“Your Success is Our Business”
December 2015
Newsletter for theWestern Canadian Veterinary Industry
About WDDC
page 12
WDDC was formed in 1983 and has since grown to
become Western Canada’s largest single source of
products and services for Veterinarians. We provide our
clients with:
Largest selection of veterinary products in Canada with over 24,750
products sourced from 342 suppliers
Annual product catalogue and full color instrument picture
catalogue
Extensive assortment of retail pet products and annual full
color retail catalogue
Late order cut-off times
Next day, pre-paid delivery utilizing the WDDC dedicated fleet of am-
bient temperature controlled trucks
Weekend order fulfilment for Monday delivery
Case lot discounts for members and annual dividends based
on purchases
Discounted pet food pricing program (value pack)
Multiple payment methods (Visa®, Mastercard®, Pre-authorized with-
drawals and online banking payment option)
Prompt payment discount off statement
Online ordering with up-to-date product pricing, quantities on hand,
expiry dates, ETA on back ordered items, customizable retail price
ticket feature, and Human & Veterinary Compendiums
Online controlled substance ordering with next day delivery
Ability to take orders (bridge) with the popular Practice Management
Systems
Integratable web link from our Professional Pet Products retail website
Full line of instruments, kennels and cages, surgery tables and lights,
veterinary and dental equipment
Returns processed and credits issued within statement periods
Prime Vendor Partner Program - ensuring competitive pricing for our
members
Custom member sales reporting, price ticket, shelf labels &
barcode scanning technologies
Member Affinity Programs such as long distance, discounted courier
rates, fuel discounts, waste disposal, office & janitorial supplies, in-
strument sharpening & equipment repair, office equipment, education-
al programs, printing & promotional items & digital imaging, Staples
Advantage, TD Merchant services, clinic insurance and
Human Resource education and support for members
Vantage suite of programs CattleVantage™ (herd management pro-
gram), AdVantage™ (informational media tool) PracticeVantage™
(complete practice management suite), EVantage™ (electronic edu-
cational tool).
Practice management CE (continuing education) for AHT’s and
Veterinarians
Veterinary apparel including clothing, footwear and coveralls
For information on how to access these services as a member of
WDDC please contact our Customer Service Department at
877-746-9332 or via email at
How to Reach Members of the WDDC Team
Direct Switchboard …………………………
780-413-2516
Toll Free to switchboard ………………….
877-329-9332
Greg Hall
President & CEO……………….…..
ext 1217
Kerry Heise
Director of Finance ………………...
ext 1216
Accounts Payable ………...…… ext 2151 & 2153
Accounts Receivable…………… ext 1212 & 1215
Lynn Bussey
Director of Customer Service……...
ext 1129
Chrissy Harasym
Administrative Assistant…………….
ext 1128
Marvin Worobec
Director of Purchasing……………...
ext 1218
Steve Interman
Purchasing Manager …………….…
ext 1219
Kris Leicht
Specialty Products Manager ……...
ext 1220
John Ennett
Director of Operations &
Distribution ………………………….
ext 1305
Steve Northrup
Warehouse Manager ……………...
ext 1302
Peter Young
Director of IT Applications ………...
Ext 1203
Sveto Nikic
Director of IT Operations …………..
Ext 1221
Dr. Wayne Thiessen, Chairman of the Board
Rocky Rapids Veterinary Service (780) 542-2144
Dr. Martin Baer, Vice Chairman / Audit Committee Chairman
Cranston Veterinary Hospital (403) 288-7299
Dr. Tom Schmidt, Director
Battlefords Animal Hospital (306) 446-8387
Dr. Lloyd Abbey ,Director
General Veterinary Hospital (780) 454-8691
Dr. Chris Bowyer, Director
Barr-North Veterinary Service (780) 674-2100
Dr. Glen Griffin, Director
Southwest Animal Health Center (306) 773-4121
Dr. Glenn Meyers, Director
Clear Water Veterinary Clinic (403) 845-5353
Dr. Jeremy Ross, Director
Prairie Animal Health Centre of Estevan (306) 634-7123
Dr. Brent Jackson, Director
Currents Veterinary Centre (780) 439-0126
Dr. Ken Wright, Director
Claresholm Veterinary Services Ltd. (780) 625-3677
