Preventive Care

• Dental Care
  Bad breath, broken teeth, and tooth and gum pain can develop if your dog or cat's dental care is neglected. Our Modesto vets provide dental services 6 days a week including Saturdays.
• Vaccination
  Keeping your animal companion's vaccinations up-to-date is essential for protecting them against a range of serious conditions that can negatively impact their long-term health and longevity.
• Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Behavioral Counseling
  Many people fail to recognize when their pet rabbit is unwell. Illness can strike fast and health can deteriorate very quickly. Contact your veterinarian right away if you notice any behavior changes or unusual symptoms.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Between visits, watch for changes in your dog or cat. These may include mobility issues, weight gain or loss, confusion, appetite or elimination, and behavior such as lethargy or aggression.
• Comprehensive Examination
  Veterinary Medical Associates offers routine exams and urgent and emergency care to maintain and restore the good health of pet ferrets in Modesto and beyond.

Illness Treatment

• Parasites Treatment and Control
  We offer a comprehensive range of services dedicated to the health and well-being of rodents, including routine checkups, fecal testing, parasite control and emergency care.
• Behavioral Disorder Treatment
  In dogs, common pulmonary disorders include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), canine distemper virus, pneumonia, and lung tumours.
• Pain Management
  We offer non-surgical treatment for pets with lameness, spinal disorders, joint issues and more. In addition, we provide alternatives in pain management and supplemental therapies for healing. For these treatment options, we are excited to offer the services of Dr. J. A. Hernandez, D.C.
• Vomiting Treatment
• Diarrhea Treatment
• Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
  During your dog or cat's checkup, we will examine their skin and coat for signs of problems, including excessive oiliness or dryness, lumps, bumps, dandruff, or abnormal hair loss or shedding.
• Upper Respiratory Illness Treatment
  Pulmonary disorders have to do with the respiratory system, which is responsible for delivering oxygen to the body and eliminating waste gases such as carbon dioxide. Since dogs and cats are unable to sweat the way we do, their respiratory system is also essential for regulating their body temperature. When issues arise with this system, your dog or cat can develop a number of disorders.
• Injury Treatment

Infection Treatment

• Leptospirosis Treatment
• Parvovirus Infection Treatment
  DHPP for Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (First booster at one-year wellness exam and then every three years)
• Feline Retro Virus Treatment
  Male cat neutering can help to curb many undesirable behaviors such as spraying indoors and around your house to mark territory, roaming, howling, and fighting with other undoctored male cats. Reducing your cat's temptation to fight may also reduce their risk of injury, and of contracting Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and Feline leukemia virus (FeLV).
• Bacterial and Viral Infection Treatment
  In cats, asthma, bronchitis, parasitic worms, bacterial infections, and viruses are some of the most common pulmonary issues our veterinarians see
• Ear Infection Treatment
• Urinary Tract Infection Treatment
  Urologic medical issues such as urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs and feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) in cats are common disorders that our veterinaries diagnose and treat.

Chronic Condition Treatment

• Arthritis Treatment
  While osteoarthritis is typically a condition we think of in older dogs, this painful condition can also affect your senior cat's joints.
• Hip Dysplasia Treatment
  As your dog reaches their golden years, there are a number of joint or bone disorders that can result in pain and discomfort. Some of the most common joint and bone disorders in geriatric pets that our veterinarians see include arthritis, hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis, reduction in spinal flexibility, and growth plate disorders.
• Diabetes Treatment
• Thyroid Disease Treatment
  If the immune system isn't working correctly, your pet may develop an immune-mediated disorder. Some common immune-mediated disorders in dogs and cats include anemia, arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, hypothyroidism, allergies and skin diseases.
• Knee Problems Treatment
  The patella (knee cap) lies in a cartilaginous groove at the end of the femur at the stifle. A luxating patella occurs when the knee cap moves out of its natural position. Knee cap problems are common in many dog breeds, both large and small.
• Heart Disease Treatment
  Dogs and cats can suffer from a range of heart diseases and disorders such as congestive heart failure (CHF), age-related changes to the valves of the heart, congenital heart defects, cardiac arrhythmias, tumours and more.
• Kidney Disease Treatment
  As pets age, their kidneys tend to lose their function. In some cases, kidney disease can be caused by medications used to treat other common conditions seen in senior pets.
• Periodontal Disease Treatment
  If your cat or dog has periodontal disease, much of the damage is contained below the gum line, where it is difficult or impossible to see. With dental X-rays, our team can examine the roots, bones, and internal anatomy of your cat or dog's teeth.
• Cancer Treatment
  In dogs, commonly diagnosed forms of cancers include mast cell tumors, melanoma, lymphoma, and bone cancer. In cats, lymphoma, mammary cancer, and skin cancer are common.

Emergency Care

• Wound and Fracture Care
  Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from common tooth extractions and gum disease treatments to more complex jaw fracture repairs.

Surgery

• Dental Surgery
  If your pet needs dental surgery, we will do everything we can to make the process as stress-free as possible. We'll break down each step for you, including preparation and post-operative care requirements.
• Veterinary Surgery
  Our veterinarians offer orthopedic surgery to treat bone, joint and cruciate ligament injuries in pets from West Modesto, Aurora, Empire, McHenry, Riverbank, Salida, Rouse and beyond.
• Spaying and Neutering
  Spaying or neutering your pet can help control the homeless animal population in Modesto, curb many undesirable behaviors and reduce your pet's risk of some cancers.

Lab and X-Rays

• Laboratory Services
  If your pet is sick laboratory testing may be used to confirm the presence of bacteria or viruses, rule out certain diseases, or monitor your companion's response to treatment.
• X-Ray
  Veterinary Medical Associates is looking to new doctors to our AAHA Accredited hospital. Are you interested in small animal and exotics including avian, ferret, rodent, rabbit, and reptiles? New and experienced candidates are welcome and we are ready to provide mentorship for growth and development. Established in 1965, and with over 60 years of AAHA accreditation, we are dedicated to the ultimate veterinary health care experience for companion pets and their caretakers. With 50% of our patients being exotics, no other practice exists that offers the same extensive exotics care in the area. We are a full-service practice, including orthopedic surgery, echos, endoscopy, and ultrasound with state-of-the-art equipment that also includes digital radiography, and local reference for MRI. We emphasize and value communication with clients. We provide personal approach with the upmost customer service. It is our mission to not only provide exceptional medicine, but to promote the human animal bond. Our clients have come to expect exceptional service and we take pride in meeting those expectations, as our loyal client base is now at the point where we see the children and
• Dental Radiology
  The risk of radiation exposure for your pet with digital dental X-rays is significantly lower than with traditional X-ray technology.
• Microchipping
  While collars and tags are important, there's no guarantee these won't become lost. Our veterinarians can place a tiny microchip under your pet's skin as a permanent form of identification.

General Pet Care

• Grooming
• Senior Pet Care
  Our Modesto veterinarians focus on maintaining your senior pet's health so they can remain comfortable and mobile as they reach their golden years.
• Dog Training