Re: Veterinary services

[mountainmom]

We would love a Veterinarian in town. If you love mountain living we pretty much have it all at our doorstep.

A mention to a previous comment: If you are travelling to the US for veterinary service I know you are paying quite a bit less than seeking services in our area. Which includes Cranbrook who has several good, modern clinics with very competent up to date and specialized veterinarians. We have to remember that Veterinary service costs reflect the cost of living in our area and our economy. The US is not included in this and therefor can charge less for services. Fernie veterinary care has always been comparative to the surrounding area(realisticly, not incuding the US). There may be small differences in fees between clinics but we need to remember that animal and human healthcare is a costly business and that modern up to date services cost money. If you believe a clinic can open its doors in Fernie and expect to compete with US prices…that is just a dream. Hopefully we can see someone come into our community, be competetive with the local areas pricing and show us passion and dedication for the care of our animals. Our family is always looking to support local businesses. We need a Veterinarian. Be willing to support local business.