Preventative care

A clearer picture of your pet’s health.

Routine care helps us understand what is normal for your pet, recognize meaningful changes, and make practical recommendations before small concerns become larger problems.

Dog and cat receiving attentive care
By appointment only Appointments are scheduled by telephone for established clients.

The foundation of ongoing care

Care based on your pet—not a checklist.

Recommendations are shaped by your pet’s age, medical history, lifestyle, examination findings, and risk of exposure.

Wellness examinations

We recommend an examination at least once a year, with more frequent visits when age or health concerns make closer monitoring appropriate.

Individual vaccination plans

We will explain which vaccines we recommend based on life stage and exposure risk, and why they matter for your pet.

Laboratory testing

Many common blood tests can be performed in-house. Specialized testing is sent to a reference laboratory, with timing dependent on the test.

In-house radiology

When an examination indicates that imaging is needed, we can obtain X-rays in the hospital and discuss the appropriate next step.

Our approach

Useful information. Honest guidance.

A single result rarely tells the whole story. We consider examination findings, test results, your pet’s history, and the changes you have noticed at home.

Our goal is to identify what matters, explain it clearly, and recommend a reasonable plan. We will tell you what needs attention now, what can be monitored, and when additional testing or specialty care should be considered.

What you can expect

  • Recommendations tailored to your pet’s actual needs
  • Plain-language explanations of findings and options
  • Baseline information that helps us recognize change over time
  • A direct conversation about priorities and next steps
A note about prescriptions: Keeping examinations current is an important part of safe, responsible care and is generally necessary before medications can be prescribed or renewed.

Schedule an appointment

Let’s keep a close eye on what matters.

Established clients can call the hospital to arrange a wellness visit or discuss when their pet should be examined.

Call (828) 697-1717