North Peace Veterinary Clinic

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.

Toe (commonly called claw) amputation can markedly improve the quality of life for some cows. Earlier this summer, an 11...
09/15/2025

Toe (commonly called claw) amputation can markedly improve the quality of life for some cows.
Earlier this summer, an 11 year old cow presented to the clinic for lameness that was not resolving with treatment at home. Upon exam, Dr Kim Jones (joined by Trent, Summer and Angelina, 3 of our summer students) discovered that she had a joint infection, that was now draining. An X-ray was taken, and it was determined that amputation was the best treatment.
The cow was sedated by an injection into the tail vein, the site was then shaved and cleaned and prepared for surgery. Intravenous local anesthesia was injected into the lower limb, and the amputation was then performed. The cow was bandaged, and went home walking and feeling better!

Happy birthday Anita 💐. This resurrected picture was taken 8 years ago ... and she's still smiling as she helps clients ...
09/14/2025

Happy birthday Anita 💐. This resurrected picture was taken 8 years ago ... and she's still smiling as she helps clients care for their critters 🐴🐂🐈🐕‍🦺. We are so thankful for the 16 years Anita has been a part of our tech team. Her many talents are a wonderful resource at the front counter, where you will find her these days. Have a wonderful year Anita 😊!

Happy belated birthday to Dr. Sydney Routley! Dr Routley is one of our companion animal doctors extraordinaire. She love...
09/02/2025

Happy belated birthday to Dr. Sydney Routley! Dr Routley is one of our companion animal doctors extraordinaire. She loves small animal medicine, is an experienced certified acupuncturist, and is enthusiastic about researching topics and teaching students. If a reference resource is missing we know her desk is the first place to look:). We wish you a wonderful year ahead Dr Routley!

PET SAFETY TIPS!!! Help your furry friends stay cool and happy this summer and fall! Watch for signs of heatstroke: rapi...
08/26/2025

PET SAFETY TIPS!!!
Help your furry friends stay cool and happy this summer and fall!

Watch for signs of heatstroke: rapid panting, hot skin, twitching muscles, dazed look, lethargic, vomiting and even collapse. Do not encourage exercise during the hottest parts of the day. This can be fatal, contact us ASAP if you suspect your pet has heatstroke. Brachycephalic breeds like Pugs and Frenchie’s are at a higher risk to overheat faster due to their anatomy not allowing them to move air as effectively.

Keep your pets hydrated! Offer fresh, cool water for your pets always, and bring portable water bowls for long hikes or outdoor activities.

Find a cool spot. Ensure your pet has shade available to them outside, and if your dog enjoys it, a sprinkle from the hose can help cool them off on a warm day! Small circulating fans or portable AC units can also be used to ensure the house stays cool for pets during the day.

Its allergy season. Common allergies for our companion animals include pollen, grasses, trees and weeds. If your pet is scratching excessively, or chewing at their paws, call to book for an exam, and we can help figure out the best treatment plan.

Stay up to date on vaccines and dewormer. Our pets are most likely to come in contact with other animals at campgrounds, parks and gatherings when we are out and about enjoying the season. Make sure your furry friends are protected from anything they may pick up, including internal and external parasite control.

Happy Birthday Hailey! Hailey is a true mixed animal tech with interests in many species and procedures. She’s pictured ...
08/09/2025

Happy Birthday Hailey! Hailey is a true mixed animal tech with interests in many species and procedures. She’s pictured here in one of her favourite places, the small animal dental suite. But next week you may find her smiling while caring for a cow or horse! Hope you have a wonderful day and year ahead Hailey 🥳💐🎂.

A warm welcome to Dr. Alisa Wiedemer! Dr Wiedemer has joined us from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island after graduatin...
07/29/2025

A warm welcome to Dr. Alisa Wiedemer! Dr Wiedemer has joined us from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island after graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College. She leaves at home in PEI her large family as well as two golden retrievers and her two cats. Dr. Wiedemer is keen about mixed animal practice and is looking forward to her career treating "all creatures great and small". She is excited to continue exploring the Peace Country area and meeting more patients and people!

Happy Birthday to Sharlene 🥳Sharlene has been an integral part of the NPVC team for 32 years, with 30 of those years as ...
07/25/2025

Happy Birthday to Sharlene 🥳Sharlene has been an integral part of the NPVC team for 32 years, with 30 of those years as a Registered Veterinary Technician. We are incredibly thankful for her dedication, experience and skills in patient and client care, animal handling, anesthesia, surgery, mentoring, inventory, .... and she is the ultimate queen of blood draws and intravenous catheters! Have a wonderful day and year ahead Sharlene 💐😊!

Last weekend was a busy one for many of our veterinarians! Dr Saskia de Jong, Dr Perry Spitzer and Dr Sydney Spitzer (oo...
07/13/2025

Last weekend was a busy one for many of our veterinarians! Dr Saskia de Jong, Dr Perry Spitzer and Dr Sydney Spitzer (oops no pic) were on standby at the North Peace Rodeo grounds for the 3 evenings of chuck wagon races. Thanks to our newest vet Dr Alisa Wiedemer and 2 vet students Summer and Trent for coming along as assistants. Thankfully all went well!

Happy birthday to Julie💐🥳, a wonderful receptionist! We are grateful for Julie’s team spirit, kindness and empathy for a...
07/13/2025

Happy birthday to Julie💐🥳, a wonderful receptionist! We are grateful for Julie’s team spirit, kindness and empathy for all. Enjoy your holidays (and bask in the glory of avoiding another birthday pic lol) !

It takes a team! Earlier this summer we received an early morning call about two guardian dogs that had an encounter wit...
07/10/2025

It takes a team!
Earlier this summer we received an early morning call about two guardian dogs that had an encounter with a porcupine that had entered their barn. Unfortunately for Willow and her sister Lux, this resulted in many painful quills to the face, neck, paws and ears. Both dogs arrived at the clinic and were quickly assessed by doctors Sydney Spitzer and Saskia de Jong. Each doctor was able to sedate one of the animals to help allow for pain-free quill removal. Armed with our team of veterinary technicians and students to help with monitoring and quill removal, the quills were successfully removed from both Lux and Willow, who happily returned to their farm later that day.

Congratulations to all the North Peace District 4H members, families and leaders on a job well done! Your livestock pro...
07/10/2025

Congratulations to all the North Peace District 4H members, families and leaders on a job well done! Your livestock projects were exceptional this year portraying all your care and hard work. We look forward to seeing you all next year😊.

Happy Birthday to Dr Corinne Spitzer!You do so much behind the scenes to keep this practice running smoothly, we all tru...
07/08/2025

Happy Birthday to Dr Corinne Spitzer!
You do so much behind the scenes to keep this practice running smoothly, we all truly appreciate all your hard work and dedication. Thank you for being such a supportive and loving leader, we are so lucky to have you! We hope you use this day to relax and enjoy - you deserve it!

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12864 Rose Prairie Road
Fort Saint John, BC
V1J8C4

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

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

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The North Peace Veterinary Clinic is proud to provide veterinary care to the Fort St. John community for over 50 years. From its inception we have served our community providing veterinary care to families, family pets, horses and family farms. Today the practice is owned and managed by Drs. Perry and Corinne Spitzer. Our veterinary care team consists of many individuals with a broad range of skills and passions in large and small animal veterinary medicine and surgery.

The practice has continually evolved with many team members contributing time, energy and expertise in the expansion and development of the practice over the decades. 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. Continual growth and expansion necessitated the construction of the current clinic in 1974, an addition to the building in 1989, and several renovations over the next 2 decades. In 2013 we opened the latest addition with a new large animal facility, small animal boarding and hospitalization wards.

Today, as in previous decades, we strive to continually adapt to the evolution of veterinary medicine and our community’s veterinary care needs. Our team is proud to continue North Peace Veterinary Clinic’s legacy of providing dependable, available, progressive veterinary care to our clients and patients. Together we are the North Peace Veterinary Clinic, founded in our community, for our community, for over 50 years.