City Vet Old East Dallas: Gionnopoulos Effie DVM

We provide Comprehensive Physical Exams for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and senior pets to assess overall health, detect early signs of disease, and monitor existing conditions. Our exams include a thorough evaluation of your pet’s vital signs, weight, mobility, and organ health.

Our Puppy & Kitten Wellness Packages help establish a strong foundation for lifelong health. These packages include comprehensive exams, essential vaccinations, parasitic deworming, and educational resources. We also offer a structured First Year Puppy/Kitten Plan featuring scheduled visits, vaccinations like Distemper-Parvo, Rabies, Leptospirosis, and Bordetella, and parasite testing.

We specialize in Senior Pet Wellness Care, focusing on preventive health and early intervention. Our senior wellness packages include frequent physical exams, bloodwork to monitor organ function, urinalysis to check for kidney disease or diabetes, and advanced diagnostics such as digital X-rays and ultrasounds.

We provide all Core Vaccinations, including Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo for puppies and adult dogs, ensuring protection against life-threatening diseases. These vaccinations are part of our wellness packages, administered as part of routine or recommended schedules as your pet ages.

Year-round Heartworm Testing & Prevention is offered to all dogs living in Texas. We provide testing to detect heartworm infection before symptoms appear, followed by year-round preventive treatments tailored to your pet’s lifestyle.

We recommend Flea & Tick Prevention year-round in Texas, as these parasites can cause health issues and transmit diseases. We offer effective products and counsel on flea/tick control suited to your pet’s lifestyle, ensuring comprehensive parasite protection.

We provide Microchipping & Registration services to permanently identify your pets. Our microchip ensures your pet’s quick return to you if lost and offers an added layer of safety. Registration connects your pet’s chip to your contact details for permanent identification.

We provide Nutritional Counseling & Weight Management guidance to help pets maintain a healthy weight and live longer, happier lives. During wellness visits, we advise on high-quality pet foods and diets that enhance health and longevity.

Our Parasite Deworming (Intestinal) prevents discomfort and health issues by eliminating parasites. We include deworming treatments in our puppy/kitten and adult wellness visits and tailor protocols according to diagnostics such as intestinal parasite screening.

We offer Behavioral Counseling for pets experiencing issues such as aggression, anxiety, or inappropriate elimination. Our veterinarians provide personalized plans to address and improve your pet’s well-being with supportive resources and follow-ups.

We perform In-House Bloodwork, including CBCs and Chemistry Panels, to evaluate internal health. This includes screening for liver and kidney functions, electrolyte imbalances, and anemia, crucial for senior pets and those with chronic conditions.

Our Urinalysis helps detect urinary tract infections (UTIs), kidney disease, and diabetes in dogs and cats. We include urinalysis in senior wellness exams and recommend it as part of diagnostic procedures when symptoms are present.

We offer Fecal Testing to check for intestinal parasites and detect worms, infections, or giardia. It is incorporated into wellness packages for puppies, kittens, and adult pets to ensure comprehensive parasite control.

Our clinic features Digital X-Rays, enabling detailed imaging of internal structures for diagnosing bone fractures, tumors, organ abnormalities, bladder stones, and foreign bodies. We use X-rays routinely for dental work, trauma, and chronic disease assessment.

We provide Ultrasound Imaging for internal diagnostics, such as FAST Scans to evaluate organs within the abdominal and chest cavities. This aids in identifying issues like liver/kidney disease and is integrated into advanced senior diagnostics.

We provide EKG / ECG monitoring as part of our Cardiology Services to diagnose heart arrhythmias and evaluate overall heart function. This may be recommended when heart murmurs or abnormal heartbeats are suspected during a physical exam.

Our diagnostics include Dental X-Rays for invisible dental issues, guiding us in making informed decisions about extractions or detailed treatment plans under our advanced diagnostic protocols.

We conduct Tooth Extractions to treat advanced dental disease, trauma, or injuries requiring removal to alleviate pain and prevent infections. Our services also manage follow-up care, including medications and dental recovery guidance.

We educate pet owners about At-Home Dental Care, including brushing techniques and recommended chews, to support long-term oral health. Our veterinarians review proper dental care during wellness appointments and offer tailored advice.

We perform Spay & Neuter Surgeries following recommended guidelines for pets aged 4–6 months or older (when medically safe). This essential procedure reduces cancer risk, regulates hormone-related behaviors, and is included in our wellness packages.

Our team handles Foreign Body Removal via endoscopy or minor surgeries. We monitor these patients closely for symptoms like vomiting, lethargy, or abdominal pain indicative of obstruction or internal damage.

We diagnose and repair Wound & Laceration Repairs using advanced suturing techniques. Emergency and urgent care evaluations include assessing severity through diagnostics like ultrasound or X-rays and providing comprehensive recovery care.

We provide Emergency Stabilization such as intravenous fluids, oxygen therapy, pain control, and stabilization for trauma or critical conditions in our Urgent Care and Hospitalization areas.

Our facility offers Hospitalization & 24-Hour Monitoring for patients requiring post-surgical recovery, chronic care management, and ongoing diagnostics or supportive therapies, ensuring round-the-clock attention and specialized treatment.

We provide Oxygen Therapy upon veterinary recommendation for pets experiencing respiratory distress or oxygen deficiency, using advanced equipment for controlled administration.

Our clinic administers IV Fluid Therapy as a critical treatment for hydration, toxin exposure, dehydration, or surgical recovery support, tailored individually under continuous monitoring.

We prioritize Pain Management via preemptive, injectable, and oral medications to ensure comfort in patients undergoing surgery or acute conditions. Our strategies extend to home care instructions for post-procedural pain relief.

In cases of Poison & Toxin exposure, we offer emergent treatments like induction of vomiting, IV fluids, supportive therapies, and counteractive medications. Our team also counsels pet owners on common household hazards and precautions.

We perform Medical Grooming for pets with special needs, such as skin condition bathing or wound care. Our groomers have the skills to handle sensitive situations and work alongside veterinary staff for comprehensive care.