- Dental Care
- VaccinationAll dogs must have current vaccinations against Rabies, Distemper, Bordetella (Kennel Cough). All cats must have current vaccinations again Rabies and Distemper.
- Behavioral Counseling- Behavioral counseling: Your pet's behavior is the one of the most important factors in the relationship you have with him, and the relationship he has with the world; for that reason, it is one of our biggest concerns. Behavioral counseling will be integrated into all routine exams, from babyhood to senior status. We are also available for consultations regarding specific behavior problems and concerns.
- Nutritional Counseling- Nutritional counseling: The MOST important thing you can do for your pet over his lifetime is feed him a quality diet. Just think how healhty you'd be if you spent a year eating nothing but Ding Dongs! Eating a well-balanced diet and maintaining a healthy weight is so important to good health and longevity. There are excellent options for helping a pet lose weight, and we can advise you on diet recommendations and exercise and enrichment options.
- Comprehensive Examination
- Parasites Treatment and Control
- Upper Respiratory Illness TreatmentSoon after the pet has been dropped off, the assistant will give him a brief exam. We are most concerned with seeing that their skin is healthy, they are free of fleas, and that they don't have any respiratory problems. If any significant problems are observed, we will notify you by telephone. Any animal with evidence of fleas will be treate at the owner's expense.
- Periodontal Disease Treatment
- Veterinary SurgeryDr. Hill grew up in Wiscasset, Maine. She went to college at the University of New Hampshire and studied computer science. She worked for several years in software development before deciding to pursue her true passion: veterinary medicine. As she worked her way through prerequisite classes and applications for veterinary schools, she was an emergency and critical care nurse at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston, MA, and volunteered for the Tufts Wildlife Clinic in Grafton, MA. She ultimately moved to Ames, IA to attend Iowa State's College of Veterinary Medicine. She particularly enjoys internal medicine, endocrine diseases, and soft tissue surgery. She is married and has two young sons who are often causing some type of chaos at the clinic.
- Spaying and Neutering- Preventative Care (Wellness): Prevention of disease is the crux of any good medical plan, and it is our focus as well. We strive to keep your pet healthy throughout all life stages with a combination of thorough, routine physical exams, screening blood and urine tests as indicated, spay and neuter packages, appropriate vaccinations, heartworm, flea and tick prevention, and internal parasite monitoring and treatment as necessary.
- Laboratory Services- Surgery: We are equipped to perform most soft tissue surgeries. All patients will be carefully prepared and monitored during their anesthesia; blood tests will be run in advance of any procedures to ensure that the pet is healthy enough to undergo it. During the procedure, patients are carefully monitored for heart rate, blood pressure, oxygenation and body temperature. Patients are cared for intensively after their procedure to ensure they recover smoothly and painlessly. We also are able to bring an excellent, board-certified veterinary surgeon in for more complicated soft tissue or orthopedic surgeries.
- X-Ray
- Dental Radiology- Dentistry: We are proud to be one of the only local clinics offering digital dental x-rays! Dental care is of utmost importance to a long, healthy life; dental disease is a common problem in pets of all ages. During each physical exam, your pets mouth will be examined for signs of periodontal disease. When problems arise, we will recommend anesthetized, comprehensive cleanings to keep your pet's mouth healthy and prevent the need for the extractions. We are equipped to clean teeth above and below the gumline; polish and seal them to inhibit the development of more tartar; and perform extractions when necessary.
- Boarding