Our Veterinary Services

	West Ridge Animal Hospital offers a wide range of services including:

PET WELLNESS / ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS

The focus of a veterinary wellness visit is on keeping the patient healthy. During our comprehensive wellness visits, we will examine your pet thoroughly, including assessing temperature, pulse, and breathing, checking its eyes, ears, nose and mouth (including teeth), performing abdominal and limb palpations, assessing the reproductive system, and checking skin and body condition. We will specifically focus on any areas of concern that you may have. (read more)

ILLNESS \ INJURY EXAMINATIONS

A patient who presents to our hospital with a specific illness or injury will be treated in an individualized manner. A technician will take you and your pet to an examination room, away from other distractions or pets. They will listen to your concerns, and perform a rapid vital sign assessment. The doctor will then complete a thorough physical examination on your pet, focusing on your areas of concern and identifying any abnormalities. We will then put together a diagnostic and treatment plan specifically for your animal, and will discuss with you in detail any test results and how we feel we can best help your pet, as well as provide you with an estimate of fees for our recommended procedures. (read more)

URGENT / EMERGENCY CARE

Urgent / emergency care is an important aspect of veterinary medicine, and West Ridge Animal Hospital has been a leader in emergency veterinary care since we opened in 1968. Our experienced, dedicated staff is here to provide you and your pets with emergency medical care when you need it most. When a serious illness, injury, or accident happens and your companion needs immediate medical attention, we understand.

In order to better serve your needs, West Ridge Animal Hospital is open from 8:00 am until 9:00 pm Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm on Saturdays, and from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Sundays. We are here to provide routine and urgent/ emergency care services to your pets during these hours. (read more)

FULLY STOCKED PHARMACY

At West Ridge Animal Hospital, we stock a wide range of medications available for use in treating our patients in the hospital and for dispensing. This includes both injectable and oral medications for treating specific illnesses, as well as medications to help keep your pets healthy and pain-free. (read more)

INTERNAL MEDICINE

As general practitioners with specific interests, our experienced veterinary team is able to diagnose and treat dogs, cats, birds and exotic animals with medical concerns in nearly every area of internal medicine. These may include: Cardiology (heart disease), Respiratory Medicine (lung and airway disease), Endocrinology (thyroid, diabetes, and steroid-related diseases), Dermatology (skin diseases), Orthopedic Diseases (bones and joints), Neurology (nervous system diseases), Gastroenterology (stomach and intestinal diseases), Organ Diseases (including kidney, liver, pancreas, and reproductive organs), Oncology (cancer treatment), and Pediatric Medicine to name a few. (read more)

SURGERY / SPECIALTY SERVICES

At West Ridge Animal Hospital, we use the most advance surgical techniques and technology available. All of our surgical patients are carefully assessed for anesthetic safety with comprehensive physical examinations, pre-operative blood testing, and heart function evaluation as indicated. Our surgical prep area, sterile surgical suite and surgery table are temperature controlled to keep patients warm throughout their procedure. All of our surgery patients have an IV catheter placed and are given fluids to maintain blood pressure, help clear anesthetic more rapidly from the body, and allow us access to the circulatory system should the patient require any immediate medication injections during the procedure. Our patients are monitored before, during, and after the procedure with state-of-the-art equipment which assesses heart rate, respiratory rate oxygen concentration, ECG tracing, blood pressure, and body temperature. Our patients are monitored and recovered by our highly trained technical nursing staff. (read more)

REHABILITATION SERVICES

The emerging collaboration between the professions of veterinary medicine and physical therapy is an important advancement in the quality of care which can be provided to our canine clients. Upon veterinarian referral, the physical therapist utilizes rehabilitation principles and techniques (heat/cold/light modalities, therapeutic exercise, massage, aquatic therapy, owner education, and other activities) to improve the function, comfort and quality of life for our arthritic, deconditioned, post injury, postoperative, or neurologically-involved dogs. Performance enhancement services are available for show and working dogs. (read more)

ACUPUNCTURE / COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

Acupuncture is an approach to health care that focuses more on prevention. Along with herbal supplements, weight loss, and exercise, acupuncture is one aspect of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine. Other aspects include herbal medicine, acupressure, and chiropractic therapies. (read more)

DENTAL PROCEDURES / DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY

West Ridge Animal Hospital is an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited hospital. This AAHA accreditation means we have chosen to voluntarily live up to a list of over 900 standards. Some of the dental health standards that we comply with include: sterilized instruments for each patient, performing local nerve blocks before extractions are done, surgical extractions of the teeth, advanced periodontal care to save teeth, and full mouth digital dental radiographs of every dental patient on a yearly basis, just as human dentists recommend. (read more)

BIRDS, REPTILES, RABBITS AND SMALL MAMMALS

Veterinary medicine for exotic pets is growing as the popularity of these animals increases. With better public education in health, nutritional and environmental management, all species have a greater chance for living longer and healthier lives. We employ staff veterinarians who possess experience in the care and treatment of exotics.

DIGITAL RADIOLOGY

Radiology - or X-rays - help our veterinarians evaluate muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular (cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems. We have the latest in digital radiology technology. Bring a CD-R along with you on your visit and we will gladly burn a disk of your companion's x-rays.

ULTRASOUND

This non-invasive, state-of-the-art technology uses sound waves to painlessly examine specific internal organs, primarily the heart and abdominal organs. Pregnancy exams are also available.

LABORATORY

Our full service in-house laboratory gives us rapid diagnostics for many common diseases.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

Some pets require special food, and all pets benefit from a balanced diet. Our trained and certified staff is available to help you choose the right diet for your pet to keep him or her happy, healthy and active.

BLOOD TRANSFUSION

We have access to a supply of blood for all types of pets in case of emergency. The blood is collected from donor pets that live with their owners, and all blood is carefully screened for disease

LAPAROSCOPY

High-tech fiber optics permit direct visual examination of your pet's internal organs and joints without the need for a large surgical incision. This allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and disorders with the added benefit of shorter healing times.

ENDOSCOPY

High-tech fiber optics permits direct visual examination and biopsies of your pet's gastrointestinal system. This allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment of oral, esophageal, stomach, colon and even upper intestinal tract disease. Foreign objects can also be removed without the need for surgery.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care.

MICROCHIPPING

Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We offer the most widely used microchip products to increase the chances of a safe recovery.

BOARDING

Pets are like our children - we feed, nurture and lavish attention on them. Our highly qualified kennel attendants do the same when you can't be there. We provide tender loving care (such as brushing and cuddling), and supervised outdoor playtime to keep them happy and active. (read more)

BATHING / GROOMING

Treat your pet to a luxurious bath. Our special, cleansing baths remove dirt, debris and that doggie pet odor - your pet will feel fresh and revitalized. If scratching is a problem, our medicated baths contain soothing agents that stop the itching. Services also include nail trim and ear cleaning.