Celebrating Alberta Veterinary Practices During COVID-19

“More than ever, during the current global SARS CoV-2 pandemic, it is critical for veterinarians around the world to come together to solve our common One Health challenges, to continue to provide high quality educational opportunities for veterinarians and students, to protect animal welfare, and to support each other.” - Dr Patricia Turner, WVA President

The theme for World Veterinary Day 2021 is “Veterinarian response to the Covid-19 crisis”. This past year, veterinarians, veterinary technologists, and clinics across Alberta have made great strides in ensuring that services continue to be delivered, maintaining the health and wellfare of animals, and ensuring the safety of both staff and clients. We’d like to thank everyone for doing your part in supporting animal welfare through the on-going Covid-19 pandemic.

We asked veterinarians and clinics around Alberta to submit photos of their experiences. A special thank you to Belle Rive Pet Hospital, Feedlot Health Management Services, Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital, Parkland Veterinary Hospital and Pulse Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Hospital for submitting your photos, experiences and tips:

Belle Rive Pet Hospital

Disinfecting paper towels To save cost on wipes, paper towels are immersed in an appropriate disinfectant — these are durable and used to clean all high touch surfaces and do not smell as strongly as alcohol wipes.

To save cost on wipes, paper towels are immersed in an appropriate disinfectant — these are durable and used to clean all high touch surfaces and do not smell as strongly as alcohol wipes.

A shower curtain has been suspended in each examination room to provide a simple but highly effective droplet barrier between masked veterinary staff and clients on those occasions where clients need to enter the hospital.

Feedlot Health

Dr. Natasha Kutryk socially distancing from clients and colleagues during an on-farm appointment.

Social distancing while gathering cattle for an on-farm vet visit. Location: Hairy Hill, AB.

Pulse Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Hospital

You may notice our staff wearing some of the following personal protective equipment during your curbside visit. Dr. Kawalilak went a little overboard, but we appreciate his enthusiasm!

Our team of veterinary medical professionals attending round with a safe distance.

Sometimes treatments require us to not social distance, but we are always going to make sure masks are worn and we respect each others' personal bubble.

Lomsnes Veterinary Hospital

Protection of staff and clients is necessary to help control Covid-19. The panels are very easy to install, inexpensive and the right thing to do! Kori and Brittany (receptionists)