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North Peace Veterinary Clinic

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North Peace Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary care founded in our community, for our community. From its inception the practice has served families, family pets, and the family farm.

The North Peace Veterinary Clinic was established in 1963 by Dr. Peter Cribb, and purchased by Dr. Richard Wood in 1967. In the early years the practice was located in the basement of the Wood family home. Farm calls were many and often cows and horses were cared for in the carport with the blessing of the neighbours. As the needs of the practice and community grew it was obvious more space was ne

eded and the current clinic was constructed in 1974. Growth and expansion dictated an addition to the building in 1989, with several renovations occurring over the years. In the fall of 2013 we opened a large addition to the practice nearly doubling it’s size. A new large animal facility and small animal boarding and hospitalization wards were added. Many individuals and veterinary associates have contributed time, energy and expertise in the expansion and development of the practice over the decades. Today the practice is owned and managed by Drs. Perry and Corinne Spitzer. The veterinary care team consists of many individuals with a broad range of skills and interests in large and small animal veterinary care. Today, as in previous decades, we endeavour to continually provide dependable, available, progressive veterinary care to our clients and patients. Together we are the North Peace Veterinary Clinic, founded in our community, committed to our community, and proud to provide veterinary care for our community.

07/24/2026

Happy Birthday Sharlene 🥳! For over 30 years Sharlene has been a shining example of the critical role Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT's) play in veterinary medicine. RVT's have so many roles, ranging from radiology techs, lab techs, medical equipment operators, anesthetists, surgery assistants, client communication specialists, dental hygienists, hospital nurses, cat wranglers, dog trainers, roundup cowboys.... and the list goes on. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and guiding presence along our journey - no matter what comes our way. Have a wonderful day and year ahead Shar !

07/22/2026

Celina, another keen WCVM final year vet student, has finished her month long primary care rotation with us. It was wonderful to have her enthusiastically working and learning alongside our team! She will be an awesome veterinarian and looks forward to the variety of working in a mixed animal practice - she really loves cows :). We wish her all the best in her final year of school and her dreams of working close to home in rural Saskatchewan!

07/21/2026

Spring and summer are seasons for adventures! More adventures, means more potential for accidents and wounds. This sweet pup came in with a wound that needed repair. Dr. de Jong performed a cosmetic closure to help it heal beautifully.
A cosmetic closure means the wound is carefully stitched in a way that not only promotes strong healing, but also helps minimize scarring and gives the best possible appearance once healed. This is especially important for larger or more visible wounds.
You can see the amazing, healed result – this patient recovered beautifully with a neat repair and a happy outcome!

07/15/2026

Honey, pictured here as a 13week old kitten, has a unique feature – one eye is smaller than the other (Microphthalmia- small eye). She was born this way, and despite her unusual appearance, she is completely healthy, comfortable and both eyes function normally. Unique souls often get extra attention from our team and Honey enjoyed her time with our summer student Madyson, who has completed her first 2 years of veterinary school at WCVM 😊! Deciphering normal vs abnormal is important. If you notice a change in your pet’s eye size or appearance, it's always worth having it checked by a veterinarian, as changes can indicate a medical concern.👀

07/12/2026

Happy birthday Julie 💐🥳. We are grateful for Julie’s steady, calm presence even when things feel a bit crazy up front! Her role as one of our receptionists (client care coordinators) is critical to the care of our patients. She tackles many tasks including booking our pet dental procedures. Her kindness and compassion for our clients, patients and team members doesn’t go unnoticed! Julie is also an enthusiastic gardener and tends to our waiting room plants and summer flowers. Have a wonderful day and year ahead Julie!

07/08/2026

Welcome back Dr. Alisa Wiedemer! Alisa participated in the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association conference in Charlottetown PEI. Lots of continuing education, fresh ideas, networking with colleagues and a great trade show. It’s been a busy month for our team with educational and community events 😊!

07/07/2026

It’s a wrap! Another great group of 4H projects went through the show ring over the weekend. Congratulations to all the 4H members and the leaders, families, community members and volunteers that supported them. Well done !

07/05/2026

4H achievement days are on! Dr Sydney Spitzer, like many of our team, have or still are, involved in this awesome program for youth. Sydney was happy to give back by being this years sheep judge. Come out to the fair grounds and support the hard work these kids have put into their projects!

07/03/2026

RODEO ready last weekend! Dr Saskia de Jong and her awesome support crews were on site for the chuckwagon races at the North Peace Rodeo. Thanks to our enthusiastic summer vet students (Rheana, Kyra, Mady) and our assistants (Jo, Kimberly) for volunteering their extra hands and talents in case of wagon horse emergencies. Unfortunately, the rain meant that each race evening was cancelled shortly before start time due to the muddy, dangerous track conditions. Safety for horses and competitors comes first! There's always next year...

06/27/2026

Happy birthday Dr Wood! We are very grateful for his 59 years of care to our patients, team and community. His steadfast commitment to the veterinary profession serves as a shining example to all of us. His experience and critical thinking skills are always welcomed by the team. These days Dr Wood is found in the surgical suite where he is often mentoring students or other team members expanding their skills. Have a wonderful day and year ahead Dr Wood 🥳🎂!

Address

12864 Rose Prairie Road
Fort Saint John, BC
V1J8C4

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

Emergencies after hours call (250) 785-4578 to contact a veterinarian on call.

Website

http://npvc.ca/

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