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🧚 Do you believe in fairies? Here’s some evidence 🧚 Do you believe in fairies? Here’s some evidence they exist in our clinic!
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Running low on your pet’s medication? When calling Running low on your pet’s medication? When calling the clinic for a refill, having a few details ready can help us process your request as quickly as possible:

👋 Your name
🐾 Your pet’s name
 💊 The name of the medication

⏰ Please allow at least 24 hours for prescription refills. Our veterinary team needs time to review your pet’s medical record, approve the medication, and safely prepare the prescription.

🩺 Sometimes, we may need to see your pet first. Depending on the medication and how long it has been since their last visit, your veterinarian may recommend an exam or blood work before approving a refill. This helps us make sure the medication is still safe, effective, and appropriate for your pet.

Planning ahead helps! If you notice you’re getting low, give us a call before you’re down to the last dose.

Thank you for helping our team keep prescription refills safe and efficient! 💙🐾

📞 Olds Clinic: 403-556-6882
📞 Sundre Clinic: 403-638-3774
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🐾 Meet Sarah! 🐾 Pioneer Veterinary Services is ha 🐾 Meet Sarah! 🐾

Pioneer Veterinary Services is happy to introduce Sarah, our newest Customer Care Specialist & Social Media Manager! 👋

Sarah was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, and attended Mount Royal University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. In 2023, she traded city life for country living and moved to the Sundre area, where she now lives on a cattle farm. 🐮🌾

Sarah has a big heart and a love for animals of all shapes and sizes. While she’s quickly grown to love farm life and working around cattle, her own furry crew holds an extra-special place in her heart, her two cats, Stella & Nebby, and her cattle dog, Bandit. 🐱🐱🐶❤️

She’s excited to get to know our wonderful clients and their animals, become even more involved in the Sundre community, and bring you plenty of fun, educational, and behind-the-scenes content here on our social media pages!

Please join us in giving Sarah a warm welcome to the Pioneer Vet team! 🐾💚

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Halloween is full of treats, costumes, decorations Halloween is full of treats, costumes, decorations, and visitors, but some of our spooky traditions can pose risks to our four-legged friends!

🍫 STASH THE TREATS
Keep Halloween candy safely out of reach! Chocolate, especially dark and baking chocolate, can be dangerous for dogs and cats. Sugar-free candies containing xylitol can also cause serious illness.

🐾 PARTY TIME? GIVE THEM A BREAK!
Trick-or-treaters and guests can be overwhelming for some pets. Consider setting them up in a quiet, comfortable room with their favourite toys, a chew, or a food puzzle to keep them happy and occupied.

🕯️ WATCH THOSE DECORATIONS
Curious pets can knock over candles or pumpkins, creating a fire or burn risk. Keep lit decorations safely out of reach, and make sure electrical cords and wires aren't where curious paws or teeth can find them!

👻 COSTUMES SHOULD BE COMFY
If your pet enjoys dressing up, make sure their costume doesn't restrict movement, vision, breathing, barking, or meowing. Avoid small or dangling pieces that could be chewed off and swallowed. If your pet seems stressed or uncomfortable, skip the costume and try a festive bandana instead!

🧙 WATCH THE HUMAN COSTUMES TOO!
Small costume accessories can look like fun toys to curious pets and can become choking or swallowing hazards. Keep masks, jewelry, props, and other small pieces safely out of reach.

🎃 A LITTLE PREPARATION GOES A LONG WAY!
Keep the spooky fun safe for everyone and let your pets enjoy Halloween in whatever way makes them most comfortable. 🐶🐱🧡

Have a safe and happy Howl-o-ween from all of us at Pioneer Veterinary Services! 👻🐾

We want to see your little monsters! 👀🐶🐱 Drop a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume (or looking frightfully cute!) in the comments below! 🧡🖤

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We're always happy to answer any questions you hav We're always happy to answer any questions you have! 🤎 Thank you for your feedback, Beatrice!

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🐾💙 Veterinary RVT & TA Appreciation Month! 💙🐾 This 🐾💙 Veterinary RVT & TA Appreciation Month! 💙🐾
This month, we’re celebrating some of the incredible people who help keep our clinic running and our patients cared for, our Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) and Veterinary Technical Assistants (TAs)!

🩺 What does an RVT do?
RVTs are highly trained veterinary professionals and an essential part of your pet’s medical team. Depending on the case, you may find them:
• Monitoring patients during anesthesia and surgery
• Collecting blood and running laboratory tests
• Taking X-rays
• Administering medications and treatments
• Providing nursing care to hospitalized and recovering patients
• Assisting veterinarians during procedures and emergencies
• Educating and supporting pet owners

🐾 What does a TA do?
Our Veterinary Technical Assistants are often the extra set of hands that keeps everything moving! They help with:
• Safely handling and comforting patients
• Preparing exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assisting RVTs and veterinarians with procedures
• Cleaning, sterilizing and organizing equipment
• Caring for hospitalized patients
• Keeping the clinic stocked, clean and ready for whatever walks or trots through the door!

But their jobs are so much more than a list of tasks. ❤️

They’re the ones offering an extra cuddle to a nervous patient, helping during a middle-of-the-night emergency, celebrating the happy moments and providing compassion through the difficult ones.

It takes skill, patience, teamwork and a very big heart to do what they do.

Please join us this week in giving a BIG thank you to our amazing RVTs and TAs! 🥰🐾

👇 Drop a 💙, a thank you, or a special shoutout in the comments to help us show our team just how appreciated they are!

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From all of us at Pioneer Vet, Happy Thanksgiving! From all of us at Pioneer Vet, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂

We are so grateful to be a part of this incredible community! We wish you and all the members of your family (including the furry ones!) a wonderful day.
Today is World Mental Health Day, and as we look a Today is World Mental Health Day, and as we look ahead to one of our busiest seasons of the year, it feels like an important time for a little reminder: there's a person on both sides of every phone call, appointment and farm visit. ❤️

🐄 Calving season is just around the corner, which means long days and even longer nights for many of our local farmers and ranchers. It also means our veterinary team will soon be juggling an increase in emergencies, farm calls and patients needing our care, sometimes at all hours of the day and night.

During this busy season, we ask for a little extra patience, kindness and understanding. Our team works hard to care for every animal that needs us, and emergencies may occasionally mean schedules change or wait times are a little longer than usual.

And to our producers heading into calving season: don't forget to take care of yourselves, too. Check in with your neighbours, accept a helping hand, get some rest when you can, and remember that your well-being matters just as much as the work that needs to get done.

💚 Be kind to your veterinary team.
💚 Be kind to your neighbours.
💚 And don't forget to be kind to yourself.

Here's to supporting one another through another busy calving season. 🐄🐾❤️

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🐶 Save yourself a trip and shop from the comfort o 🐶 Save yourself a trip and shop from the comfort of your home with the Pioneer Vet Online Store! Whether you need food, treats, cleaning products, or supplies, we've got it all and more!

🎃 We've even got some fun Halloween toys and costumes (including an adorable Elvis one!)🕺

 🛒 Visit https://pioneervet.ca/ today!
As the seasons change, a few simple precautions ca As the seasons change, a few simple precautions can help keep your animals healthy and happy this fall!

🍄 1. Watch for Mushrooms
Cooler, damp weather can bring out wild mushrooms. Some varieties are highly toxic and can cause severe illness or even be fatal if eaten. Keep curious pets away from areas where mushrooms are growing!

☠️ 2. Store Rodent Poison Safely
As temperatures drop, mice and rats start looking for a warm place to stay. If you use rodent bait, make sure it is completely inaccessible to pets and livestock. Rodenticides can be extremely dangerous if swallowed.

🌾 3. Don't Forget Minerals
As autumn pastures begin to fade, nutritional gaps can develop. Providing appropriate loose minerals or mineral blocks can help support your livestock as forage quality changes. Not sure what your herd needs? Our team is happy to help!

💧 4. Beware of Blue-Green Algae
Warm weather can cause harmful blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) to grow in ponds and lakes. It can be extremely toxic to dogs, and even a small amount can cause serious illness. Avoid letting your dog swim in or drink from water that has visible algae, a green/blue film, or looks unusual.

🧪 5. Keep Farm Chemicals Out of Reach
Herbicides, pesticides, fertilizers, and other farm chemicals can be toxic to animals if ingested or exposed to improperly. Products such as Roundup and other herbicides should always be stored securely, and pets and livestock should be kept away from treated areas according to the product label.

A little preparation now can help keep your animals healthy all season long! 🐶🐱🐴🐮

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🦃 Thanksgiving is almost here, and we hope you're 🦃 Thanksgiving is almost here, and we hope you're excited for great times and good food!

🔔 Please Note: Both locations will be closed for Thanksgiving on October 10th, 11th and 12th.

🚨 For any emergencies during this time, please contact us by phone at:
📍 Olds: 403-556-6882 or
📍 Sundre: 403-638-3774
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Meet Nebby! 🐱 This cute, cuddly, and curious kitte Meet Nebby! 🐱 This cute, cuddly, and curious kitten had a great trip here for their checkup!
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🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 Tomo 🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡
Tomorrow, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, both our Sundre and Olds locations will be closed.
As always, an on-call veterinarian will remain available for emergencies while our clinics are closed.
We take this time to honour the children, families, and communities affected by residential schools, and to reflect on the importance of truth, healing, and understanding.
Pioneer Veterinary Services is located on the traditional territories of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 6, Treaty 7, and Métis Region 8. We recognize the deep history and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples on this land, and we are grateful for the opportunity to live, learn, and work here.
🧡 Every Child Matters. 🧡
🔔 Please Note: Both Pioneer Vet locations will be 🔔 Please Note: Both Pioneer Vet locations will be closed on October 3rd, so our team can participate in a continuing education course to better serve our clients and patients. 

While we are closed, there is always an on-call vet available for emergencies:
📍 Olds: 403-556-6882 or
📍 Sundre: 403-638-3774

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At Pioneer Vet, we're proud to focus on building p At Pioneer Vet, we're proud to focus on building personalized and trusted relationships while maintaining high-quality care.

Our Services Include:
🟤 Companion Animals
🟤 Bovine
🟤 Equine
🟤 Small Ruminants
🟤 Acupuncture
🟤 and more!

Visit https://pioneervet.ca/ today to learn more.

📍 Olds: 403-556-6882
📍 Sundre: 403-638-3774

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We know it can be stressful when your pet suddenly We know it can be stressful when your pet suddenly isn’t acting like themselves. Sometimes it’s difficult to know whether you should monitor them at home, book an appointment, or seek emergency care.

Here are some signs that should be treated as a veterinary emergency:
🐾 Difficulty breathing — struggling to breathe, severe panting, blue/pale gums, or collapse
🐾 Severe bleeding that won’t stop with pressure
🐾 Collapse, unconsciousness, or inability to stand
🐾 Seizures, especially prolonged or repeated seizures
🐾 Suspected poisoning or toxin exposure
🐾 Severe trauma — such as being hit by a vehicle or sustaining a serious injury
🐾 A swollen or painful abdomen, especially with repeated unproductive attempts to vomit
🐾 Difficulty urinating or inability to urinate
🐾 Severe pain or sudden, extreme changes in behaviour
🐾 Pregnancy or calving complications where assistance is needed and things are not progressing normally
🐾 Newborn livestock or pets in distress or situations where an animal is rapidly deteriorating

If you’re ever unsure, please give us a call. Our team is happy to listen to what’s going on and help determine the best next step for your pet. You know your pet best, and we’re always here to help!

❤️ If you think something is seriously wrong with your animal, don't wait. Call us and let our team know it's an emergency.

📞 Olds Clinic: 403-556-6882
📞 Sundre Clinic: 403-638-3774

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Keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is an important p Keeping your pet’s nails trimmed is an important part of their overall care. Here are a few tips to make nail trims easier:

1️⃣ Choose a calm time — Make sure your pet is relaxed and comfortable.
2️⃣ Have the right tools — Use nail clippers designed specifically for pets. 
3️⃣ Know where the quick is — The quick contains blood vessels and nerves, so avoid cutting into it. When in doubt, trim a little at a time.
4️⃣ Take it slow — You don't have to trim every nail at once! Your pet may whine or fuss during a nail trim, and that can be normal! Stay calm, and take breaks when needed. 
5️⃣ Reward them! 🦴 — Treats and praise can help create a positive experience.

💡 Vet Team Tip: Regularly handling your pet’s paws between nail trims can help them become more comfortable with the process!

Not comfortable doing nail trims at home? Our team is happy to help! 🐶🐱
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All jokes aside, it’s wonderful to have such a gre All jokes aside, it’s wonderful to have such a great team that all get along so well!

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Keeping your horse on a regular deworming schedule Keeping your horse on a regular deworming schedule is an important part of maintaining their health and well-being. Now is a great time to review your horse's parasite control program and make sure they're protected.

💡 Hot Tip from our vets!
Does your horse make deworming a little more challenging? Try practicing at home first! Using a clean syringe filled with water, gently introduce a small amount into the side of your horse's mouth. This can help them get comfortable with the feeling of a syringe before it's time for their dewormer.

Keep practice sessions short, positive, and rewarding! 🥕🐴
Contact us today for more information and let us help keep your horses healthy all season long! 🐎💚 Our team is here to help! 

📞 Olds Clinic: 403-556-6882
📞 Sundre Clinic: 403-638-3774

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This is the experience we strive to provide for ea This is the experience we strive to provide for each and every pet and their owner! 🤎 Thank you for sharing you review with us, Natalie!
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