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About Us
We are well into our 22nd year as Apple Valley's hometown veterinarian. We are a full-service veterinary medical facility located on outer Highway 18, across the street from St. Mary Medical Center. Our practice is open six days a week to assist you with any of your pet’s needs. We offer compassionate client care, superb communication, gentle patient handling, and medical excellence. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care, and health-related educational opportunities for all of our clients.
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 Welcome to Fall!
With the holidays right around the corner, it is more important than ever to take care of your precious pet's health. As the year comes to an end, and our days become busier than ever, we don't have as much time to spend on our pets. Take this opportunity to bring your little buddy in this week for a wellness exam, dental, or just a pedicure. We love to see you!
Microchipping through Homeagain
Losing your pet is scary! Make sure that your pet comes back to you safely with a permanent ID onboard.
Why Microchip?
Tags and collars often get worn or fall off your pet - leaving them without contact information to get them back home safely! Microchips are a permanent part of your pet. They are implanted under the skin and are only activated when a scanned sweeps over their shoulder blades. Each chip has an individual number encoded into it, allowing for veterinary staff, humane organizations and USDA officials to return your pet to you.
Is the implantation painful?
What is the benefit of getting my chip from AVAH and Homeagain?
Homeagain is a reliable company which offers chipping services for cats and dogs. They also offer european chips if your pet may be traveling outside of the US. The chipping process is done by trained veterinary technicians and takes only minutes! Part of your invoice fee for the chip registers you for one year with the Homeagain premium package:
1. Web access to make key-chain cards info cards with your pet's veterinary information and picture
2. An insurance policy of $3000 to assist you with vet bills if your pet is injured while missing
3. Access to phone advise/poison control 24 hours a day
4. If your pet is lost, print Lost posters from their website - the contact number will be to Homeagain - keep your info safe.
5. If your pet is lost, Homeagain will contact (via FAX) local hospitals, animal shelters and registered pet finder volunteers.
6. Homeagain will furnish you with a list of shelters in your area.
How much does it cost?
Our Puppy and Kitten kits offer microchipping and the first year registration for only $20. Other patients can be chipped with just a technician appointment Monday through Saturday for only $34.70!
Do I have to keep up with the yearly registration of $14.97?
No. When your pet is chipped, we have paid for your first year of registration. Thereafter, you may opt to continue the Premium Service (which includes all of the benefits listed above) or just have your pet registered for the identification service at no extra fee. If you wish to start up with the Premium package again at a later date, you may do so for the same fee at any time!
Want more information? Go to the Homeagain website: www.homeagain.com .
AAHA Certification
We are proud members of the American Animal Health Association (AAHA). AAHA is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the U.S. and Canada. Accredited hospitals voluntarily choose to be evaluated on over 800 standards in the following areas: quality of care, diagnostic & pharmacy, management, medical records, and facility. Each hospital adheres to the highest-quality standards available, which helps ensure the best care for your pet. Last month, we passed our inspection with flying colors! Apple Valley Animal Hospital is one of only three accredited hospitals in the High Dsert - and the first to attain such accreditation in this area. Our current inspection revealed that our facility is far beyond just the mandatory requirements of the AAHA standards! This has been a wonderful team effort and one of the most obvious ways that we can show our clients that we take the care of our patients seriously. Want to know more about AAHA? Visit their website at: www.healthypet.com. |