Mission Ridge Animal Hospital

Mission Ridge Animal Hospital Mission Ridge Animal Hospital is a full service small-animal hospital in St. Albert, Alberta! Albert, Morinville and Edmonton, Alberta area for over 30 years.

Mission Ridge Animal Hospital is a full service small-animal hospital that has served pets in the St. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your dog and cat. Our animal hospital staff focuses on providing routine, preventative care for your new puppy and kitten, including neuter and spay surgery, and flea and heartworm prevention. Our veterinarians provide

early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care to help your cat and dog stay healthy for a lifetime. Saturday appointments available. Contact us today!

๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฑ Surprise the Cat: The Ultimate Oilers Superfan!๐ŸŽถ From belting out the anthem to cheering every goal (and sneaking pop...
10/27/2025

๐Ÿ’๐Ÿฑ Surprise the Cat: The Ultimate Oilers Superfan!๐ŸŽถ From belting out the anthem to cheering every goal (and sneaking popcorn between plays), this felineโ€™s got more team spirit than the whole arena! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿงก

**Second entry for Mission Ridgeโ€™s costume draw โ€” and heโ€™s skating in for the win!** ๐Ÿ†

๐Ÿ’š RVT Month Spotlight: ShelbiNew RVT alert! ๐Ÿšจ Meet Shelbi, one of the newest members of our tech team โ€” and proud dog mo...
10/27/2025

๐Ÿ’š RVT Month Spotlight: Shelbi

New RVT alert! ๐Ÿšจ Meet Shelbi, one of the newest members of our tech team โ€” and proud dog mom to Ranger, who swears heโ€™s the real star of this post. ๐Ÿพ

Even though sheโ€™s new to Mission Ridge, Shelbi jumped in like a pro โ€” 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 โ€” helping vets diagnose quickly so treatment can start right away. ๐Ÿ’‰

Drop a ๐Ÿ’š to welcome Shelbi to the team!

๐Ÿ’‰ RVT Month Spotlight: KendallMeet Kendall โ€” RVT, gentle soul, and part-time snack negotiator for her dachshund Squinkle...
10/24/2025

๐Ÿ’‰ RVT Month Spotlight: Kendall

Meet Kendall โ€” RVT, gentle soul, and part-time snack negotiator for her dachshund Squinkles, who fully believes heโ€™s the CEO of the clinic. ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒญ

๐Ÿถ If you were a dog or cat:
โ€œA former coworker once told me I was like a geriatric kidney cat โ€” sassy on the outside but sweet on the inside.
A quiz once told me Iโ€™m a poodle โ€” creative, quick-witted, and a little fancy.โ€ โœจ

โ˜• Go-to order or clinic snack:
โ€œIced matcha, or donuts! ๐Ÿฉโ€

๐Ÿพ If Squinkles could describe you:
โ€œObsessed with me.โ€ (Accurate. ๐Ÿ˜‚)

RVT FACT OF THE DAY:
RVTs are trained in vaccine administration, parasite prevention, and client education โ€” catching small issues before they become big ones. Preventive medicine keeps tails wagging and whiskers wiggling! ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

Kendall plays a big role in preventive care โ€” helping pets stay healthy through vaccinations, deworming, and wellness visits. Sheโ€™s the calm, steady presence that keeps pets relaxed and their people informed. ๐Ÿ’š

Drop a ๐ŸŒญ, ๐Ÿฉ, or ๐Ÿถ to celebrate Kendall!

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Meet our first entry โ€” Dr. Franklin! ๐ŸพHeโ€™s all dressed up and ready to make his rounds this Halloween. Whether heโ€™s...
10/23/2025

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Meet our first entry โ€” Dr. Franklin! ๐Ÿพ

Heโ€™s all dressed up and ready to make his rounds this Halloween. Whether heโ€™s a human doctor or a very dedicated veterinarian is still up for debateโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ’‰

Thereโ€™s still time to join in the fun! ๐ŸŽƒ
Submit a photo of your pet in costume by Oct 31 at 5 PM to be entered in our Halloween Costume Draw.

๐Ÿถ One prize for dogs, ๐Ÿฑ one for cats!

๐ŸฉบRVT Month Spotlight: Carlie ๐ŸพMeet Carlie โ€” one of our longtime RVTs whoโ€™s been part of the Mission Ridge family for sev...
10/23/2025

๐ŸฉบRVT Month Spotlight: Carlie ๐Ÿพ

Meet Carlie โ€” one of our longtime RVTs whoโ€™s been part of the Mission Ridge family for seven years (and still laughing with the same chaotic crew every day).

๐Ÿถ If she were a pet:
โ€œMy favourite dog breed is a Lab, but Iโ€™d totally love the lifestyle of any house cat.โ€
Respectfully, same. Naps, snacks, no bills? The dream. ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿ• RVT Superpower:
โ€œSuper speedy at expressing a**l glands ๐Ÿคฃโ€
Every clinic needs a hero โ€” Carlie just happens to be ours.

โ˜• Go-to coffee order:
โ€œA Caramel Corretto from Second Cup โ€
(Weโ€™re pretty sure sheโ€™s fueled by caffeine, compassion, and pure efficiency.)

๐Ÿ˜‚ Funniest or most memorable moment:
โ€œThere are far too many moments of laughter with the team we have โ€” over the last seven years I canโ€™t pick just one.โ€
Thatโ€™s the kind of clinic culture we love.

Carlie is the definition of experience, humor, and heart โ€” and our team wouldnโ€™t be the same without her. ๐Ÿ’•

Drop a โ˜• or ๐Ÿพ in the comments to celebrate her RVT greatness!

Dr. Woods and her team at the WILDRun! Click the post for more details! ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ
10/22/2025

Dr. Woods and her team at the WILDRun! Click the post for more details! ๐Ÿฆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ

The 2025 WILDRun was a huge success! ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿƒ

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 canโ€™t wait to see you all again next year!

๐Ÿงก RVT Month Spotlight: CourtneyHer dog Toast would like you to know that her mom, Courtney, is not only her personal che...
10/22/2025

๐Ÿงก 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 โ€” sheโ€™s also a Registered Veterinary Technologist. ๐Ÿงก๐Ÿพ

Courtney is part of our team, sometimes she's part of the surgery team which means she does things like:
๐Ÿฉบ Monitor anesthesia (AKA keeping surgical naps safe and drama-free)
๐Ÿ”ง Set up surgical equipment like itโ€™s a NASA launch
๐Ÿ’‰ 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 procedureโ€”from monitoring vitals to pain management. ๐Ÿ’ช

Courtney brings skill, sarcasm, and surgical precision to our team โ€” and honestly, we wouldnโ€™t survive very long without her. Or Toast! ๐Ÿž

Drop a ๐Ÿงก if you appreciate RVTs like Courtney!

๐Ÿ‘ป Itโ€™s time to show off your spooky side!We want to see your pets all dressed up for spooky season! ๐ŸพSubmit a photo of y...
10/21/2025

๐Ÿ‘ป Itโ€™s time to show off your spooky side!

We want to see your pets all dressed up for spooky season! ๐Ÿพ
Submit a photo of your pet in their Halloween costume to our Facebook Messenger or Instagram DMs to be entered into our draw.

๐Ÿงก No judging here โ€” just a fun, random draw!
๐Ÿถ One prize for dogs and ๐Ÿฑ one for cats
๐Ÿ•” Entries close October 31 at 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ† Winners announced the week of Nov 3rd โ€“ 7th
๐Ÿ“ Must be a Mission Ridge Animal Hospital client

Letโ€™s fill our feed with adorable ghosts, pumpkins, and superheroes! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ’ซ

Next up in our RVT celebration is Alysha! ๐ŸพโœจHere are a few things you may not know about RVTs in Alberta โ€” like Alysha:โœ…...
10/21/2025

Next up in our RVT celebration is Alysha! ๐Ÿพโœจ

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

โœ… Theyโ€™re highly trained medical professionals
RVTs complete a 2 year accredited program that covers everything from anatomy to anesthesia, radiology, pharmacology, and nursing care.

๐Ÿฉบ They are licensed + regulated
To earn the RVT title, they must pass the VTNE exam and maintain professional registration through the ABVTA every year.

๐Ÿ’š They do WAY more than people realize
From hands-on patient care and surgery prep to medical treatments and client education โ€” RVTs are the quiet force behind every appointment.

Alysha brings steady skill, compassion, and a calming presence to our clinic. Sheโ€™s the kind of RVT who makes tough days easier and good days even better. Mission Ridge is lucky to have her. ๐Ÿ’š

Send Alysha some love in the comments! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿพ

๐ŸŒŸ RVT Month Spotlight: Debra ๐ŸŒŸDebra has been part of the Mission Ridge family for over 20 years. She started as a full-t...
10/20/2025

๐ŸŒŸ RVT Month Spotlight: Debra ๐ŸŒŸ

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 โ€” one thatโ€™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. ๐Ÿ’™

๐Ÿพ โ€œIf my dog could describe me, she would probably say I love herโ€ฆ but I donโ€™t throw the ball as much as sheโ€™d like!โ€
๐Ÿพ A memorable moment? Monitoring anesthesia during a tail amputation on a very large iguana!
๐Ÿพ And sheโ€™ll never forget the day a stray cat named Gunther came in with a gunshot wound โ€” 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! ๐Ÿ’š

Happy RVT Month! All October long weโ€™re celebrating the incredible work of our Registered Veterinary Technologists โ€” the...
10/16/2025

Happy RVT Month! All October long weโ€™re celebrating the incredible work of our Registered Veterinary Technologists โ€” the heartbeat of animal care. ๐Ÿ’š

First up is Jasmine!

โœจ If she were an animal:
โ€œA semi-feral black cat who slowly becomes domesticated after someone consistently feeds meโ€ฆ then Iโ€™d turn into a pampered house cat who naps in the sun all day. But I only cuddle on my own terms.โ€ ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›

โ˜• Go-to coffee order:
โ€œSomething iced or a cold brew!โ€

๐Ÿพ How her cat Phil would describe her:
โ€œBringer of food.โ€ (Fair enough, Phil ๐Ÿ˜†)

๐Ÿ’š Most memorable moment as a tech:
โ€œWhen 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.โ€

Help us celebrate Jasmine and everything she brings to our team โ€” dedication, compassion, and a little black-cat energy. ๐Ÿˆโ€โฌ›๐Ÿ’ซ

Drop a ๐Ÿ–ค in the comments for her!

We will be closed on Monday, October 13th for Thanksgiving so our team can enjoy the holiday with their loved ones (furr...
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 ๐Ÿพ).

Hereโ€™s Ivy โ€” one of our tech assistantsโ€™ pups โ€” soaking up the fall vibes and reminding us all to take a moment to be thankful. ๐Ÿงก

Weโ€™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! ๐Ÿฆƒ๐Ÿ

Address

51 Liberton Drive
Saint Albert, AB
T8N5J1

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+17804583833

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Mission Ridge Animal Hospital is a full service small-animal hospital that has served pets in the St. Albert, Morinville and Edmonton, Alberta area for over 30 years. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your dog and cat. Our animal hospital staff focuses on providing routine, preventative care for your pet from puppy and kitten to senior cats and dogs. We offer a variety of services from spay and neuter surgeries, parasite prevention, dental care, acupuncture and more! Our veterinarians provide early detection and treatment of disease as your pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care to help your cat and dog stay healthy for a lifetime. Saturday appointments available. Contact us today!