Services
 

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary medical services to keep your pet companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:  Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs, which include the following:   
      
Surgical Services:  Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.
   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
    
Internal medicine consults: We offer referrals to internal medicine specialists in Phoenix who have specialized diagnostic capabilities and  assist us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
   
Radiology/Ultrasound Services:  Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.  We also offer both cardiac and abdominal ultrasound imaging, which is a non-invasive diagnostic procedure.  We are able to send our ultrasounds and our radiographs to specialists for their opinions and advice.
   
Electrocardiography Services:  We provide ECG services on-site as well as telephone consultations with cardiology specialists.
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include prophylaxis (teeth scaling, cleaning, polishing, and sealing), dental X-rays, tooth extractions, and minor oral surgery.  After a dental procedure,  an at-home dental care program is developed with you and your pet for maintenence between dental procedures.  After a dental procedure, we also offer free monthly toothbrushings and OraVet applications by our technical staff.
   
Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis, and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial and university veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.

PennHip Certification:  We are a certified provider of Penn Hip orthopedic radiographs.  These x-rays are sent to a central location where they are evaluated by board-certified radiologists.
    
Permanent identification: We offer Bayer's ResQ^TM microchip identification system.  It is an ISO-compliant microchip system for companion animals, which safeguards your pet and helps increase the chance that he/she will be reunited with your family, should he/she ever become lost.  Registration of your pet's microchip information is fast, easy, and free.
    
Pharmacy:  We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products, and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.  For finicky pets, we are also able to compound some medications into tasty liquids to increase the ease of administration.
   
Individualized Flea Control Programs:  We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard, and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:  We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance, and performance.  For bird owners, we can help you select the most healthy and appropriate foods and supplements for your pet from the Harrison's line of products.
    
Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.  We can work closely with trainers to develop a mulitmodal therapy for behavioral problems, using both behavioral modification techniquest and drug therapy.

Boarding:  We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients.  All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday.

Bathing:  Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available.

Emergency Care:  We offer 24-hour emergency care to all established clients, including weekends and holidays.  Please call our main telephone number (928) 634-7538 to contact the emergency service.