About the Vet

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Meet your vet

Carol Black DVM

Since graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, Dr. Carol has worked as a small animal practitioner in urban, rural, and emergency clinics, as well as provided after hours care to patients on a 24 hr on-call basis. Of all her experience, the most appreciated and meaningful appointments have been the ones that she has been able to provide for people in their homes.

Dr. Carol is grateful that she has been able to say goodbye to her own furry family members in their favorite place, in a private and familiar environment, and with the ability to love and spoil them until the very end. She feels fortunate to be able to share this privilege with anyone who wants the same experience for their animals.

Making the decision to euthanize your pet can be incredibly hard and can often be accompanied by unnecessary feelings of guilt. Dr. Carol believes that freeing your pet from pain and distress through medical assistance in death can be one of the greatest gifts that you can give to your beloved family member in their greatest time of need. Dr. Carol will support you through this process, by providing you and your pet with compassion, dignity, and respect, in the comfort of your own home.

Providing Compassionate Veterinary Care since 2005

Our Mission

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To provide compassion, dignity, and respect for your pet in their final stage of life and after.

Our Vision

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To provide comfort for you and your pet through a sad and difficult time.

Providing Compassionate Veterinary Care into the Future

Dr. Carol Black was an exceptional professional. She made us feel very relaxed and made the experience non rushed… the care she showed was more than we could have asked. We are extremely grateful for knowing who to contact in the future.

The Kuhlmann family
Pet Owners

Saying goodbye to a pet is often the most difficult time of your life. As we make the choice to let go of our beloved family members, having the right person by your side to guide you through the process helps to alleviate some of the painful emotions that come along with letting go. Over the course of many years, I have had the great privilege of working alongside Dr. Black. Gentle and empathetic by nature Dr. Black’s expertise and professionalism, coupled with her unwavering compassion, quells your fears and helps ease the ache. There is no one else I would want by my side and my pet’s side during the most difficult of moments.

Alexine Murray
Colleague

Dr. Black was Kona’s vet in Sherwood Park, before she moved to Canmore to work at the Bow River Veterinary Centre. Our dog Kona was our “first baby”, and we trusted Dr. Black through all her life stages: from ingesting chocolate as a mischievous puppy, to advising on more difficult decisions as she aged. When Kona’s health declined, we were a family of 5. Our daughters, who were 6 and 8 at the time, had never known life without a dog, and to them, Kona was their sister. So when it came time came to say good-bye we did not hesitate to drive out to Canmore. Despite the sad nature of our trip, Dr. Black helped to make it special. She encouraged us to give Kona lots of hugs on the road, and even to stop for a picnic which included a double cheeseburger for Kona! We wanted to involve the girls, and Dr. Black knew just how to speak with them regarding the process. Her kind and gentle words helped them to understand our decision. We would follow Dr. Black anywhere, but the fact that she is back practicing in Edmonton and Sherwood Park and can now come to people’s homes is a blessing.

The Stirlings
Pet Owners

What Dr. Carol did for me and my dog in her final moments of her life, was beyond what any vet could have done and I will never forget her kindness, compassion, and gentle nature during the most difficult and sad time with my beloved dog. Dr. Carol was equally professional and caring and I felt that she went out of her way to support me that day.

Deborah S.
Pet Owner

As a co-worker, I accompanied Dr. Carol to many house call appointments in Canmore, Alberta. She is the most compassionate, comforting, and kind-hearted veterinarian out there. She will go out of her way to make her patients and clients feel as comfortable as can be. She is supportive and understanding, and simply the best person to have around during those last difficult moments.

Sophie Wilson, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician

When our cat became sick it was impossible to take him to a clinic, as he would become so stressed he would not let anyone evaluate him. He would get so worked up that he would hurt himself (or us) if we even attempted it. After finding out Merlin had cancer, and once the medication prescribed was no longer keeping him comfortable, Dr. Black was able to come to our house to painlessly euthanize him. She was able to use sedation to alleviate any stress, and his last moments were very peaceful. Our cat was like a family member, so it was a tough experience, but Dr. Black was extremely compassionate and made a difficult situation much better for us all. She is a great veterinarian and we strongly recommend her.

Wayne and Kristeena K.
Pet Owners