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Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital, 212 McAllister Drive, Saint John, NB (2025)

02/02/2025

❄️🐾 The cold weather is here, and we just want to remind everyone to keep those furry friends extra cozy and safe! 🐶🐱

How are your pets staying warm this winter? Share a pic of your pets in their favorite cozy spots, blankets, or sweaters—we’d love to see how they’re keeping comfy! 💙

01/22/2025

🚨🐾 Myla’s Emergency Surgery Update 🐾🚨

We wanted to give you an update on Myla, the sweet 8-year-old Australian Shepherd who came in for emergency surgery after swallowing a plastic bag and a potato.🥔

While many people think of the dangers of toxicity when it comes to certain foods, in Myla's case, it wasn’t the toxicity we were concerned about—it was the risk of a blockage. Potatoes, especially large or whole ones, can cause serious blockages in a dog’s digestive system if ingested. This can lead to painful, sometimes life-threatening complications if not treated quickly. 😟

Luckily, Myla received prompt attention, and we were able to safely remove the potato and bag and relieve the blockage. She's now recovering well at home, and we're so happy to see her doing better. 🐾

We want to remind all pet owners to be cautious with foods like potatoes—whether raw or cooked—especially when they’re in large or whole pieces. Potatoes can get stuck in a dog’s intestines, causing obstructions that may require surgery to resolve.

Keep an eye on what your pets are eating, and if you're ever unsure whether something is safe, it's always best to check with your vet. Myla is a lucky girl to be back with her family, and we're so glad we could help her get there! ❤

01/18/2025

🎉 Fun Scrub Friday Fundraiser 🎉

This month for Fun Scrub Friday's we are raising money for Strays of Sussex to help make a difference in the lives of stray and abandoned cats in Sussex and the surrounding area!

If you'd like to donate alongside our team a donation can be left in the blue container at reception. 🐾

01/07/2025

❄️🐾 Winter Pet Safety Tips 🐾❄️

As the winter chill sets in, it's important to keep our furry friends safe and comfortable! Here are some essential tips for pet safety during the cold months!

Let’s make sure our furry family members stay safe, happy, and warm this winter! 🐾❤️

12/25/2024

🎄🐾 Happy Holidays from Your Trusted Emergency Vet Team! 🐾🎄

As we enter this festive season, we want to take a moment to wish all of our amazing pet parents and furry friends a joyful and safe holiday season! 🎅🎁 Whether you're cuddling up by the fire or enjoying outdoor adventures with your pets, we’re here for you 24/7 if you ever need us.

Stay safe, keep your pets cozy, and remember: we’re just a call away if your fur babies need emergency care. ❤️

12/21/2024

🚨🎄 Holiday Emergency Vet Care 🎄🚨

We know the holidays can be stressful, especially when your furry friends need care. That’s why we’re here for you 24/7, even during the festive season! 🐾❤️

If your pet faces an emergency, don’t hesitate to call us at 506-658-8387. Our team of skilled professionals is always ready to provide the emergent care your pet deserves. 🌟

Stay safe and enjoy the holidays with your loved ones—furry ones included! 🐕🐈

12/20/2024

🐾 Meet Max, a 3.5-year-old chocolate lab who recently came into our hospital for a pancreatitis flare-up. 🐕💔

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas, which helps with digestion and regulating blood sugar. When it flares up, it can cause symptoms like vomiting, loss of appetite, and abdominal pain.

Flare-ups can be triggered by things like high-fat foods, obesity, infections, or certain medications. In Max’s case, we’ve been able to provide him with the care he needs to recover and get back to his playful, tail-wagging self! 🏥✨

Early intervention is key to helping pets with pancreatitis feel better, and we’re so glad Max is on the road to recovery! 🐾💚

12/12/2024

🐾 Join Our Team at Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital!🚑

We're looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our growing team! If you have a love for animals and want to make a difference, we have Veterinary Assistant and Client Care Representative positions available!

✨Veterinary Assistants:

Veterinary assistants help support veterinarians and technicians in providing care for animals, assisting with examinations, treatments, and procedures. Duties include preparing examination rooms, maintaining the facilities, monitoring patients, assisting clients, and maintaining accurate medical records. Strong communication skills, the ability to stay calm under pressure, and a passion for animal care are essential. Previous experience in veterinary care or emergency medicine is a plus.

🚨 Veterinary Assistant Job Posting: https://shorturl.at/y7f5V

✨Client Care Representatives:

As a client care representative, your primary responsibilities will be to greet and assist clients, handle incoming calls, and ensure client records and appointments are organized. Communication skills and attention to detail are key in this role. Individuals must be professional, have excellent time management and multitasking skills, have exceptional customer service skills, and be able to remain calm during stressful situations. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a positive attitude, who share in our team’s values of providing quality care.

🚨 Client Care Representative Job Posting: https://shorturl.at/lZvQO

If you are ready to join a dedicated team and help make a difference to our furry friends in need, send your resume to [email protected]! 🐾

12/08/2024

🎉🐾 Happy 1st Birthday, Carter! 🐾🎉

Today, we’re celebrating a very special patient—Carter! This sweet girl came in feeling a little under the weather with a high fever. Thanks to some TLC from our team and an overnight hospital stay, she’s already feeling much better. 💕🐶

When her mom told us it was her big day, we couldn’t resist making it extra special! The team decorated her kennel and treated her to a birthday cookie to celebrate her milestone.

And the best part? We’re hopeful she’ll get to head home tonight to enjoy the rest of her birthday with her family. 🏠💖

Join us in wishing Carter a very happy first birthday and many healthy, joyful years ahead! 🥳✨

12/05/2024

🎄🐾 Pet Safety Tips for a Merry and Safe Holiday! 🐾🎄

The holiday season is here, and while it's a time for family, fun, and festivities, it's also important to keep our furry friends safe! Here are some pet safety tips to ensure your pets have a joyful holiday season too:

🎉 Keep Decorations Pet-Friendly – Avoid tinsel, ribbons, or small ornaments that could be a choking hazard. Opt for sturdy, non-toxic decor instead.

🍫 Watch Out for Toxic Foods – Chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, and certain holiday plants (like poinsettias and mistletoe) are toxic to pets. Keep these out of reach!

🎄 Secure the Christmas Tree – Ensure your tree is securely anchored and that your pet can't knock it over. Consider placing ornaments higher up to avoid temptation!

🔌 Beware of Electrical Hazards – Cats and dogs love to chew on cords. Use cord covers or tape them down to prevent any accidents.

😴 Manage Stress – Holiday hustle and bustle can stress pets out. Give your furry friends a quiet space to retreat to when things get too noisy.

🎁 Gifts for Pets – Treat your pets to something special, like a new toy or cozy blanket. Just make sure any gift is pet-safe and non-toxic.

🌞 Keep Pets Warm – Ensure your pets are warm and comfortable if they spend time outdoors. Keep their bedding in a draft-free area, and use pet sweaters if needed.

Share this post to help make the Holidays a safe and festive time for the entire family—pets included! 🐕🐱✨

🚨 We are open 24/7 and remain open during holidays! Please do not hesitate to call us at (506) 658-8387 if you believe your pet ingested a foreign object or something toxic 🚨

11/28/2024

🚨 GRAPHIC CONTENT 🚨

🐾 Meet Bailey 🐾

It's been a long and challenging journey for Bailey, a sweet 4.5-year-old Shih-Tzu mix. After being attacked by another dog, Bailey required surgery to repair the damage, and unfortunately, things took a turn when the skin near the incision began to slough off, creating a hole that spread to the surrounding area. 💔

After a long hospital stay and countless hours of care from our dedicated staff, we're thrilled to say that Bailey is finally on the mend! 🙌 The large wound is almost fully healed, and the brave little pup is back to his happy, tail-wagging self! 🎉

Bailey's resilience has truly amazed us, and we couldn’t be more grateful to see him thriving again. 💕🐶

11/25/2024

🐾🎉 Fun Scrub Friday - Giving Back to Our Furry Friends!🎉🐾

At Port City, we're making Fridays extra special with Fun Scrub Fridays! Every Friday, we're collecting donations to support amazing animal rescues and organizations that are working tirelessly to give our furry friends a second chance. 🐶🐱

Monetary donations can be dropped off at the front desk in the designated container! Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of animals in need! 🐾❤️

Let’s scrub up and give back this month—one paw at a time! 🐾

11/19/2024

🚨 Pet Parents: Urgent vs. Emergent Care Explained! 🚨

We understand as pet parents it's essential to know when to seek help for your furry family members. Here’s a quick guide on the difference between urgent and emergent care when it comes to your pet's health:

🔹 Urgent Care: These situations need timely attention but are not life-threatening. They can often wait for your vet’s regular hours. Common examples include minor injuries, changes in appetite, or sudden behavioral changes.

🔸 Emergent Care: This is for critical situations that require immediate intervention. If your pet needs hospitalization or overnight care, you should head straight to an emergency vet. These cases can be life-threatening and need prompt action!

At Port City, we’re equipped to handle both urgent and emergency cases—from minor issues to more serious situations. Think of us as a mix between a walk-in clinic and a hospital emergency room for humans. Our team is available 24/7, ready to provide a full range of diagnostics, surgical care, and support for both urgent and emergent needs.

Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’re unsure — your pet’s health and safety are our top priorities! 🐶❤️🐱

11/01/2024

To close out Vet Tech Appreciation Month we would like to introduce you to our dedicated Vet Tech team 🐾💪

Meet Mackenzie, VT:

Mackenzie grew up working on a dairy farm & she always loved the prideful feeling that comes with caring for animals. She attended Oulton college & finished her classes in August of this year & officially graduate in December. She completed my on the job training at our Hospital - Mackenzie feels all the staff members did such a wonderful job creating a positive learning environment & she is so happy to officially join the team ☺️ The most rewarding part of Mackenzie's job is providing comfort to animals on their worst days & seeing them leave wagging their tail!

Our team is grateful to have a tech like Mackenzie join us, we are excited to watch her succeed at doing what she loves most! 🐾💕

10/30/2024

To close out Vet Tech Appreciation Month we would like to introduce you to our dedicated Vet Tech team 🐾💪

Meet Rachel, VT:

Rachel graduated from Oulton College in October of this year. What brought her into vet med was her lifelong dream to work with animals, they have always brought her pure joy she knew she wouldn't want to do anything else as a career. After working at a dog boarding and training facility prior to school, she has felt a strong desire to do more for animals in need. Rachel loves seeing sick animals brought back to health and making them as comfortable and happy as possible. Rachel feels there is nothing more fulfilling than being the voice for animals in need. On Rachel's down time she loves drawing, hiking with her dog Oliver, and going on road trips.

We are excited to have Rachel on our team and we can't wait to see what she will accomplish! 🐾🎉

10/30/2024

To close out Vet Tech Appreciation Month we would like to introduce you to our dedicated Vet Tech team 🐾💪

Brittany was hired at Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital in May of 2022. She graduated from Oulton College in June of 2017 where she graduated with presidential honors. She has prior experience in emergency veterinary medicine and has always had a passion for animals. She always wanted to be in a career where she could care for and help animals. Brittany enjoys seeing patients recover and seeing them go home after a stay in our hospital. Emergency veterinary medicine is her passion, and she finds it very rewarding doing what she does every day.

Brittany's knowledge, and years of experience, is a huge asset to our team 💕🐾

10/25/2024

To close out Vet Tech Appreciation Month we would like to introduce you to our dedicated Vet Tech team 🐾💪

Karen joined the Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital team back in July of 2023. She previously graduated from St. Francis Xavier University in May of 2011. After graduating, she gained a lot of experience in the Veterinary field by working in general practice for five years in Fredericton and working two years at the Atlantic Veterinary College focusing primarily on the Zoo Exotics and Wildlife departments. Her heart-dog, Daisy, was a medical marvel that had her spending a lot of time at veterinary clinics. She fell in love with the magic of medicine and the ability to care for those animals who cannot speak for themselves. She loves being able to see the turnaround of animals, leaving the hospital happy and healthy.

Karen's love for each and every patient continues to inspire us all 💕

Come back tomorrow to meet more of our dedicated Vet Tech team 🐾

10/25/2024

To close out Vet Tech Appreciation Month we would like to introduce you to our dedicated Vet Tech team 🐾💪

Samantha graduated from Oulton college in June of 2022 and has worked at Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital as a locum since June of 2022. Sam has been in the field since she was 16 and now works in general practice and emergency medicine. She chose this career because of her love and passion for animals. She loves making a difference in animals’ lives, teaching owners, and constantly learning herself.

Sam's knowledge and attention to detail have been a huge asset to our team 🐾❤

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