A senior veterinary student or registered veterinary technologist (RVT) will meet you at the Small Animal Clinic reception and bring you and your pet to a vacant examination room.

The veterinary student or RVT will ask questions about your pet’s medical history and then perform an initial physical assessment of your pet with the assistance of an RVT.

Sometimes it’s easier to perform a complete physical examination with additional help. The veterinary student may ask to bring your pet to the clinic’s treatment room for examination by the veterinary clinician with the help of other students and RVTs.

Once your pet has been examined and the care team has made an assessment, the veterinarian and the veterinary student will return to go over the initial assessment with you and to give you their diagnostic recommendations. They may suggest additional diagnostic tests such as blood tests, ear or skin cytology, or an ultrasound examination.

• What to Expect in General

The WCVM Veterinary Medical Centre's clinical team members are dedicated, compassionate people with specialized training and a diverse range of experiences. In addition to providing our patients with high-quality care and support, we are helping to train Western Canada's next generation of veterinary professionals.

• Our Team