Rivard Animal Hospital - Our Veterinary Services

Surgery

We are not only working as a Spay and Neuter Clinic but also provide a wide range of Surgical Services for our patients, including Declaw, Dewclaw, Tail Surgery, Ear Hematoma, Pyometra, Broken Nail, Skin Growth Removals and other Surgeries, to offer the highest quality of Veterinary Medicine. Our focus on patient safety, pain management and employing the most current surgical practices are designed to exceed your expectations.

Vaccination

A regular annual examination is an important part of Preventive Health Care for your Cat and Dog.  A full range of Vaccinations, also known as Pet Shots, are available to protect your Pets against a wide variety of diseases. Once a thorough physical examination has been performed, our Veterinarian will assess the Vaccine requirements of each Pet on an individual basis.

Pet Dentistry

Dental disease is a common and often overlooked problem in Pets.  As dental hygiene is an important part of maintaining your Pet’s health.  We offer complete dental care, including cleaning, polishing, tooth extractions and oral surgery.

Schedule your pet’s dental exam today! We can also show you how to brush your pet’s teeth and recommend foods and treats that will help combat plaque and tartar buildup.

Pet Vet Laboratory

Laboratory testing is a valuable diagnostic tool in Veterinary Medicine. As we continually strive to offer the highest-quality Medicine, we are proud to include in-house Diagnostic and external Laboratory Services as a means of providing excellent care to our patients.

Our Laboratory Diagnostics with Digital X-Ray Services enables us to provide quick and reliable testing of your companion’s blood, urine, feces, screening for bladder stones, fractures or bone abnormalities, foreign bodies, and much more to diagnose the problems more effectively

Pet Services

• Medicine
• Pet Wellness Exam
• Digital Radiography Pet Imaging
• Flea & Tick prevention
• Heartworm Test & Prevention
• Microchipping Pet Identification
• Prescription Pet Food
• Puppy & Kitten Wellness Plans

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.

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 in-hospital referrals to an internal medicine specialist who performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures and helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.

Radiology Services:  Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

Electrocardiography Services:  We arrange ECG services to get reports prepared by consultation with cardiologist.

Dentistry:  Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, tooth extractions, and minor oral surgery.

Laboratory:  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for 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.

Emergency Care:  Please call our main telephone number at (519)974-7387 for instructions for after-hour emergencies or click here for a listing of emergency facility.