Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Large Animal Veterinary Services in Kamloops, BC
Kamloops Large Animal Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted provider of veterinary care for large animals since 1968. Our team of five dedicated veterinarians and skilled support staff serve Kamloops and surrounding areas, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and ambulatory services for livestock and equine patients. With over 50 years of combined experience, we prioritize client relationships and animal welfare while maintaining modern facilities equipped with advanced diagnostic tools. Our practice includes specialized services in bovine herd health, equine reproduction, and emergency care, supported by a commitment to community education and industry partnerships.We provide 24/7 on-call emergency services and regularly travel to outlying regions to accommodate agricultural clients. Through continuous investment in staff development and facility upgrades, we ensure high-quality care that meets evolving industry standards while maintaining the personalized approach that has defined our practice for generations.
Services
Equine Services
Bovine Services
Urgent Care
Ambulatory Care
Surgery
Reproductive Services
Dental Care
Diagnostic Testing
Emergency Services
Referral Services
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience serving large animal patients in British Columbia
- Our team includes five specialized veterinarians with expertise in equine and bovine care
- 24/7 emergency services available for urgent animal health needs
- Modern facilities equipped with digital radiology and advanced surgical capabilities
- Regular ambulatory visits to outlying areas including Merritt, Clinton, and Barriere
Services
Equine Services
Our equine services include wellness plans, lameness diagnostics, pre-purchase exams, and reproductive care. We offer digital radiology, shockwave therapy, and dental procedures for performance horses. Our team provides both in-clinic treatments and ambulatory services for barn visits.
Bovine Services
Comprehensive bovine care covers herd health management, pregnancy testing, artificial insemination, and surgical procedures. Our veterinarians perform on-farm services and in-clinic treatments for dairy and beef cattle operations across British Columbia.
Emergency Services
24/7 emergency veterinary care available for large animals. Our on-call team provides urgent treatment for critical conditions, trauma, and obstetric emergencies with both ambulatory and in-clinic capabilities.
Ambulatory Care
We offer mobile veterinary services to farms in Kamloops and surrounding regions. Our ambulatory team provides routine checkups, vaccinations, and emergency care at client locations with portable diagnostic equipment.
Surgical Services
Our surgical capabilities include routine and complex procedures in a dedicated surgery suite. Services range from castrations and hernia repairs to advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries for equine and bovine patients.
People
Dr. Jennifer Jackson
Veterinarian
Dr. Jackson has practiced veterinary medicine in Kamloops for nearly 30 years. Raised on a cattle ranch, she specializes in large animal care and graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine after studies at Thompson Rivers University.
Dr. Jason McGillivray
Veterinarian
Dr. McGillivray founded the clinic in 1999 after working in mixed animal practice. He focuses on cow/calf herd health and production medicine, with over 25 years of experience in bovine veterinary care.
Dr. Colin Mikkelsen
Veterinarian
Dr. Mikkelsen joined the clinic in 2002 after graduating from Western College of Veterinary Medicine. He specializes in equine performance horses, lameness, and bovine production medicine.
Dr. Kerry Dyson
Veterinarian
Dr. Dyson brings expertise in equine surgery and internal medicine from her internship at Moore Equine in Calgary. She focuses on sports medicine and reproductive management for large animals.
Arron McKenzie
Executive Director
Arron oversees daily operations at KLAVC, managing staffing, inventory, and surgical assistance. With agricultural business experience and prior work in Mexico's farming sector, he has been with the clinic since 2005.
Questions
What species do you treat?
We specialize in equine and bovine veterinary care for both agricultural and private clients.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, our veterinarians provide 24/7 emergency care for urgent large animal medical needs.
What areas do you service?
We serve Kamloops and surrounding regions including Merritt, Clinton, Barriere, and Princeton.
Are ambulatory services available?
Yes, our mobile veterinary team provides on-farm services with portable diagnostic equipment.
Do you accept referrals?
Yes, we accept referrals for specialized procedures and treatments from other veterinary clinics.
