Ranch Docs Veterinary Services, Inc

Ranch Docs Veterinary Services, Inc A mixed animal service that provides compassionate care for your pets.

Heads up! Next Monday (June 1st), we will be closing at 1:00pm so that we can conduct our annual inventory count. Please...
05/27/2026

Heads up! Next Monday (June 1st), we will be closing at 1:00pm so that we can conduct our annual inventory count. Please make arrangements to pick up any medications or food before then! Thank you!

05/13/2026

Our power has been restored. Unfortunately, our phones are still taking a minute to power back up. Thank you for your patience!

05/13/2026

Attention! Due to the severe weather, we currently have no power at the clinic. Please be advised that our phone systems may be down during this time. Please shoot us a message on Facebook if you need to get ahold of us in the mean time and we will do our best to get back to you. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this time.

⚠️Attention Pet Owners⚠️The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association has issued that the emergency use of strychnine has b...
04/23/2026

⚠️Attention Pet Owners⚠️
The Alberta Veterinary Medical Association has issued that the emergency use of strychnine has been approved for ground squirrel control in Alberta. This is applicable from now and into 2027.

‼️ What this means for you:
There is an increased risk of accidental poisoning for pets and other animals. This can occur through the ingestion of poisoned bait or the ingestion of other animals that have been poisoned.

Symptoms can appear quickly and include restlessness, stiffness, tightened sensitivity, seizures, difficulties breathing, and dilated pupils.

If you believe your pet may have been exposed, seek veterinary care immediately. There is no antidote, but early supportive care can be effective as treatment.

04/08/2026

Sunny with a chance of ticks?
With temperature fluctuations at this time of year,
checking your weather forecast helps you decide if you
need sunglasses, snow boots, or a sweater! But what
about ticks – could ticks be active in your area today? Visit
www.tickmaps.ca to get a 2-week ‘tick risk forecast’ or check
what days in the last 12 months had potential tick activity.
Regardless of the time of year it is important to remain
vigilant and recognize that ticks may still pose a risk to pets
and people.



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Happy Easter! We will be closed on Friday for the holiday, and will resume regular hours on Monday, April 6. We will hav...
04/02/2026

Happy Easter! We will be closed on Friday for the holiday, and will resume regular hours on Monday, April 6. We will have emergency services available, and can be reached at 403-327-4658. Have a safe long weekend!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Ranch Docs! We hope that you have a safe and merry holiday season. Please note our holi...
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Ranch Docs! We hope that you have a safe and merry holiday season. Please note our holiday hours and plan your medication or food pickups according.

The Ranch Docs Team- specifically our equine veterinarians- Dr. Mohr, Dr. Oviatt, Dr. Booth, Dr. Whitelaw and Dr. Blais ...
11/20/2025

The Ranch Docs Team- specifically our equine veterinarians- Dr. Mohr, Dr. Oviatt, Dr. Booth, Dr. Whitelaw and Dr. Blais would like to provide an Important EHV-1/ EHM Update:

We have been receiving calls regarding the respiratory Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) and the associated neurological Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) virus outbreak throughout North America. There have been several confirmed cases in Texas and Oklahoma and now one confirmed case in the Red Deer area.

What horses are most at risk?:
Any horses that have travelled recently or been to large events
Any horses that have had contact with other horses from the affected region
Unvaccinated horses
Younger horses (less than 2) are more likely to develop respiratory disease
Older horses are more likely to develop EHM and neurological signs
Pregnant mares in the last trimester of pregnancy

Clinical Signs to monitor for:
Respiratory Signs- coughing, nasal discharge, fever (normal temperature 37.2-38.6 °C/ 99-101.5 °F)
Neurological Signs EHM- incoordination, hind-limb and tail weakness, inability to stand, dribbling urine
Other signs- late term abortion in mares

What you can do:
Quarantine any horses and property that have had a potential exposure
All horses have the potential to be carriers so avoid travel and events until we have more information
Continued monitoring of temperature
Practice proper biosecurity and avoid sharing tack and water buckets between horses
Make sure horses are up to date on vaccines, and pregnant mares receive the Pneumobort vaccine at months 5,7 and 9 of pregnancy

If your horse develops clinical signs and/or has travelled to or has been exposed to other horses who have travelled to the affected areas (Texas, Oklahoma, Red Deer Alberta) please
Call us immediately (403) 327-4658
Isolate horse and other exposed horses
Continued monitoring for symptoms, temperature and practicing biosecurity
Please remember that transparency with your veterinarian about potential exposure is crucial as horses with potential exposures pose a risk not just on farm but also to veterinary facilities.

Please call the clinic with any questions or concerns or if you are wanting more information (403) 327-4658

https://aaep.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Equine-Herpesvirus-EHV-1-and-EHV-4-Guidelines-final.pdf

💚 Last but certainly not least! 💚
We’re wrapping up National Veterinary Technician Week by celebrating one very special ...
10/20/2025

💚 Last but certainly not least! 💚
We’re wrapping up National Veterinary Technician Week by celebrating one very special member of our team — our longest-standing vet tech! 🌟
Her years of dedication, knowledge, and compassion have made such an incredible impact on our patients, clients, and team alike. 🐾

Here is Spencer McCoy-Whittaker!

Where are you from and where did you go to RVT school? Grew up in Drumhellar and Strathmore. I went to RVT school at Lakeland.

Do you have any pets? I have 4 pets, 2 dogs - Tatum and Kevin, and 2 cats- Ellie and Barb

What’s your most favourite AND least favourite part about your job? My favourite part of my job is our new popcorn machine. My least favourite part of my job is monitoring anesthesia 

Must have item to get through the work day?  A pen- they are hard to come by, specifically Dr. Oviatt’s top quality pens. 

This or that👇🏻👆🏻
Quills or cat bite abscess? Quills
Blood draw or cystocentesis? Blood Draw
TPLO or routine spay/neuters? NEITHER
Cats or dogs or horses? Dogs
Nail trim or a**l gland expression? A**l Glands
Monitoring anesthesia or lameness exam? NEITHER 

🌟 Closing Out Vet Tech Week with More Love! 🌟
As we near the end of National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re celebrati...
10/19/2025

🌟 Closing Out Vet Tech Week with More Love! 🌟
As we near the end of National Veterinary Technician Week, we’re celebrating another amazing member of our team who brings so much heart, skill, and positivity to everything they do. 💚

Here is Riley O’Brien, RVT!

Where are you from and where did you go to RVT school?
I grew up in Taber, AB, and lived in Innisfail for a few years before doing school at Olds College in 2024-2025

Do you have any pets?
I have SO many pets: 3 cats (Cinderella, Tequila and Lemon), 2 dogs (Luna and Daisy), and 3 horses (Phoenix, Lynx and Geoffrey)

What’s your most favourite AND least favourite part about your job?
I really like the satisfaction of immediate results that come from wound repairs and dentals, knowing we can help our patients out directly feels so great!

Diarrhea.

Must have item to get through the work day?
Coffee, all day long. 

This or that 👆🏻👇🏻
Quills or cat bite abscess?
Drain the abscess!

Blood draw or cystocentesis?
Blood draws!

TPLO or routine spay/neuters?
Spays / neuters - always fun things to find below the surface 

Cats or dogs or horses? 
Horses!

Nail trim or a**l gland expression?
Nail trim

Monitoring anesthesia or lameness exam?Monitoring anesthesia 

Address

82038 RR 210
Lethbridge, AB
T1K8H2

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14033274658

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