Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact the vet? Call 867-993-5205. If there is no answer leave a message including your name and phone number and you will receive a call back. Alternatively, email [email protected] with the subject line INUVIK.
What are your hours of operation? Dr John Overell is open Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 5pm YUKON TIME. Gilly is available for medication pick-up during weekdays after 5pm and on weekends.
What if I have an emergency after hours? Call 867-993-5205. MAKE SURE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE! Emergency first aid info can be found here
How do I pick up medication in Inuvik? Send a message on our Facebook page, or email us
What payment options are available? At clinics we can take cash, cheque (made payable to John Overell) or credit card (via Square, with a 3% fee added). Outside of clinics we can take cash, EMT (to [email protected]) or cheque. We will also consider payment plans on a case-by-case basis.
How often are clinics held in Inuvik? Clinics are usually held in January, March, June, August and October. One or two of these clinics may be held by Arctic Paws.
When is the next clinic? Find out here
What services do you offer? We offer surgeries (spays, neuters, lump removal, teeth cleaning and more), vaccinations, deworming, mosquito repellant, medications, anal gland expression, nail clipping, microchipping, prescription foods, urine testing, blood testing and more. If you need to send your pet south to a vet, we have a selection of crates and carriers (hard and soft-sided) you can borrow for a small rental fee.
My dog hates having his nails trimmed. What can I do? Theres several things you can do to take the stress out of nail trimming. Check out this page
I don't live in Inuvik. How can I get medication? We can mail/ship medication to any community.
I'm new to pet ownership. I need advice! Check out this Resource page
Where can I buy supplies? There are limited supplies available in Inuvik. Check here for more information on this and online shopping options. Also check out Inuvik Buy Sell Trade on Facebook - Kaytlin often sells collars and leashes
What vaccines does my animal need, and when? Check out this Resource page
Why should I spay / neuter my animal? In just under seven years, one un-spayed female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs. One un-spayed female cat and its offspring can produce 420,000 cats in only seven years. Be part of the solution. Please spay and neuter your animals.
My dog had puppies. When can they go to their new homes? Raising puppies is a lot of work, and it's tempting to let them go to new homes once they stop feeding from their mom, however they should stay with her until they are at least 8 weeks old. They learn lots of social behaviours in the first few months of life. Through their mom and littermates, puppies begin to learn appropriate play behaviors, impulse control and bite inhibition. Dogs who are separated from their litters early are more likely to have the following behaviour problems -destructiveness, excessive barking, fearfulness on walks, reactivity to noises, toy possessiveness, food possessiveness, and attention-seeking. If a puppy must go home before 8 weeks of age it is helpful if it can be 'mentored' by an older puppy or tolerant dog. Once puppies are 8 weeks old they can have their first vaccine. If you need help providing dog food to weaned puppies, contact Arctic Paws
My animal is getting old, how can I make it more comfortable? Glucosamine and omega 3 fatty acids are great for aging dogs and cats whose joints are getting stiff. Animal pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication may also be necessary. Contact the vet for advice and prescriptions.
I can no longer keep my animal, what can I do? Check out this Resource page, there are several options.
How can I help the animals in my community? Check out this Resource page
What are your hours of operation? Dr John Overell is open Tuesday to Saturday 9am - 5pm YUKON TIME. Gilly is available for medication pick-up during weekdays after 5pm and on weekends.
What if I have an emergency after hours? Call 867-993-5205. MAKE SURE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE! Emergency first aid info can be found here
How do I pick up medication in Inuvik? Send a message on our Facebook page, or email us
What payment options are available? At clinics we can take cash, cheque (made payable to John Overell) or credit card (via Square, with a 3% fee added). Outside of clinics we can take cash, EMT (to [email protected]) or cheque. We will also consider payment plans on a case-by-case basis.
How often are clinics held in Inuvik? Clinics are usually held in January, March, June, August and October. One or two of these clinics may be held by Arctic Paws.
When is the next clinic? Find out here
What services do you offer? We offer surgeries (spays, neuters, lump removal, teeth cleaning and more), vaccinations, deworming, mosquito repellant, medications, anal gland expression, nail clipping, microchipping, prescription foods, urine testing, blood testing and more. If you need to send your pet south to a vet, we have a selection of crates and carriers (hard and soft-sided) you can borrow for a small rental fee.
My dog hates having his nails trimmed. What can I do? Theres several things you can do to take the stress out of nail trimming. Check out this page
I don't live in Inuvik. How can I get medication? We can mail/ship medication to any community.
I'm new to pet ownership. I need advice! Check out this Resource page
Where can I buy supplies? There are limited supplies available in Inuvik. Check here for more information on this and online shopping options. Also check out Inuvik Buy Sell Trade on Facebook - Kaytlin often sells collars and leashes
What vaccines does my animal need, and when? Check out this Resource page
Why should I spay / neuter my animal? In just under seven years, one un-spayed female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs. One un-spayed female cat and its offspring can produce 420,000 cats in only seven years. Be part of the solution. Please spay and neuter your animals.
My dog had puppies. When can they go to their new homes? Raising puppies is a lot of work, and it's tempting to let them go to new homes once they stop feeding from their mom, however they should stay with her until they are at least 8 weeks old. They learn lots of social behaviours in the first few months of life. Through their mom and littermates, puppies begin to learn appropriate play behaviors, impulse control and bite inhibition. Dogs who are separated from their litters early are more likely to have the following behaviour problems -destructiveness, excessive barking, fearfulness on walks, reactivity to noises, toy possessiveness, food possessiveness, and attention-seeking. If a puppy must go home before 8 weeks of age it is helpful if it can be 'mentored' by an older puppy or tolerant dog. Once puppies are 8 weeks old they can have their first vaccine. If you need help providing dog food to weaned puppies, contact Arctic Paws
My animal is getting old, how can I make it more comfortable? Glucosamine and omega 3 fatty acids are great for aging dogs and cats whose joints are getting stiff. Animal pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication may also be necessary. Contact the vet for advice and prescriptions.
I can no longer keep my animal, what can I do? Check out this Resource page, there are several options.
How can I help the animals in my community? Check out this Resource page