Penbay Veterinary Associates: James Joanna DVM

We provide wellness exams for dogs, cats, and pocket pets at every life stage, ensuring proactive care to detect early signs of illness, promote general health, and address vaccination needs.

We offer specialized preventive care and wellness packages for puppies and kittens, covering core vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, basic behavioral education, and spay/neuter planning for a healthy start.

We tailor care for senior pets with comprehensive wellness exams, bloodwork (CBC/chemistry panels), oral health assessments, pain management, and early detection of age-related conditions like diabetes or kidney disease.

We administer core rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccinations to protect dogs, cats, and pocket pets from life-threatening diseases according to AAFP guidelines.

We conduct annual heartworm testing and provide prevention medications through our online pharmacy to safeguard dogs against this deadly parasite.

We provide flea and tick preventatives, along with prescription meds and pet products, stocked in our in-house pharmacy for year-round protection. You can also order monthly treatments online for convenience.

We offer microchipping services with on-site registration assistance for lifelong tracking of your pet in case they get lost.

Our veterinarians provide personalized nutritional guidance and weight management plans to address dietary concerns and improve your pet’s overall health.

We treat intestinal parasites (e.g., roundworm, hookworm) with targeted deworming medications available through our online pharmacy or in-clinic consultations.

We diagnose behavioral issues through consultations and design customized modification plans to address problems like aggression, anxiety, or compulsive behaviors, considering both environmental and potentially underlying medical causes (e.g., thyroid levels).

Our on-site laboratory processes complete blood count (CBC) and chemistry panels quickly for same-day results, enabling early detection of diseases like diabetes or liver/kidney issues.

We utilize digital radiography for detailed imaging of bones, organs, or internal injuries, providing clear diagnostic insights during exams or emergency care.

Our veterinarians perform ultrasound exams to evaluate abdominal organs (e.g., kidneys, liver), reproductive health, or foreign objects, offering non-invasive internal diagnostics.

We perform routine spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring safe anesthesia, post-op monitoring, and recovery support as part of preventive wellness care.

We provide emergency and elective repair of wounds and lacerations through surgical techniques and proper monitoring to ensure swift and successful healing.

Our clinic offers primary emergency stabilization, including IV fluids, oxygen therapy, and pain management until referrals or advanced care can be arranged.

We provide 24/7 hospitalization services for pets requiring IV fluids, wound care, or convalescence, with continuous oversight to address medical needs post-treatment or hospitalization of sick animals.

Repeated for emphasis: We offer pain management tailored to acute (post-surgery), chronic (arthritis), or disease-related pain through medication and monitoring.

Our services include sanitary shaves, medicated baths for skin conditions, and ear cleaning/plucking to address hygiene needs, especially for pets unable to tolerate standard pet grooming.

We issue USDA-approved health certificates for pets traveling domestically between states; our team can guide you on airline requirements and vaccine updates needed.