Our Services

General Services

• BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE

  Dr. Fite has a particular interest in this modality.  Illness doesn't always have a physical cause. Through a thorough examination  and history, we can help determine the cause of such disorders as separation anxiety and obsessive behavior, and then develop a treatment regimen for the disorder.

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• BLOOD TRANSFUSION

  We are able to provide blood transfuisions to patients when appropriate.  The donors are healthy dogs and cats that are pets in our staff's homes.

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• CARDIOLOGY

  Our veterinarians examine the cardiovascular system during your pet's routine physical examination.  By detecting heart murmors, coughs, or respiratory distress, we can uncover the need for further cardiovascular testing. Our clinic can provide routine EKG and radiographic servies.  In addition, we have a trained cardiologist that performs cardiac ultrasounds at our clinic once montly.

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• COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

  Our clinic embraces a combination traditional and holistic approach to pet health and wellness. We balance traditional medicine with herbal, accupuncture, and chiropractic therapies.

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• DENTAL CARE

  Regular professional cleaning is important to maintaining your pet's teeth. We use modern and safe ultrasound to clean each tooth thoroughly - above and below the gum line. Dental technicians polish teeth to create a smooth, lustrous tooth surface more resistant to plaque buildup. Fluoride treatments help strengthen enamel and reduce tooth sensitivity. In addition to routine cleaning, we can extract or treat diseased teeth to improve oral and overall health.

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• EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE

  In any emergency, seconds count. Our experienced staff is trained in the ABCs of basic life support – Airway, Breathing, Circulation/Cardiac compressions. Emergency care is offered during regular business hours. In addition, we use the services of a local, fully staffed emergency center.

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• ENDOSCOPY

  High-tech fiber optics permits direct visual examination and biopsies of your pet’s gastrointestinal system. This allows for more accurate diagnosis and treatment of oral, esophageal, stomach, colon and even upper intestinal tract disease. Foreign objects can also be removed without the need for surgery. Endoscopic services are provided by an internal medicine specialist who regularly visits our practice.

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• FULLY STOCKED PHARMACY

  We stock a wide range of the best veterinary drugs in the animal healthcare field.

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• HOSPICE/EUTHANASIA SERVICES

  Saying goodbye to a long-time friend is painful. We work with clients to ensure their pet's comfort and dignity. Services include taking care of the remains as directed by the client.

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• IMMUNIZATION AND WELLNESS CARE

  We strive to prevent illness whenever possible. The time and effort invested in Wellness programs has rewards for both pets and owners. Our Wellness programs are designed specifically for your pet and include: Comprehensive physical exam; internal parasite testing; heartworm and flea control; vaccination program; spay and neuter package; and specialized blood tests for all life stages.

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• INTERNAL MEDICINE

  All of our veterinarians are well trained to diagnose and treat a great variety of disease, including: Infectious or Endocrine disease; Cardiology; Ophthalmology; Neurology; Dermatology; Gastroenterology; and Oncology. In addition, a board certified internist visits our practice weekly to consult on complicated cases, and to perform ultrasound examinations.

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• MICROCHIPPING

  Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We offer the most widely used microchip products to increase the chances of a safe recovery.

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• NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

  Some pets require special food, and all pets benefit from a balanced diet. Our trained and certified staff is available to help you choose the right diet for your pet to keep him or her happy, healthy and active.

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• PAIN MANAGEMENT

  Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. Both surgery and illness can be a painful time. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care. Patients are carefully monitored for signs of pain, and accordingly offered several differnent types of pain medications as necessary.

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• RADIOLOGY

  Radiology – or X-rays – help our veterinarians evaluate muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular(cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems.

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• SPECIALISTS

  Sometimes conditions arise that require veterinarians with specialized training. A cardiologist and an internal medicine specialist regularly visit our practice.  In addition, other specialists are readily available by referral.

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• SURGERY

  Our veterinary surgeons are all trained in routine abdominal surgeries (ie: spay and netuer, mass removals).  In addition, we offer a full range of standard and emergency abdominal procedures (cystotomy, intestinal surgery, GDV, splenectomy). In addition, Dr. Harris is highly trained in orthopedic procedures (fracture repair, cranial cruciate ligament repair, amputations). All patients are carefully monitored  for heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry during their anesthetic procedure.

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• ULTRASOUND

  This non-invasive, state-of-the-art technology uses sound waves to painlessly examine specific internal organs, primarily the heart and abdominal organs.  Ultrasound studies are performed by an internal medicine specialist once weekly here in our clinic.

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