Eastern Slopes Veterinary Services

Welcome to Eastern Slopes, my name is Frosty and I will show you around my home! Purrrrr
Main Building On July 20, 2009, Eastern Slopes Veterinary Services moved into a new facility just a few minutes away from the original hospital, expanding an additional 1000 sq. ft. with the staff lounge and offices on the second level and the main hospital on the ground floor. Since opening its doors in 2003, we've grown from a one vet, one tech, operation to host another 2 part time vets, 2 part time receptionists, and an AHT student, not to mention our regular volunteers and intern A.H.T. students and a new larger facility! We are located up on the hill, 3rd Street N.E. (the road to Rona), along the highway heading east to Okotoks, this spot was chosen for being centralized to accommodate clients and patients from Millarville/Priddis, Turner Valley/Longview, Okotoks/High River area and even as far as Dewinton/Calgary.

Main Entrance Since our opening Dec 2003, more than 3000 animals, including dogs, cats, birds and small pocket pets, and the occasional alpaca have passed through the doors of Eastern Slopes. Dr. Rozema also does some run out calls for client and patient convenience.

Reception Area Greeting you in the lobby of Eastern Slopes will be either of our friendly and knowledgeable receptionists, who are available to make appointments and answer general questions from opening to closing. and myself for you to pet. A focal point of the lobby is the bright and airy space and the relaxed, at home feel of the clinic to make the client and patient have a less stressful visit.
Waiting Room When you walk in the door, we want you to feel right at home. Relax in front of the realistic stove fire and enjoy fresh coffee throughout out the day or come in and sit back and chat for a bit, there is also fresh water available for you companion pet. Our waiting room is decorated with relaxation and comfort in mind. This large room is filled with photographs patients and art from our local artists and large sitting benches for clients going into appointments. We always try to keep your wait time to a minimum. However, on occasion emergencies or very sick pets may cause a delay in the schedule. If you have to wait, make yourself comfortable with a drink and a magazine. Our public washroom is off the reception area of the hospital and it is wheel chair accessible. It is also large enough to fit the stroller for the moms and dads who bring the little ones.
Retail Centre Our reception area displays a variety of pet products for your convenience. We mainly carry a number of healthy animal treats and home dental care, ear cleaner and once-a-month flea and intestinal parasite protection, along with grooming aids, collars, leashes, and more. As with humans, proper nutrition can enhance your pets’ general health. From diets designed for the "healthy pet" to Therapeutic diets developed for pets with increased fiber requirements, kidney disease, and increased protein requirements and/or to dissolve or prevent bladder stones, we stock a range of products for your convenience (Medi-cal, Hills Sience Diet and other specialized pet foods.)
Pharmacy Whether it is pill form, a liquid or ointment, we stock a range of prescription medications to allow you to start your pet's medication immediately Each weekday, our inventory management software generates a report advising us which medications require re-ordering. An order is placed with our supplier each weekday, resulting in delivery the following business day.
Examination Rooms Exam Room 1 Eastern Slopes Vet Services has two examination rooms. These rooms are designed with seating for clients to sit if they wish and are large enough for multiple family members to be present. Posters on the walls are meant to be attractive as well as infomative. The two cozy examination rooms are equipped with a standard array of medical instruments including an Otoscope to examine your pet's ears, also an Ophthalmoscope to examine the eyes, and a view box for x-rays and of course plenty of treats to reward the good behaviour of our furry friends. It is in the examination room where we take the time to get to know you and your pet, review your questions and concerns about your pet's health and perform a thourough physical examination. Exam Room 2 We use this room as a secondary examination room and also for when its time to say goodbye, we will escort you to this quiet room with private entrance, so as you provide you and your family with privacy, respect and compassion at this difficult time..
Work Station This work station allows the veterinarians and Technicians to sit, type records, and make telephone calls to clients, with the libray in the above cabinets, all while having a full view of the observation kennels and treatment area.
Treatment Area The treatment area is where high risk cases are monitored, pets are prepared for surgery, recovered afterwards, have blood drawn for diagnostic tests, are administered I.V. fluids and more. We also use this area to treat critical care patients and emergencies that need easy access to fluid therapy or critical care nursing. Needless to say, this is a busy and important area of the clinic.
Surgical Preparation Area Before our veterinarians preform surgery on your pet, they must prepare themselves in a sterile manner. A special sink allows the surgeon to scrub her hands and arms without touching a faucet. After carefully and thouroughly scrubbing, the surgeon needs to dress in a cap, mask and sterile gown and gloves. Hand towels, gowns and surgucal instruments are steam sterilized in our autoclave. All this occurs in a separate area away from the busyness of the rest of the clinic.
Surgery Suite The sterile surgery of Eastern Slopes is accessed through swinging doors leading from the surgical prep area. The suite is equipped with an operating table, anesthetic machine and a modern surgical lamp. All instruments and supplies used in a surgical procedure are kept in wall cabinets within the suite, minimizing traffic in and out of each room during the procedure.
Laboratory Area Our laboratory plays a vital role on maintaining the health and well being of your pet. Our technicians routinely perform a wide variety of blood and urine profiles with specific attention to the diseases that effect animals. Common tests performed are in our in-house laboratory are basic Clinical Pathology, Urinalysis, Blood Glucose, Bacteriology and in-house Cytology, also tests to detect Intestinal Parasites and Parvovirus. We also have a sliding glass window to pass histology samples through from the surgery suite. The more tests we can accurately perform on-site, the sooner an accurate diagnosis and suitable course of treatment can be determined for your pet, so Eastern Slopes has aquired a simple blood testing machine for basic needs. Diagnostic procedures requiring a Pathologist and Thyroid level tests are sent by courier to a referral Veterinary Laboratory.
Dentistry As the saying goes, Pets Need Dental Care Too. The dentistry area features up-to-date equipment with almost everything you would find in a human dentist office including high speed dental drills and ultrasonic scalars. Our services include probing the gum line at each tooth to measure the pocket depth and any gum recession prior to ultrasonically cleaning and polishing your pets' teeth (under the gum line also). If warranted, any necessary extractions can be performed. Inflamed gums are similar to an open, infected sore. As your pet chews its food, the inflamed gums bleed, thereby allowing bacteria easy access into the bloodstream. The bacteria which are carried through the bloodstream can cause liver infection, kidney infection/failure, heart valve infection and arthritis.
Radiology Our clinic has a complete diagnostic imaging facility. The radiology area contains a radiograph machine, and X-ray view box with a separate processing/dark room. The radiology department allows Eastern Slopes to provide improved x-ray quality, and therefore better diagnostic precision, and decreased time to process each patient. Once the radiograph has been exposed, the film is then taken to our dark room where it undergoes automatic processing and is ready for the Doctor's interpretation within a matter of minutes.
Ultrasound Area Ultraound allows us to look inside the body without actually looking inside the body. State of the art digital ultrasound helps our veterinarians make accurate and timely diagnoses, and follow the progress of diseases under treatment. We can also make copies of your pets ultrasound to have as documentation should the need arise to seek emergency or referral care.. You are able to remain with your pet in our dedicated ultrasound area, while the ultrasound is preformed.
Hospitalization Wards The odds are that, at some point in your pet's life, he/she will require hospitalization and treatment for an injury or medical condition. For this reason there are three kennel areas, the first being the special care area where patients requiring continual supervision, but not in need of intensive care, are monitored, this is in full view of the Veterinarians and supporting staff. Other wards are listed below. Each pet is given a treatment sheet, prepared specifically for their needs, that is used to monitor the patient's daily care and changes in condition.
Cat Ward Our cat ward is in a quiet room off the treament area. All our cat patients have a warm, clean towel, water and litter pan while they wait to return home and of course cuddle time with our staff. Separating our dog and cat patients within the clinic environment provides a more postive and less stressful veterinary experience for both you and your pet.
Dog Ward Our dog runs area spacious, clean and secure. They are located through a door off the treatment room and are convenient to a outdoor potty area. Medium and large dogs stay in our dog runs. On the opposite wall are kennels reserved for small to medium sized dogs. Blankets and comfortors provide comfort and warmth. All dogs are taken outside on a double leash for a short walk during their stay,.
Isolation Ward Any patient thought to have a contagious illness is placed in our Isolation Room. Our Isolation Ward is located off of the back entrance and is also equipped to have its own monitoring, cleaning and ventilation system to avoid cross contamination and for animals that need protection against certain environmental elements. Fortunately, because most of your pets are well vaccinated, we rarely have patients with contagious diseases, so this room is not used very often.
Thanks for taking the tour of Eastern Slopes Veterinary Services. Come on down and we will give you a personal tour! Large back area of clinic, it has an open concept but still has everything you need within easy access.