In your search for a veterinary facility, we believe you should expect high quality care as well as great service.  Our goal has been to assemble a veterinary health care team committed to providing exceptional client service and veterinary health care.  Our commitment to you is to continue to offer our world class service and a state of the art veterinary facility.

We are conveniently located with plenty of parking and nice areas to walk your dog. We are a hospital equipped with highly educated team members and modern facilities with which to perform surgery and other procedures requiring anesthesia, such as teeth cleaning.

What You Can Do To Prepare

It is a good idea to keep an accurate medical diary, not only of the procedures and vaccinations your pet receives here at The Veterinary Hospital, but also of notes on things like your pet's elimination habits and any physical changes or unusual occurrences. Keep track of small shifts in your pet's behavior, including urinary marking habits and mood swings, along with diet and routine modifications. Bring this notebook when you visit us.

Annual Examinations

Your pet's annual physical exam by your veterinarian includes an inspection of your pet's eyes, ears, teeth, heart, and other important organs. Our veterinarians are calm, compassionate, and willing to explain all the procedures your pet undergoes. We want both you and your pet to feel comfortable here at The Veterinary Hospital.

Other Recommended Annual Treatments

• Dental Cleaning - Like you, your pet needs regular dental care. Ideally, a pet's teeth and gums should be brushed daily; however, even the most cooperative animal will often reject this process. There are alternative options like dental treats, water additives, and dental rinses available that can help, but the best option for your pet is to make sure he or she gets annual dental cleanings with your veterinarian. Without regular dental care, periodontal disease can progress and not only cause mouth and tooth pain, but also create even more serious internal issues.

• Blood Work - We highly recommend that you bring your pet in to check his or her blood work annually. It is important to perform these regular checks due to the fact that our pets age much faster than we do.  A lot can change with the internal organ function of an animal in a year, and submitting a yearly blood panel is one of the best ways to make sure your pet stays in his or her best health.
  

• Fecal Examinations - It is important to have a fecal check done for your pet at least once a year.  What this entails is checking for intestinal parasites that cannot be seen with the naked eye.  Even adult animals are at risk of getting internal parasites, and they will not always show signs of having them.  Your pet can be exposed to parasites through the environment and other animals.  Having a yearly fecal examination done also protects you and your family - many intestinal parasites can be transferred to humans.
  

Surgery and Other Anesthetic Procedures

Because of the general risks inherent to anesthesia, especially for very old, very young, or very ill pets, we will require an examination and, potentially, lab work prior to your pet being anesthetized. During the procedure, your pet will have IV fluids and be monitored closely by our experienced staff. Antibiotics may be necessary before and after.

Referrals

Our veterinarians may refer you to a specialist - veterinarians who have completed advanced studies in specialties such as internal medicine, surgery, and emergency care - if your pet must undergo a procedure that requires specialized knowledge and experience.