Nomad Veterinary Services

07/10/2025

We just wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude.

The past few months have been a big transition as Colin started up Nomad Veterinary Services. We’ve felt incredibly supported by so many of you as we’ve made the move into running our own mobile practice, offering care for both large and small animals.

We appreciate your trust in us with your animals, for your patience as we found our rhythm, and for giving us the chance to do the work we love.

Also – a big shout out for a fantastic calving season! It’s been a busy one, and we’re grateful for all the producers who brought us along for the ride.

We’re happy to say we’re sticking around Central Alberta for the long haul. While we’ll always offer mobile services, we are starting to think about a future home base for Nomad Vet. If you know of anyone in the area looking to sell land, a barn, or a farmyard, we’d love to hear about it.

And on a personal note – we’re really looking forward to some family time this summer. Hoping for a few camping trips and some much-needed beach days with the kid and dogs!

Thanks again for all the support—it truly means a lot.

— Colin & the Nomad Vet Team

06/16/2025

Urgent Paws Veterinary Clinic

We’re excited to spread the word — Urgent Paws Veterinary Clinic is open in Red Deer County!

They’re offering urgent care Thursday to Sunday, 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, giving local pet owners more access to timely care.

We’re happy to be working collaboratively with their team to support animals in our area. They can be reached at 403-341-2435.

06/11/2025

Often before I send testing I like to look down the microscope to see what I can find. This is from a fast growing lump on the back of an older patient. The first photo has tons of white blood cells. These are the things in the background with multiple purple bits in them, but more concerning is the cell in the centre with lots of nuclei. This could be indicative of a cancerous process.

The second photo shows a bunch of spindly material. Sometimes this means nothing, but sometimes it tells the pathologist what type of tumor is present which can be important for removal plans.

Collecting and sending samples is something we can do in the field. Depending on the results we will either do the removal ourselves with a local block or refer out if sedation would be necessary.

If your pet has any concerning lumps or bumps, or anything weird is going on, you can reach us at 403-588-0220. We are still seeing small animal patients between large animal appointments!

06/06/2025

Did you know Dr. Colin also works with dairy farmers? From herd health to emergencies, he’s got you covered. If you’re looking for support in your dairy barn, give us a call!

05/30/2025

Check out our new speculum! They advertise it as "rainbow" and it definitely fits that bill.

We now officially have everything we need for floats and most extractions in horses. As you can see, Dr. Colin can set up pretty much anywhere with a solid post above the patient to hold their head up. He always has a great time floating and has seen all kinds of mouths!

Call or message to organize your Spring/early Summer horse maintenance.

05/22/2025

This horse’s mouth is a perfect example of why regular dental care is so important! 🦷🐴

In the first photo, you can see how sharp the outside edges of the upper teeth have become - so pointy they’ve started to cause mild ulcers on the cheek. If you’ve ever had a canker sore, you know how uncomfortable that can be! In the last photo, you’ll also spot a small ulcer on the tongue caused by sharp points on the lower teeth.

The after photo shows the difference a float makes - those sharp edges are smoothed out, making the mouth much more comfortable. During a dental, we also check for loose teeth, feed packing, and any other signs of oral disease. It’s a full oral health check, not just a quick tune-up.

All this in a horse that wasn't showing any discomfort or weight loss. That’s why annual dentals are so important, even when everything seems fine.

📞 Call or message us to book your horse’s annual dental:
📱 403-588-0220
📧 [email protected]
💬 Facebook Messenger

05/17/2025

Hard at work testing some herd bulls!

We are starting to get booked up for breeding soundness testing with some appointments already in late May. If you still need your bulls done let us know as soon as possible so we can coordinate a time to pop in and get testing! We are trying to get multiple clients in the same area to save on mileage, so the more notice we have the better we can plan.

Give us call or text at 403-588-0220 or send a message to [email protected].

Serving Central Alberta — On-site, reliable, and experienced large animal veterinary care.

05/12/2025

Vote for Dr. Colin! 🐶🐱

We're thrilled to share that Dr. Colin Nicholas has been nominated for Trupanion's Veterinary Appreciation Day awards! 🎉

If you appreciate our service and Dr. Colin's level of care provided to you please throw us a vote!

🗓️ Voting is open from May 12th to 26th,

👉 https://vetappreciationday.trupanion.com/vote/QbaC7uz/?si=QbaC7uz

Thank you for your support — and for trusting Dr. Colin with your furry family members!

Vote for Colin!

05/09/2025

🐂🔬 Behind the scenes of a breeding soundness exam!

Dr. Colin was out checking bulls this week, making sure they’re ready to go for breeding season with some routine semen testing.

📸 In these photos:
- The tools used for semen collection — including an electroejaculator, which is a safe and low-stress way to assess fertility.
- The microscope setup, where the sample is checked for motility and morphology to see if this bull is ready for breeding season.

05/05/2025

Dealing with a Down Cow? We Can Help!

05/02/2025

Reach out and we can plan some full days in your area!

We’re looking to organize some days in areas like Stettler, Alix, Big Valley, Delburne, Three Hills, and nearby communities. If you and your neighbor's are needing breeding soundness exams done, let us know—we’ll coordinate days to help keep mileage costs down.