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Country Vets Ltd

Mixed animal practice in Pincher Creek, AB Country Vets is your choice for your animal health needs in Pincher Creek, Alberta.
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We strive to offer excellence in veterinary care with a friendly, home-town feel. We are a mixed animal practice offering a wide range of services to our clients. Our veterinarians offer a full range of small and large animal services. We are located behind the John Deere dealership and the Co-Op. We offer in-clinic services as well as on farm services in Pincher Creek and surrounding areas: Brock

et, Twin Butte, Waterton, Lundbreck, Cowley, into the Crowsnest Pass, and up Highway 22. Because our veterinarians work both in and out of the clinic, it is necessary to call ahead and make an appointment to ensure that we have a doctor available to serve you.

08/14/2024

⚠️📢PSA for Pincher Creek and area!

The team at Country Vets are working hard to help 4 confirmed parvovirus cases from Pincher Creek and area. These cases are incredibly difficult to manage, highly contagious, outcomes are variable and can unfortunately lead to death.

⚠️ Once a puppy comes in contact with the virus, they can develop symptoms within 3-7 days, and clinical signs can progress quickly to severe lethargy, vomiting, and hemorrhagic diarrhea.

⚠️ Parvovirus can be easily transmitted in almost any environment, including contact with f***s and any contaminated surface, including our own clothing or canine species (coyotes and foxes) that wander into your yard.

⚠️ High-risk dogs include puppies, unvaccinated dogs, and immunocomprimosed dogs.

⚠️ Parvovirus can be confirmed from a test your veterinarian will run and have results within 15 minutes. Treatment will be started immediately.

🐶Fortunately, parvovirus is completely preventable by vaccinating puppies from the ages of 8 weeks and into adulthood. 🐶

This virus is devastating for everyone involved. Please do your part in vaccinating your dogs to help prevent the spread of parvovirus in our community!

08/05/2024

Country Vets will be closed Monday, August 5th, for the long weekend! We will be back to regular hours on Tuesday, August 6th.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!🐶

If you require after hour emergency care, please call @ 403- 627-3912 📞

08/01/2024

Interesting case and use of the Madigan squeeze on this little cutie!

This foal was a red bag delivery, which is considered a true emergency. A red bag delivery happens when the placenta separates from the endometrium (lining of the uterus) prior to delivery. When this happens, the foal is getting very little oxygen and must be delivered ASAP.
Thankfully, the owner was able to help deliver the foal!

These photos are following the delivery. The Filly was very quiet, dull, and lethargic, often referred to as a dummy foal.

Dr. Amanda and her team tried the Madigan squeeze. This specific squeeze is an approach developed to create pressure that mimics the normal birth canal pressures, which can signal the foal to transition from sleeping in the womb to wakefulness. In this situation, it worked fantastic!

Thankfully, we had some donated colostrum from another mare and were able to supplement the Filly! A very successful story in what could have had a very different outcome!

07/30/2024

No restraint nailtrims

He doesn't seem too pleased, but not, not impressed? 🤔

07/24/2024

Can you guess the signs of gastric ulcers in horses? Hint: Basically, anything weird your horse does 🫠
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- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- intermittent colic
- Resisitance to go forward
- Cribbing
- Attitude changes
- Weight loss
- Poor hair coat
- Reluctance to train

If your concerned your horse may be experiencing gastric ulcers, give us a call! Country Vets now has a gastroscope, so we can confidentially diagnose and treat gastric ulcers!

07/23/2024

When mom has a retained placenta, but you're too sleepy to stay awake 😴

He didn't quite make it to the bed the girls made for him!

07/23/2024

What a roller coaster ride! The CDC has been rapidly changing the rules for Canadian dogs going down to the states as of August 1. This link has the most up to date information. Stay tuned as this situation appears to be very fluid.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0722-dog-importation.html

07/19/2024

Happy Friday! 👋

07/11/2024

As our busy spring time of calving and semen testing slows down and we head into the summer months, all the employees at Country Vets would like to give a HUGE thank you to all of our clients for their patience.

With calving season and being a mixed animal practice, comes unpredictable emergencies throughout the day/night. Because of our great community and your willingness to be flexible with us, we are able to help animals of all varieties! 🐴🐶🐂🐮🐑🐱

07/09/2024

It's that time of year again!

🦟🦟🦟Have you got your horse vaccinated for West Nile yet?🦟🦟🦟

If you have been considering it, now is the time to vaccinate!
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• What is West Nile?

🦟 A viral disease transmitted through mosquitoes, primarily called 'West Nile Encephalomyelitis'

• What symptoms does it cause?

🦟 Characterized by central nervous system dysfunction (twitching, aimless wandering, head pressing, inability to swallow, trembling, lack of coordination, inability to get up)

🦟 Symptoms of West Nile are highly variable. Some horses may not show any signs, while others may only show mild signs of discomfort.

•Can my horse get it?

🦟 Yes, all horses are susceptible to West Nile virus encephalomyelitis, especially if not vaccinated

• Is it fatal to horses?

🦟Yes, it can be

• Can horses transmit it to people?

🦟 Though humans can get it from mosquitoes, your horse can not give it to you.

• When should I vaccinate?

🦟 Annually, however, if your horse hasn't been boosted this year, now is the time before mosquitoe season!

Call us to get your vaccine to help protect them against West Nile encephalomyelitis!

07/08/2024

We hope everyone enjoys this beautiful week ahead of us. However, we'd like to remind our wonderful clients about the risks of heat stroke in your pets, big and small!

All dogs, regardless of breed, are vulnerable to the effects of excessive heat. That’s because they can’t cool themselves as efficiently as people can. Even dogs with thin coats can suffer from the effects of the sun and heat, including heatstroke and even sunburns.

☀️ Avoid exercising your pets during the heat of the afternoon, aim for morning or evenings.

☀️ Dogs paw pads can burn on pavement, walk on grass, and check their paws periodically 🐾

☀️ Never leave your pet in a parked vehicle

☀️ Purchase a cooling vest for your pet to help them stay cool

☀️ Give free access to water and plenty of shade!

If at any point you are concerned your pet has heat stroke, contact your veterinarian immediately!

07/05/2024

We have some very exciting news to share! The team at Country Vets has been working hard to train on our brand new equine GASTROSCOPE!

A gastroscope allows Dr. Amanda to safely pass a camera into your horses stomach, allowing us to diagnose and confirm the presence of gastric ulcers.

This gives Dr. Amanda the ability to visually confirm the type and severity of gastric ulcers create a specific treatment plan unique to your horse.

We are currently booking gastroscope days with Dr. Amanda, every 2 weeks, if you think your horse could benefit from a scope, give us a call to schedule!

📞403-627-4212

07/03/2024

Country Vets will be closed today @ 4pm for a team event!

If you require any assistance or prescription refills, please call us prior to 4pm.

As a reminder, we are open over the lunch hour 😸

06/18/2024

Today, we get to celebrate our team of amazing veterinarians on !

This team of incredibly smart, compassionate, and amazing women is what allows us to care for your pets in pincher creek and offer all the services we provide!

These incredible women wear so many hats in a day, not only as veterinarians but friends, colleagues, and mothers!

• healers
• leaders
• mentors
• ambitious
• kind
• compassionate
• caregivers
• counselors

To name a few!

Thank you to Dr. Amanda, Dr. Roth, Dr. Zoe, Dr. Jenny, and Dr. Molly, for showing up every day wholeheartedly for your patients, your team, and your community!!

06/18/2024

06/05/2024

Meet our 2 wonderful vet students, Isabella and Kayla! This is their first rotation and they are with us for 6 weeks! We are so excited to show them how exciting the world of rural vetmed is!

Thank you to our clients for allowing students to learn and practice their skills on your animals! We wouldn't have so many amazing future vets without your willingness to let them learn! 🐎🐄🐕🐈

06/05/2024

Meet our 2 wonderful vet students, Isabella and Kayla! This is their first rotation, and they are with us for 6 weeks! We are so excited to show them how exciting the world of rural vetmed is!

Thank you to our clients for allowing students to learn and practice their skills on your animals! We wouldn't have so many amazing future vets without your willingness to let them learn! 🐎🐄🐕🐈

06/04/2024

When at the vet, you nap! 🐎

05/14/2024

Sometimes, it's an all hands on deck type of day! When there is an emergency, the staff at CV are trained in many different scenarios to accomdate whatever emergency walks in the door quickly and effectively.

In this situation, it was an emergency c-section! During c-sections, timing is crucial, and we need all the help we can get to stimulate the puppies' breathing.

There is also something very magical about a team coming together, working in sync with one another, and communicating effectively to save lives. Go team go!!

05/10/2024

Happy Friday! We hope you have a wonderful weekend and enjoy some puppy cuddles like Dr. Amanda! 🐕

05/07/2024

Just an appreciation post for our wonderful Dr. Zoe because she's fantastic! 🥰

05/03/2024

This little came guy came in for an umbilical hernia repair with Dr. Amanda!

An umbilical hernia develops when a portion of the lining of the abdomen, part of the intestine, and/or fluid from the abdomen comes through the muscle of the abdominal wall. This can cause serious concerns if it goes untreated.

He was a good boy for Chelby, while the doctors discussed the best course of action!

05/01/2024

Those post neuter belly rubs 😍

04/30/2024

Here is Dr. Keliesha, performing an eye enucleation on a calf! Swipe to see the before! 👁

Eye enucleation is removal of the eye. Unfortunately, eye injuries are quite common in animals due to their varied environments, trauma, or medical issues. Eye removal is the most effective way to manage pain, remove tumors, or alleviate severe infections.

This little guy was sedated and heavily blocked, so Dr. Keliesha could safely remove his eye! He is going to feel so much better! Happy recovery, little man! 🐮

04/27/2024

Country Vets is happy to help keep all the animal athletes safe at the Kananaskis Pro Rodeo this weekend in Coleman!

04/23/2024

Happy Veterinary Reception Week to our amazing Krista!!

Krista has been with CV for almost a full year, but it feels like she's been with us for many more! Her welcoming, calming presence and incredible communication skills are just a few of the many reasons Krista is so appreciated at CV! Krista's abundance of life skills and advice have quickly given her the nickname of 'clinic mom'!
Fun fact about krista - She was an RVT many years ago, and she is currently in the process of reinstating her registration to practice as an RVT again!

Thank you for everything you do, Krista!!! We are so lucky to have you, and we appreciate all the hard work you continue to put in every day!

Drop a comment below to show some love for Krista!

04/22/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist week to our AMAZING team up front that does literally everything and keeps Country Vets smooth sailing!

First up is Ashley! If you have made a visit to CV or out and about in the community, you've met this absolute gem! Ashley is a familiar face, a welcoming smile, and the Country Vets comedian! Aside from her amazing personality, charisma, and enthusiasm for helping clients and animals, her work ethic is unparalleled.

We are so fortunate to have you on our team, Ashley, we couldn't do what we do every day without you! Happy Veterinary Ninja Week! 🥷

Drop a comment to show some love for Ashley!!!!

03/27/2024

Ultrasounds are a common practice here at Country Vets. Having the opportunity to use this noninvasive, safe diagnostic tool allows us to visualize structures, movement, free fluid, and evaluating certain conditions.

At Country Vets, we use ultrasoundography in all areas of the clinic, including small animal, equine, bovine, and even goats or anything in between. It's a valued tool for reproduction purposes as well!

Here is this little cutie, almost falling asleep while Dr. Roth investigated his abdomen!

All we are missing is a gel warmer 😆

03/26/2024

Happy Spring, Pincher Creek! 💜 🌸

Country Vets will be closed Friday, March 29th! We will back to regular hours on Monday, April 1st.

If you require any prescription refills, please call us ahead of time so you and your fur babies can enjoy the long weekend!

As always, we have a 24/7 after hours emergency vet on call @ 403- 627-3912.

03/25/2024

All hands on deck while Dr. Amanda castrated this handsome boy, Hoot!

Address

1171 Bighorn Avenue
Pincher Creek, AB
T0K1W0

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+14036274212

Website

http://countryvets.weebly.com/contact-us.html

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Did you watch the Eclipse today??we were ready thanks to our awesome receptionist, Ashley!! #turnaround #eclipse #vetmed

May the 4th be with you little calf that Dr. Jenny pulled this morning 🥹😍 • • • • (Courtney (RVT) and Dr. Jenny are rubbing the calf vigorously and placing her in a 'recovery' position to stimulate breathing - this is completely normal and safe for the calf) #maythe4thbewithyou #calvingseason #calvingseason2023 #happycalfhappylife #dvm #rvt #mixedanimalvet

HAPPY VETERINARY NINJA WEEK! Aka: National Veterinary Reception Week 🥳 Help us give Ashley a massive shout out for everything she does not only for Country Vets but for the community of @townofpinchercreek Country Vets is so lucky to have you part of our team and the joy you bring to the clinic! Aside from her multiple daily tasks, Ashley solves problems we didn't even know existed yet while greeting clients, answering phones, processing payments - all while keeping a smile on her face and making sure to ask everyone on our team how their day is going. Ashley is what we call a veterinary ninja in the vet world, and we appreciate you every single day! #veterinaryreceptionistweek #hulkhogan #vetmed #vetreceptionist #mixedanimal

Ashley is busy submitting these ticks to E-tick which is part of Alberta's Tick Surveillance Program! We submit all ticks that clients bring to us, the information we receive back can identify if they are a species that carries Lyme disease. • Did you know ticks are active anytime over 4 degrees celsius? • Did you know female ticks can deposit up to 3000 eggs in a breeding cycle 🤯 •Keep your pet protected during the warm weather and contact us to learn more about tick prevention and treatment for your fur babies! #tickawareness #lymediseaseawareness #ticks #veterinarymedicine #protectyourpets

Happy International Women's Day to these strong, powerful, independent women and all the amazing women who surround us, empower us, and motivate us every day! 👭 #womensupportingwomen #womeninvetmed #internationalwomensday #womensdayiseveryday

🔊 sound on! We hope everyone is dancing into the weekend! Happy Friday! #conga #RVT #mixedanimalvet #dancingintotheweekend #birdsofinstagram 📸: @arlobird

Country Vets is closed for the afternoon due to being fully distracted by a room full of golden retriever puppies! (Just kidding- We're open until 345pm today! We will be closed from 345-5pm for a team event) #puppiesofinstagram #puppyvaccines #adorable #vetmed #smallanimalmedicine

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Adoptable kitties from a better chance 🥰

Did someone call... HULK HOGAN? Happy Halloween Pincher Creek! #halloween #hulkhogan #realamerican Hulk Hogan

Jumping into the long weekend like 💃 Country Vets will be closed for the August long weekend, regular hours will resume on Tuesday, August 2nd! If you require any refills on food or prescriptions please call us and we will get those ready for you! Our after hours emergency doctor will be available at 403-627-3912 throughout the weekend. Have a wonderful weekend 🌞

Trying to get cute photos for our social media account, a compilation 😂 #photographerforhire #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #cowsofinstagram #goatsofinstagram #bunniesofinstagram #vetmedlife

🥺 the best patients! #veterinarymedicine #mixedanimalmedicine #dogsofinstagram #puppylove #puppyvaccines

☆☆☆☆☆ Veterinary Reception Week ☆☆☆☆☆ This week, we acknowledge our AMAZING team of receptionist/tech assistants. They deserve to be celebrated everyday, but this week is the official #veterinaryreceptionweek ! Country Vets -I can't emphasize this enough - could not function without this hard working, committed, charismatic, helpful, intelligent group of woman. They are the first and last person you'll see at the clinic, always greeting you with a smile or a joke. When they aren't up in reception doing the numerous tasks they get done in a day, they are helping the team in the back with your pets. They are truly ninjas of the Veterinary world. Ashley, Chelby and Raegan, we are so lucky to have you and so are our clients and their fur babies! Please help show these wonderful woman how amazing they are, share a comment or a story how they've helped you in some way over the years ❤ #veterinaryreceptionist #veterinaryninja #vetmedicine #mixedanimalvet #bossladies

Just a montage of us cuddling your pets to help get you through your Wednesday! 😊 #registeredveterinarytechnician #mixedanimalvet #dogsofinstagram #catsofinstagram #bestjobever

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🐱 "I've been a good kitty, can I have breakfast yet?" We think this precious little boy, Grisou, was trying to tell us something before his surgery today 😏 #hungry #catsofinstagram #mixedanimalveterinarian #spayneuter Crowsnest Pass SPCA

Puppies > anything else Happy Tuesday everyone! 🐶🤗 #puppiesofinstagram #heelersofinstagram #veterinarymedicine #cute

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High fives with Groot! 🙌 #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #highfive #veterinarymedicine #groot

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENT FOR ALL DOGS: Please refer to this instruction manual provided by Kaci the silver lab on.. 🌟🌟🌟 How to easily and effectively take medication! 🌟🌟🌟 #vetmed #gooddog #dogsofinstagram #medication