTs have a unique career pathway that is different from the role of the veterinarian. It allows us to perform a variety of roles in the vet clinic. In addition to being a nurse, we are also surgical technicians, anesthesiologists, x-ray technicians, phlebotomists, lab technicians & more! RVTs can advance their careers & acquire a veterinary technician specialty (VTS) in fields such as dentistry, nutrition, behaviour & others. "
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Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT

10/15/2024

This week for RVT month, we are shining the spotlight on Michelle, our lead Registered Veterinary Technician! She has been for 6 years, with a passion and special interest in anesthesia and pain management in pets. 🐶🐱🐰

"Being a Registered Veterinary Technicians is important to me as it recognizes the hard work and dedication to practicing the best standard of medicine. Being an RVT means that you have completed the 2 year college degree as well as passing a national exam. To keep up with registration, we must complete continuing education and stay up to date with the latest studies and information."
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Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians - OAVT

10/14/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍂 We're incredibly grateful for the trust you place in us to care for your furry family members and for the joy they bring to our lives. Wishing you and your pets a safe and joyful day filled with warmth, good health, and plenty of tail wags! 🐾❤️
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10/10/2024

🎃🐾It's time for another spooktacular contest! 🐾🎃 Dress up your furry friends in their howl-arious or fur-ociously adorable Halloween best for your chance to win a haunted surprise! 🧡🖤

👻 Drop a photo in the comments or DMs or swing by in costume to enter! 📷

🐈‍⬛ Don't be a scaredy cat and enter today, before the witching hour of 11:59 on October 27th! ⏳Must be able to pick up prize in person.
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10/07/2024

October is RVT month, where we celebrate the role Registered Veterinary Technicians play in taking care of your pets! We are highlighting one of our RVTs each week, starting with Lindsay! She was a tech student with us before officially joining the team following graduation from Georgian College.

"One of my favourite parts about being a vet tech is being a part of surgeries and seeing pets' lives improve afterwards. For example, performing dental cleanings and radiographs and hearing that pets are eating better, are more energetic and have an improved lifestyle following the procedure 🦷🪥⭐️❤️"
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10/03/2024

🌸 Meet Jock Jock and Wee Mad George, 2 adorable ginger cats blooming beautifully after their surgery today 🌼 They're feeling fresh as daisies and ready to "leaf" their worries behind and embrace the sunshine! ☀️💕 Sending them love as they blossom back to health! 🌷🐾
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09/28/2024

🐰 Happy National Rabbit Day! 🐰 We're all ears when it comes to celebrating these fluffy, curious, and binkying companions who bring so much joy into our lives! We'd love to see photos of your adorable bunnies in the comments! 🐇💕
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09/26/2024

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic RVT looking to join an amazing team? Look no further! 🐶🐱🐰🐭 At Mariposa Veterinary Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to our furry patients in a supportive and collaborative work environment.

🐾 Position: Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
📅 Start Date: January 2, 2025

✨ What We Offer:
✅ A dedicated, compassionate team
✅ Opportunities for growth and learning
✅ A friendly and welcoming clinic culture

If you’re passionate about animal care and ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, we’d love to hear from you! 💚

📧 Apply today by sending your resume to [email protected] or via Indeed.
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09/23/2024

Happy Monday! 😺 Mustachio, the aptly named feline, believes every week should start with a little purr-sonality and a whole lot of whiskers! 🐱
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09/18/2024

This during and Animal Pain Awareness Month, we are bringing attention to recognizing pain in small mammal species. Exotics are known to hide signs of discomfort and illness so identifying any kind of behaviour change may be life-saving. Lethargy and decreased appetite are most commonly seen, but changes in personality, teeth grinding and self-mutilation can be noticed as well.

Early detection of sickness in exotic mammals is crucial. Regular observation and knowledge of your pet’s normal behavior and appearance are key. If you notice any of these signs, or any other unusual symptoms, schedule an appointment with us as soon as possible.
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Credit to The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center for the infographics.

09/13/2024

🐀🐀🐀🐀 The rat pack has adopted Dr. P**n as one of their own! It may be Friday the 13th, but these four are not scared of a rodent-tine check-up—Nothing rat-tling here, just some paws-itive vibes and healthy whiskers. 🐀🐀🐀🐀✨
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09/12/2024

Thank you to the Orillia Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre and Orillia Public Library for the opportunity! Let us know if you're interested in another session in the future! 🐾🩺🫶

🐾🙌 Last night at the Orillia Public Library, Dr. Alan P**n from the Mariposa Veterinary Hospital hosted a free Pet First Aid Class! It was a huge success. 🌟 Thank you for your commitment to animal health and safety, Dr. P**n. 💙

More classes to come! Stay tuned!

09/10/2024

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Animals suffer from pain just like people do. Pain comes in many forms - surgical pain, arthritis and cancer related pain, just to name a few. Acute pain is obvious and distressing. Chronic pain can be subtle, and masked as “getting old” or “slowing down.” Old age is NOT a disease, but pain is. There are many options to treat the various causes of pain in animals including oral and injectable pain medications, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, laser therapy, and therapeutic massage.
Speak with one of our veterinarians to learn more about options that would be best for your pets!
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