Kelowna Veterinary Hospital
1955 Kent Road V1Y7S6 Kelowna, BC, Canada

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!! This brilliant woman is our main veterinarian and owner of KVH clinic Dr. Ellen always wanted to be vet from a young age, and she worked her butt off to get there. She put herself through university to get her bachelor's degree, then put herself through veterinary college to get her DVM.... She was mentored by the great Dr. Barbara C., and took over her practice in 2017. Since then, Dr. Ellen has brought the clinic up to date with new equipment and techniques, and strives to be the best doctor for her furry patients. She has a beautiful family that she cherishes and a thriving business. To any woman out there who thinks they have to decide between a rewarding career or having a family, here is a strong example of a woman who has both. KVH has always run with a strong female-dominated staff, each one an incredible woman who is passionate about caring for animals. Celebrate the amazing women in your life!! . . . #happyinternationalwomensday #exampleofastrongwoman #femaleclinic #femaleworkteam #weareallstrongwomen #celebratethewomeninyourlife #femaleveterinarian #workingmom #careerandkids

Sometimes, the best way to get through the tough days is with humor. Thanks to our tech Christine for this, hearing every employee walk into the bathroom and shout "AH!!" was an excellent form of humor therapy for a day . . . #humortherapy #getsusthroughthetoughtimes #humorintheworkplace #goodlaugh #clinichumor #vethumor

Aaahhh it's so floofy!! Meet Chanel, our friends over at @travelinggypsycorgis have a new fur member! We were over the moon to meet this little potato We are so lucky to have amazing clients and friends who bring us their new puppy just to visit and give us puppy snuggles, which is the best type of therapy! . .... . #itssofluffyicoulddie #corgiepuppy #floofy #welovepuppyvisits #thanksforthecuddles #puppytherapy #cuddletherapy #corgisofinstagram #puppylove #puppyofkelowna #puppyofinstagram #kelownavet #veterinarian #drellenvet See more

We were so lucky to be visited by the coolest dog ever! Meet Bru the Mexican Hairless Dog Check out his mustache on his back and soul patch on his head! Otherwise he is completely hairless. Bru is a cheery easy-going dog, and such a pleasure to visit with! Great way to end a Friday. ... . . . #brutheeog #hairlessmexicandog #hasasoulpatch #andamustache #hairlessdogsofinstagram #dogsofkelowna #dogsofinstagram #carefreedog #hesagoodboi #drellenvet #veterinarian #vetmed #kelownavet See more

If I've said it once I've said it 1000 times: we love treats! And these were divine. The end of the week is coming up, time to #treatyoself with some delicious specialty eats. . .... . #yvrcookies #giantcookies #stuffedcookies #sweettreat #treatsatwork See more

Happy Thursday! Puppy cuddles make everything better, especially when it's a baby corgi!! Thanks @travelinggypsycorgis for brightening our day with your perfect puppies ... . . . #puppiesofinstagram #puppyofkelowna #corgisofinstagram #corgipuppy #cuttestpuppy #welovecorgis See more

The boss is in, he will see you now. . . . #bosscat #thebossisin #catsofinstagram #catsofkelowna #tuxedocat #drellenvet

Happy caturday!! Bringing home a new kitten is a wonderful experience, but it can be hard for your adult cat to adjust. It's been a couple weeks since Rocky has come into Patches' home, and slowly she has warmed up to him. Tonight is the first time they have both sat near each other with their mom. Progress!... . . . #happycaturday #catsofinstagram #catsofkelowna #newkitten #rockyandpatches #shedoesnthatehim #canneverhavetoomanycats #2isbetterthan1 See more

Is it E.T. visiting us?? Nope, it's Stella, a @pawsitforward dog! She's in for some TLC with us. She is such a sweet pupper, loves snuggles and hugs! And being wrapped in blankets . .... . #dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogsofkelowna #rescuedogsofkelowna #rescueismyfavoritebreed #adoptdontshop #etcomehome #kelownavet #kelownavethospital #pawsitforward #dogsnugglesarethebest #drellennicklassen See more

Happy Friyay everyone! Be careful on those slippery roads out there, and don't let the beautiful sunshine fool you, it is chilly outside! Have a safe and happy weekend. ... . . . #nofilterneeded #sunshinecat #catsofinstagram #catsofkelowna #naturalmodel #thoseeyestho #mightbesunnybutstillcold #bundleup #drivesafe #slipperyroads #drellenvet #friyay See more

Sleeping on the job! Being the cutest puppy ever is clearly hard work . . . #dogsofinstagram #dogsofkelowna #puppiesofinstagram #hardworkbeingthiscute #cutestpuppyever #sleepingonthejob

This Remembrance Day, please take time for a moment of silence at 11am to remember and honor those who have fought for our country. We remember not only the men, women, and families, but the animals that gave their lives for us as well. Millions of animals have served in our wars. From camels and mules used to transport food and wounded soldiers, to canaries used to test for gas, to faithful dogs who would carry messages between troops or carry medical supplies to injured so...ldiers on the front lines. Even wildlife was used as mascots and to boost troop morale, such as bears and foxes. Cats were kept on as pets and to hunt rats in the trenches. We will never know the true number of animals that served in the wars and helped us physically and mentally, but we can honor them by remembering . . . #lestweforget #remembranceday2020 #takeamomentofsilence #wewillrememberthem #honourthem #forgottenheroes #animalsofwar #theunmarkedgraves

Dr. Ellen loves all creatures. This is her longest living pet, Indy. Ellen got Indy when she was a teenager, and the snake spent some time in a high school classroom. One time Ellen tried to feed Indy a white mouse when she wasn't hungry, and they became friends. Now Indy will not eat white mice. This spring our 5 ft+ girl will be 23 years old! She is still going strong and could be with us another 10 years if we are lucky ... . . . #snakesofinstagram #reptilesarepetstoo #gentlecreatures #olderthansomeofus #over2decades #drellen See more

We are sorry to announce that we will be closing our doors to the public effective tomorrow, Friday Dec. 4th. Due to the high number of covid infections in BC, we have decided that the best plan to keep our staff and our clients safe is to limit the amount of contact we all have. When you arrive please ring the door bell or call to check in.... We know things will be difficult for awhile, but please bear with us with these new changes. . . . #covid19protocols #newprotocols #closeddoors #drellenvet

Happy Sunday and happy holiday decorating for those who have started! Sake here was a big help by stealing the tree skirt for her afternoon nap. Is there anything cuter than pets and Christmas decor?? ... . . . #dogsofkelowna #dogsofkelowna #16yearsyoung #goingtoliveforever #dogsandchristmas #petsandholidays #cutestpup #dognaps #sleepingonthetreeskirt #poopedpooch #drellenvet See more

Snow arrives, time to pack up and head out! With the travel restrictions still firmly in place, what are your plans this winter? . .... . #winteriscoming #snowishere #timetopackupandgo See more

It was National Animal Shelterand RescueAppreciation Weekthis past week! We would like to give a HUGE shout out to all of the amazing rescues out there, but especially the ones we work with. The tireless efforts of so many dedicated people have literally saved thousands and thousands of animals from dire situations like hoarders, backyard breeders, and high-rate kill shelters. Their volunteers drive all over not just Canada but the states as well to bring home these lost s...ouls in hopes of rehabilitating, treating, and finding these animals their furever home. At KVH we work with many rescues in an effort to help as many animals as can. @alleycatsalliance @pawsitforward @kelowna_kitten_rescue @purrairie.cats @okanaganhumanesociety @ourlasthopeanimalrescue just to name a few, but there are more. This adorable puppy came in through @pawsitforward and was being fostered by our clinic manager Kristina, but ended up being a 100% foster fail (which is a good thing! Foster fails are when the foster falls in love with the animal and decides to adopt them into their family). And who can blame her, when the puppy looks like that and hugs your arm?? Give a shout out to a rescue organization in your community or that you support, they deserve it! . . . #Nationalanimalshelterandrescueappreciationweek #weloverescues #rescueismyfavoritebreed #dogsofinstagram #dogsofkelowna #puppiesofinstagram #puppyofkelowna #rescuedogsofinstagram #cantsaynotothoseeyes #whocouldturnthatdown #newpuppy #puppylove

Happy Nacho Day!! How to make the BEST nachos: Restaurant style corn tortilla chips REFRIED BEANS ARE KEY... Slather beans all over chips Sprinkle generously with shredded cheese Bake until cheese is melted Top with diced tomato, pickled jalapeño, green onion, homemade guacamole and crema (sour cream sauce) Devour and enjoy! Also, please don't share with your pets, the dairy will wreak havoc on their tummies . . . #nachoday #enjoy #howtomakethebest #bestnachorecipe #dontsharewithpets #nachomeal