A question often asked is, “Do you give vaccinations and regular care or do you only see sick animals?” The answer is: Yes, we routinely see patients for wellness exams. During the exam we check the pet’s vitals, Temperature, Pulse rate, & Respiration (TPR), for any abnormalities, check the ears, teeth, etc., and administer vaccinations. All of this information is recorded into the pet’s electronic medical log for future reference. Furthermore we are able and equipped to provide health care for your pet well beyond the minimal routine vaccination visit. Read further to see what we make available for your extended family member beyond the yearly routine vaccinations.
Dental equipment, designated dental area & dental x-ray equipment: Imagine not brushing your teeth or having them cleaned for seven, fourteen, twenty-one years, or
more… I think everyone realizes the importance of keeping their teeth clean. Did you ever consider that it is just as important for your pet? Many health problems are associated with bad oral health. Besides the mouth itself, liver, kidney, and hart disease can be directly related to bad teeth. Remember one year of a dog’s life equates to about seven years of physical change. How many years has it been since your pet has his / her teeth cleaned?
ICU providing oxygen & nebulization treatment: There are many instances throughout the each year that this equipment enabled us to save the life of an extended family member. We hate to think what would happen if a pet needed oxygen / nebulization and this equipment was not available to provide the necessary lifesaving treatment.
Isolation ward with negative laminar air flow: A room designated as an isolation room is extremely important to protect healthy animals from contagious diseases. We utilize negative laminar air flow to minimize the potential any airborne contagions spreading into the rest of the hospital. Our isolation room is self-contained and equipped with special cages that have an internal drainage system incorporated into them. Specific procedures are followed by the staff to insure that contagions are not carried into other parts of the hospital. Putting a sick animal into its own cage or its own room is not enough to safeguard healthy pets; an isolation room is required.
Laboratory: An onsite laboratory is a necessity for the assessment of your pet’s health. Routinely we preform laboratory work prior to scheduled surgical procedures such as spays and neuters. However, and frequently, lab-work is critical for the assessment and treatment of sick animals. Waiting a day or more for lab results may be just too late and the pet may pay the ultimate price for the delay.
Pharmacy: An in-house pharmacy not only allows us to treat patients immediately, it’s also a convenience factor for the client. Sometimes a medication can be a life or death difference. We not only carry prescription medications like Revolution, Frontline, Clavamox, etc., we also carry medications that a critical patient may need immediately in a life threatening situation.
Prep-room: One of AAHA’s requirements is that patients are NOT prepped in the surgery room. It is a common practice for veterinarians to perform their surgeries in a multi-use room. Would you go to a human hospital that did this? Our surgical procedures are like those that you would expect, and insist on, if you or a loved one were having surgery.
Gas Anesthesia: We adhere the guideline of the American Animal Hospital Association.
Radiological department: X-Ray & Ultrasound: Could you imagine going to a doctor or hospital and they diagnosed you with a broken bone or having an internal turmor without the aid of radiological equipment?
Recovery room: If you ever had surgery in a hospital, then you know there is a recovery room where your statis is monitored. We monitor every patient 100% of the time until they are out of harms way from the anesthesia.
Surgal suite with positive laminar air flow:
Surgical suites are separate, closed, single purpose rooms entered only for activities associated with aseptic surgical procedures. All surgeries are performed by a licensed veterinarian. The surgical suite is constructed and utilized in a manner that minimizes the potential for contamination. Sterile instruments, towels, and drapes are used when major surgery is performed.Immediately prior to a surgical procedure, a practice team member performs a presurgical assessment. Such assessment ensures:
- Positive patient identification
- Verification of appropriate surgical procedures and anatomical location
- Appropriate presurgical diagnostic testing has been performed, evaluated, and documented
Practice team members within the sterile field during major surgery wear proper attire including:Disposable caps and masks, or reusable caps and masks that are laundered before useSterile disposable gowns, or cloth gowns that are laundered and sterilized before each useSterile single use surgical gloves are utilized in all surgeries.Separate autoclaved or gas sterilized surgical packs are used for each surgical procedure.Prior to each use surgical instruments are properly cleaned, repackaged and sterilized utilizing either an autoclave, ethylene oxide or gas plasma sterilizer.Supplies including, but not limited to, drapes, laparotomy pads or sponges, towels, and gauze sponges, are properly wrapped and sterilized.Equipment utilized in the surgical procedures room includes:
- Surgical tables made of smooth nonporous material
- An oxygen supply
- Gas anesthetic machine capable of ventilatory assistance and having a vaporizer(s) compatible with the volatile agent(s) being used
- Scavenging systems for anesthetic waste gases
- Readily accessible emergency drugs
Hospital barn for large animals,
