Equi-Tech Veterinary

08/19/2024

Our phone lines are currently intermittently not working if you are trying to reach the clinic please do so via email. [email protected]

*phones are working!*

08/17/2024

Beautiful day for a parade!

08/17/2024

Thank you to everyone who came out to our fundraiser for the CNIB Guide Dogs!
With your support, we raised $600!!

A big shout out to 'The Children of Equi-Tech', Melodie and Allison, for organizing the event, and to all those who contributed baking, crafts, books, and plants for the sale!!

And thank you to the CNIB volunteers and to Guide-dog Midas for joining us today!

08/16/2024

Our bake sale is still on until 5pm! Come say hi to Midas the CNIB dog in training and grab a treat or book!

08/14/2024

07/31/2024

The clinic will be closed at 4pm tomorrow.

07/23/2024

July 22, 2024

CDC Importation for dogs into the USA from Canada

The process has been simplified! We have linked this form on our website as well under the FAQ page!

There is only one form: https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html -cdc-dog-import-form.

There is no need for a veterinarian to fill anything out!

Just make sure your dog has a microchip, and has been vaccinated for Rabies after the microchip was implanted.

If you have any questions about your pet's vaccination status, need proof of vaccination, or would like us to test your pet's microchip, please call the office and we will be happy to assist you.

There are four requirements for dogs that have ONLY been in countries that are dog-rabies free or lo

07/22/2024

Just a friendly reminder that we are closed August 3-11 for our annual clinic closure. If you require refills on medications that are special order or food orders we urge you to send in your requests for those as soon as possible! 😊

07/16/2024

JULY 16, 2024
The latest information for importation of dogs into the USA from Canada:
** Please note that the information coming from the CDC and CFIA has not been finalized, and is still subject to change **

❗Requirements for all dogs

All dogs must:
👉 Be at least 6 months of age at time of entry or return to the United States

👉 Have an implanted International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-compatible microchip
🐾 This must have been implanted PRIOR to any required rabies vaccination (any Rabies vaccine given prior to implantation of the microchip is considered INVALID, and the pet will need to be re-vaccinated).
🐾 The microchip number must be documented on all required forms and in all accompanying veterinary records

👉 Appear healthy upon arrival
🐾 Dogs may not enter the United States if they are carrying a disease contagious to people.
🐾 Isolation of the dog, veterinary examination, and additional testing, at the importer’s expense, may be required to determine if the dog has a contagious disease and prevent spread if the dog does not appear healthy upon arrival.

👉 Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt
🐾 This form should be filled out online ideally 2-10 days before arrival; however, it can also be completed right before travel (even in line at the border crossing) if you have internet access. If the information on the form changes before the dog arrives, you must submit a new form and indicate you are making changes to an existing form. All information, including port of entry where the dog is arriving, must be correct at time of arrival.
🐾 This form requires you to upload a clear photograph of the dog showing its face and body. Dogs that will be less than one year of age at time of arrival should have the photograph taken within 10 days before arrival. There is no charge to importers for submitting this form.

👉 Have additional documentation which varies depending on where the dog has been in the 6 months before entering or returning to the United States, or if the dog has a current rabies vaccine administered in the United StatesDog owners/exporters can prepare in advance

👉 Have a copy of a Canadian veterinary record (for example, a vaccination certificate, health certificate, invoice or purchase records, etc.) from at least 6 months to 1 year (at latest) prior to the travel date
🐾 For example, if you plan to travel to the U.S. with your dog on September 1, 2024, your Canadian veterinary record must be from September 1, 2023 to March 1, 2024

👉 Ensure your dog's ISO-compliant microchip number is accurately recorded on all veterinary records and documentation

👉 Ensure your dog's rabies vaccine is up to date
🐾 Although rabies vaccination is not currently a mandatory requirement by the CDC or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for personal pet dogs that have been in Canada for the past 6 months, the CFIA is still finalizing the process for Canadian dogs travelling to the U.S. and it could become required or be required in certain situations
🐾 Dogs are also subject to individual State requirements – many of which require rabies vaccination
🐾 Rabies vaccination is required by most Canadian Provinces/Territories and is a requirement by the CFIA for dogs entering Canada (❗your dog will need a valid Rabies vaccination in order to come back into Canada❗)

The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association is hosting a webinar for veterinary professionals July 17, 2024 with more information. Please refer back to our page in the coming days for (hopefully) more concrete information.

07/09/2024

Look who's back!!!!

We welcome Brittany back from maternity leave 😄
We are overjoyed to see her smiling face again!!

** If anyone can help hook her up with infant childcare, please let her know!!!!

07/08/2024

‼ The United States (U.S.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced upcoming changes to the import requirements for dogs entering the U.S. These changes will come into effect on August 1, 2024 and will impact all dogs entering the U.S. from all countries

‼ The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is in constant communication with the CDC to discuss and clarify these new requirements.

‼ Please note that the CFIA is currently unable to provide endorsement for export documents for dogs entering the U.S., as the process is being discussed with the CDC.

👉 The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) recommends frequently checking the CFIA's web page on Dog's Travelling to the U.S. for the most current information as this page is updated as additional information becomes available. The process and documents needed for dogs entering the U.S. from Canada have not been finalized. The information found on the CFIA website is designed to help individuals start preparing in advance, but this is not the complete requirements.

👉 The CVMA also recommends visiting the CDC's website for further information.

07/05/2024

Closure Notice: The clinic will be closed from 11-1 on Wednesday, July 17

07/02/2024

🎉🎉Attention clients!!! Please mark your calendars for July 19! We are having a celebration! A bbq will be held to honour our very own vet tech Jill and her 20 years of veterinary technician service along with 3 of her classmates (SHannon Hrehorak, Brandy Liebrecht, Tara Olafson).
Jill has been with Equitech since 2017, and is our resident animal nutritionist. She enjoys improving the health of our patients/your best furry friends. Outside of work she enjoys assisting with teaching dog classes, grooming, going on fundraising dog walks, and participating in dog sports with her Pomeranians.
The BBQ celebration will take place in the Equi-tech yard from 12-2. Please stop by to grab some lunch and congratulate Jill and her classmates!🎉🎉

07/01/2024

Happy Canada Day from Our Family to Yours 🇨🇦

06/28/2024

📵‼️Please be aware that will be unable to provide after hours and emergency services all weekend. The clinic resumes normal hours on Tuesday, July 2nd‼️📵

06/28/2024

We are saying goodbye to the lovely Chloe today! She will be dearly missed and we wish her all the best in her future endeavours! 🥰

06/07/2024

Buzz off mosquitos!!!

Heartworm disease is transmitted by mosquitos. All it takes is one infected mosquito to bite your pet and spread the disease. Have you ever had a mosquito in your home? “Indoor only” pets are still at risk for heartworm! Prevention is of upmost importance to keeping your pet healthy and happy. In case you didn’t know, heartworm preventative medication like Heartgard or Nexgard Spectra are far less expensive with far fewer side effects than the treatment for the disease.

Heartworm disease is a true risk for all dogs no matter what their lifestyle is. All dogs in our area have the risk of being exposed to mosquitoes, have you ever seen the Komarno mosquito statue? It’s no joke!

With all that being said, have you picked up your prevention for the season?

05/25/2024

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05/18/2024

Our very own Dr. Val has been nominated for this award! Voting is now open!! Please click on the link to cast your vote 🤩

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Click on a photo to explore 2024’s nominees for Veterinarian of the Year and Veterinary Professional of the Year, presented by Trupanion. Voting closes on May 24!

05/17/2024

🌼 Wishing all of our wonderful clients a fun and relaxing May long weekend!!

🌼 Just a reminder that we are CLOSED on Monday May 20.

🌼If you have a small animal emergency please call the Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital or Bridgwater Veterinary Hospital and Wellness Centre.

🌼For large animal emergencies, please call and follow the prompts for after-hours emergencies. If your call is not answered, please leave a voicemail message.

05/16/2024

We'd like to introduce you to these lovely ladies:
Nyssa and Ellen
Both are veterinary students who are now half way done vet school!! 👏

From now until August you will see them on Farm Calls with Dr. Neil🐴🐮, in Surgery with Dr. Luc 😷, and in Dentistry🦷 and Medical appointments with Dr. Val 😺🐶

They will be learning a lot from our entire team 😻, and will be extra helpful hands to take care of you and your animals.

05/13/2024

** Update **
Power is still on and off. We are recovering messages off of our phone system and doing our best to return calls.

Hopefully we will be fully restored and back to regular service tomorrow.
We thank everyone for their patience, especially those who came in today and hung in there while we did our best to navigate the situation.

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Power and wifi are both down at the clinic right now. We are unable to receive/make phone calls from the phone lines. We will notify everyone when power is restored!
For those stopping in today, we are unable to provide service in the form of prescription pick ups due to everything being down.

05/05/2024

My Sunday morning...authorizing prescription Refills requested last Friday...
This time of year we are inundated with prescription requests for tick and heartworm prevention, on top of all other prescriptions. It is a bit of a process...let me explain 🥸...

First the reception team has to fill out the request form, and ensure that the patient has been seen in the previous 12 months (has a VCPR). Then the file has to pulled, and placed on my desk. I then have to review each file and issue a prescription for each product. Next, a team member retrieves the product(s), and creates the prescription label and creates the invoice. The prescriptions then await review by an RVT or vet to ensure no mistakes were made, and then the owner is contacted for product pick up.

We have a great system for efficiency, but sometimes the limiting factor is me, the vet, finding time to review files in order to issue prescriptions 😅

I ask for some grace, as a lot of negative pressure is being placed on my team for having to wait for prescription orders to be filled. We ask for 48 hours notice this time of year for all prescriptions.

I am swamped with appointments all day, and do have other commitments after hours with my family. I do what I can, when I can, such as this Sunday morning.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Dr. Valerie Millette 🥰

04/24/2024

Happy Veterinary Receptionist Week! If you’ve been to the clinic I’m sure you have spoken to, or met some of these lovely ladies. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we are so grateful for our client care team! ❤️🥰

Left to Right: Chloe, Hana, Alyssa, Emma. Missing from this photo: Shannon (Office Manager) and Brittany (Client Care Supervisor - on maternity leave).

04/17/2024

Fun with Fleas and Deer ticks today!

04/15/2024

First tick of the season has been removed at the clinic...and it's a deer tick!!
Have you picked up your tick prevention for the season yet? If not, give us a call to schedule a pick up!