Salem Veterinary Hospital is a full service animal hospital and will take most emergency cases as well as less urgent medical, surgical, and dental issues. We also provide wellness care for patients that focuses on best practice recommendations for preventative medicine. Dr. Sheffield and Dr. Hundley are experienced in all types of conditions and treatments and are dedicated to the highest quality care of their patients.
Beyond first rate pet care, our hospital is comfortable, kid-friendly, and provides a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Virginia Beach veterinarian. The mission of SVH is to provide our clients and their pets with a professional environment where the best medical care is offered in an efficient, compassionate, and effective manner.
We will strive to supply pet owners with the tools they need to make their beloved family members happier and healthier. With individualized care, instead of a "one size fits all" approach, we desire to present the medical options to our pet owners that will assist them as they make decisions for their pets.
Beyond first rate pet care, our hospital is comfortable, kid-friendly, and provides a very calm environment so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting his or her own Virginia Beach veterinarian. The mission of SVH is to provide our clients and their pets with a professional environment where the best medical care is offered in an efficient, compassionate, and effective manner.
We will strive to supply pet owners with the tools they need to make their beloved family members happier and healthier. With individualized care, instead of a "one size fits all" approach, we desire to present the medical options to our pet owners that will assist them as they make decisions for their pets.
Services
Salem Veterinary Hospital provides a safe, friendly kennel environment where your pet can spend time relaxing while you are away.
We offer climate controlled canine boarding, feline boarding, and day boarding.
Our devoted and loving staff provide gentle, compassionate interaction.
We provide regular walks for fresh air, potty breaks, and playtime when appropriate.
We offer indoor suites for all dogs, large and small, and a separate indoor facility for cats.
Our guests will enjoy fresh bedding daily, special cots for our senior visitors, and soothing music for the soul.
We offer climate controlled canine boarding, feline boarding, and day boarding.
Our devoted and loving staff provide gentle, compassionate interaction.
We provide regular walks for fresh air, potty breaks, and playtime when appropriate.
We offer indoor suites for all dogs, large and small, and a separate indoor facility for cats.
Our guests will enjoy fresh bedding daily, special cots for our senior visitors, and soothing music for the soul.
Preventable disease is on the rise since 2006, there has been a 36% increase in canine diabetes and a 16% increase in feline diabetes.
Heartworm disease, dental disease and the diseases associated with fleas and ticks are also increasing in prevalence.
Routine preventive care visits are the best way to stay on top of good health and to catch underlying illnesses as early as possible.
Conversations about lifestyle, diet and behavior in addition to diagnostic testing are critical to ensure your pets maintain a healthy life.
Heartworm disease, dental disease and the diseases associated with fleas and ticks are also increasing in prevalence.
Routine preventive care visits are the best way to stay on top of good health and to catch underlying illnesses as early as possible.
Conversations about lifestyle, diet and behavior in addition to diagnostic testing are critical to ensure your pets maintain a healthy life.
How often should my pet have a physical examination?
This usually depends on your pet's age.
The goal here is to maintain good health.
As a puppy or kitten, wellness exams are recommended on a monthly basis, while for the average adult, annual wellness examinations are the norm, and for middle aged or geriatric pets, semi-annual examinations are recommended.
Pets age at a faster rate than people.
It is a popular misconception that one calendar year equates to seven years in a dog's life.
In actual fact, in one calendar year a dog may age the equivalent of four to fifteen years in a human's life.
This usually depends on your pet's age.
The goal here is to maintain good health.
As a puppy or kitten, wellness exams are recommended on a monthly basis, while for the average adult, annual wellness examinations are the norm, and for middle aged or geriatric pets, semi-annual examinations are recommended.
Pets age at a faster rate than people.
It is a popular misconception that one calendar year equates to seven years in a dog's life.
In actual fact, in one calendar year a dog may age the equivalent of four to fifteen years in a human's life.
On the first veterinary visit: We recommend puppies and kittens have fecal screenings to find and eliminate harmful parasites and protozoa that may have been passed down from mom or picked up from the environment.
During annual wellness exams: This is recommended along with a thorough physical examination because dog blood work, along with other bodily fluids like urine, can help identify conditions the physical exam portion of an appointment cannot.
Also, a healthy baseline is a good comparison to have when we your pet isn't feeling well.
During annual wellness exams: This is recommended along with a thorough physical examination because dog blood work, along with other bodily fluids like urine, can help identify conditions the physical exam portion of an appointment cannot.
Also, a healthy baseline is a good comparison to have when we your pet isn't feeling well.
Out of all the members of one's family, the chances are it will not be difficult to guess who has the worst dental hygiene: the pets.
They do not brush their teeth nor do they floss and this goes on for years.
If you are ever curious as to what happens if teeth go for years without brushing (or you want to show your children what will become of their teeth should they fail to brush regularly), you have only to look at your pet's teeth and smell your pet's breath.
Plaque can be easily wiped off.
They do not brush their teeth nor do they floss and this goes on for years.
If you are ever curious as to what happens if teeth go for years without brushing (or you want to show your children what will become of their teeth should they fail to brush regularly), you have only to look at your pet's teeth and smell your pet's breath.
Plaque can be easily wiped off.
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