Primary Care

Our hospital offers primary care services that cover every pet’s basic needs. These services include spays and neuters, health exams, laboratory and pharmacy services, dental care, and much more! Please click on any of the subheadings listed below to learn more about the primary care services available to your pet.

Available Services
  • Pets can suffer from allergies to elements in the environment around them, as well as certain ingredients in their foods, just like people can ... Read more

  • Dental hygiene is an important part of your pet's health, because dental disease can be associated with other serious health problems... Read more

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    If you have ever wanted to know the exact DNA makeup of your mixed breed dog? We can help! The procedure is very simple, and only requires a small blood sample to be drawn from your dog by one of our veterinary technicians. This sample is then sent off to an outside laboratory where a complete analysis will reveal your pet's heritage.

    Using the latest science, this test scans your dog's DNA, both for ancestry information and specific genetic markers.... Read more

  • We understand that saying goodbye to a family pet is heartbreaking. If you are faced with this difficult decision, know that our entire staff is committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for you and your pet and will be present to assist you through the grieving process.

    When you are ready to call on us, there will be a few decisions you will be asked to make.... Read more

  • In our continuing efforts to offer the highest quality veterinary medicine, we are pleased to provide a wide range of surgical services for our patients. From routine surgical procedures, such as spaying and neutering, to more complex surgeries, we look forward to the opportunity to care for your pet????????s surgical needs.

    Our staff is highly skilled in performing veterinary surgeries and will make every effort to ensure that your pet receives the very best care.... Read more

  • Did you know that pets age faster than people and can be considered 'seniors' at around 7 years of age? Just as our health care needs change as we age, your pet's health care needs also change. Nutritional needs, exercise habits, and many aspects of your pet's daily routine can change as your pet ages. But how can you tell the difference between 'normal' aging and a medical problem? As in humans, some health issues that affect older pets can begin with very subtle changes that may go unnoticed until the problem has become serious.... Read more

  • Vacations are no longer just for two-legged travelers. More then ever families are taking their pets on trips internationally and nationally and the requirements for this kind of travel can be sticky.

    While there are two types of health certificates available, one which approves your pet for travel within the continental United States, and another which approves them for international travel, every country has its own rules and requirements for travel and admittance.... Read more

  • Your pet can benefit greatly from regular wellness examinations or checkups. Whether your pet is a youngster, a 'senior citizen,' or any age in between, wellness examinations provide an excellent opportunity for us to conduct a thorough physical examination and develop a health profile for your pet. This information will help us identify medical problems and any other issues that can affect your pet's health and quality of life.... Read more

  • Are you having problems caring for a terminally ill pet at home? Does your pet have a medical condition that is painful or causing poor quality of life? Are you afraid that your sick or elderly pet is suffering?

    Saying good-bye to a beloved pet is one of the most difficult situations a pet owner will ever encounter, but trying to decide when it is time to say good-bye can be even more difficult. There are times when all the capabilities of medical science have been exhausted and euthanasia is the only way to prevent an animal from suffering needlessly. However, the decision regarding when to euthanize is fraught with medical, financial, ethical, religious, moral, and sometimes legal considerations.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers hospitalization services. Hospitalization involves admitting your pet into the hospital for monitoring or necessary medical care. Your pet will have their own cage or kennel within the hospital building and will be monitored closely by technicians and veterinarians throughout their stay.... Read more

  • Our hospital is equipped with an In-House Laboratory that allows our veterinarians to quickly perform diagnostic tests on a variety of... Read more

  • When considering options for purchasing medication, pet owners have many choices, including online pharmacies and mail-order catalogs. But where can you truly get the best value for your money? Who can offer you the most reliable and personalized service? Who has the most complete medical information on your pets, and the ability to anticipate drug interactions or other problems that can result from inappropriately administering medication? Before you purchase your next prescription or medication refill, ask us about our fully stocked pharmacy.

    You and your pet will benefit from our well-stocked pharmacy.... Read more

  • Our hospital features two dedicated surgical suites. Surgical suites are rooms designated for use during surgery only. Our Orthopedic Surgical suite contain one operating table while our general surgery contains three.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers an intensive care unit (ICU) for treating your pet during times of critical need.  

    Pets requiring ICU are often very ill and require specialized nursing staff and veterinarians to treat them through a crisis. The nursing staff are also often trained in advanced techniques and monitoring and may also have undergone additional certification.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers a variety of internal medicine services.  

    Internal Medicine is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis, management and nonsurgical treatment of disease affecting the lungs, kidneys, liver, pancreas, spleen, intestinal tract, urinary tract, endocrine system and neuromuscular systems. Management of these conditions is typically done with diet, exercise and medications.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers oxygen therapy for the treatment of many acute cardiac, respiratory and blood disorders. Oxygen may be provided to patients by a nasal catheter (cannula), oxygen cage, hood or mask. Our practiced houses two free standing oxygen chambers that can accommodate both small and large pets.... Read more

  • We make pain management a top priority!! Studies have shown that pain relief may speed up the recovery process from surgery, injury or illness. As importantly, pain relief may help your dog live longer just by reducing stress and increasing an overall sense of well-being.

    Whether your pet is dealing with acute pain from an injury or infection or chronic pain from arthritis, cancer or other age related disease, keeping them free of pain is crucial to maintaining their quality of life.... Read more

  • Radiography is a valuable diagnostic tool in veterinary medicine. As we continually strive to offer the highest quality medicine and diagnostic testing, we are pleased to offer radiology services as a means of providing excellent care to our patients.

    A radiograph (sometimes called an x-ray) is a type of photograph that can look inside the body and reveal information that may not be discernable from the outside.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers video otoscopy to assist in the diagnosis of ear problems, such as external and middle ear infections, ear mites, foreign bodies in the ear canal and ear canal/middle ear tumors. Most veterinarians have a hand-held otoscope which gives a limited view of the ear canal and eardrum. If an ear problem becomes difficult or recurrent, our team can use a video otoscope, which allows deep examination and diagnostic sampling of the external and middle ear.... Read more