Dirk Dekens, DVM
DVM at Montgomery Village Veterinary Clinic & Dekens Housecall Services- Claim this Profile
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Jerri-Lynn Morrison
My dogs are always so happy to see Dirk! He is so good with them, they don't care that they are getting vaccines or bloodwork taken or anything! He does a wonderful job explaining what is going on when they are ill in a way that I can understand, which is very calming.
Joy Cohen, CPRW, RPR
Dr. Dekens provides excellent care to my cats Charles and Sophia. That Dr. Dekens is mobile and brings his clinic to me is a huge benefit and stress reliever! He is caring and truly loves animals. The care he provides is expert, kind, gentle and thorough. I highly recommend him. Joy Cohen
Jerri-Lynn Morrison
My dogs are always so happy to see Dirk! He is so good with them, they don't care that they are getting vaccines or bloodwork taken or anything! He does a wonderful job explaining what is going on when they are ill in a way that I can understand, which is very calming.
Joy Cohen, CPRW, RPR
Dr. Dekens provides excellent care to my cats Charles and Sophia. That Dr. Dekens is mobile and brings his clinic to me is a huge benefit and stress reliever! He is caring and truly loves animals. The care he provides is expert, kind, gentle and thorough. I highly recommend him. Joy Cohen
Jerri-Lynn Morrison
My dogs are always so happy to see Dirk! He is so good with them, they don't care that they are getting vaccines or bloodwork taken or anything! He does a wonderful job explaining what is going on when they are ill in a way that I can understand, which is very calming.
Joy Cohen, CPRW, RPR
Dr. Dekens provides excellent care to my cats Charles and Sophia. That Dr. Dekens is mobile and brings his clinic to me is a huge benefit and stress reliever! He is caring and truly loves animals. The care he provides is expert, kind, gentle and thorough. I highly recommend him. Joy Cohen
Jerri-Lynn Morrison
My dogs are always so happy to see Dirk! He is so good with them, they don't care that they are getting vaccines or bloodwork taken or anything! He does a wonderful job explaining what is going on when they are ill in a way that I can understand, which is very calming.
Joy Cohen, CPRW, RPR
Dr. Dekens provides excellent care to my cats Charles and Sophia. That Dr. Dekens is mobile and brings his clinic to me is a huge benefit and stress reliever! He is caring and truly loves animals. The care he provides is expert, kind, gentle and thorough. I highly recommend him. Joy Cohen
Credentials
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BBB Accredited Business
-Apr, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Montgomery Village Veterinary Clinic & Dekens Housecall Services
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Canada
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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DVM
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Nov 2017 - Present
Providing Clinic-based and mobile veterinary services in Calgary and surrounding area's. We are an innovative veterinary clinic offering traditional services as well as chiropractic, canine nutritional consultation, annual check ups, vaccinations, rabies and export certificates for travel or export, diagnostic testing, surgical and dental procedures,Providing Caring and Compassionate care to dogs and cats in your home. Stress free and patient-focused care using Fear Free practices. Providing Clinic-based and mobile veterinary services in Calgary and surrounding area's. We are an innovative veterinary clinic offering traditional services as well as chiropractic, canine nutritional consultation, annual check ups, vaccinations, rabies and export certificates for travel or export, diagnostic testing, surgical and dental procedures,Providing Caring and Compassionate care to dogs and cats in your home. Stress free and patient-focused care using Fear Free practices.
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Business Owner
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Apr 1999 - Nov 2017
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Owner/Operator and Professional Dog Trainer
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2000 - 2009
Owner-operator of Sit Happens!.Certified Professional dog trainer(CPDT) with particular interest in dog behavioral issues and puppy socialization. Organized many rally obedience trials and special events. Competed in rally obedience trials. Owner-operator of Sit Happens!.Certified Professional dog trainer(CPDT) with particular interest in dog behavioral issues and puppy socialization. Organized many rally obedience trials and special events. Competed in rally obedience trials.
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Calgary Humane Society
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Veternarian
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1991 - 1999
Supervisor of animal Heath and Animal Care departments. Member of the management team. Supervisor of animal Heath and Animal Care departments. Member of the management team.
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Education
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1979 - 1986
University of Ghent, Belgium
doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, Veterinary Medicine -
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Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Certified Pet Dog Trainer
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