Services 

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of physical examinations. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your 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.  
      
Surgical Services:  Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures. When necessary, we offer referral to board-certified surgeons. 
   
Anesthesia:  We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Our anesthetic protocols are not only geared toward patient safety but patient comfort as well. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
    
Internal medicine consults: When necessary, we offer referral to board-certified internal medicine specialists who perform ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures, MRIs, CT studies and help us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.
   
Radiology Services:  Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality digital radiography to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders. Our digital radiography service allows for smooth, rapid transmission of images to board-certified radiologists who can provide expert interpretation.
   
Electrocardiography Services:  We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.
   
Dentistry:  Our dental services include charting of the teeth and gums, teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and oral surgery. Dental homecare is a very important component of your pet's oral care. We provide thorough counseling regarding homecare options.
   
Laboratory:  We utilize both in-house and commercial laboratories to provide serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent identification: We offer microchip identification.
    
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.
   
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.
    
Behavioral Counseling:  We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Boarding:  We provide limited 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:  Therapeutic bathing services are available.

Emergency Care:  During regular Hours, your pet should be brought directly to our Hospital for emergency care. For after-hour emergencies, please contact the Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita at 262-5321.