Family Pet Hospital & 24 Hour Pet Emergency Centre

Family Pet Hospital & 24 Hour Pet Emergency Centre We are a small animal clinic and 24 hour emergency hospital. Providing the best care for your pets in Lethbridge, Alberta Please ask and we will advise you.

If you wish to make an appointment or if you have a medical emergency or urgency, please call (403)320-5200. Services provided after regular hours costs more.

Our team at Family Pet Hospital and Coaldale Pet Clinic are joining forces for a friendly Pet Food Fundraising Competiti...
11/15/2025

Our team at Family Pet Hospital and Coaldale Pet Clinic are joining forces for a friendly Pet Food Fundraising Competition to help support local pet rescues🐾

📆 November 15 – December 15
We’re collecting unopened dog and cat food (bags or cans) right here at our clinic.

At the end of the month, the clinic with the most donations wins bragging rights (and maybe a few happy tail wags 🐶🐾)

All donations collected at Family Pet Hospital will go to:
🖤 Windy City Rescue
🐱 Last Chance Cat Ranch

Meanwhile, Coaldale Pet Clinic is collecting for:
🐾 Coaldale & Regional PAWS Pantry
🐕 Wag-A-Muffin Rescue
🐈 Rough Start Rescue

Drop off your donations during business hours and help us give every rescue pet a full tummy and a warm heart this winter 💙

🎉Two more of our assistants to celebrate! 💙 Meet Shania. You can usually find Shania making sure everything behind the s...
11/14/2025

🎉Two more of our assistants to celebrate!

💙 Meet Shania. You can usually find Shania making sure everything behind the scenes is running smoothly—whether she’s in the pharmacy checking medications, organizing/ decluttering/ restocking the entire clinic, or texting clients to follow up on their pets. Her attention to detail keeps our days running seamlessly! Shania has a huge heart for the tiny ones—she’s often the “mama” to kittens and puppies who need frequent feedings, which is fitting because she’s welcoming her first baby in just a few weeks! 💕🐾

💙 Meet Shaun. If something is broken, Shaun can fix it. If he hasn’t done it before, he’ll figure it out. Surgery table, washing machine, autoclave—you name it, he can take it apart and rebuild it. We’re incredibly grateful for his hard work and resourcefulness. Shaun meets even the spiciest cats with a friendly “hello friend.” He cares deeply for every pet he meets and is a proud cat dad to three rescue cats who are more spoiled than most children. According to Shaun: “N + 1 = the ideal number of cats… where N is however many you already have.” 😸

We've been covering a few costs to help make premium spay and neuter procedures more accessible for pet owners! 📆 There'...
11/13/2025

We've been covering a few costs to help make premium spay and neuter procedures more accessible for pet owners! 📆 There's still time to book!

A premium spay and neuter include pre anesthetic blood work and microchipping: 2 services that can make all the difference for your pet's health and safety.

💉We strongly believe in the importance of pre-anesthetic blood work — it helps us catch hidden concerns early and provides a valuable baseline for your pet’s health going forward.

🔎A microchip links your information to your pet for life. It's one of the best ways to ensure if your pet gets out or lost, they have a chance of being returned home safely to you.

Also included:
Pre-surgical consult with the veterinarian 👩‍⚕️
IV catheter & fluids
Full anesthetic monitoring with an RVT — ECG, blood pressure, capnography & oxygen 🩺
Pain management (in-clinic + to go home) 💊
Recovery cone
Complimentary “Feel Better” gift bag for your pet 🥰

📞 Call us today to see if your pet is eligible! 403-320-5200

This Remembrance Day we honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. Our clinic will remain open to care for you...
11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day we honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who served.

Our clinic will remain open to care for your pets. If you feel your pet is experiencing a medical emergency please call 403-320-5200

We had so much fun celebrating our technicians last month, we wanted to introduce you to our assistant team this month! ...
11/08/2025

We had so much fun celebrating our technicians last month, we wanted to introduce you to our assistant team this month! 🎉

Our assistant's do it all: they hold every animal from puppy vaccines to tricky IV placements. They clean, sterilize, stock and organize the entire clinic, make sure each pet gets fed and walked, get pulled away to assist with x-rays and then head right back to clean the surgery unit. They keep everything running smoothly and we could not do it without them! 💙

💙Meet Zoe. She is our head assistant at Family Pet. If you’ve met her, you know she has a heart of gold. She cares deeply for every team member and every pet that walks through our doors. Zoe is always eager to learn more and is currently working through the RVT program. Her passion and technical skill shine through in everything she does, she is always willing to jump in wherever needed, and we’re so lucky to have her on our team!

💙Meet Shay. She has been part of the Family Pet team for 3 years and is also working toward her RVT! She’s currently mastering IV catheter placement and blood draws. Shay's vibrant personality is a staple in our clinic. Shay has a soft spot for every single pet- even though she has 5 cats, 3 dogs, and 1 snake at home, that doesn't stop her from wanting to take home every animal here, as well!

Meet Doug, who came into the clinic after feeling a little too mellow on Halloween night 👻After a few tests, we discover...
11/03/2025

Meet Doug, who came into the clinic after feeling a little too mellow on Halloween night 👻
After a few tests, we discovered he’d gotten into something he shouldn’t have — THC (cannabis).

While Doug’s story has a happy ending (after monitoring, medication, and lots of warmth and care; Dad reports he's feeling much better ❤️), it’s a good reminder that cannabis and pets don’t mix. Even small amounts can cause:
🚨 Lethargy or altered mentation
🚨 Urinary Incontinence
🚨 Low body temperature
🚨 Vomiting
🚨Loss of coordination

If you suspect your pet has gotten into cannabis — call your veterinarian right away.

✨🏆 FPH Bravery Award 🏆✨ This month, our Bravery Award goes to… 🥁🥁🥁🖤Hannibal🖤Hannibal had been such a good boy at all his...
11/01/2025

✨🏆 FPH Bravery Award 🏆✨
This month, our Bravery Award goes to… 🥁🥁🥁
🖤Hannibal🖤

Hannibal had been such a good boy at all his recent vet visits for stubborn skin issues, that he thought might treat himself: to an extra-large regular coffee and an extra-large iced cappuccino while his mom was at work 😳 That’s a serious caffeine dose for a pup — and xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.

When Hannibal arrived, he had already vomited several times. We ran blood work and glucose checks, and started him on IV fluids with dextrose (a type of sugar) to keep his blood sugar stable and his body supported.

Xylitol can cause a dog's blood sugar to drop dangerously low, so we monitored him closely around the clock, offered small meals (not a fan of the "small" part) and ran regular glucose and liver enzyme checks.

At first, Hannibal’s glucose held steady, but then his blood sugar would drop again — so we kept him in the hospital for another night on dextrose fluids to make sure he stayed safe.

The next day, he was doing great: eating well, feeling good, and keeping his blood sugar steady as we weaned him down. There is no evidence of liver damage, and Hannibal was back to his happy, tail-wagging self after two long days of care, cuddles, and caffeine detox.☕

And while he might look tough, Hannibal thinks he's a cat; climbing onto the exam tables and curling right in your lap 🖤 We love you, buddy

Pumpkin Carving Contest Results! 🥇 Winner: The Owl — carved by our talented Veterinary Assistant, Naomi!🎟️ Voting Draw W...
10/31/2025

Pumpkin Carving Contest Results!

🥇 Winner: The Owl — carved by our talented Veterinary Assistant, Naomi!
🎟️ Voting Draw Winner: Congratulations Marissa R.!

Thank you to everyone who voted online and in the clinic — we had a lot of fun!🖤

👻Happy Halloween! 👻

Last week of meeting our incredible technician's 💛 Meet Amber. She is a senior tech here at Family Pet. She’s a great te...
10/31/2025

Last week of meeting our incredible technician's 💛

Meet Amber. She is a senior tech here at Family Pet. She’s a great teacher—both on the floor and during technician trainings. Her patience and dedication to quality care ensure we’re always brushed up on the technical skills needed to provide gold-standard care. Amber truly loves what she does! Her laugh can often be heard anywhere in the clinic—usually followed by a burst of Broadway tunes 🎶

Meet Lauren.
Lauren’s laid-back approach makes her a perfect fit for our busy overnight shifts. She doesn’t ruffle easily—even after a busy night in the hospital, she’s rounding the morning group saying the night was “pretty chill.” 😎 She’s never met a cat she doesn’t like, and when she’s not in the clinic, you can find her relaxing with her dog, new puppy, cat, and boyfriend.

‼ Does anyone recognize this sweet girl? A community member found her by the west side Tim Hortons/ Bottle Depot and bro...
10/31/2025

‼ Does anyone recognize this sweet girl? A community member found her by the west side Tim Hortons/ Bottle Depot and brought her to us. She is heavily pregnant. If you are missing her or know who is please call us at 403-320-5200 ‼

👻Last Day to Vote! 👻🕸️Comment below the number of your favorite pumpkin — that gets you one entry into our prize draw!An...
10/30/2025

👻Last Day to Vote! 👻

🕸️Comment below the number of your favorite pumpkin — that gets you one entry into our prize draw!
And if you haven't yet, stop by the clinic to cast a second vote to increase your chance of winning!

🎁 Tomorrow we’ll draw one lucky voter for a prize basket, and of course, announce our Best Pumpkin Winner 🎃

Dave Stasiuk, RDMS, RDCS from Spectrum Ultrasound will be back at our clinic Saturday, November 8th performing echocardi...
10/29/2025

Dave Stasiuk, RDMS, RDCS from Spectrum Ultrasound will be back at our clinic Saturday, November 8th performing echocardiogram exams. 🐾 There are still spaces available if you or your Vet think your pet may benefit.

💓 When is an echocardiogram recommended?
✔️ To investigate or monitor heart murmurs and other cardiac concerns
✔️ As a precaution before anesthesia or dental procedures
✔️ For senior pets or breeds more likely to develop heart disease
✔️ If your pet shows signs like coughing, fainting, or reduced stamina
📌 Please note: a referral from your family Veterinarian is required.

📞 To learn more, call us at (403) 320-5200 — our team is happy to answer your questions!

Address

2303 6th Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB
T1J1C5

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 10pm
Thursday 7:30am - 10pm
Friday 7:30am - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 9pm

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