Westlock Veterinary Center

06/12/2026

🐾🍋 Fur-Ever Fresh Lemonade 🍋 🐾 is popping up at Westlock Veterinary Centre this Saturday!

Starting at 9am, Felix and Lincoln will be selling
✨ Pink lemonade
☕ Coffee & hot chocolate
🐶 Dog treats
🐱 Cat treats
🎁 And more!

❤️ 1/3 of all profits will be donated to Tails of Hope, helping pets receive emergency veterinary care.

06/09/2026

06/07/2026

Found a tick? 🕷️

Before you put it in a baggie and head to the clinic, try eTick!

Simply submit a photo through the free eTick app or at eTick.ca and receive a species identification from experts, along with information about any potential public health or veterinary risks associated with that tick.

A common misconception is that finding a tick means your pet’s flea and tick prevention isn’t working. In fact, most tick preventatives work after the tick attaches and begins to feed. That means it is completely normal to occasionally find a tick on a protected pet. The medication’s job is to kill the tick before it can transmit disease.

By submitting ticks through eTick, you’re helping track tick populations across Canada while also getting fast, reliable information without needing to make a trip to the clinic.

Of course, if your pet isn’t currently on flea and tick prevention, we’d be happy to help.

Call or email to preorder your pet’s flea and tick medication and skip the wait:

☎️ 780-349-3663
📧 [email protected]

06/05/2026

We’d like to congratulate all of the 4-H members who participated in this year’s achievement days and sales across the province.

The dedication, responsibility, and hard work that go into raising a project animal never go unnoticed. From early mornings and late nights feeding, grooming, training, and learning along the way, these projects help build the next generation of leaders in agriculture.

At Westlock Veterinary Center, we’re proud to support local 4-H programs and are grateful for the opportunity to purchase steers from multiple districts each year.

This year, we were pleased to purchase steers from Avery Miller and Cadence Semler. Both young ladies put a tremendous amount of work into their projects, and it showed.

Congratulations to Avery and Cadence on a job well done. We’re proud to support two hardworking young women and future leaders in our industry(or whatever industry they choose to excel in!)

Thank you to all of the members, leaders, volunteers, buyers, and families who help make 4-H such a valuable part of our community.

05/27/2026

We’re not saying Abbey coordinated with the puppies… but the evidence is pretty convincing 🐶👩🏻‍🦰❤️

05/14/2026

We love Westlock Garden Centre!!! Thanks for having us. 🤗

05/12/2026

A good post and reminder from our friends at Onoway Veterinary Clinic.

🚨🛑🚨🛑🚨

With the recent approval of Strychnine use IN OUR AREA, here is what YOU need to know:

Strychnine does NOT dissipate in the body, meaning that any animals killed by Strychnine will also kill any animals scavenging its body.

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If your pet ingests Strychnine or an animal killed by it, it is CRITICAL they receive IMMEDIATE medical attention!
*****

Symptoms occur typically 10-60min after exposure or ingestion.

Initial Symptoms often overlooked:
- nervousness
- anxiety
- tenseness
- stiffness/twitching
- restlessness
- exaggerated startle response
- agitation
- apprehension
- difficulty breathing

Progressive Symptoms:
- "lock jaw" / "fixed grimace"
- severe arching of the back due to muscle contractions
- convulsions triggered by light, noise, touch, etc.
- drooling
- difficulty breathing/swallowing
- severe pain and rigidity throughout the body

🚨🛑🚨🛑🚨CALL YOUR VETERINARIAN IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOUR PET MAY HAVE CONSUMED Strychnine🚨🛑🚨🛑🚨

05/10/2026

Being a mother doesn’t mean being related to someone by blood, it means loving someone unconditionally with your whole heart ❤️

Whether you’re a mom, a fur-mom, a stepmom, a bonus mom, a mother-at-heart…
Today is for you.

For the early mornings, late night worries and bottle babies that need feeding, we see you!

For the love you give, the care you show, and the space you hold, we see you! And send you love this Mother’s Day 💐

Happy Mother’s Day, from all of us at Westlock Veterinary Center.

Have any cute pet or livestock momma photos?! Share them below 👇🏻

05/06/2026

We’re Hiring: Client Service Representative ‼️

At Westlock Veterinary Center, our Client Service Representatives are the heartbeat of the clinic. They’re not just answering phones, they’re juggling schedules, supporting our veterinary team, comforting clients, keeping things running smoothly, and somehow doing it all with a smile.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love animals, enjoy helping people, and can think on your feet… you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

What you’ll be doing:
• Coordinating a busy appointment schedule (and making it look easy)
• Triaging calls and emergencies to help prioritize patient care
• Welcoming clients and patients, from kittens to cows
• Supporting our doctors and techs behind the scenes
• Managing phone calls, emails, and client questions
• Handling payments, records, and day-to-day clinic flow
• Bringing a steady, calm presence when things get hectic

What we’re looking for:
• Experience in customer service (veterinary is a bonus, not a must)
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized under pressure
• Positive attitude and team-first mindset

What we offer:
• Full-time position (40 hours/week) with a Saturday rotation
• RSP program
• Health & dental benefits
• Gym membership
• A supportive, team-focused environment
• A locally owned clinic proudly serving Westlock and area since 1954

We’re a busy, mixed animal practice where no two days are the same, and where your role truly matters.

Think you’d be a good fit?
email your resume & cover letter to [email protected]
Come join a team that works hard, laughs often, and truly cares about our clients, our patients, and each other.

04/26/2026

🚨 Colostrum Update 🚨

This weather hasn’t been easy on our spring calving producers… and to top it off, colostrum is currently out of stock with all of our suppliers. There is no estimated time of return at this point.

A few things we’re recommending right now:

🥛 When you can, milk and collect from your own cows
🧊 Freeze and store extra when you have it

Having your own supply on hand can make all the difference when things don’t go according to plan.

If you’re short, or have questions about collection, storage, or your options, give us a call. We’ll help however we can.

If you’ve wrapped up calving and have extra on hand, feel free to comment below… there may be a neighbour who could use it 👀

Hang in there. Spring will show up eventually.