Highview Animal Clinic Ltd.

24/07/2024

The CDC has changed the requirements for dogs traveling to the United States as of August 1, 2024 again. There is a new form available, which can be found on the the CDCs website. Dogs will still need to be at least 6 months of age to travel from Canada to the United States, but no longer require a certificate to be filled out by a veterinarian. As always, a valid Rabies vaccine is required to return to Canada from any country.
You can also check out Dr. Scott Weese's worms and germs blog for more information https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/

Updates to CDC’s August 1 dog importation rule: If you are bringing a dog into the US from a dog rabies-free or low-risk country, you now only need to fill out the simple CDC Dog Import Form. Other forms are no longer needed. The requirements for dogs arriving from high-risk countries have not changed, and these dogs are still required to have additional documents. Read the full requirements: www.cdc.gov/dogtravel

17/07/2024

The CFIA, in collaboration with the CDC in the United States, has finalized requirements for dogs travelling to the US after August 1, 2024. Please read if you are planning on travelling with your dog. We will update with new information as it becomes available.

NEW Healthy Canadians Statement: The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently changed their requirements for dogs entering the U.S., effective August 1, 2024. 📅

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WqkLIJ

01/07/2024

Happy Canada Day! We are closed for the holiday and will reopen Tuesday at 9 am. For large animal emergencies phone the clinic and press 1 to speak with a large animal vet on call.

11/06/2024

We would like to welcome Dr. Sarah Kulle to the team at Highview! Please say hi if you see her around the clinic!
Sarah was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta with a love for animals from the very beginning. In 2020, she completed her undergrad in Zoology at the University of Calgary, and graduated from the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the Class of 2024. She enjoys working with all species and values building strong relationships with her clients. She is excited to be starting her career in the beautiful town of High River and looks forward to meeting you and your animals.

When not at work she enjoys hiking, working out, crafting, and spending time with family and her cat, Scooter.

21/05/2024

For all our clients with pets traveling to the United States or planning too, please be aware of the following changes brought about by the CDC. Please contact the clinic if you have any questions regarding your pets travel to the states as they will need microchips and up-to-date rabies to travel.  Please note, like all other  small animal exports, you will be required to provide all CDC documentation needed for your travel, as it will not be provided for by the clinic. We will continue to give updates as they come, but please know these changes are not brought about by the Canadian government or individual clinics, this is brought about by the US government, and must be followed with no exceptions. Thank you from the Highview team!

Starting on August 1, all dogs entering the U.S. (including those that left the U.S. and are returning, and regardless of the country they are coming from) must be:
• healthy upon arrival
• at least 6 months of age
• microchipped
• accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt and required vaccination and veterinary documents.

Additional requirements may apply depending on where the dog has been in the last 6 months and whether or not the dog was vaccinated in the United States.

Use CDC’s Q&A tool (the CDC “DogBot”) to determine what rules apply to your dog: https://bit.ly/2rww2bq

19/05/2024

We will be closed Monday May 20 for Victoria Day. Pickles and Foxy hope you have a safe and happy long weekend!
Large animal emergencies can always reach an on-call vet by calling the clinic at 403-652-1300. For small animal after hours calls please SAVE in Okotoks at 403-995-3270

26/04/2024

April Employee of the Month: Laci Price! Laci is one of our part time technicians/receptionist and full time wonder woman. She is also the fastest catheter placer you’ve ever seen. Laci has been with Highview as a long time employee and started with us when she was in Highschool! You will see Laci with us on Tuesdays and Thursday’s and some Saturdays so be sure to congratulate her for all her hard work!

26/04/2024

It’s veterinary reception appreciation week this week and we cannot say enough about these wonderful ladies. Kim, Chanda, Reese, and Terri keep this place going and we would be lost without them! You will for sure recognize these ladies as they are the smiling faces you see you see as soon as you walk in or the voice you hear first on the phone. Please make sure to say hi to these ladies and send them some love the next time you’re in with your furry friends!

11/04/2024

Happy international pet day! Give your fluffy friends a big ol snuggle today on their special day!

27/03/2024

Easter Holiday Hours: We just wanted to send a reminder to all our clients that we will be closed on Good Friday but are open from 9-3pm Saturday March 30th and back as usual on Monday. We are open 24-7 for large animal emergencies and can be reached on our after hours line. For all small animal emergencies please call SAVE in Okotoks at 403.995.3270 or other emergency clinics in Calgary. Remember Easter is a time for family and friends but is also a time for chocolates and Lillies which are toxic to our furry friends! We wish you all a Hoppy Easter and a Pawsitively wonderful long weekend!

14/03/2024

March Employee of the month: Kim Cabelguen! You likely recognize this face as she is one of the first ones you see when you walk through our doors. Kim is a member of our epic reception team and helps keep our clinic running smoothly. From scheduling appointments, organizing the breeding soundness exams and handling a lot the daily tasks that come along with running the front end and doing it all with a smile on her face, she really is Wonder Woman in disguise. Please give her a big congrats next time you’re in!

11/03/2024

With the current stretch of warm weather, it's time to think about tick prevention. Contact us to find out what is the best option for you and your 4 legged friends!

09/03/2024

Happy international woman’s day! As a clinic that is almost entirely women (our office manager is the lonely brave male!) we are so proud of our fierce and strong female staff. There is a misconception out there that females can’t be large animals vets, that we are not strong enough or capable enough to handle the tasks that come with large and mixed practice, but we are proud to squash that stereotype! Happy international woman’s day everyone!

21/02/2024

Employee of the month: double whammy January and February! We were a little behind on the recognition for these last two employee of the month. We want to congratulate Dr Regan who won in January! Dr Regan has a true love for all things mixed practice and is a real asset to us here in High River. She also has a passion for one health and medicine on an international scale. Dr Kim is our winner for February. She has a true passion for equine medicine and surgery, bringing a positive energy and some sweet dance moves to our practice! Congrats to both doctors!

15/02/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! As you celebrate your loved ones, including your animals, please keep their safety in mind. Keep your pets away from chocolate and any other treats you may be enjoying.

Anything containing the sugar substitute xylitol is poisonous for pets – including chocolate and alcohol.

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Bonne Saint-Valentin! Alors que vous fêtez vos êtres chers, incluant vos animaux, ayez leur sécurité en tête. Gardez vos animaux loin du chocolat et de toutes autres gâteries que vous dégustez.

Tout ce qui contient le succédané de sucre xylitol est toxique pour les animaux de compagnie – incluant le chocolat et les boissons alcoolisées.

14/02/2024

Happy Canada’s Agriculture Day! It’s not an easy job and something that’s worth celebrating every day, February 13, 2024 has been chosen as a day to recognize Canadian farmers, ranchers, producers, and everyone who works in agriculture. High River is a community heavily embedded in agriculture and we are so proud to service a part of the industry. Happy Ag Day!

15/01/2024

What a fun weekend! Dr Kim and RVT Morgan both had the opportunity to speak at a new event held at for RVT students and vet students called Spotlight: equine vet practice in Canada and were able to highlight how equine medicine plays a role in rural mixed practice. It was awesome to be a part of and exciting to see the number of students interested in equine medicine from all over Canada! Looking forward to next years event!

21/12/2023

Highview Animal Clinic Holiday Hours:
December 23rd: 9a-12p
December 24-26th: CLOSED
December 27-29th: Regular hours
December 30th: 9a-3p
December 31-Jan 1st: CLOSED
January 2nd: Back to regular hours
As always, we are open 24-7 for large animal emergencies. If you are experiencing a small animal emergency, please call SAVE at 403-995-3270 or any of the other emergency centers in Calgary. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday season from all of us here at Highview!

11/12/2023

With the holiday season upon us, Arty wanted to send a reminder that while the holidays are filled with family and fun, there are dangers to your pets to keep in mind!

Make sure to keep those chocolate goodies out of reach as well as those shiny ornaments and tinsel which are foreign body magnets!

Also please remember to take stock of your prescriptions and get any refills called in and picked up before Christmas hours start. We will do our best to accommodate but pre planning around the holidays will save you and your pets unwanted stress.

Happy holidays and we hope you all have a safe and merry Christmas this year!

11/12/2023

December employee of the month - Dr. Sarah Revell! Dr. Sarah was chosen for this month and it comes well deserved. She has always gone above and beyond for her patients and is always willing to lend a helping hand on those busy days or when emergencies come in. She is extremely knowledgeable with all creatures big and small. Let’s give a big congrats to Dr. Sarah and make sure to say hello when your in clinic next!

09/12/2023

We will be hosting our staff Christmas party tonight and Dr Neil Nyberg will be taking over call for Saturday. If you are experiencing a large animal emergency, please call 587-777-4809. If you have an emergency with a small animal please phone SAVE in Okotoks at 403-995-3270. Call will resume as usual on Sunday morning and we would be happy to assist you. Happy holidays from all of us here at Highview Animal Clinic!

24/11/2023

Some of you may have noticed that we were short a team member this summer for a few months. Our Dr. Regan was in Vietnam with Veterinarians without Borders! Check out her interview. We are so proud of her endeavors to better the lives of animals and humans locally and across international borders!

🌍🗣 Recently, we caught up with Dr. Regan McLeod, a VETS finishing a (combined remote and in-country) 9-month placement in ! As a from Alberta, Regan was inspired to join VETS to pursue her passion for international development and promoting in rural communities around the world.

When we asked her about the strengths of the VETS program in Vietnam, she said: “Women in Vietnam are traditionally involved in the day-to-day care of animals on farms but often defer to men when it comes to issues such as veterinary medications and care. By including women in (animal health worker) training programs, VETS is facilitating the role of women in animal health care and thereby improving disease surveillance and early treatment nationally.”

Read Regan’s interview 👉 https://bit.ly/vvv-regan-in-vietnam


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22/11/2023

🎼When there’s something strange, in your neighborhood, who you gonna call…… 🎼. Our Dr. Dueck is getting suited up for some preg checking, but we have been told on multiple occasions that we closely resemble a ghost buster! Now while we may not be able to clear out the ghosts we can definitely tell you if your cows are pregnant! If you haven’t booked your preg checking for this year, there is still time, just give us a call!

04/11/2023

Employee of the month - November: Melissa Robertson! Melissa is an integral part of our team and we would be lost without her. She’s a woman with many hats at the clinic! You can find her working reception, in the back performing tech assistant duties and everything in between. Melissa is also doing the practical portion of her studies to be come a licensed technician at our clinic and we are so proud of her dedication and seeing her grow in her skills and confidence. She’s a well deserved employee of the month so please congratulate her when you see her around!

31/10/2023

Dr. Krista Gavel and Jayden, one of our wonderful RVTs just got back from the Veterinary Dental Forum in Louisville Kentucky. They spent 3 days learning about ways to improve the dental care provided to our patients and are excited to bring their knowledge back to the clinic. While pictures were not permitted at the conference, they did manage to grab a few enjoying Louisville after a long days work!

27/10/2023

Camo says if I fits, I sits! Wishing you all find a comfy place to sit this weekend like Camo did!

19/10/2023

It’s tech appreciation week and we decided to do a little scavenger hunt for our techs! RVTs (registered veterinary technicians) are an integral part of the day to day operations of a clinic. They are essential to the smooth running of surgeries and appointments. They need skills in restraint, anesthesia, surgery, clinical skills and have knowledge in both small and large animals. The wealth of knowledge our ladies hold is second to none and we are so lucky they are all a part of our highview team.

09/10/2023

Who doesn’t love a weekend full of horses and learning!? Dr Stewart headed to Kentucky for AAEPs foundational skills continuing education course where they covered new skills in radiology, dentistry, ultrasonography, lameness and much more! She is excited to bring back what she learned to help you with your horses. It also didn’t hurt that she got to catch a few races while she was there either 😉.