Do you use Digital Radiography?
Yes, digital radiography provides more detailed images and allows us to zoom in, highlight, invert and evaluate multiple images simultaneously.

When necessary, we can send these images electronically to board certified radiologists for interpretation with rapid turn around time.

Digital Radiography also allows us to have an image in seconds, rather than minutes.

Do the veterinarians and staff actively participate in continuing education?
Our Doctors and Staff attend continuing education courses, as well as, in-house education programs regularly.

Is the hospital facility clean and well maintained?
We strive to maintain a clean hospital for our patients and clients.

Does the hospital require all animals admitted into the facility to be up to date on all vaccines?
Yes, proper vaccinations of all pets admitted reduces the exposure of our patients to communicable disease.

Does the hospital have pre-emptive, aggressive pain control protocols?
Yes, one of our goals is to prevent, eliminate or reduce pain in our patients as much as possible.

If your pet has a complicated medical condition, is the veterinarian willing to refer you to a specialist?
Yes, following evaluation and diagnosis of a pet's medical condition and discussion with owners, we may refer a case to a specialist ( ie internist, orthopedic specialist, etc.) if it is in the patients best interest.

Is the hospital a certified voluntary member of AAHA? (American Animal Hospital Association)
Yes. We have been a certified AAHA member hospital since 1990.

Does the hospital use gas anesthesia during surgery? If so, what kind?
Yes, we use isofluorane inhalent anesthesia which is safe and commonly used in human medicine.

Does the hospital offer intravenous catheter placement and intravenous fluids, even for “routine” or elective procedures?
Yes, we feel the placement of an intravenous catheter is the standard of care we provide for our patients.  An intravenous catheter offers an open line with the cardiovascular system.  Intravenous fluids help replace nutrients and electrolytes lost during the fasting period as well as reduce the risk of blood pressure fluctuations that can occur during anesthesia.

How are patients monitored when anesthetized?
Cardiac monitors, respiratory monitors and blood pressure monitors are in place during procedures and a technician is assigned to collect vitals and other information at 5 minute intervals.