Hickory Tree Veterinary Hospital

We provide comprehensive wellness packages for puppies and kittens, including vaccination series (such as rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and panleukopenia), deworming for intestinal parasites like roundworms, behavioral and nutritional guidance, and support for socialization and training to give them a strong start in life. These packages cover parasite testing and treatment and address zoonotic hazards to protect your entire family.

Our senior pet care includes baseline wellness exams and diagnostics such as bloodwork, urinalysis, and radiographs to track changes in organs, cognitive function, and joint health. We recommend senior pets receive screenings for glaucoma (eye pressure testing), kidney/liver/function assessments, and pain management for conditions like arthritis. A tailored senior wellness plan helps ensure quality of life and early detection of age-related diseases.

We administer essential core vaccinations like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus as part of our comprehensive wellness programs for puppies and adult pets to ensure immunity against preventable diseases that significantly affect their health. These vaccines are critical for protection.

Included in our preventive care plans, we offer annual heartworm screening and prevention year-round—even for senior pets. This prevents severe disease and ensures quick intervention if detected, safeguarding your pet’s health and reducing the risk of complicated treatment in older animals.

We provide tailored nutritional guidance to address weight management and optimize health through diet adjustments. Whether your pet needs to lose weight or gain muscle, our counselors recommend balanced diets and supplements (including glucosamine for joint health) to support longevity and chronic condition management.

We offer deworming treatments for intestinal parasites (such as roundworms) in puppies, kittens, and adult pets. Deworming is critical for puppies and kittens since many are born with parasites, which can cause gastrointestinal distress, diarrhea, or even zoonotic concerns.

We conduct in-house bloodwork annually or more frequently in senior pets to monitor organ function, infection, and disease progression. Diagnostic panels allow us to track parameters like thyroid health, kidney/liver function, and glucose levels, helping us customize care and catch changes early.

We perform urinalysis during wellness exams and diagnostic diagnostics, particularly in senior pets, to detect urinary tract infections, diabetes, or kidney disease. Early detection allows for proactive treatments, preventing silent organ failure.

We utilize in-house digital X-ray technology to diagnose and monitor a wide range of conditions in pets. Our radiology service can examine bones, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and genitourinary systems to identify disorders early—including fractures, tumors, organ abnormalities, and dental disease—ensuring the most accurate diagnosis.

We use dental radiography during comprehensive dental screenings to detect hidden issues beneath the gum line such as root abscesses, fractures, or cavities below the tooth surface. In-house X-rays complement traditional cleanings to provide full diagnostics and inform our treatment plans.

We perform tooth extractions as a routine or specialized procedure, particularly for cases of severe decay, infection, advanced periodontal disease, or painful oral injuries. Local or general anesthesia may be used based on individual requirements. We prioritize your pet's comfort and post-extraction care to aid recovery.

We diagnose and treat periodontal disease through professional dental cleanings (scaling and polishing), addressing issues like bacteria-induced organ damage. Our treatments may extend to subgingival cleaning and periodontal therapy, along with educating owners on home care practices like brushing and dental treats to prevent future gum disease and maintain oral health.

We offer routine spay/neuter surgeries to improve health and longevity in pets. The procedures prevent reproductive cancers, pyometra (infection), and undesirable behaviors. We follow strict anesthesia monitoring protocols to ensure safety during surgery, making it a quick and painless experience for your pet.

We provide medical grooming services like sanitary shaves, medicated baths for skin conditions, and more. This includes treatments tailored for pets with specialized needs, such as those with allergies, infections, or pain management requirements (e.g., wound care support or postoperative recovery grooming). These services are available for pets who board with us.

Our acupuncture services integrate traditional medicine with integrative wellness, targeting chronic pain, inflammation, and degenerative conditions such as arthritis or disc disease. Acupuncture is also used to improve appetite, manage pain from cancer therapies, and support immune modulation. It’s included as part of our holistic approach to enhancing your pet’s quality of life.

We provide MLS Laser Therapy, an advanced pain management and rehabilitation tool that reduces inflammation, promotes wound healing, and speeds up recovery from injuries or postsurgical complications. Laser therapy encourages cell growth, reduces scar tissue formation, and enhances nerve function—ideal for conditions like arthritis, orthopedic injuries, or dermatologic issues.

We offer rehabilitation services that include mobility support, physical therapy, and targeted exercises for pets recovering from injuries, surgeries, or chronic diseases like arthritis. This involves manual therapies, low-impact exercises, and laser treatment customized for each pet’s needs, improving strength, mobility, and long-term comfort.

We provide comfortable boarding solutions with amenities like clean bedding, personalized feeding schedules, and medication administration. Our facility is designed like a ‘home away from home’ with outdoor playtime packages for dogs and supervised socialization for cats, ensuring stress-free stays and regular veterinary check-ins.

Our doggie daycare features supervised playtime in a secure, fenced outdoor area, tailored for friendly pets who thrive in social settings. Daily physical activity and mental stimulation (games, scent work) are offered to relieve stress and improve wellbeing, especially for owners with busy lifestyles.