Mission Ridge Animal Hospital

10/27/2025

🏒🐱 Surprise the Cat: The Ultimate Oilers Superfan!🎶 From belting out the anthem to cheering every goal (and sneaking popcorn between plays), this feline’s got more team spirit than the whole arena! 💙🧡

**Second entry for Mission Ridge’s costume draw — and he’s skating in for the win!** 🏆

10/27/2025

💚 RVT Month Spotlight: Shelbi

New RVT alert! 🚨 Meet Shelbi, one of the newest members of our tech team — and proud dog mom to Ranger, who swears he’s the real star of this post. 🐾

Even though she’s new to Mission Ridge, Shelbi jumped in like a pro — calm under pressure, quick to learn, and the kind of RVT who gets things done.

RVT FACT OF THE DAY: RVTs are trained in emergency/critical care and often run vital diagnostics like bloodwork and cytology — helping vets diagnose quickly so treatment can start right away. 💉

Drop a 💚 to welcome Shelbi to the team!

10/24/2025

💉 RVT Month Spotlight: Kendall

Meet Kendall — RVT, gentle soul, and part-time snack negotiator for her dachshund Squinkles, who fully believes he’s the CEO of the clinic. 🐾🌭

🐶 If you were a dog or cat:
“A former coworker once told me I was like a geriatric kidney cat — sassy on the outside but sweet on the inside.
A quiz once told me I’m a poodle — creative, quick-witted, and a little fancy.” ✨

☕ Go-to order or clinic snack:
“Iced matcha, or donuts! 🍩”

🐾 If Squinkles could describe you:
“Obsessed with me.” (Accurate. 😂)

RVT FACT OF THE DAY:
RVTs are trained in vaccine administration, parasite prevention, and client education — catching small issues before they become big ones. Preventive medicine keeps tails wagging and whiskers wiggling! 💉🐶🐱

Kendall plays a big role in preventive care — helping pets stay healthy through vaccinations, deworming, and wellness visits. She’s the calm, steady presence that keeps pets relaxed and their people informed. 💚

Drop a 🌭, 🍩, or 🐶 to celebrate Kendall!

10/23/2025

👨‍⚕️ Meet our first entry — Dr. Franklin! 🐾

He’s all dressed up and ready to make his rounds this Halloween. Whether he’s a human doctor or a very dedicated veterinarian is still up for debate… 😹💉

There’s still time to join in the fun! 🎃
Submit a photo of your pet in costume by Oct 31 at 5 PM to be entered in our Halloween Costume Draw.

🐶 One prize for dogs, 🐱 one for cats!

10/23/2025

🩺RVT Month Spotlight: Carlie 🐾

Meet Carlie — one of our longtime RVTs who’s been part of the Mission Ridge family for seven years (and still laughing with the same chaotic crew every day).

🐶 If she were a pet:
“My favourite dog breed is a Lab, but I’d totally love the lifestyle of any house cat.”
Respectfully, same. Naps, snacks, no bills? The dream. 🐾

🐕 RVT Superpower:
“Super speedy at expressing a**l glands 🤣”
Every clinic needs a hero — Carlie just happens to be ours.

☕ Go-to coffee order:
“A Caramel Corretto from Second Cup ”
(We’re pretty sure she’s fueled by caffeine, compassion, and pure efficiency.)

😂 Funniest or most memorable moment:
“There are far too many moments of laughter with the team we have — over the last seven years I can’t pick just one.”
That’s the kind of clinic culture we love.

Carlie is the definition of experience, humor, and heart — and our team wouldn’t be the same without her. 💕

Drop a ☕ or 🐾 in the comments to celebrate her RVT greatness!

10/22/2025

Dr. Woods and her team at the WILDRun! Click the post for more details! 🐦‍⬛🏃‍♀️

The 2025 WILDRun was a huge success! 🏃‍♀️🏃

Thank you to everyone who came out to run or walk for wildlife in need dressed in their best animal themed costumes! This event makes a significant difference in the lives of injured and orphaned Albertan wildlife and is a vital fundraiser for us as we continue to grow as a non-profit charity, caring for an increasing number of animals each year.

Thank you to everyone who participated, fundraised, and cheered others on. We can’t wait to see you all again next year!

10/22/2025

🧡 RVT Month Spotlight: Courtney

Her dog Toast would like you to know that her mom, Courtney, is not only her personal chef and designated treat dispenser — she’s also a Registered Veterinary Technologist. 🧡🐾

Courtney is part of our team, sometimes she's part of the surgery team which means she does things like:
🩺 Monitor anesthesia (AKA keeping surgical naps safe and drama-free)
🔧 Set up surgical equipment like it’s a NASA launch
💉 Help patients recover with warm blankets, tiny socks, and pro-level snuggles

RVT FACT OF THE DAY: RVTs in Alberta are trained in anesthesia and play a critical role in every surgical procedure—from monitoring vitals to pain management. 💪

Courtney brings skill, sarcasm, and surgical precision to our team — and honestly, we wouldn’t survive very long without her. Or Toast! 🍞

Drop a 🧡 if you appreciate RVTs like Courtney!

10/21/2025

👻 It’s time to show off your spooky side!

We want to see your pets all dressed up for spooky season! 🐾
Submit a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume to our Facebook Messenger or Instagram DMs to be entered into our draw.

🧡 No judging here — just a fun, random draw!
🐶 One prize for dogs and 🐱 one for cats
🕔 Entries close October 31 at 5:00 PM
🏆 Winners announced the week of Nov 3rd – 7th
📍 Must be a Mission Ridge Animal Hospital client

Let’s fill our feed with adorable ghosts, pumpkins, and superheroes! 🎃💫

10/21/2025

Next up in our RVT celebration is Alysha! 🐾✨

Here are a few things you may not know about RVTs in Alberta — like Alysha:

✅ They’re highly trained medical professionals
RVTs complete a 2 year accredited program that covers everything from anatomy to anesthesia, radiology, pharmacology, and nursing care.

🩺 They are licensed + regulated
To earn the RVT title, they must pass the VTNE exam and maintain professional registration through the ABVTA every year.

💚 They do WAY more than people realize
From hands-on patient care and surgery prep to medical treatments and client education — RVTs are the quiet force behind every appointment.

Alysha brings steady skill, compassion, and a calming presence to our clinic. She’s the kind of RVT who makes tough days easier and good days even better. Mission Ridge is lucky to have her. 💚

Send Alysha some love in the comments! 💚🐾

10/20/2025

🌟 RVT Month Spotlight: Debra 🌟

Debra has been part of the Mission Ridge family for over 20 years. She started as a full-time RVT and eventually stepped into a management role — one that’s taken her on many different adventures!

While she may not work hands-on with patients as much these days, her everyday goal remains the same: to provide the best patient care possible by supporting our amazing team behind the scenes. 💙

🐾 “If my dog could describe me, she would probably say I love her… but I don’t throw the ball as much as she’d like!”
🐾 A memorable moment? Monitoring anesthesia during a tail amputation on a very large iguana!
🐾 And she’ll never forget the day a stray cat named Gunther came in with a gunshot wound — and ended up changing everyone's life at Mission Ridge.

Debra, thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the heart you bring to Mission Ridge every day! 💚

10/16/2025

Happy RVT Month! All October long we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Registered Veterinary Technologists — the heartbeat of animal care. 💚

First up is Jasmine!

✨ If she were an animal:
“A semi-feral black cat who slowly becomes domesticated after someone consistently feeds me… then I’d turn into a pampered house cat who naps in the sun all day. But I only cuddle on my own terms.” 🐈‍⬛

☕ Go-to coffee order:
“Something iced or a cold brew!”

🐾 How her cat Phil would describe her:
“Bringer of food.” (Fair enough, Phil 😆)

💚 Most memorable moment as a tech:
“When I worked in emergency and an owner thanked me for my time. They told me what I did matters and that I am truly making a difference.”

Help us celebrate Jasmine and everything she brings to our team — dedication, compassion, and a little black-cat energy. 🐈‍⬛💫

Drop a 🖤 in the comments for her!

10/10/2025

We will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving so our team can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones (furry ones included 🐾).

Here’s Ivy — one of our tech assistants’ pups — soaking up the fall vibes and reminding us all to take a moment to be thankful. 🧡

We’ll reopen on Tuesday with regular hours. In case of emergency, please contact your nearest 24-hour veterinary clinic.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Mission Ridge Animal Hospital! 🦃🍁