Asian Heritage Month, marked annually in May, is an opportunity for us to learn more about the diverse culture and history of Asian communities in Canada, as well as to acknowledge the many achievements and contributions of people of Asian origin who, throughout our history, have done so much to make Canada the country we know and love. Across our network, clinics and team members are supporting our Asian clients each day, through traditional medicine and in the language of their choice. As part of our commitment to increasing diversity within the veterinary practice and our clinics, we’re cu ..read more

For a second year, Support Office team members from coast to coast came together to support food banks and social service organizations in their communities in a big way! Volunteer shifts occurred the week of April 15 and 22, and a collective 500+ hours were spent sorting food, packing care boxes, preparing meals and more, to support community members in need.   In Etobicoke, team members supported the Daily Bread Food Bank, assisting kitchen staff by washing, chopping, and prepping ingredients for the organization’s meal program. In 2022-23, there were over 2.5 million client visit ..read more

In celebration of International Women’s Day, our clinics participated in Claws for a Cause, a fundraising initiative benefiting local women’s charities through nail trim clinics. This year, our clinic teams nationwide raised a total of almost $4,000 in funds directed to local charities supporting women and girls. Three participating clinics won a $250 donation to their charity of choice. Congratulations to:   Gander Veterinary Clinic (Gander, NL)  Alouette Animal Hospital (Maple Ridge, BC)  Clinique Vétérinaire Les Jardins de Napierville (Napierville, QC).    The g ..read more

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$16,500 in donations made thanks to our team members' nominations! During the first quarter (October through December), Community Grant nominations were submitted and awarded to 10 clinics and Support Office for their favourite charities and non-profit organizations. The Community Grants program is an easy and meaningful way for our hospitals to contribute to their communities and build team spirit. The following clinics and organizations received grants in Q1:   Cataraqui Pet Hospital (Kingston, ON) – $1,500 donation to Parrot Partners Canada Clearspring Animal Hospital (Blumen ..read more

International Women’s Day, marked annually on March 8 is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action to inspire inclusion, and our team members, both in hospitals and at Support Office are celebrating this important date through two campaigns. For the third year, clinics and hospitals from coast to coast are hosting Claws for a Cause nail trim fundraisers, raising money for local charities supporting women and girls. We’ll be sharing results of this campaign and our 3 winning clinics later this month. Acros ..read more

In Canada, the theme for February’s Black History Month 2024 is Black Excellence: A Heritage to Celebrate; a Future to Build. VetStrategy is taking part by spotlighting the unique journeys of a number of our Black colleagues across our network. We sat down with Taunton Road Animal Hospital’s Practice Manager Nadine Wells, Royal York Animal Hospital RVT Denise Woonsam, and Disability and Absence Management Coordinator Rose-Aimée Eholié to learn more about their professional journeys, how their culture has played a role in their career and advice they would offer Black youth interested in a ro ..read more

Throughout the 2023 holiday season, clinics and hospitals from across the VetStrategy and Daubigny network, as well as both Support Offices, collected food (pet and human!), personal hygiene items, toys, and more in support of local food banks and social service agencies in their communities, with inspiring results. A whopping 27,163 pounds in donations were collected this year, beating our 2022 donation by nearly 8,000 pounds! Several practices also fundraised as part of the campaign, with a total of $10,761.98 donated to local charities. Drumrolls please… Kudos to our top three clinic ..read more

Clinics across our network nominated their favourite charities During Q4 (July – September 2023), 12 clinic teams nominated their favourite charities and non-profit organizations to receive an IVC Community Grant. From charities supporting animals in the community, to a soccer organization providing recreation opportunities to youth who otherwise couldn’t participate due to finances, to an organization empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support and professional attire – the latest round of recipients is inspiring. Our hospital teams are all smiles ..read more

We support our clinic teams and patients with access to a nationwide network of experts and industry leaders. In light of this, we are excited to welcome Dr. Laetitia Duler, a Board-Certified Cardiologist, to the Toronto Animal Health Partners (TAHP) team in North York, Ontario! Dr. Duler graduated from the École Nationale Vétérinaire of Toulouse, France in 2016 and completed a cardiology residency at the University of California Davis in the USA. She became a Diplomate in July 2023. She is a talented cardiologist with a strong interest in interventional procedures. Consultation services for ..read more