Veterinary Services
Services
Compassionate Care Your Pets Deserve
Our mission is to provide your pet with Fear Free veterinary visits, which means preventing and managing stress and anxiety and making it fun for your pet to come see us! We provide a compassionate and comprehensive approach to animal care to help you nurture your relationship with your pet. This means that while of course we focus on your pet’s physical health needs, we also believe their mental and emotional wellbeing is important too. We offer both veterinary healthcare and positive, evidence-based behaviour treatment and training to ensure all your pet’s needs are being met to the fullest. View our available services below.
Life-Stage Health Examination & Consultation
The needs of your pet change throughout its life. A puppy or kitten requires different nutrition and preventive care than your senior dog or cat. Senior pets are at risk for many degenerative and hormone-related diseases, as well as cancer. As your pet ages, we will recommend health examinations and tests designed to detect these diseases early. We will even recommend tests for breed-specific problems. We understand that your bulldog is statistically prone to different problems than your lab, and we know that your Siamese cat may require different preventive care than your domestic shorthair cat.
Behaviour Consultations
Did you know that pet behaviour problems are the root cause of up to 70% of euthanasias and relinquishments? There is one word that sums up our feelings about this statistic: unacceptable.
At Companion Veterinary Clinic we take a team approach to pet behaviour. Everyone, from client services and support staff to the doctors and registered veterinary technologists, is continuously working to help you understand and improve your pet’s behaviour.
Dentistry
Oral health is one of our top priorities at Companion Veterinary Clinic. Since 85% of pets have some degree of dental disease, we have made it our mission to educate pet owners and implement dental health plans for each and every pet we take care of.
Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment plans (COHATs) will be done for every patient with dental disease. Whether the problem is early mild gingivitis or advanced periodontal disease with infected, loose teeth, we can help. These plans often include the need to anaesthetize your pet in order to clean the gum line, obtain high-detail x-rays from within the mouth, or even remove diseased teeth.
Microchipping / Pet ID
The practice of pet tattooing is outdated. It’s not as reliable as it used to be because fewer vet clinics and shelters are carrying the logs required to track them. We strongly recommend having all your pets protected by microchip instead. These chips are not connected to a GPS tracking system. Rather, they provide an automated, foolproof way to have your pet’s ID on them at ALL times.
Did you know that 41% of all cats lost in North America are reported by their owners to be “indoor only”? Escapes happen. Microchips increase the chances that your pet will be returned to you quickly and safely.
Please visit www.avidid.com for more information, and call us to have your pet microchipped today!
Nutrition & Weight Management
Proper nutrition, maintaining a healthy body weight, and good overall health are just as important to our pets as they are to you and me! At Companion Veterinary Clinic, we realize there is an ever-growing selection of pet food companies claiming to provide the best quality food for your pet. Whether you’re wondering about organic ingredients, raw food, home-cooked meals, wheat-free diets, or veterinary prescription foods, we will help you make the right decision for your pet.
Veterinary Technologist Services
- Nail trims
- Preventative behavioural health assessments and plans
- Anal sac emptying
- Oral care demonstration
- Diabetic pet care
This is just a sample list of a few services our skilled veterinary technologist staff provide. Please call for information on more services not mentioned or to book your appointment today.
Parasite Prevention
Parasites are a common pet health concern. There are many internal and external parasites to be aware of, even in our cold climate. Some of these parasites have the potential to infect humans as well, young children and the immunocompromised (cancer patients, people living with HIV, etc.) being most at-risk. We will tailor a specific parasite prevention program based on your pet’s species, age, and lifestyle, as well as your own potential risk for contracting animal-transmitted (zoonotic) diseases.
Please inform us of any conditions you may have which could reduce your immune system or of any recommendations from your doctor related to your pets.
Pet Insurance
It is important to be prepared for all the potential health concerns your pets could face throughout their lives. Remember, accidents happen! Pet insurance is a great way to ensure your pets will always receive the care they need, especially when it’s unplanned. We recommend pet insurance for every pet.
Pet Travel
Camping in B.C.? Spending the winter in Arizona? Moving to Australia? We will help you with all things pet-related when it comes to travelling or moving. For example, there are certain health and parasite prevention requirements when bringing your pets with you to other countries. Make sure you have all the necessary information to make travel decisions by booking an appointment to discuss them today! We will make sure everything is organized for your pet so you can focus on your plans.