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Your Trusted Veterinarians in Central Alberta
Pioneer Veterinary Services has been dedicated to providing comprehensive mixed-animal veterinary care in central Alberta for over four decades. Our locally owned practice prioritizes personalized relationships with clients while maintaining high-quality medical standards for companion animals, livestock, and equine patients. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff combines modern industry advancements with practical knowledge gained through years of service. We emphasize transparent communication, individualized treatment plans, and emergency care availability 24/7.Our commitment extends beyond animal health to include community education, preventive care programs, and end-of-life support services. With facilities in Sundre and Olds, we serve both urban and rural clients across diverse agricultural and pet-owning communities. Our practice philosophy centers on respecting the human-animal bond while delivering financially responsible veterinary solutions tailored to each client's needs.
Services
Companion Animal Care
Bovine Herd Health
Equine Services
Small Ruminant Care
Acupuncture Treatment
Emergency Services
End of Life Care
Coggins Testing
Herd Management
Dental Services
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency veterinary services for both small and large animals
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialized expertise in multiple animal species
- We maintain personalized client relationships developed over 40+ years of local service
- Our practice combines modern medical advancements with practical agricultural experience
- We offer transparent communication and financially responsible treatment options
What people say
Compassionate care
Knowledgeable staff
24/7 emergency availability
Personalized service
Experienced team
Services
Companion Animal Care
Our companion animal services focus on preventive care, wellness exams, and medical treatment for household pets. We provide vaccinations, dental care, surgical procedures, and chronic disease management while prioritizing stress-free visits for pets and owners. Our team emphasizes early disease detection through regular checkups and diagnostic testing. Services include both routine care and emergency treatment for cats, dogs, and other small pets.
Bovine Herd Health
We offer comprehensive bovine health management for beef, dairy, and feedlot operations. Our services include herd health consultations, pregnancy diagnosis, vaccine protocols, and individual animal treatment. We provide bull breeding evaluations, artificial insemination services, and export cattle inspections while focusing on production efficiency and animal welfare. Our team works closely with producers to develop cost-effective health strategies that improve herd productivity.
Equine Services
Our equine services cover routine care, reproductive services, and emergency treatment for horses. We offer dental care, lameness evaluations, field surgery, and pre-purchase exams. Our team provides portable digital radiography and specialized reproductive services including fresh semen insemination. We also handle export health certification and Coggins testing requirements for domestic and international horse transportation.
Acupuncture Treatment
We provide medical acupuncture for companion animals and equine patients using sterile needle insertion techniques. This treatment addresses musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, neurological conditions, and post-operative recovery. Our certified practitioners combine traditional acupuncture principles with modern veterinary medicine to improve comfort and function for animals with chronic conditions or acute injuries.
Emergency Services
Our 24/7 emergency veterinary services handle urgent medical situations for both small and large animals. We treat traumatic injuries, poisoning cases, difficult labor, and acute medical conditions. Our on-call veterinarians provide immediate assessment and stabilization services while maintaining after-hours availability for critical care situations requiring prompt intervention.
People
Dr. Safnuk
Veterinarian
Dr. Safnuk provides medical acupuncture services for companion animals and equine patients at Pioneer Veterinary Services. With specialized training in alternative therapies, he combines traditional techniques with modern veterinary practices to improve animal comfort and recovery outcomes.
Questions
Do you provide emergency veterinary services after regular business hours?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency care for both small and large animals with on-call veterinarians available at all times.
What types of animals do you treat at Pioneer Veterinary Services?
We treat companion animals, bovine, equine, and small ruminants, providing specialized care for each species at our facilities.
Are payment plans or financing options available for veterinary services?
We discuss payment options with clients prior to treatment but do not explicitly mention financing programs in our service details.
What documentation is required for international horse transportation?
We provide Coggins testing and export health certificates required for international horse travel, including CFIA coordination for export documentation.
Do you offer acupuncture treatment for pets?
Yes, Dr. Safnuk offers medical acupuncture services for companion animals and equine patients to address pain management and recovery needs.
Reviews (6)
Jesse Yaskowich
Jan 13, 2022
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Never taken a pet to the vet. Great people and good prices. I was worried I'd have to get a second job. Won't use anyone else after going here. 5 stars all the way
Ashley Wesselius
Dec 12, 2021
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Harley came in to get fixed and I have to say what an amazing group of people, had a great experience. Thank you!
Wendy Linton
Aug 19, 2021
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My daughter took there dog in tonight and the vet and vet tech were amazing. They were caring and took such great care of there dog. We would highly recommend this Vet clinic to everyone.
Cameron Bissell
Aug 16, 2021
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Bloodwork and thyroid test. Suspicions correct. They did their job very well and she has since gained weight and is happier in such we are happier . Ty
Sarah Poffenroth
Jul 27, 2021
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Excellent staff.Post-op teaching session was very informative and through. Very kind and helpful staff. I was very worried about getting my dog neutered,. It was sooo much better than I had imagined. Thank you so much.
Brennan Kirby
Jun 29, 2019
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Always take good care of my animals. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices for a vet. Phone to let me know how the surgery went and even followed up a couple of days later.
