Canada West Veterinary Specialists
1988 Kootenay Street V5M 4Y3 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Happy National Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week! Thank you doesn’t begin to cover it. This week we want to give extra appreciation to our behind the scenes heroes that give your pets the absolute best care. Our Technicians at Canada West work around the clock to ensure all of our patients recover as quickly and comfortably as they can so that they can return home to their families. If you are a Veterinary Technician, this thank you is for you. We all know our lives ...wouldn’t be the same without the furry members of our family, and it’s because of each and every one of you that we can enjoy longer lives with our special family members. . . . . #nationalvettechweek #nationalveterinarytechnicianweek #vettechlife #vet #animalsofinstagram #veterinarymedicine See more

October is "RVT Month" (Registered Veterinary Technologists/Technicians). All of our technicians and patient care assistants play key roles in delivering patient care and are a crucial part of our team here at Canada West. Yesterday we took a moment to say thank you to them with a complimentary visit from the Holi Masala Food Truck. For all you do - Thank You!

September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Our thoughts go out today to all those whose lives have been touched by the suicide of a family member, friend, colleague or loved one. Research indicates suicide rates in the veterinary profession are up to 4 times higher than the general population. If you are struggling, please ask for help. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association also has a mental health resource list available here: https://www.canadianveterinarians.net/mental-health-resourc

With more people adopting pets during the pandemic, some veterinarian hospitals are seeing an increase in owners not having the proper pet insurance. Veterinarian, Dr. Lauren Adelman, explains why this could prove problematic...

Congrats to our own Dr. Lauren Adelman who was chosen by Global News as their Front Line Champion for July 14th. Woo hoo!