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Here's a peek inside our pet first aid kits! 🐾

Here's a peek inside our pet first aid kits! 🐾 This kit has what you'll need in case of an emergency because your pet's safety is our top priority!

Ask about our first aid kits on your next visit.

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This is Marley, who is an 11-year-old toy poodle w

This is Marley, who is an 11-year-old toy poodle who loves our staff but not mornings. 😴 He was still waking up for his morning eye appointment.

Good morning Marley! 🐶

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🐾 September is Suicide Prevention Month: Suppor

🐾 September is Suicide Prevention Month: Support Your Vet Team 🐾

At Pioneer Vet, our team dedicates their hearts to caring for your beloved pets, but the emotional toll can be heavy. This month, let's take a moment to recognize the challenges that veterinary professionals face and the importance of mental health.

🤎How You Can Help:

Be Kind: A little compassion goes a long way. Whether in person or on the phone, your words can make a difference.

Show Appreciation: A simple “thank you” can brighten a vet's day. Let them know their hard work is valued.

Raise Awareness: Share information about the mental health challenges in the veterinary field. The more people know the more support we can build.

Here are some ways our team likes to destress and take time for themselves.

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Did you know we offer laser therapy on all animals

Did you know we offer laser therapy on all animals, big and small! Laser therapy has many benefits and is most commonly known for pain relief, reduced inflammation, and improved mobility.

Give us a call today to book an appointment for your animal!
ᴏʟᴅꜱ - 403-556-6882⁠
ꜱᴜɴᴅʀᴇ - 403-638-3774⁠

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After 5 wonderful years of dedication, hard work,

After 5 wonderful years of dedication, hard work, and furry friends, Dr. Fiona is off on a new adventure - motherhood!

While we will miss her warm smile around the clinic, we are over the moon for her and this exciting new chapter!

Let's shower her with well wishes and baby tips in the comments below. We can't wait to welcome her back next year with open arms!

Congratulations Dr. Fiona! 🎉 🍼

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This is Julia, one of our technicians in Sundre! S

This is Julia, one of our technicians in Sundre! She is practicing safe biosecurity precautions while treating a sick calf. Thanks, Julia!

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We are beyond grateful for your kind words! Thank

We are beyond grateful for your kind words! Thank you for choosing us! 🐾

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Check out Dr. Haley and RVT J’Lyn on the farm! W

Check out Dr. Haley and RVT J’Lyn on the farm! Whiskey is a 20-year-old appaloosa having their routine float.

For those of you who may not know, equine dentistry is referred to as a ‘float’. Using a high-powered or hand float, the vet will start to correct any issues by filing down the teeth. We recommend a minimum of an annual check-up to ensure there are no abnormalities. Abnormalities may include hooks, sharp points, ramps, wave mouth, and many others.

Due to the structure of the tooth, if abnormalities are severe, we may not be able to correct it all at once. At this point, we would ask to see your horse possibly every 6 months to slowly and safely correct any issues!

If you think your horse may be due for a dental check-up, give your nearest Pioneer clinic a call!

ᴏʟᴅꜱ - 403-556-6882⁠
ꜱᴜɴᴅʀᴇ - 403-638-3774⁠

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A friendly reminder that we will be closed on Mond

A friendly reminder that we will be closed on Monday, September 2nd. As always, for any emergencies, please contact us by phone at 403-638-3774⁠.

We wish everyone a fun and safe long weekend! 🌾

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Earlier we learned what vaccines are and how they

Earlier we learned what vaccines are and how they work. Now let's talk about what vaccines your pets need?

We recommend that all pets are vaccinated for their CORE vaccines at a minimum.

🐶 For dogs, this means protection from Distemper, Parvovirus, Adenovirus, Parainfluenza, and Rabies. Bordetella is another highly recommended vaccine, but other optional vaccines are dependent on your location and dog’s lifestyle.

🐱 For cats, this includes Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia, and rabies. Again, a highly recommended additional vaccine is the Feline leukemia virus.

Vaccinating your pets ensures they’re prepared for those inevitable accidents and reduces the severity of illness if they are to contract something. Annual or biennial vaccines ensure that your pet is going in for an annual health exam, and getting checked out from nose to toes. This means you have a higher chance of catching health concerns early on, and as a bonus, your pet is receiving appropriate preventative care. It’s a win-win!

Contact your Pioneer Veterinary Team with any questions and to book your pets for vaccines!

ᴏʟᴅꜱ - 403-556-6882⁠
ꜱᴜɴᴅʀᴇ - 403-638-3774⁠

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In June, some of our Sundre Crew adventured out to

In June, some of our Sundre Crew adventured out to YaHa Tinda - one of Canada’s national parks - for the day! 🏔 Pioneer has frequently spent full days in the park performing castrations, floats, vaccinations, and offering many other medical necessities. We have been tending to the needs of the horse herds for many years now, and more to come.

The team thoroughly enjoys spending time in the mountains and offering help to the great people who tend to the herds day-to-day. 🐴 ⛰ 🌲

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This kitty is making sure every package from our o

This kitty is making sure every package from our online store is packed with purr-fection and care! 😺

Shop our online store now and enjoy the convenience of getting your pet's essentials delivered right to your doorstep! 🐾 www.pioneervet.ca 🐾

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Meet Ashley! 👋🏼 Ashley was born and raised

Meet Ashley! 👋🏼

Ashley was born and raised on a sheep and cattle farm East of Carstairs. From a very young age, she had a passion for animals of any size, big or small. She graduated from the AHT program at Olds College in 2023 and joined our practice in August 2023. In her journey of working as a technologist, she grew a passion for small animal dentistry and the ability to improve animals' health and wellbeing, starting with simply cleaning teeth and all that dentistry can offer.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading, archery, and spending time with friends and family. Say hi to Ashley next time you're in!

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🌟 Saying Goodbye to a Valued Team Member 🌟

🌟 Saying Goodbye to a Valued Team Member 🌟

After over 4 amazing years with us, we’re bidding a heartfelt farewell to our incredible RVT, Hayley, as she embarks on a new adventure in Saskatchewan. Hayley has been an essential part of our team, pioneering our RVT wellness examinations at our Olds location, managing our social media, and consistently going above and beyond for our patients and clients. Her dedication and positive energy have made a lasting impact on all of us.

As we celebrate Hayley’s new journey, we want to express our deepest gratitude for everything she’s contributed to our team. Her last day with us is Thursday, August 22nd—please stop by and join us in saying goodbye and wishing her all the best.

Thank you, Hayley, for your incredible work and the memories we’ve shared. You will be missed more than words can say! ❤️🐾 #TeamSupport #GoodLuckHayley #ThankYou

Pippin visited our Olds location for a COHAT! What

Pippin visited our Olds location for a COHAT! What is a COHAT you ask? It stands for Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment. Most often when you take your pets to have a ‘dental procedure’ they are having a COHAT.

What is included?
➖Patients are placed under anesthetic, and we start by charting the level of gingivitis and dental disease level of each tooth.
➖The RVT will do an initial probe and exam of their teeth before cleaning.
➖Next step is scaling and polishing each tooth. This is THE ONLY way to remove the tartar and calculus build-up.
➖After their teeth are sparkly and fresh, the RVT will do full mouth X-rays.
➖One of the last steps is the veterinarian exam. They will look over the x-rays and also do an assessment of your pet's oral health while examining each individual tooth.
➖At this point, your pets are either slowly woken up from anesthesia, or undergo ‘treatment’. Every pet is different, but in most cases, if teeth are diseased, broken, or causing other issues - our last step is extracting the problematic teeth.

Have further questions or think your pet could benefit from a COHAT/dental cleaning? Call your nearest Pioneer Veterinary clinic and talk to one of our team members!

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Thank you for your kind words and high praise Rebe

Thank you for your kind words and high praise Rebecca 🙌🏼

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National Immunization Awareness Month is here! It’s time to talk vaccines! 💉

Today we will talk about what vaccines are/how they work, and why they’re important. Stay tuned for another post on which vaccines we recommend.

Vaccines protect your pet from serious diseases that all animals are at risk for, regardless of lifestyle. Vaccines prevent particular diseases that are severely life-threatening and often have devastating consequences. As well, they help control the spread of these diseases to other animals! 🦠

When a vaccine is administered, it introduces weakened or inactive antigens (foreign substances). Vaccines will not cause the disease, but they will prompt their immune system to respond. That response is learning to build the specific antibody (soldier to fight the antigen). Then, if the body encounters the real antigen later, the immune system can recognize it right away and quickly fight it off to prevent disease.

It is important for all pet owners to know that no matter your pet’s lifestyle - hiking the mountains or strictly indoors - your pets are ALWAYS at risk for contracting these life-threatening illnesses. They can be tracked into the house simply from the owners walking anywhere an animal may have been, and let's be honest, accidents happen, and maybe they escaped the house for a couple hours.

Stay tuned for our next vaccine post, and if you still have questions about vaccines, contact your nearest vet clinic to chat with a team member.

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The new Sundre clinic is looking great! Make sure

The new Sundre clinic is looking great! Make sure to keep following and check in for renovation updates!

… and maybe keep your eyes peeled soon, for a fun announcement 👀

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Dr. Fiona Hard at work doing a cast change for a N

Dr. Fiona Hard at work doing a cast change for a Nubian Goat who broke their leg! He was in the best of hands and was fixed up and ready to go home! 🐐

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This is our vet student Hannah, and our adorable p

This is our vet student Hannah, and our adorable patient, Spur! Hannah has recently finished her second year of vet school, and has two more to go! You will often see her zooming around the clinic over the summer. Don’t forget to say hi if you see her. Thank you for all your hard work and help so far! ☺️😍🐾

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