Alpine Animal Hospital: Nichols Ashley DVM

We provide thorough nose-to-tail examinations for dogs, cats, small mammals, and exotic pets during wellness or urgent care visits. Our exams are tailored to each pet’s individual needs, ensuring comprehensive health assessments from head to tail.

We offer species-specific vaccination protocols based on life stage and lifestyle, following guidelines from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and Feline Veterinary Medical Association. Core vaccines like rabies, distemper, and parvo are included to protect your pet’s health.

We include heartworm testing as part of our preventive care protocols, along with tailored prevention plans based on your pet’s risk factors. Early detection and proactive measures help prevent this serious and potentially fatal disease.

Our veterinarians recommend individualized flea and tick prevention strategies based on lifestyle, environment, and exposure risks. We provide guidance to protect your pet from parasites that can cause discomfort or transmit diseases.

Our veterinarians offer nutritional counseling to support your pet’s health through diet, weight management, and therapeutic food options. We tailor recommendations to meet individual needs, from puppy growth to senior care.

We offer parasite testing and deworming protocols for intestinal parasites, tailored to your pet’s life stage, environment, and exposure risks. Early detection and treatment help maintain your pet’s health and prevent zoonotic transmission.

We provide in-person or virtual behavioral counseling to address issues like anxiety, aggression, or house soiling. Our team works with you to develop personalized plans for long-term behavior modification and enrichment.

We perform on-site bloodwork, including complete blood counts (CBCs) and chemistry panels, with rapid turnaround for accurate results. This allows us to monitor your pet’s health comprehensively during sick or wellness visits.

Our comprehensive urinalysis services help diagnose urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and metabolic disorders. Same-day results provide critical insights for timely treatment plans tailored to your pet’s needs.

We offer fecal testing to detect intestinal parasites, including those that pose risks to human health. Early identification allows us to prescribe effective deworming and preventive care for your pet.

Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art digital radiography for quick and detailed imaging of bones, organs, and internal structures. This technology enables precise diagnostics for injuries or illnesses.

We provide diagnostic ultrasound services to assess abdominal organs, pregnancies, and fluid collections. Ultrasound allows us to evaluate your pet’s health without invasive procedures, often with same-day results.

All dental procedures at our hospital include full-mouth digital radiography to detect hidden issues like root infections, fractures, or periodontal disease. This ensures thorough treatment planning for optimal oral health.

We perform non-surgical and surgical tooth extractions when necessary, using advanced techniques and anesthesia monitoring to ensure safety and comfort during the procedure.

Our team provides oral surgery services, including gingivectomies (gum reshaping) and biopsies for abnormal growths. These procedures are performed in our dedicated surgical suite with patient safety as a priority.

We offer routine spay and neuter surgeries in our modern surgical suites, equipped with anesthesia monitoring to ensure your pet’s safety. These procedures are among the most important preventive healthcare measures for pets.

We specialize in foreign body removal surgeries to safely extract ingested or lodged objects from your pet’s digestive tract or other areas, using advanced techniques and monitoring.

Our team provides wound and laceration repair services, including suturing and advanced wound management to promote healing and prevent infections. We prioritize your pet’s comfort during the process.

We perform cystotomy surgeries to remove bladder stones, a common and painful condition in pets. Our approach combines diagnostic imaging with minimally invasive techniques for effective treatment.

We provide hospitalization services with 24-hour monitoring for ill or injured pets, including access to fluid therapy, syringe pumps, and specialized care from our veterinary team.

Our hospital offers intravenous (IV) fluid therapy to support hydration, electrolyte balance, and recovery for pets undergoing surgery or treating illness. This is a critical component of our therapeutic care.

We prioritize pain management through personalized plans that may include medications, laser therapy, acupuncture, or other modalities to ensure your pet’s comfort during and after procedures.

We offer medical grooming services, including sanitary shaves, nail trimming, and medically necessary haircuts to support your pet’s health and comfort during recovery.

Our sanitary shaving services are performed to keep pets clean and comfortable, particularly after surgery or for those with medical conditions requiring regular grooming care.

We provide nail trimming and dremeling as part of our medical grooming services to prevent overgrowth, discomfort, or complications like nail bed infections.

We provide acupuncture services as a drug-free, holistic therapy to stimulate natural healing and manage pain or chronic conditions like arthritis. This integrative approach complements traditional treatments.

Our cold laser therapy uses specific light wavelengths to reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and alleviate pain for acute or chronic conditions without surgery or drugs.

We provide virtual consultations for follow-ups, behavioral counseling, nutritional advice, or long-term treatment plans. Telemedicine offers flexibility while ensuring continuous care for your pet.