Pharmacy & Pet Supplies


We have an extensive in-house pharmacy as well as many over the counter products. Your pet will need to be seen by us within 12 months for us to be able to dispense a prescription medication and within 6 months for a controlled substance. If we do not carry a prescription item that your pet needs, we will write a prescription to an outside pharmacy. We also utilize a compounding pharmacy for drugs that are not commercially available.

Dentistry and Your Pet


Oral care is just as important for your pet as it is for you.
By 5 years old, 60% of dogs have some degree of periodontal disease.

Gingivitis and associated mouth inflammation is extremely painful and may result in reluctance to eat, weight loss, and poor quality of life.

During routine preventative vaccinations we screen for retained baby teeth and abnormal tooth alignment. In addition, we will do a visual inspection of your animal’s mouth by raising the lip also known as “flip the lip”. This is to check for dental disease and is an important part of how we monitor the overall health of your pet. Periodontal disease is also evaluated by dental digital x-ray.

Unlike humans, dogs and cats need to be anesthetized for dental procedures. An endotracheal tube is placed to avoid aspiration of fluids. A basic prophy includes manual removal of tartar, ultrasonic cleaning, and polishing of all tooth surfaces.

Extractions are aided by the use of a high speed nitrogen powered drill unit (NitAir). This unit will slice through (section) a tooth in seconds.

We also offer a wide variety of products to help prevent plaque accumulation. These range from pet toothpaste to tartar prevention diets, and enzyme coated chews.

Surgical Care


Elective surgery is performed tues-thurs mornings by appointment with most pets going home that same afternoon after 3:00 p.m.

For the safety of your pet we use isoflurane anesthesia, and monitor your pet’s anesthesia with pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, end tidal CO2 and ECG.

Preventative Health Care

Puppies and Kittens:

Puppies and Kittens receive a comprehensive examination looking for signs of injury, illness, birth defects, conformational deficits, and parasites. Any preexisting health records will be reviewed, so we can determine an appropriate vaccination and deworming schedule for your new pet.

Adult Dogs and Cats:

An annual examination will be given looking for illness, injuries, periodontal disease, and cancers. Laboratory testing will be discussed based on individual pet needs. Appropriate antiparasite treatment will also be discussed. Appropriate vaccinations will be given for our region of the country as well as discussing vaccination and antiparasite needs for our traveling pets.

Pain Management:

Pain management may be needed due to a chronic condition or surgical recovery. We utilize a multimodal personalized approach to pain management. If needed, a plan will be tailored for your pet. This could include pharmaceuticals, Class IV laser, and activity adjustments.

Microchipping:

Microchipping is strongly encouraged at any age. Each year we reunite dogs and cats with their owners. Pets become scared and run off during thunderstorms, guns shooting during hunting season or fireworks. Pets are also lost during wildfires and of course when a door is accidentally left open.

Health Certificates:

We provide health certificate and vaccination status verification for both interstate and international travel. Some official documentation can take months to obtain depending on the destination country or state import requirements. To avoid disappointment, please plan in advance for any trips you may be taking with your pets.

Spay/Neuter:

Spaying your female dog or cat can avoid unwanted puppies and kittens. It can also help avoid health issues such as an infected uterus, ovarian cancers, and mammary tumors. Neutering your male can help avoid roaming behavior to find a mate, decreases testosterone-driven aggressive tendencies, and decreases prostate and testicular cancers. The age of alteration is a personal decision that we are happy to discuss during a well visit.

Class IV Therapeutic Laser


Why did we bring in Laser to Valley Veterinary Clinic?
Laser will help us treat a wide variety of conditions in both large and small animals. The following is a partial list of ailments that benefit from therapeutic laser treatment.

  • Rhinitis, sinusitis
  • Gingivitis, stomatitis and tooth extractions
  • Rodent ulcers and feline acne
  • Acute and chronic otitis
  • Post-surgical
  • Cervical and lumbar intervertebral disc disease
  • Cystitis
  • Feline asthma
  • Bursitis and tendonitis
  • Lick granulomas
  • Pododermatitis
  • Arthritis
  • Fractures
  • Sprains and strains
  • Snake bites and bug/spider bites
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Pyotraumatic dermatitis (hot spots)
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Dermatomyositis
  • Trauma
  • Anal sacculitis
  • Tail fractures
  • Rehabilitation

Some conditions will improve with one or two K-Laser Treatments, such as post-surgery or after declaw removal. Other conditions may require a series of visits over a few weeks. Examples include lick granulomas, otitis and trauma. And some chronic conditions may require regular maintenance K-Laser treatments, such as arthritis and disc disease.

If you have any questions about our services, please contact us today at (590) 997-8452.