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Fairfield Animal Hospital Kelowna The only EMERGENCY VET HOSPITAL in the Okanagan Valley, fully staffed 24 hours a day.
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💙🐾 Veterinary Technician Week Spotlight: Meet Rissa & Joyce! 🐾💙We’re kicking off Veterinary Technician Week by celebrati...
10/19/2026

💙🐾 Veterinary Technician Week Spotlight: Meet Rissa & Joyce! 🐾💙

We’re kicking off Veterinary Technician Week by celebrating two of our incredible Lead RVTs, Rissa and Joyce! These two bring so much knowledge, dedication, and compassion to our team, and we’re excited to share a little more about them!

✨ Meet Rissa!

Originally from Victoria, BC, Rissa joined the Fairfield Animal Hospital team in September 2017 after graduating from NAIT’s Animal Health Technology program earlier that year. She began her career at a small, family-owned veterinary clinic, where she developed her skills in anesthesia and surgical patient monitoring.

When she’s not at the hospital, Rissa enjoys camping, hiking with her two Border Collies, and travelling! 🐾🏕️

✨ Meet Joyce!

Joyce graduated from Thompson Rivers University’s RVT program in 2019 and has been part of the Fairfield team ever since! Her passion for emergency medicine and critical care has driven her to continually expand her skills, most recently earning her Veterinary Technician Certificate in Emergency and Critical Care (V.TCert ECC) in 2025! 🎓👏

Joyce loves the fast-paced nature of emergency medicine but also treasures the time she gets to spend with her patients, especially huskies and cats! Outside of work, she enjoys life with her two fur-babies, Sarge and Nellie, and exploring the beautiful Okanagan outdoors with her husband—whether camping, golfing, hiking, or enjoying a little bit of everything! 🐶🐱⛺

Rissa and Joyce, thank you for your leadership, expertise, and the care you bring to our patients and team everyday. We are so grateful for everything you do!

Help us celebrate these amazing RVTs during Veterinary Technician Week!

10/15/2026

🎃 Gourd vibes only… until the next emergency. 🐾

Our team took on the viral pumpkin-head photo trend, and we think we absolutely crushed it! 😂🎃

Because even in veterinary ER, we can make time for a little Halloween fun between the chaos, the cases, and the constant plot twists.

We’re pretty sure we nailed the assignment. What do you think? 👀🍂

Thank you so much to our wonderful community for your support - we are so proud to be voted the Gold Winner for Best Em...
05/23/2026

Thank you so much to our wonderful community for your support - we are so proud to be voted the Gold Winner for Best Emergency Vet Hospital ❤️

We are dedicated to providing 24 hour emergency care and specialty services to pets of the Okanagan. We are here for you 365 days of the year, rain or shine, every hour of the day to help ❤️

Voting is now open for Best of Kelowna 2026! Thank you to the wonderful clients who have nominated us for Best Emergency...
05/03/2026

Voting is now open for Best of Kelowna 2026!

Thank you to the wonderful clients who have nominated us for Best Emergency Pet Hospital - we are proud to offer 24 hour emergency veterinary care, 365 days a year, to the pets of the Okanagan ❤️

You can vote for Fairfield on the Best of Kelowna website - Voting Closes Tuesday, May 12th at 3:00 pm PST

Spring is coyote denning season across British Columbia. During this time, coyotes are raising pups and may become more ...
04/29/2026

Spring is coyote denning season across British Columbia. During this time, coyotes are raising pups and may become more protective of their territory.

If you are out walking with your dog, staying aware of your surroundings and keeping dogs close can help reduce the risk of an encounter.

Simple precautions can make a big difference:

• Avoid wooded areas, ravines, and tall grass where coyotes may den
• Keep dogs on leash and close to you during walks
• Never approach or allow dogs near coyote pups
• If you see a coyote, remain calm, make yourself appear larger, and slowly back away

Protecting your dog starts with awareness. Spring is a beautiful time to explore Kelowna, but staying cautious around wildlife helps keep everyone safe.

Some health concerns are straightforward, while others require deeper investigation.If a companion animal has symptoms t...
04/23/2026

Some health concerns are straightforward, while others require deeper investigation.

If a companion animal has symptoms that continue without a clear cause, a veterinarian may recommend referral to an internal medicine service for advanced diagnostics and evaluation.

Internal medicine specialists investigate complex or chronic conditions such as:

• Persistent vomiting or diarrhea
• Unexplained weight loss
• Chronic coughing
• Endocrine disorders
• Complex diagnostic cases

At Fairfield Animal Hospital, our internal medicine service works closely with referring veterinarians to help uncover answers and guide treatment for complicated medical conditions.

Fairfield Animal Hospital has proudly served the Kelowna community since 1976. For 50 years, generations of families hav...
04/14/2026

Fairfield Animal Hospital has proudly served the Kelowna community since 1976. For 50 years, generations of families have trusted us with the care of their dogs and cats, and we are incredibly grateful to be part of this community.

To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we would love to hear from you.

If you have visited Fairfield Animal Hospital over the years, share a favourite memory, photo, or story with us in the comments or tag us in your post.

Whether it was your first puppy visit, a memorable recovery, or a moment that made you smile, we would love to see the positive stories that have been part of our journey.

Here is to the past 50 years and many more ahead.

It’s that time of year again! ✨ We appreciate your nominations for Best Emergency Veterinarian in the 2026’s Best of Kel...
04/10/2026

It’s that time of year again! ✨ We appreciate your nominations for Best Emergency Veterinarian in the 2026’s Best of Kelowna!

We are proud to be open 24 hours a day to help the pets of the Okanagan, 365 days of the year ❤️

Nominations close April 13th at 3pm!

As the weather warms and gardens begin to grow, new seasonal hazards can appear for curious dogs and cats.Many common sp...
04/09/2026

As the weather warms and gardens begin to grow, new seasonal hazards can appear for curious dogs and cats.

Many common spring products and plants can be harmful if ingested.

Some of the most common seasonal toxicities include:

• Fertilizers and lawn treatments
• Bulbs such as tulips and daffodils
• Mulch and compost
• Rodent and slug bait

If your dog or cat shows signs of vomiting, drooling, lethargy, or unusual behaviour after being outside, contact a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Being aware of these risks helps keep spring safe for everyone.

Many everyday household and garden items can be toxic to dogs and cats. Accidental ingestion is one of the most common r...
03/31/2026

Many everyday household and garden items can be toxic to dogs and cats. Accidental ingestion is one of the most common reasons animals require emergency veterinary care.

Common toxins include foods, medications, chemicals, and even certain plants.

If you suspect your dog or cat has eaten something potentially toxic, it is important to act quickly. Contact your veterinarian or call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 for immediate guidance.

If urgent care is needed, Fairfield Animal Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to help when emergencies happen.

Early treatment can make a significant difference in outcomes.

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1987 Kirschner Road # 1
Kelowna, BC
V1Y4N7

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+12508606550

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