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Veterinary Services For Dogs

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A Comprehensive Approach To Canine Veterinary Medicine

We understand that a dog veterinarian is only as good as his or her ability to successfully prevent, diagnose, and treat whatever ailment a dog may be facing. Equally as important is our ability to listen and communicate well with owners to make sure they understand their dog's health concerns and how to make the best choices for their dog. This is why our dog hospital is capable of handling any procedure, including preventive care, medical diagnosis, and emergency surgery.

We specialize in the following dog health services for dogs of all ages, breeds, and circumstances:

  • Allergy testing: While not usually life-threatening, allergies in dogs do cause discomfort and should be treated
  • Anesthesia: We have the facilities, equipment, medicine, and knowledge to ensure your dog stays as safe as possible while under anesthesia
  • Bathing and hygiene: Responsible dog ownership starts with a good bathing and hygiene regimen
  • Behavior services: Your dog's behavior is not completely genetically inherent, but can be learned and unlearned with your commitment and our help
  • Boarding: We can ensure that your dog is well taken care of while you are away
  • Cancer treatment: Our communicative, community approach to cancer treatment makes all the difference for you and your dog
  • Cardiology: Our first-rate facilities, equipment, and professional knowledge allows us to get to the heart of your dog's health and wellness matters
  • Dental care: Our knowledge and dental experience help us prevent and treat your dog's dental conditions, including periodontal disease
  • Dermatology: Our expertise means diagnosing and treating your dog's skin conditions before they become something more than skin deep
  • Diagnostic imaging: Diagnostic imaging allows our veterinarians to diagnose illness, disease, and other problems in order to prescribe the proper treatment
  • Emergency care: We are able to manage any emergency care your dog may need during our office hours
  • Endoscopy: This is an important piece of equipment used to diagnose intestinal ailments that can also be used to remove foreign objects from your dog's stomach and throat area
  • Flea & Tick: We employ various safe and effective flea & tick prevention and treatment methods for your dog's health and comfort
  • Grooming: We can ensure that your dog's grooming is perfectly matched to his or her lifestyle
  • Heartworm prevention: We specialize in heartworm education and medical prevention, as well as treatment for your dog
  • Laboratory tests: Our in-house laboratory testing services mean faster and more accurate diagnostics or treatment for your dog
  • Laparoscopic surgery: This equipment allows us to perform less invasive and safer surgeries for your dog
  • Laser therapy: We are able to customize our pain protocols to include laser for arthritis, other inflammatory conditions, and post-operative pain control
  • Microchip ID: Our professional microchip ID services can help identify your dog in case he or she ever gets lost, stolen, or separated from you
  • Nutrition: Our nutrition education, awareness, and dietary intervention programs can help ensure your dog stays healthy and fit
  • Pain management: We specialize in customized, effective, and compassionate pain management for your dog regardless of age, ability or condition
  • Parasite prevention and treatment: Prevention and early detection are paramount to survival for some types of parasitic infections
  • Pregnancy: Our extensive experience can help your dog have a successful pregnancy, as well as a happy, healthy litter of puppies
  • Preventive care: Our comprehensive preventive care program helps you make sure your dog remains healthy and well year-round
  • Puppy care: We will partner with you to make sure your puppy has the best care and you have all the information we need to care for your new family member
  • Senior care: Our comprehensive senior care protocols and procedures helps you to help your dog age gracefully, healthily, and happily
  • Semi-annual wellness exams: A cornerstone of preventive care, semi-annual wellness exams are key to staying on top of chronic health issues and getting ahead of problems that may be developing
  • Spay or neuter: Our refined pre surgical, surgical and post-op care will provide your dog with the safest and most comfortable surgical procedure
  • Surgery: Our facilities, expert surgeons, and technicians will make sure your dog is cared for before, during, and after surgery
  • Vaccinations: Our veterinarians and techs will customize vaccination protocols that account for your dog's age, medical history, environment, travel habits, and lifestyle

A Commitment To Quality And Empathy In Veterinary Care For Dogs

Our veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and front staff work together to provide both you and your dog with a compassionate and professional experience. From the initial phone call, it is our goal to make sure you feel that your concerns are addressed, you are well informed, and that your dog receives the best care possible.

Contact Us Today to Schedule Your Dog's Next Veterinary Appointment

What Our Clients Have To Say

Brought my baby ferret here, Dr. Sam was awesome about letting me ask all of my questions and giving me direct answers (really bothers me when we see a vet for our cats and can’t get clear answers).

Katie Martin

The staff and doctors were extremely helpful and kind. I feel confident in their ability to diagnose and treat my puppies. I’m so thankful they were referred to me by a friend.

Patty Sisson

Most caring and helpful Vet ever. The staff are amazing and are so wonderful with all pets. They take amazing care of my two fur babies. I wouldn’t trust my two pups with anyone else. You can really tell how much the love animals.

Jean Hamilton

By far the best vet I have ever been to! We just moved to the area and by some horrible chance had two pet emergencies in our first month with my pets, Moose and Thor. Not only did they get us in same day..

Joe R

Incredibly grateful to the staff of University Animal Clinic. We have been a customer for over 20 years. They were able to take care of our dog Duke today for an unscheduled appointment for UTI. Couldn’t imagine going to anybody else.

Ellen Wolak

Very welcoming right from the moment I made the first appointment. Due to the COVID virus, I could not go in with my cat to see the vet but she called me and we had a great conversation. They took some blood and a few days later the vet called me with the results.

Cara Pabis

Awesome reptile vet! I thought there was a problem with my bearded dragon so I made an app to bring him in. Dr. Sara was knowledgeable, professional, and down to earth. UAC is clean and doesn’t smell like urine whatsoever. I love coming here and will continue to bring my pets here.

Tresha Keener

This was Tanks first visit and will be his only vet from now on!!! They were helpful, informative and friendly!! Thanks to everyone who works there!!! Tank had a great experience!

Dean Gibson

Yesterday was our first visit to this clinic. I brought my 6 year old Goffin Cockatoo Chance in for a wellness check and nail trim and also to discuss her ongoing feather plucking issues. Dr. Leigh Samanowitz was Amazing as were all the staff.

Margie Bauer

We’ve always had a great experience at University Animal Clinic. The doctors and team are all very knowledgeable and friendly. They get back to you in a timely manner and work with you when it comes to scheduling appointments.

Natalie Platt
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