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​Our objective is to provide the highest quality of care, including clear and timely communication with our clients, in a state of the art facility staffed by trained professionals. 
If you are interested in a service you don't see listed, please contact us! 
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Diagnostics - In House

​Complete physical exam
Schirmer tear test
Flurescein dye test
Intraocular pressure (IOP)
Cytology - ear swabs, skin impression, fluid evaluation, etc. 
Fine needle aspirate
Wood's lamp and Ringworm culture
Skin scraping
Skin biopsy
Urine analysis
Urine culture
4Dx - Heartworm, Lyme, Anaplasma, Ehrlichia
FeLV/FIV/FHW - feline leukemia, feline immunodeficiency virus, feline heartworm
Complete blood count (CBC)
Chemistry panel with electrolytes
SDMA
T4 (thyroid) testing for cats and monitoring for dogs
Pancreatic lipase (cat and dog)
Cortisol for ACTH stimulation and dexamethasone suppression tests
Centrifuged fecal flotation and fecal smear
Endoscopy 
Blood pressure
​EKG
Pulse/oxygenation
​Digital x-rays
Ultrasound
Progesterone
Fructosamine
Leptospirosis

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Surgery

​Routine spay - ovariectomy (OVE) (cats, dogs)
Routine spay - ovariohysterectomy (OVH) (rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, cats, dogs)
Ovarian-sparring spay (OSS) (dogs)
Routine castration (cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats)
Vasectomy (dogs)
Surgical biopsy
Lump removal
Regional and chain mastectomy
Foreign body removal from stomach and/or intestines
Intestinal resection and anastomosis
GDV (stomach torsion) repositioning
Gastropexy (stomach tacking) 
Splenectomy
Urinary bladder stone removal
​Perinephric cyst removal
Diaphragmatic hernia repair
Pyometra spay
Abscess repair
Fracture repair - cerclage wire, IM pin, and external fixator
Femoral head ostectomy (FHO)
Amputation of injured digits, limbs, tails
Ear canal ablation
Aural hematoma repair
Entropion/ectropion repair
Surgical replacement of prolapse gland of the third eyelid (cherry eye)
Replaced proptosed eyeball in the socket
Enucleation
Stenotic nares
Soft palate resection
​Tracheotomy

​All surgeries (with the exception of very short procedures) include: Pulse/oxygen, blood pressure, EKG, temperature, and continuous technician monitoring, on a circulating hot water blanket for temperature maintenance.

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Dental Health

COHAT - a Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment plan includes: 
Anesthesia, with pulse/oxygen, blood pressure, EKG, temperature, and continuous technician monitoring, on a circulating hot water blanket for temperature maintenance.
Cleaning your pet's teeth with a Peizo ultrasonic scaler and polishing with Peelu dental fibers.
Digital dental x-rays to evaluate tooth roots and bony sockets they sit in.
Recording:
​Gingivitis, plaque, and tartar
Missing, broken, or loose teeth
Crowding or misaligned teeth that will lead to increased/early periodontal disease pockets, which frequently precede tooth root infections and tooth loss
Gum recession
Bone recession
Masses, ulceration, foreign objects
Any other abnormal findings
Extractions, when appropriate (often through gingival flaps for precision and safety)
Applying antibiotic gel in periodontal pockets and extraction sites, where appropriate
"Root canal" / endodontics, where appropriate
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Home care products include:
Pet specific soft toothbrush
Pet specific finger brush
Flavored fluoride-free toothpaste
Enzymatic water additive
Perio-Support top dressing for meals
Dental chews
​Purina and Royal Canin dental diets

​Canine Reproduction

Pre-breeding exams
Pre-breeding OFA hip/elbow radiographs
Ovulation timing (results available in 1 hour or less)
Semen collection and evaluation
Vaginal insemination (MAVIC catheter available)
​Transcervical insemination (TCI)
Surgical insemination
Pregnancy diagnosis by ultrasound
Pregnancy ultrasound for monitoring high-risk pregnancies
Pre-whelp radiographs for puppy counts/evaluation
Evaluation of male and female infertility problems
C-Sections (planned and emergency)
Neonatal and post-whelp health care
Health exams and certificates for puppies

Regenerative Medicine / Immunotherapy / Cancer Treatment + Screening

Acti-Stem Stem Cell Therapy - click to learn more!
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PUREVET PRP - click here to learn more!

Autologous Cancer Vaccines - click here to learn more!

OncoK9 Cancer Screening by PetDx - click here to learn more!
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