Even though we do our best to prevent diseases through regular herd health consultations, there will be emergencies.
We are happy to provide emergency medical and surgical services during regular hours as well as after hours. Not sure if your animal is having a medical emergency? Call us at 250-295-0312 and a friendly team member will be happy to help you get the care your need. If you are calling after hours, you can speak to a tele-triage service, consults with RVTs are free, consults with a veterinarian will incur a charge. Below is a list of signs that your animal likely needs immediate care. Please note that this list does not include every situation which may be an urgent emergency, if you feel your animal needs urgent care it is always best to call.
- excessive bleeding/blood loss
- collapse/inability to stand
- difficulty breathing/gums turning blue
- head or spinal trauma
- toxicity (drugs, anti freeze, pesticides, herbicides, excessive grain consumption, excessive salt consumption, etc.)
- severe trauma
- any animal vocalizing in pain
- any animal suddenly unable to move
- fracture with exposed bone
- puncture or cut into the abdomen or lungs
- inability to urinate
- birthing issue.
For after-hours in-person care, please contact Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic at 250-374-1486.
Call the regular clinic number, 250-295-0312 and listen carefully to the menu options. You will be given the option to speak to a tele-triage technician (free) or veterinarian (consult fee). If you require in-person after-hours veterinary services, please contact Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic at 250-374-1486.
- 1 (250) 295-0312
- cascadevetclinic@gmail.com
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240 Bridge St. PO Box 1211
Princeton BC V0X 1W0