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.
Pets can suffer from allergies to elements in the environment around them, as well as certain ingredients in their foods, just like people can ... Read more
Our hospital offers a variety of anesthesia services for your pet The term anesthesia indicates the use of medication to block sensation, ... Read more
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... Read more
If you have ever wanted to know the exact DNA makeup of your mixed breed dog? We can help! The procedure is very simple, and only requires a small blood sample to be drawn from your dog by one of our veterinary technicians. This sample is then sent off to an outside laboratory where a complete analysis will reveal your pet’s heritage. Results are usually available within 3 to 4 weeks.... Read more
Our hospital offers thorough Ear Exams as one of our many services. Symptoms like head shaking, scratching and pawing at the ears, rubbing the ears on the floor or furniture, whining, and abnormal odors are common.
Conditions of the ear occur frequently in dogs and cats and result from a variety of causes....
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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 attention immediately. Our experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and assistants are here to assist your pet when it is needed most.... Read more
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 possibility of a recovery to a comfortable existence is highly unlikely. Caretakers of an animal must at this time consider all possibilities to relieve the pet's suffering.... Read more
Our hospital is proud to offer our clients a complete diagnostic laboratory. Our in clinic laboratory machines can perform complete blood cell counts, complete chemistry panels, including liver, kidney, and pancreatic enzyme function tests, glucose, and electrolytes. Additionally, our hospital can send samples out to a diagnostic laboratory ensuring that we have a wide range of diagnostic capabilities.... Read more
Traveling with your pet can be an exciting but stressful time. Your airline, destination state, or destination country may require a health certificate issued by a USDA accredited veterinarian. Here at IVS, all of our veterinarians have obtained their USDA accreditation and we are happy to walk you through getting a health certificate to travel with your pet.... Read more
Our hospital staff specializes in hospice care for your pet. Hospice care describes the care of pets that have terminal illness, such as cancer or severe organ failure. Our veterinarians aim to keep suffering and pain to an absolute minimum, and try to maintain your pet's quality of life.... Read more
Our hospital offers hospitalization services. Hospitalization involves admitting your pet into the hospital for monitoring or necessary medical care. Your pet will have their own cage or kennel within the hospital building and will be monitored closely by technicians and veterinarians throughout their stay.... Read more
We provide a well-stocked pharmacy to serve your pet’s needs. In the event that we do not have a specific medication or dosage size, we are happy to direct you to our online store or a compounding pharmacy.
At IVS we understand that pets are important members of our families. When pets are sick and may need to be kept separate to prevent the spread of contagious disease we maintain an Isolation Suite. When pets do have to stay in the Isolation Suite, they have a dedicated, highly trained nursing technician to care for them.... Read more
Following the AAHA/AAFP Pain Management Guidelines, we strive to provide your pet with comfort and a pain-free life. Whether it’s chronic arthritis pain or an unexpected broken leg, we have laser therapy options, stem cells, oral medications, nerve blocks/epidurals, injectable medications, and cold compress options to come up with the best recipe for your pet.
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For many pet lovers, losing a beloved pet is one of the most heartbreaking experiences they will ever face. Feelings of denial, loneliness, depression and anger are common. Friends and family may try to be supportive, but after a while they cease to understand why the bereaved pet owner does not just get over it and move on.... Read more
Radiology (X-Ray) is a frequently used diagnostic tool which provides our veterinarians with a view of the internal body systems and the skeletal system. We utilize a state of the art, computerized, digital radiology machine. Digital radiography allows us to take fewer views which limits radiation exposure for the safety of our patients and staff.... Read more
Our hospital offers many General Surgery Services that include a variety of common and elective procedures performed under general anesthesia.
Examples of common surgeries include: spay (ovariohysterectomy), neuter (castration), lump removal and biopsy, laceration repair, abscess and wound repair, exploratory surgery, removal of gastrointestinal foreign bodies, enucleation (eye removal), cystotomy (removal of bladder stones), and skin biopsy.
As these procedures usually require general anesthesia, please refer to our Anesthesia Services for a detailed description of our offerings.... Read more
WHY SHOULD YOU SPAY YOUR PET?
Most people understand it is important to spay a female pet, but are unaware of all the health benefits spaying provides. In addition to the risk of unwanted puppies or kittens, pets that have not been spayed can have many health problems. The average lifespan for an unspayed pet is 60% of normal.... Read more
Our hospital offers Video Otoscopy to assist in the diagnosis of ear problems, such as external and middle ear infections, ear mites, foreign bodies in the ear canal and ear canal/middle ear tumors. Most veterinarians have a hand-held otoscope which gives a limited view of the ear canal and eardrum. If an ear problem becomes difficult or recurrent, our team can use a video otoscope, which allows deep examination and diagnostic sampling of the external and middle ear.... Read more
