Dr. Scot Hodkiewicz

We provide thorough assessments of your pet’s body condition eyes ears mouth internal organs and systems and skin during our wellness exams. We also discuss additional recommended services such as dental cleanings and diagnostic testing to ensure the best care for your pet.

We are dedicated to providing the best possible start for your puppy or kitten. We conduct a physical exam develop a vaccine schedule discuss dietary needs and create a parasite prevention plan during their initial visit.

We understand the unique requirements of senior pets and recommend more frequent wellness exams to detect and address problems earlier. Our experienced team may also recommend changes in diet exercise and other healthcare aspects as your pet matures.

We recommend vaccinations for pets at a young age with regular boosters throughout their life. Core vaccines for canines include rabies and DAPP while for felines it includes rabies and FVRCP.

Microchipping is the most effective means of identification for your pet. Like vaccinations microchipping is safe quick and causes little pain.

We offer individualized nutrition counseling and customize a recommendation for your unique pet. Our doctors will perform a thorough body-condition evaluation during every physical examination and can give nutritional recommendations based on what we see.

We recommend a year-round prevention routine to ensure everyone’s safety. Common parasites including fleas ticks heartworms and intestinal worms can be effectively controlled through preventive measures.

We use both in-house and outside laboratories. Our in-house lab allows us to run the vast majority of samples immediately after collection.

Our technicians and veterinarians are highly trained to prepare and evaluate a wide variety of laboratory tests including urinalysis with IDEXX SediVue analyzer.

During your pet’s annual exam we will conduct a comprehensive physical exam fecal test and blood test to detect and address any parasite issues.

We use digital radiography to quickly attain highly detailed images. The system uses no x-ray film like in the past which is a huge leap forward in x-ray technology.

Ultrasound utilizes sound waves to create real-time images of your pet’s internal organs. This safe and noninvasive procedure enables our veterinarians to evaluate the condition of organs such as the heart liver kidneys and reproductive system.

Our ophthalmic exams include an overall evaluation of your pet’s current status and health history. We perform tonometry which is a non-invasive eye pressure testing.

We may recommend x-rays to assess the health of your pet’s tooth roots as well.

We only recommend tooth extractions in cases where they are essential for your pet’s wellbeing. We will provide detailed information about the procedure and offer guidance on caring for your pet during the healing process.

We advise taking a proactive versus a reactive approach to dental health. Regular wellness visits allow us to meticulously examine your pet’s mouth and teeth enabling early detection and intervention.

From routine procedures such as spays and neuters to complex surgeries like soft tissue procedures our skilled veterinary team is dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care that you can trust.

Pain control is of utmost importance in managing cruciate ligament disease. Before the day of surgery your dog is usually given oral non-steroidal pain medications and/or opioids to help reduce pain and inflammation of the joint.

Dr. Welch and the staff at Lake Geneva Animal Hospital have experience and insight to help clients make a treatment plan that is best suited for their pets.

Dr. Welch has performed a number of stem cell therapy treatments providing relief for pets in pain with powerful healing cells.

Acupuncture involves using thin needles to stimulate the energy flow within the body. The basis of acupuncture is to regulate this flow of energy and maintain Chi throughout the body.

Laser therapy utilizes specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects such as improved healing time pain reduction and decreased swelling.

Many dogs will receive physical therapy after the surgery to speed recovery and reduce complications.