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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Williams Lake
Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital has been dedicated to animal healthcare for over four decades, serving both companion animals and livestock across the Cariboo Chilcotin region. Our mission centers on providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care while prioritizing client education and trust-building. We offer diagnostic, medical, and surgical services in our modern facility, complemented by mobile house call appointments for convenience. Our team of experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff delivers services ranging from routine examinations to advanced procedures, including equine and bovine care. We emphasize preventive medicine through wellness programs, vaccinations, and nutrition consultations tailored to each animal's life stage.Our mobile services extend care to remote areas, ensuring accessibility for all clients. Professional affiliations with organizations like the College of Veterinarians of British Columbia and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association underscore our commitment to industry standards. We maintain state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities with digital imaging and in-house laboratory facilities. Our collaborative environment fosters continuous learning, integrating new techniques to enhance service offerings. Client satisfaction remains central to our practice, reflected in our personalized approach to animal healthcare.
Services
Pet Vaccinations
Mobile Veterinary Services
Large Animal Care
Diagnostic Imaging
Surgical Procedures
Nutrition Consultations
Equine Dentistry
Chiropractic Services
Parasite Control
Puppy Wellness Programs
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience serving the Cariboo Chilcotin region
- Our team includes four experienced veterinarians and skilled support staff
- We offer comprehensive mobile veterinary services for remote areas
- Our facility features modern diagnostic equipment including digital radiology
- We provide specialized care for both companion animals and livestock
Associations and certifications
- College of Veterinarians of British Columbia
- Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- Society of British Columbia Veterinarians
- Western Canadian Association of Bovine Practitioners
- American Association of Bovine Practitioners
- American Association of Equine Practitioners
- British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association
Services
Mobile Veterinary Services
Our mobile veterinary services bring professional care directly to your location, serving both companion animals and livestock across the Cariboo Chilcotin region. Equipped with portable diagnostic tools like digital radiology units, we perform comprehensive examinations, vaccinations, and medical treatments in the comfort of your home or farm. This service particularly benefits large animals that experience stress during transport, ensuring they receive necessary care without unnecessary anxiety.
Large Animal Care
We provide comprehensive veterinary care for equine, bovine, and other livestock animals throughout the Cariboo Chilcotin area. Our services include herd health consultations, reproductive evaluations, surgical procedures, and emergency care. With specialized equipment and experienced veterinarians, we address both routine wellness needs and complex medical conditions, focusing on disease prevention and optimal husbandry practices to maintain productive livestock operations.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our hospital features advanced diagnostic imaging capabilities including digital radiology, dental imaging, ultrasonography, and endoscopy. These technologies enable accurate diagnosis of internal conditions, musculoskeletal issues, and dental problems. The in-house laboratory complements imaging results with rapid bloodwork analysis, allowing for comprehensive health assessments and timely treatment decisions for both routine and emergency cases.
Puppy Wellness Programs
Our puppy wellness programs focus on preventive care through scheduled vaccinations, parasite control, and early health screenings. We provide tailored vaccination schedules to protect against rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and other common diseases. The program includes nutrition guidance, behavior assessments, and life-stage specific recommendations to ensure proper development and long-term health for young dogs.
Chiropractic Services
We offer chiropractic and physiotherapy services for animals recovering from injuries or surgeries. These treatments help improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance recovery through manual adjustments and therapeutic exercises. Our veterinarians assess each case individually to determine if chiropractic care would benefit pets with musculoskeletal conditions or post-operative rehabilitation needs.
People
Dr. Ross Hawkes
Veterinarian
Dr. Hawkes brings extensive experience in mixed animal practice, focusing on both companion animals and large livestock care within the Cariboo Chilcotin region.
Dr. Cheri Galatiuk
Veterinarian
Dr. Galatiuk specializes in companion animal care with particular interest in preventive medicine and wellness programs for pets at all life stages.
Dr. Stefanie Krumsiek
Veterinarian
Dr. Krumsiek focuses on surgical procedures and diagnostic imaging, utilizing advanced techniques to provide comprehensive care for complex cases.
Dr. Joselyn Reynolds
Veterinarian
Dr. Reynolds specializes in equine care, offering reproductive services, dental treatments, and mobile veterinary support for horse owners in the region.
Tanya Hawkes
Practice Administrator
Tanya Hawkes manages daily operations, ensuring efficient service delivery while maintaining the hospital's commitment to client satisfaction and quality animal care.
Questions
What types of animals do you treat?
We treat cats, dogs, horses, cattle, exotic animals, birds, sheep, pigs, and goats.
Do you offer mobile veterinary services?
Yes, we provide mobile services for both companion animals and livestock in the Cariboo Chilcotin area.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have?
Our hospital features in-house laboratory testing, digital radiology, dental imaging, ultrasonography, and endoscopy.
Are emergency services available?
We offer urgent care services and can be contacted at 250-398-8253 for emergency situations.
What preventive care services do you provide?
We offer vaccination programs, dental care, nutrition consultations, parasite control, and life-stage wellness planning.
Do you have specialists on staff?
Our four veterinarians handle most cases, with referral options available for specialized disciplines when needed.