NL Mobile Vet Tech Service

18/06/2024

I’m sure by now most of you have seen this post, rest assure you will not be left stranded, please contact your primary veterinary hospital they will have a plan in place for after hours emergencies.

For the last 8 years, the Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador has been available 24 hours a day for you and your pets.

Due to staffing shortages, the VSCNL team will be temporarily condensing our hours.

Our 24/7 emergency services will be decreased as of July
2nd, 2024.

VSCNL's Emergency Walk-In Hours will be limited to 8am-7pm, 7 days a week.

We want to thank all of the family veterinarians and clients of Newfoundland and Labrador for your continued support.

The Veterinary Specialty Centre of Newfoundland and Labrador will be closed for emergency services from 7pm until 8am 7 days a week. During this time, your family veterinarian will be responsible for your pets after hours emergency care.

If you are experiencing an emergency with your pet and you need immediate care, please call your family veterinarian.

17/06/2024

Hey everyone, I know it’s been quiet around here lately but I am still here providing Veterinary Technician services to your pets in your own home where they are comfortable and stress free in their familiar surroundings with the added benefit of the ease and convenience of not having to travel with your pet in the vehicle.
🐾 A few services I do are routine & preventive care such as nail trims, a**l gland expressions, ear cleaning, etc. or “how to" demos and training on things like trimming nails, cleaning ears, giving prescribed medication correctly (insulin, SQ fluids), etc.
💲Price ranges start at $30 up to $50 per pet and discounts are applied for multiple pets.
🚗Service area will include St. John’s, Paradise, Mount Pearl, Goulds and Southern Shore.

09/05/2024

Hi all, I am looking to see how much interest there would be in a pet first aid/CPR course? I am considering becoming certified as a instructor if there would be enough interest in people wanting to take the course. It is a full day hands on course (not virtual) designed and maintained by veterinarians and vet techs with a canine based company. Included would be a 140 page canine emergency first aid book you take home and certificate of completion valid for 3 years. Classes would be held on a Saturday or Sunday in the St. John’s area with a cost of $159 tax in. There are just to many benefits of what is covered to list but here are just a few. This course can be taken by anyone but if you work with pets as a dog sitter, walker, groomer, daycare worker, etc. this course would defiantly have a lot of benefits. Also, for people who travel with their pets farther out of town where they aren’t as close to a vet hospital knowing what to do in a urgent situation can make a life or death difference. Please comment below if this is something you may be interested in. Thank you

24/04/2024

I have a few openings for tomorrow (April 25) for 9:30 and 1:30

23/04/2024

NOW BOOKING!!
I am a Registered Veterinary Technician with 20 years clinical experience and I am taking my skills and knowledge on the road to provide Veterinary Technician services to your pets in your own home where they are comfortable and stress free in their familiar surroundings with the added benefit of the ease and convenience of not having to travel with your pet in the vehicle.
Services include:
🐾Routine & preventive care such as nail trims, a**l gland expressions, ear cleaning, etc.
🐾Help with homecare after surgery, injury or sickness where I come in to help if your feeling overwhelmed or need additional in-home care. I can help give medications, feedings, using the bathroom, etc. I also can check in on your pet when you have to go back to work and they are left home alone for the first time.
🐾"How to" demos and training on things like trimming nails, cleaning ears, giving prescribed medication correctly (insulin, SQ fluids), etc.
⚠️Services I can not do as a RVT are diagnose, prescribe medication (including vaccinations), perform surgery or do at home euthanasia, I also will not be doing any pet sitting, in depth behavior training (aside from very basic commands and house training) or grooming there are plenty of wonderful and skilled professionals in our community that offer these services.
💲Price ranges start at $30 up to $50 per pet and discounts are applied for multiple pets.
🚗Service area will include St. John’s, Paradise, Mount Pearl, Goulds and Southern Shore.
🥰Please tell all your friends

21/04/2024

Part of being a Registered Veterinary Technician is every year I have to complete and submit so many hours of continuing education (CE) to keep the "R" and stay up to date with the latest and most relevant information in the veterinary field. A few topics I am learning about today is:
- Aging in the Dog: Foundations of Canine Geriatric Medicine
- She’s Too Sweet: Diabetes Mellitus
- You Are What You Eat! How Food Can Be Utilized in Allergic Skin Management

18/04/2024

FAQ - My dog hates having their nails cut and can get aggressive and very reactive, can you trim them at home?

While some dogs and cats do better at home without all the sounds and smells of a vet hospital, groomer or hates traveling in the car, if your pet is overally stimulated by having their feet touched and nails cut and they fight it to much or become aggressive it is likely I won't be able to trim them and would be better suited at a vet hospital where there are more people to help and also gives the opportunity that if they are so set against it your veterinarian can prescribe a medication that will help calm your dog, also referred to PVPs (pre visit pharmaceuticals). Before you all ask lol it is NOT something I can prescribe your dog nor can I even administer to your dog, this medication has to be given at least one hour prior to appointment time with your vet office, groomer or myself. Please ask your veterinarian for more information about PVPs and if it is suitable for your dog. If you don’t have a regular vet I know a few fabulous ones who routinely prescribe PVPs or alternatively a dog trainer that can work with you and your dog to help make nail trims less scary.

FYI my main reasons/goals to doing at home nail trims is:
- your dog or cat is a angel but you are nervous trimming their nails, not knowing how much can safely be trimmed off. Added bonus I can show you and teach you during the nail trim.
- your dog or cat is old and leaving the house is no longer a easy task.
- convenient to you, you don’t need to rush home to get your dog ready to travel in the car, drive there and drive back or your dog or cat doesn’t like the car. Perhaps you don’t drive, even more convenient!
- your dog loves people but is reactive towards other dogs, I come to you, no accidental encounters.
*Note no matter how well behaved your pet is I almost always will need you or someone the pet is familiar with to help hold them while I trim their nails.

16/04/2024

I have 2 available appointments tomorrow, Wednesday, April 17 at 11:00 and 12:00 in St. John's for any vet tech service your pet needs.

14/04/2024

A few fast friends I made over the past month, not only is this service convenient and less stressful the thing that really warms my heart is how after I do what I’m there to do there are no hard feelings, they all are super happy and stick around for praise and affection, it’s really different than in clinic where once your done they usually try to run out the door as fast as they can. For all the lovely pets I didn’t photograph don’t take offence I usually remember “I should have took a photo” as I’m driving away lol I’ll never make it as a huge TikTok star.

11/04/2024

The winner of my free service was Leanne Rowsell I have sent you a message and just a reminder I do not send links to claim your prize if someone comments that please report the comment or let me know I will block them. For future reference if anyone feels more comfortable actually speaking to me on the phone or texting instead my number is 709-770-4038 I can’t always answer calls as they come in especially if I am in a appointment but I will return the call as soon as I can if you leave a message. I will also only answer calls between regular working hours during the day. Thanks!

09/04/2024

I have a few appointments still available Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon. Message me to book.

09/04/2024

🎉Giveaway Time 🎉
🐾To celebrate my 1 month opening on April 11, 2024
🐾Winner will receive one free in home service of your choice of either a nail trim, a**l gland expression or ear cleaning. Must live in the St. John’s and surrounding area.
🐾To enter like, public share and tag another pet loving friend (be sure to like and follow my page as well).
🐾Winner will be picked on Thursday April 11 and I will tag and message you from this account, beware of imposters, I will NOT ask for any type of personal info (aside from your address), banking info or send links to claim your prize.

08/04/2024

Have you heard the news? I will be at the NL Pet Expo I can't wait to meet everyone and their furry companions 🐾

07/04/2024

Please share!!!

Our Spay & Neuter Assistance Program will be re-opening and accepting new applications on Wednesday, April 17 at 3:00pm. Please note that the application will only be available at this date and time. We will only be accepting 100 applications to book surgery dates between May - July 2024.

If interested, head to https://spcastjohns.org/snap/ to read about how our program works and cost of procedures.

Please note once your application has been submitted you must send in your proof of income within 24 hours and once reviewed you will be contacted via email so please make sure to monitor your email and check junk/spam folders.

06/04/2024

Over the next few weeks I’m going to post a few FAQ and FYI’s about some things I get asked and clarify to help you get to know me better and this business 🙂
FYI - I don’t drive around in a large van to do appointments inside of, while I would love to do that the cost, licensing and insurance involved with that sort of operation far exceeds what I would be comfortable putting myself into financially. I get why people think that because my name says “mobile” but it is mobile as in I come to you to care for your pets inside (or sometimes outside if the weather is nice) your house which is where they are the most comfortable, stress free and convenient for you.
This is Sabrina my black kitty!