Small Animal Services

Vets aren't just for sick pets! Annual wellness appointments help our veterinarians keep track of your pet's health throughout their life and can be helpful in diagnosing ailments early on, as well as providing essential preventive care.

At their annual exam, your pet will receive a nose to tail examination, and if they appear to be in good health, any vaccinations or preventative medications will be discussed and recommended to you.

Here at OVC, we treat species commonly referred to as "exotics". Small mammals are becoming increasingly popular and we see all kinds of them! Some examples of small mammals commonly seen in our hospital include rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and even mice. In addition to small mammals, we also treat avians (birds) from parrots to peacocks, and reptiles/amphibians like bearded dragons, turtles, and geckos. If you have an exotic patient that needs seen, Dr. Allison and Dr. Becker are our current exotics DVMs.

We are proud to offer top of the line laser surgical procedures! We believe in utilizing the highest level of medical technology along with our highly trained veterinarians and staff. We offer elective procedures such as spays, neuters, and soft tissue surgeries, as well as some orthopedic and emergency procedures, and many more.

We know surgery can be incredibly stressful for pets and their owners which is why we strive to inform you of every step and make sure to provide you with detailed recovery instructions.

Dental care is vital to the health of your companion! Dental disease can lead to several issues with the heart, liver and kidneys and can affect the entire body through the bloodstream.  Professional cleanings are highly recommended to help prevent disease. Patients are placed under general anesthesia, dental radiographs are performed and an ultrasonic scaler is used to remove and tartar and debri on the surface of the tooth as well as below the gumline. The teeth are then polished and your pet will be recovered by one of our technicians.

Our office offers digital x-rays as well as ultrasonography and endoscopy!

-Radiography is a key element in viewing bones, and evaluating the heart, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract.

-Ultrasonography is used to visualize the inner workings of our patients without the use of radiation. We commonly use ultrasound to confirm pregnancy, view the bladder and kidneys in depth, and check blood flow in major vessels.

-Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that we can use to visualize the upper GI tract as well as the upper airway.

At OVC, our skilled veterinarians and technicians, along with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment help us to effectively diagnose your pet.

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Examples of in-house diagnostics we offer are:

-Complete Blood Count

-Serum Electrolytes and Chemistries

-Urinalysis

-Intestinal Parasite Screening

-Cytology

-Heartworm and Tickborne Disease Testing

-Feline Leukemia and FIV Screening