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Primary Care

Primary care services performed at our hospitals are the basic services every pet needs. These services include spays and neuters, health exams, laboratory and pharmacy services, and dental care. Please click on any of the subheadings listed below to learn more about all of the primary care services we offer your pets.

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  • Animal Quarantine Approved Hospital
    Our hospital is an Animal Quarantine Approved Hospital. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has strict regulations about the importation... More

  • Dental Care
    Dogs and cats don't often get cavities. But they do frequently suffer from other types of dental disease. Periodontal or gum disease, in fact, is the number one illness found in both dogs and cats. More

  • Dental X-Rays
    Our hospital offers dental radiographs (x-rays) as part of our dental care services. In the course of dental treatment, specially designed... More

  • Dentistry
    Our hospital offers a variety of Dentistry Services. At your pet's yearly examination it may be determined that they require a dental... More

  • Ear Checks
    Our hospital offers thorough Ear Exams as one of our many services. Symptoms like head shaking, scratching and pawing at the ears, rubbing... More

  • Emergency Care
    Our hospital offers emergency care. If you suspect your pet may be having a medical crisis, err on the side of caution and seek medical... More

  • Euthanasia Services
    Our staff will help you cope with euthanasia and end of life decisions. Unfortunately, there comes a time in the life of all pets when the... More

  • Full Diagnostics
    Our hospital is proud to offer our clients a complete diagnostic laboratory. Our in clinic laboratory machines can perform complete blood... More

  • General Surgery
    Our hospital offers many General Surgery Services that include a variety of common and elective procedures performed under general... More

  • Geriatric Medicine
    Our hospital offers Geriatric (Senior Wellness) Medicine Services for your older pet. When your pet reaches his or her "golden years" they... More

  • Health Certificates
    There are two types of health certificates available, one which approves pets for travel within the continental United States, and another... More

  • Health Exams
    Wellness Exams not only help flag any potential problems with your pet's health, but they are also important in creating an overall medical... More

  • Hospice Care
    Our hospital staff specializes in hospice care for your pet. Hospice care describes the care of pets that have terminal illness, such as... More

  • Hospitalization
    Our hospital offers hospitalization services. Hospitalization involves admitting your pet into the hospital for monitoring or necessary... More

  • House Calls
    Our hospital offers house call services. Your veterinarian, and often times a technician or assistant, can travel to your home or your... More

  • In-House Endoscopy
    Our hospital offers Endoscopy Services. Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedure that is used to assess the interior... More

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

  • In-House Pharmacy
    For your convenience, our hospital has an in-house pharmacy, enabling you to pick up your pet's medications at the time of your... More

  • In-Office Surgical Suite
    Our hospital features a dedicated surgical suite. Surgical suites are rooms designated for use during surgery only. These rooms are kept as... More

  • Intensive Care
    Hospital offers an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for treating your pet during times of critical need. Pets requiring ICU are often very ill... More

  • Internal Medicine
    Our hospital offers a variety of Internal Medicine Services. Internal Medicine is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis,... More

  • Isolation Ward
    Our hospital maintains an isolated area to prevent the spread of contagious disease from potentially infectious patients to others in the... More

  • Oxygen and Transfusion Therapy
    Our hospital offers oxygen therapy for the treatment of many acute cardiac, respiratory and blood disorders. Oxygen may be provided to... More

  • Pain Management
    Keeping your pet pain-free is crucial to maintaining his or her quality of life. Our veterinarians use a multi-modal approach to pain... More

  • Periodontics
    Our veterinarians offer periodontic techniques to help slow periodontal disease and tooth loss. Periodontal disease is a major cause of... More

  • Pet Loss Support
    As pet owners ourselves, our staff understands that facing a pet's serious illness or the loss of a pet can be emotionally devastating. We... More

  • Radiology
    Our hospital offers routine radiology services. Radiology is the study and science of x-rays. X-rays are used to help your veterinarian... More

  • Routine Surgeries
    In our continuing efforts to offer the highest quality veterinary medicine, we are pleased to provide a wide range of surgical services for... More

  • Sevoflurane Anesthesia
    Our hospital offers Sevofluarne Anesthesia for your pet. Anesthesia is the use of medication to block sensation, typically resulting in... More

  • Spays and Neuters
    Our hospital routinely performs spays and neuters, the surgical sterilization of female and male dogs and cats. Spaying involves removal of... More

  • Urology
    There are several problems that may affect your pet's urinary tract, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder crystals or bladder... More

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