Our hospital offers Advanced Dental Care techniques, including services such as root canals, root planing, crown placement, gingival (gum) surgery, and orthodontics. These procedures are also offered by board certified veterinary dentists. .... Read more
Orthopedic surgery involves surgery of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments Fractured bones and torn ligaments are some of the most common injuries seen by the veterinary surgeon In many cases... Read more
Our hospital offers a variety of Cardiology Services Cardiology is the branch of veterinary medicine that treats diseases of the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels This involves... Read more
Chemotherapy, also known as chemo, is the treatment of cancer with one or more drugs Chemotherapy may be used to try to cure a pet of cancer, prolong his or her life, or simply make his or her symptoms ... Read more
Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug free, surgery free, and pain free treatment. Also called low-level laser therapy, cold laser therapy uses beams of light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation. Following treatment, pets experience less pain and swelling of the affected area, allowing for an increase in range of motion, mobility, and healing.... Read more
Our hospital offers dermatology services Our veterinarians will perform a detailed history, physical examination and basic medical ... Read more
Our hospital is proud to offer state-of-the-art Digital Radiology Services. Digital x-rays are essentially film-less x-rays. Traditional x-rays use photographic film to capture images whereas digital x-rays use a digital image capture device (computer) to record the x-ray image.... Read more
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is an advanced diagnostic tool used to measure, record, and monitor the electrical activity of the heart. Our new ECG machine uses brand new technology coupled with an iPhone to record and transmit wirelessly and instantly without the need for clips or any attachments to your pet.
Our veterinary staff has the tools and experience to diagnose your pet’s health issues, and provide the latest treatment options.... Read more
Our hospital offers OFA x-rays for identification of hip dysplasia in dogs. OFA is the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals and is an organization that was created to aid breeders in helping reduce the incidence of hip dysplasia. Dogs must be over 2 years of age and the x-rays must be taken using general anesthesia for accurate diagnosis.... Read more
Cancer does appear to be becoming more common in pets, most likely because they are simply living longer. The most important point to realize about this dreaded disease, however, is that just as in people, many forms of the disease can be easily treated, managed, and even cured. Early detection and specialized care are leading to increased survival and cure rates in almost all the types of cancers that afflict pets.... Read more
Ophthalmology deals with diseases and problems of the eye. Pet eye diseases that you may be familiar with include cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachments, and corneal ulcers. Ask our staff what specific ophthalmology services we can provide.... Read more
VCA Briargate Veterinary Clinic is skilled and experienced in performing orthopedic and advanced surgeries to care for your pet. Your pet’s health and safety are important to us, and we take every precaution to ensure the best possible treatment outcome for your pet. Our surgical protocols are designed to keep your pet safe and comfortable throughout the procedure and into recovery.... Read more
Our hospital offers many Soft Tissue Surgery Services. Soft tissue surgery refers to surgery on any body part excluding: bones/joints (orthopedic surgery), heart (cardiac surgery), or nervous system (neurologic surgery). Examples of common soft tissue surgeries include gastrointestinal surgery (to remove foreign objects or removed diseased sections of intestine), bladder surgery (to remove stones or polyps), liver surgery (to remove masses or diseased lobes), and spleen surgery (often to remove diseased spleens or masses).... Read more
A pet ultrasound creates a three-dimensional, moving image that, unlike an X-ray, allows for the examination of each organ in greater detail. An echocardiogram is a specific type of ultrasound targeted for the evaluation of your pet’s heart. Both of these types of ultrasound allow us to evaluate the functionality of your pet’s organ systems such as: