Veterinarian recommendations

Submitted by Mj on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 8:19am

Hello!

I'm seeking a vet for my cat, and I know the clinics taking new patients are far and few. I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations?

Thanks! :)

Town: Rossland, BC
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Submitted by keenie82 on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 10:02am.

Nelson Animal Hospital is a bit of a drive, but it is where we were able to get our dog in.

Submitted by Krystyna on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 11:04am.

I think it is evident that Rossland would do with a local vet. There are so many people who are looking for a vet. May be the coucil should start thinking what kind of incentive they could provide to get a vet established in our city.

 

Submitted by SPortz on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 12:16pm.

@Krystyna  - that is a fantastic idea! Wow, it would be so convenient and they would be full up immediately. 

I do know, however, that there is a great shortage of vets and not just around here. See article below, from Dec. 2021. Doesn't mean we shouldn't try but it's a question of supply. Obvs Rossland is very attractive re: lifestyle (just look around at the number of doctors who live here!). 

https://davidthompsonthings.com/the-shortage-of-veterinarians-in-canada-...

Submitted by km on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 1:44pm.

SPortz – just to say there is a shortage of GPs in Rossland. We have no doctor since ours left the Monashee Clinic last year, along with another doctor, and are now back on a very long wait list.

Submitted by mde999 on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 2:00pm.

While this is unfortunate for pet owners it is not an issue for Council to take on or put City funds towards with incentives. 

Submitted by km on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 2:23pm.

The shortage of doctors for people and vets for pets is probably a point to be taken into consideration before deciding to move to Rossland.

Submitted by beebe on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 2:31pm.

You can try:

https://kettleriverveterinaryservices.ca/our-staff

https://selkirkvet.com/

https://www.nelsonvet.com/

Submitted by Krystyna on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 3:06pm.

@mde999 - I do belive that the council gave tax exemption to Josie Hotel in 2016 which saved them quite a lot of money. 

This is a quote from an article in Trail Times published in May 2019:

'Under its five-year exemption (which ends next year), the Josie will have saved about $208,000 in muncipal taxes.'

 

Obviously what Rossland really needs is more upscale hotels rather than something which would benefit a lot of Rosslanders like a vet or a dentist for that matter.

 

 

Submitted by Mj on Fri, 28/01/2022 - 5:45pm.

Thank you for the recommendations! :)