VCA Richland Animal Hospital

We provide thorough wellness exams for pets of all ages to detect early signs of disease and maintain optimal health. Our comprehensive exams include a complete physical evaluation to assess overall wellness and monitor for conditions like diabetes, arthritis, and dental disease.

We offer preventive care and wellness programs tailored to senior pets, recommending twice-yearly exams and diagnostic tests to detect chronic illnesses like cancer, kidney disease, and diabetes early. Early detection lets us manage these conditions more effectively and improve your pet's quality of life.

We provide core vaccinations such as Rabies, Distemper, and Parvovirus to protect your dog and cat from deadly diseases. Vaccines safeguard pets by training their immune systems to recognize and fight infections like Parvovirus (deadly in puppies) or Rabies (always fatal).

We provide heartworm testing and preventive medications, as recommended by the American Heartworm Society. This includes annual diagnostic tests via blood samples and year-round preventive care to prevent heartworm disease, which can cause severe heart and lung damage.

We offer a range of flea and tick prevention options, including topical treatments for dogs and cats, oral preventatives, and tick repellents. We ensure pet owners select products suited to their pet’s lifestyle and health status, often combining flea/tick control with heartworm prevention for comprehensive care.

We provide microchipping services and registration to protect your pet if they get lost. Our microchips, the size of a grain of rice, are implanted subdermally and encode your pet's vital information, which can be scanned by veterinarians and shelters nationwide to reunite you with your beloved pet.

We recommend annual fecal testing and deworming treatments to address intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and Giardia. Depending on your pet's location or risk factors, we may also recommend increased frequency of fecal exams to ensure their health and prevent infections.

We offer in-house bloodwork using our in-house laboratory to perform Complete Blood Count (CBC) and chemistry panels quickly. These tests help assess organ function, blood sugar levels, and detect early signs of diseases, allowing us to provide accurate diagnoses promptly.

We conduct urinalysis to help diagnose urinary tract conditions, infections, or kidney disorders. Including this testing in wellness exams gives veterinarians vital insights into your pet's overall health and any existing or potential urinary system issues.

As part of our preventive care, we perform fecal testing to detect intestinal parasites like roundworms, hookworms, and tapeworms. This testing is essential for maintaining your pet's health and preventing the spread of parasites to humans and other pets.

We use state-of-the-art digital radiography for precise and speedy X-ray imaging. Digital X-rays provide advantages like reduced radiation exposure, immediate results, and enhanced image quality, allowing our veterinarians to diagnose fractures, dental issues, and other internal problems more effectively.

We provide ultrasound imaging (sonography) to evaluate internal organs, the heart, reproductive organs, and more with a non-invasive procedure. Our ultrasound exams are well-tolerated by pets and allow for comprehensive internal assessments to diagnose conditions like organ diseases or pregnancy complications.

We offer dental X-rays to reveal hidden dental conditions like root infections or bone loss below the gum line. Our specialized dental radiographs help detect issues such as abscesses, cysts, and even broken tooth roots that are not visible during a standard dental exam.

When dental damage or disease is severe and cannot be treated with root canals, we perform safe and careful tooth extractions under general anesthesia. This procedure is critical for eliminating sources of chronic pain and infection that undermine pets’ overall health.

We diagnose and treat periodontal disease using dental cleanings, root planing, and antibiotics if needed. Periodontal disease is the most common oral health issue in both dogs and cats and, if left untreated, can lead to systemic illnesses like heart or kidney disease.

We perform spay (ovariohysterectomy) and neuter (castration) surgeries as routine preventive care measures for pets. These procedures reduce the risk of certain cancers, eliminate heat cycles and associated behaviors, and minimize overpopulation.

We perform surgical procedures to safely remove foreign objects such as stones, toys, or debris from the gastrointestinal tract. This lifesaving intervention prevents serious infections and helps pets recover without complications.

We provide Cesarean section surgeries when natural birthing causes complications or your pet requires birthing assistance. Our reproductive services are tailored to ensure the safety of both the mother and her offspring during delivery.

We repair wounds and lacerations using advanced veterinary techniques to close cuts and deep injuries. Our goal is to prevent infections and restore your pet’s comfort while promoting swift healing.

We use minimally invasive cystotomy procedures to remove bladder stones and minimize discomfort for your pet. Bladder stones can cause severe pain and urinary blockages, which is why prompt removal ensures a rapid recovery and prevents recurrence.

We utilize cold laser therapy as a non-invasive treatment for muscle, joint, ligament injuries, arthritis, and to post-surgery healing. This drug-free and pain-free therapy uses low-level light beams to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and enhance recovery with no known side effects.