Borealis Veterinary Clinic

23/07/2024

Happy Tuesday everyone!

I have great news! After receiving some heavy criticism, the CDC has changed their import requirements for low-risk countries (i.e. Canada)!!! The process is now drastically less involved and less confusing, so we're all breathing a sigh of relief over here.😮‍💨

You can find the new guidelines here:

https://www.cdc.gov/importation/dogs/rabies-free-low-risk-countries.html

You will still need a microchip, proof of rabies, and you will need to fill out an import form (see the link above).

Whew, I'm so relieved--it was so confusing! 😵‍💫

Now, go have a wonderful day, stay dry!!

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

20/07/2024

My tech Melissa’s dog, Fiona, is seen here sporting the latest in designer facial accessories. These one-of-a-kind embellishments were added after she thought she’d play with a spiky woodland friend. 0/10…do not recommend.

Fiona is doing great today…I gave her a good lecture on porcupines, strongly advised against trying to make friends with one. 🚫🚫 I’d like to think it stuck but I’m not sure she has any regrets.

Porcupine encounters can be quite serious. You may be able to remove the quills at home by grasping near the base and pulling, but fragmented quills or any left behind can cause problems. Sometimes quills can be removed by a veterinary professional under sedation, but, in Fiona’s case, we had to use general anesthesia as she was too sensitive and had a lot in her mouth as well.

I hope you all have a wonderful, porcupine-free weekend!! Get out and enjoy this weather!! ☀️☀️☀️

19/07/2024

Just slithering by to say “hi”!! 👋

This is an unofficial job posting! With both Lindsey and Hillary going off to the new vet-tech program next month, we will need a full-time assistant! Experience is preferred but we will consider qualified candidates with a keen interest in veterinary medicine!

If you or someone you know is interested, please email resume to [email protected].

11/07/2024

Veterinary medicine can be very heavy some times. It’s been fairly heavy at Borealis Veterinary Clinic lately but we’ve pressed on. 😮‍💨😮‍💨

Today was a light-hearted, fun day of procedures. My tech Beckie’s dog had a large eyelid mass that I removed today. While he recovered she went to run a quick errand, and we had a little fun with him. 😆😂 He will be the best looking dog in her kennel while he recovers and he even has a new parrot friend, compliments of yours truly! 🦜🏴‍☠️

In all fairness, his eyepatch was protecting his incision until he got home and into the dreaded cone of shame.

01/07/2024

Gunnar’s face here is a perfect representation of how I’m going to look rolling into work tomorrow. 😑 hahaha

This is likely the last reminder for the 4th of July!! If your pet needs medication, call us now!

We are open Monday through Wednesday this week only!

We will be closed Thursday, July 4 through Monday, July 8, reopening Tuesday July 9!!

25/06/2024

Howdy everyone!

We wrapped up early today and are just staring at each other, so we're going to head out and enjoy the sunshine!

We'll be back tomorrow morning at 8am!

Please leave a message if you call! So sorry for any inconvenience.

25/06/2024

I keep falling behind on puppy boards! Ahh, how dare I deprive the public of this cuteness?!! Check out these cuties! ♥️

Couple reminders:

We’re still searching for a home for our mama kitty! She is spayed and fully vaccinated! Sounds like she just may be most suited for a single pet home! Please spread the word and help us find her forever home! 🐈

Next week is the 4th of July—schedule an appointment now if your pet needs medications, or call now for refills! We will be closed July 4 through July 8, reopening Tuesday, July 9!

Swipe ➡️ for a special pic of my little cutie, who turned 1yr old last week!! 👶🏻

19/06/2024

Hi everyone!

There is a VERY important change coming with travel and health certificates, rabies vaccines, etc!!!

You may have already heard, but the CDC has changed their guidelines for re-entry into the United States for any dog that has been out of the country. And yes, that includes Canada.

So, for anyone planning to drive 🚗 through Canada after August 1 of this year, your pet will be required to have a rabies (nothing new there), a HC or rabies vaccination certificate (from what I can tell it's either/or, but we're still learning), and a microchip.

Miranda and I are still trying to sort through all of this and make it make sense so that we're prepared, but you all need to get prepared as well! 🤔

Please see the link below for more information and to prepare if you have travel plans.

This does not apply to airline travel to the lower 48. ✈️

Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).

18/06/2024

Hi all! Hope you're all doing great and had a wonderful weekend--hopefully you were able to enjoy the sunshine! ☀️☀️

Just a reminder, the 4th of July is right around the corner!!! 🎆

If your pet needs calming medications, call us NOW for an appointment or to have those filled! ☎️

With the 4th coming up, this is a good time to note we will be open July 1-3, then closed July 4-8, resuming normal hours again July 9th! 📆

Please call TODAY...RIGHT NOW...RIGHT THIS SECOND...to schedule an appointment or have those medications filled! ☎️

Have a great day! :)

14/06/2024

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know we have two out sick today so we are operating short-staffed.

Albree, our regular technician, has been out for shoulder surgery but was able to come in and help us out briefly. She has now gone home. Please be patient with us as we will not be able to get to the phones right away. We will be checking messages as we can and will return your phone calls.

In the meantime, get outside and enjoy this sunshine!! ☀️

Thank you! 😀

05/06/2024

Hi everyone! So sorry, but I’ve been up off and on since five, and I have an awful headache. We don’t have much on the schedule today so I’m going to stay home and try to feel better.

If you did have an appointment today, they will be calling to figure something out and taking care of a few other tasks this morning.

So sorry, if you need anything, please give us a call.

05/06/2024

Hi all! Touching base from 30,000ft or so! ✈️

Wanted to let you know everyone is heading out for the day! They finished up early so the clinic will be closed until tomorrow morning at 8am! 🕗

I’ll be back tomorrow! Have a great evening!

28/05/2024

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

I wanted to let you know we will not be open for appointments this Thursday, May 30. I am off to Boston tomorrow evening to celebrate my niece's high school graduation and to celebrate my little guy's first birthday with my family! 🥹🥹🥹 I'm sure there will be a lot of tears.

Anyways, I will be back in the office next Wednesday. I was unable to find coverage for this Thursday. We should have people in to do some inventory and deep cleaning, but if you need anything, please call before dropping by--just in case they head out early!

Next Tuesday, Dr. Emily Clinton will be covering for me--I hope you guys like her, she's a great person and doctor! 😀

Have a good week!!

PS--Sorry for the late notice, I didn't want it to get lost in the change of hours for Memorial Day.

23/05/2024

Hi guys! Just a reminder we will be open till 6pm today, then closed until next Tuesday! If you need anything please reach out today! I will be out of cell service and unavailable to help in any way this weekend!

And here’s a photo of our assistant, future veterinary technician, Lindsey, doing her first solo dental cleaning! 🦷🦷

Please have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend. Take time to pause and think of our fallen heroes. 🇺🇸❤️

20/05/2024

Hi all! Just a reminder that we are open today (Monday) through Thursday this week!

In other news, this sweet mitten is back with our amazing foster. Turns out she may need to be in a single pet home. Does not seem to play well with others. If you know someone looking please send them our way! She is spayed and fully vaccinated!!

Last thing for today, Miranda is out sick so we’re a little short-staffed. We will also be wrapping up early today as our two assistants, Lindsey and Hillary, will be attending an information session for the MatSu College Veterinary technician program, which they will be starting in the fall!!! Congratulations you two!!!!

15/05/2024

Now offering complimentary nail polishing with all surgical procedures! 🙃🙃🙃

In other news, next week we will be open MONDAY through THURSDAY and closed Friday May 24th.

Again. Our hours will be 8am to 6pm MONDAY through THURSDAY next week.

Have a great rest of the week everyone! Happy hump day!! 🐪

10/05/2024

It’s late in the day now but we closed a little early today. My sitter had an emergency so little man had to come in with me! Thank you to everyone who was willing to reschedule or move their day around so I could get him back home early. Despite our best efforts we couldn’t get him to nap…except briefly on Shana, who also maybe dozed off a little. 😴

So anyways, he’s passed out now but it made our day a little chaotic. 😵‍💫

Enjoy these adorable photos from our litter exam today—we couldn’t get enough of little Rose and her tongue! 👅

We’ll be open at 8am tomorrow!

04/04/2024

Hi all! Remember those cute kittens that needed homes earlier this year? Well their mama is looking for her new home!! She’s approximately 4yrs old, spayed, FeLV/FIV negative, and will be fully vaccinated! She will likely do better in a house with smaller dogs, seems to be a little scared of large dogs.

Current clients in good standing get priority, please call or email us if interested!

907-315-0568
[email protected]

28/03/2024

Hi guys, sorry for letting you know later in the day, but Miranda is not in today. We were hoping she was going to make it in but she's not feeling well.

We are in procedures today and may not get to the phone as quickly as we'd all like--please leave a message and we will get back to you! We are able to check in with messages and emails intermittently, just please be patient with us!

Thank you all! We truly do have the BEST clients!! :)

20/03/2024

Hi everyone! I hope you all are as excited as I am about this warmer weather and the snow going bye-bye! 👋

Hillary, our excellent assistant, will be gone most of April for military training. This will leave us in a pickle, so I am in a need of a temporary FT assistant to cover in her absence. This individual will need to have experience in veterinary medicine and be able to "jump right in" basically.

If you know of anyone, please let them know. Otherwise please help us spread the word. 🗣🗣

Thank you!! :)

Have a great rest of the week!

12/03/2024

Hi everyone! I meant to post earlier but I’ve been busy today! 🐝

I will be back tomorrow! Hooray! While I still don’t feel 100%, I’m definitely much better. I really hated to be out last week, but i was really struggling with my asthma while just feeling cruddy. 😞

Just wanted to let you know we’ll be running as usual this week, and, again, I am so sorry for anyone inconvenienced by my absence last week.

Thank you all for the well wishes! ❤️

06/03/2024

Hi all, happy hump day! 🐫

I just wanted to let you all know I won’t be in today. 😔 I am starting to feel a little better but I am worn out and still coughing a lot.

Please know I reached out to every relief vet I know for last-minute coverage but they were all working already. It’s so hard being a solo doc sometimes.

So sorry for the inconvenience. I really am hoping to be in tomorrow.

05/03/2024

Hi everyone, just an update!

For more info, soon after I got to Florida I developed some congestion in my chest and a little cough but never felt sick otherwise. Well I’m on week three of coughing and every time I thought I was getting over it, it just kept coming back. Since we’ve been home it’s gotten progressively worse. I woke up this morning feeling like Santa was sitting on my chest, so I headed straight to urgent care.

The good news is I don’t have anything infectious! Sounds like a sinus infection and bronchitis that’s now making my asthma flare. Huzzah 😑😑

Anyways, I’m waiting on my meds to be filled and hoping I’ll make a quick turnaround. I hope to be back tomorrow but that is truly up in the air right now.

I’m so sorry for any inconvenience and truly hope you all understand. Hope to see you all very soon!

05/03/2024

Hi everyone!

I’m sorry for last minute notice but I am sick and needing to get to a doctor today. 🤒😷
We’ll be reaching out to get appts rescheduled, and I’m hopeful I’ll be back in the office soon—we’ll keep you posted!

20/02/2024

Howdy everyone!

Just a reminder that while I am out of state, the clinic is open! So if you need an appointment, just give us a call!

Thank you for supporting our little clinic!!

907-315-0568

18/02/2024

Babies!!!!
Just look at these cuties!! 😍😍

I’m finally caught up on sharing puppy board photos!

Can’t wait for the next round of BVC babies! ♥️

Hope you all are having a great weekend!

As a reminder, I am out of the state and will not be back in the office until March 5. The clinic is open as normal this week and with limited hours next week.

Take care and I’ll see you all when I get back!! 😁

14/02/2024

Pucker up!!!

Make sure you stop by our kissing booth for smooches with your critter!! Have one of the BVC staff snag your photo so we can share your special moment!!
💘💘
xoxoxo
♥️♥️

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Let’s celebrate love!💕

07/02/2024

Happy February everyone!

How about that groundhog predicting an early spring?! I'm ready!!!

Just wanted to let you all know that I will be on vacation from February 16 through March 1! Woot woot!! We're actually headed to Florida for a big family vacation to Disney (because, yep, we're those people!!).

I have coverage for the first week but due to changing our plans a little late, I haven't been able to find coverage for the second week yet. We will be able to do tech appointments (no vaccines) part of that week though!

And just to add--for any of you that somehow had appointments scheduled during this time that will now have to be moved, we are very sorry. We think with our software switch some of my blocked dates didn't transfer and now we have to figure that all out! So sorry! :(

04/02/2024

Who’s missed puppy boards?!! Me!! 🙋🏻‍♀️

Got a little bit behind so I had to dig back all the way to September!

Welcome to the BVC family!

More to come!!