Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarians in Innisfail, AB
Innisfail Veterinary Service has been dedicated to animal health and client education in Alberta since 1970. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff provides comprehensive care for both small and large animals, emphasizing preventive medicine, nutrition, and emergency services. With over five decades of combined expertise, we prioritize personalized care, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and treatment protocols tailored to each patient's needs.Our practice extends beyond clinical services to include on-farm consultations, herd health management, and equine care, supported by extensive client resources like pet health libraries and wellness checkers. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education and community engagement, ensuring reliable, compassionate care for pets and livestock alike.
Services
Small Animal Services
Large Animal Services
Emergency Care
Vaccination Programs
Surgical Services
Dental Care
Nutritional Counseling
Preventive Services
Health Screenings
Prescription Refills
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined veterinary experience in small and large animal care.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency services for urgent animal health needs.
- We specialize in herd health management for dairy, beef, and equine operations.
- Our practice includes on-staff registered veterinary technologists for advanced care.
- We prioritize client education with over 1200 professionally reviewed pet health resources.
Services
Small Animal Services
We provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for companion animals including dogs, cats, and small mammals. Our services cover wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, and chronic disease management. With modern diagnostic equipment and in-clinic labs, we ensure accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans for each pet's unique needs.
Large Animal Services
Our practice offers herd health management, reproductive services, and emergency treatment for bovine, equine, and small ruminant operations. We provide on-farm visits for routine checkups, vaccinations, and specialized procedures like pregnancy testing and semen analysis. Our team supports dairy and beef producers with nutritional consulting and disease prevention strategies.
Emergency Care
We maintain 24/7 availability for urgent animal health issues affecting both small and large animals. Our triage system prioritizes critical cases like trauma, poisoning, and birthing complications. Emergency services include immediate diagnostics, pain management, and stabilization procedures followed by ongoing care recommendations.
Vaccination Programs
Customized immunization schedules protect pets and livestock against common infectious diseases. We offer core vaccines for rabies, distemper, and parvovirus in companion animals, plus herd-specific protocols for bovine respiratory disease and equine influenza. Our programs include titer testing to assess immunity levels and optimize vaccine timing.
Surgical Services
We perform routine and complex surgical procedures using aseptic techniques and modern anesthetic monitoring. Services include spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic repairs, and emergency interventions. Preoperative bloodwork and postoperative care instructions ensure patient safety and successful recovery outcomes.
People
Dr. Rob DeHaan
Owner / Veterinarian
Graduated from Atlantic Veterinary College in 1990, specializes in small animal medicine and dairy herd health. Owns Innisfail Veterinary Service since 1995, combining clinical practice with livestock consulting.
Dr. Terry Hunt
Veterinarian
Veterinary graduate from University of Saskatchewan (1974), with 50 years of experience. Former practice owner, international consultant, and volunteer in animal welfare programs across multiple countries.
Dr. Lillian Hidalgo
Veterinarian
Currently completing her professional profile, Dr. Hidalgo contributes to our small animal care services with recent graduate expertise and modern treatment approaches.
Ginger
Office Manager
Animal health technologist with 25+ years experience, managing clinic operations since 2010. Coordinates client services and ensures smooth practice administration while maintaining agricultural operations.
Charlene
Registered Veterinary Technologist
RVT with 12 years clinical experience, providing technical support for diagnostics and treatments. Specializes in patient care and client communication, recently joining our team from northern Alberta practice.
Questions
What types of animals do you treat?
We provide care for both small animals (dogs, cats, small mammals) and large animals (bovine, equine, small ruminants) through our combined clinical and field services.
Do you offer emergency veterinary care?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency services for urgent medical issues affecting both small and large animals, with triage prioritization for critical cases.
How can I request prescription refills?
Use our online request form with 24-hour processing time. Some medications require recent examinations to ensure continued appropriateness for your pet's health status.
What are your regular business hours?
Our clinic operates Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Emergency services remain available outside these hours for urgent cases.
Do you provide large animal herd health services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive herd health management including vaccinations, reproductive services, and nutritional consulting for dairy, beef, and equine operations.
What client education resources are available?
We provide over 1200 professionally reviewed pet health articles, how-to videos, and our Pet Health Checker tool to help understand animal healthcare needs.
