Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Large Animal Veterinary Care in Merville, BC
Tsolum Mobile Veterinary Health has been dedicated to large animal veterinary care since its founding in 1998 by Dr. Pat O'Brien. Acquired by Dr. Peter Parke in 2003, our practice combines decades of agricultural expertise with advanced veterinary medicine. We specialize in mobile farm calls across Vancouver Island, serving dairy, beef, and hobby farms with comprehensive services including herd health management, nutrition, and emergency care.Our team prioritizes compassionate, family-like collaboration with clients while maintaining a commitment to community involvement through agricultural education and sports coaching. With a hospital base in Merville and mobile capabilities, we deliver quality medicine in a relaxed environment tailored to both animals and owners.
Services
Herd Health Management
Dentistry
Nutrition
Reproduction
Vaccination
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care for large animals
- Our team combines veterinary medicine with agricultural expertise
- We offer mobile services across mid to northern Vancouver Island
- We implement comprehensive herd health management cycles
- Our practice owner has decades of dairy and beef herd experience
Services
Herd Health Management
Our herd health management program addresses all aspects of animal agriculture through feed analysis, housing optimization, and biosecurity protocols. We implement parasite control schedules, vaccination programs, and disease management strategies while measuring outcomes to ensure optimal production and animal welfare. This comprehensive approach helps farmers achieve their production goals while maintaining healthy herds.
Large Animal Dentistry
Specialized dental care for large animals includes hypsodont tooth management and annual floating procedures for horses. We address uneven tooth wear issues that affect eating habits and recommend equine specialists for advanced care. Regular dental exams prevent painful conditions that could impact animal health and feeding behavior.
Nutritional Consultation
We provide tailored nutritional advice to optimize animal health and reproductive success. Services include diet analysis, supplement recommendations, and hay quality assessments. Proper nutrition programs help maintain body condition scores, support immune function, and prevent production losses from improper feeding practices.
Reproductive Services
Comprehensive reproductive care includes breeding soundness evaluations, ultrasound diagnostics, and assisted breeding techniques. Our services cover artificial insemination planning, pregnancy detection, and difficult delivery assistance. We also provide neonatal care and castration services for herd management needs.
Vaccination Programs
Customized vaccination schedules prevent disease outbreaks and ensure food safety. We develop farm-specific protocols based on management practices, location, and herd history. Our programs focus on building active immunity in animals while maintaining maternal antibody protection for newborns through proper colostrum management.
People
Dr. Peter Parke
Practice Owner & Veterinarian
Dr. Peter Parke owns Tsolum Mobile Veterinary Health, serving Comox Valley dairy and beef herds. With degrees in Agriculture, Animal Breeding, and Veterinary Medicine, he brings extensive experience from Cornell and Kansas State University rotations. He actively supports local agriculture and sports teams.
Questions
What types of animals do you treat?
We specialize in large animals including dairy and beef cattle, sheep, goats, horses, llamas, alpacas, and poultry for both commercial and hobby farms.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, our veterinarians are available 24/7 for urgent care situations involving large animals in distress.
What areas do you serve?
We provide mobile services from Parksville/Qualicum through Comox Valley to Campbell River, and west to Port Alberni on Vancouver Island.
What herd health services do you provide?
Our herd health management includes vaccination schedules, parasite control, disease protocols, and production optimization strategies tailored to your specific farming operations.
How do you handle reproductive care?
We offer breeding soundness evaluations, ultrasound diagnostics, artificial insemination assistance, and difficult delivery support for various large animal species.
What are your regular business hours?
Our office operates Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Emergency services remain available 24/7 outside these hours.
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