Note: We serve both English and French speaking customers. As such, our blog posts will, at times, be written in French.

Heartworms are a painful and dangerous condition to pet health.  Although they are treatable, we at Steven's Veterinary have some tips and precautions for clients' pets to prevent Heartworms from affecting them altogether.

At Steven's Veterinary we know there are many tickborne illnesses pets can contract.  Dogs are very susceptible to these illnesses including Lyme Disease, Ehrlichosis, Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis. 

Having dependable suppliers to keep your clinic running smoothly allows you to offer better care for your patients.  At Stevens Veterinary, we believe buying Canadian veterinary supplies offers you the convenience, service and savings your clinic deserves.

There are many times in life when you make a significant investment, and learn after the fact that there are “add-ons”. You spend thousands to go to an all-inclusive, and then you are hit up $50 for a boat ride, $50 for a picture with a Macaw on your shoulder, $200 for scuba, etc.  I know there are costs involved to run those activities, but c’mon – in a perfect world, it would be truly all-inclusive!

There are three must have's for your veterinary lab including microscopes, sterilizers, and ultrasonic cleaners. These are all important for any vet clinic interior design to not only help provide proper services to customers, but to help make sure that every animal is diagnosed properly. Steven's Veterinary offers these products among others that are important to all veterinarians.

We know it is a long haul to become a veterinarian.  You must have the intellect along with the compassion and heart to treat animals on a daily basis, and deal with their owners, too.  We commend you and thank you on World Veterinary Day.

Introduction

Opening a new veterinary hospital is an exciting time for those that have always wanted to make a living by helping animals.  To successfully manage your new veterinary hospital, there are some concerns to keep in mind in order to provide quality services to as many pet owners as possible.  Three of the most important elements of a successful veterinary hospital are location and community support, the quality and timeliness of services and deliveries that you get from suppliers, and your marketing strategy.

LOCATION AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The real estate mantra of location, location, location holds true for any new business, and a new veterinary hospital is no exception.  To be successful a new veterinary hospital has to consider the demographics of population density and competition.  It will also need to be looked upon favourably by those in the community in order to bring in business.  To gain support in your local community, consider partnering with established businesses and community organizations to introduce your hospital to people.  Also think about sponsoring events to educate people about pet care, which will solidify your reputation as a reliable local veterinary care provider.

VETERINARY SUPPLIER

Just as important is the place you turn to for your veterinary supplies.  Common types of supplies that are provided by veterinary suppliers include tables, lights, carts, and diagnostic sets.  Look to source your products from a provider of Canadian veterinary supplies that is knowledgeable so that they can help you determine which kinds of products are ideal for you.  A larger hospital, for example, may need equipment to outfit rooms that are specifically designed for pet dental services or pet grooming.  On the other hand, smaller hospitals may use rooms for more than one purpose.  Some providers offer kits that contain everything a new veterinary hospital will need to get started.  These kits can save you time and money while purchasing supplies to get your new veterinary hospital running.  Often times a knowledgeable sales representative may be one of your best resources.

Typically, we try to stay away from self-promotional blog posts.  We strive to keep the content, on this page, informational and fun -- something you can use to make your job easier.  All that said, we'd be remiss if we didn't share something we're really excited about -- our clearance website.  Here's a direct link, to the Veterinary-specific products within the site.

Ok, so you've finally decided to establish your vet practice online using social media.  Facebook is definitely an excellent place to start.  When setting up and managing your Facebook page for your vet practice, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there to assist you. Stevens Veterinary is on Facebook and we have come up with a list of helpful suggestions for you based on our experience as well as the experience of others.