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BBB Rating: A+
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Extra Phones: Phone: (978) 687-2025
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Other Link: http://www.riverroadveterinaryhospital.com
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Categories: Veterinarians, Pet Boarding & Kennels, Pet Grooming, Veterinary Clinics & Hospitals, Veterinary Specialty Services
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Phone: (978) 687-8400

Address: 176 River Rd, Andover, MA 01810

Website: http://www.riverroadveterinaryhospital.com

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River Road Veterinary Hospital

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Below is an explanation of what you can expect when your pet comes in for a surgical procedure or any procedure involving anesthesia. You can also visit our Facebook page or our YouTube channel to see "Brix's Dental Cleaning" for a video of an anesthetic procedure at River Road Veterinary Hospital.
Vaccination
By 16 to 20-weeks of age, this protection is gone, and the pet will be at risk of infection. This is why it is important to bring them into our veterinary hospital at an early age, prior to the expiration of that immunity. We will provide a series of vaccinations for your kitten or puppy that will hold them over until their own immune system can protect them. If you wait until they are old enough for their immune systems to respond, like with the rabies vaccination, there will be a window of vulnerability if their mother’s immunity wears off sooner rather than later. We care for puppies and kittens in the Andover, Lawrence, and Methuen area.
Nutritional Counseling
Expert nutritional advice is an important part of the treatment of various health issues. We are medically educated in pet nutrition and can counsel you about the appropriate dietary requirements of growing pets as well as a nutritional regiment that enhances mobility or improves weight loss. Our hospital stocks the highest quality veterinary regulated pet foods to suit any pet’s health and dietary needs.
Comprehensive Examination
In order to ensure the long-term health and happiness of your pet, it’s very important that you routinely bring them in for comprehensive exams at our veterinary hospital. River Road Veterinary Hospital is proud to provide care to pets in Andover, Lawrence and Methuen. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) recommends all dogs and cats have a wellness exam at least annually, if not every six months. River Road Veterinary Hospital has you covered. We offer thorough wellness care that will check your furry loved one from ears to tail.

Illness Treatment

Parasites Treatment and Control
We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products, and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. By having our pharmacy onsite, you are able to start treating your pet immediately. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.
Pain Management
Immediately after surgery, the patient is monitored and, when awake enough, is extubated (endotracheal tube removed). Additional pain medication is given if needed. For the next few hours, your pet's temperature, respirations, and comfort level are closely monitored. The IV catheter is removed, and a bandage placed.
Vomiting Treatment
Skin Condition and Allergy Treatment
We must emphasize that these reactions are quite rare and are a result of an pet’s individual immune system response. If you notice any of these side effects, make sure to let your veterinarian know. They are a sign that special care should be taken with future vaccinations. Allergic reactions can become worse with each episode, so it’s very important that you don’t ignore them. Certain breeds of pets are more likely than others to have reactions to vaccines.

Infection Treatment

Ear Infection Treatment
Once again Brix is a good sport and demonstrates another procedure you may do at home - having his ears cleaned. Sometimes we are cleaning our pet's ears as part of the treatment for an ear infection and sometimes it is for maintenance purposes. Make sure you are using an ear flush that is made for your pet's ears. Many homemade cleaners are harmful to your pet's ear canals and eardrums.
Anal Gland Infection Treatment
There will be several admission forms to complete the morning of your pet's procedure. We will be asking for an emergency contact number that you may be reached at that morning in case we have any questions or concerns. These forms will also discuss any ancillary procedures you may wish to have done while your pet is anesthetized, such as a nail trim, microchip placement, and anal gland expression.

Chronic Condition Treatment

Hip Dysplasia Treatment
Diabetes Treatment
Thyroid Disease Treatment
Heart Disease Treatment
The doctors at River Road Veterinary Hospital perform a wide variety of soft tissue surgeries, including neuters, spays, mass removals, splenectomies, and cystotomies. We have a visiting board-certified surgeon that performs orthopedic procedures and other specialized surgeries. Our modern surgical suite is equipped with the latest in veterinary monitoring systems, including ECG, oxygen saturation, temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. Every patient is different and therefore a safe, individualized anesthetic and pain management plan is determined for each pet undergoing surgery. Additional safety protocols include full blood screening (CBC/Chemistry) and an IV catheter placement is mandatory for all pets to be anesthetized.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Periodontal disease results from the build-up of plaque and bacteria in your pet’s mouth and can lead to a variety of problems, including bleeding, pain, and even the eventual loss of teeth. If left unchecked, this disease can move to other areas of your pet’s body.

Dental Surgery
You’ve most likely heard about how important it is to take care of your teeth, but are you aware that the same is true for your pets? Dental hygiene is crucial for the long-term health of your furry loved ones. At River Road Veterinary Hospital our veterinarians provide routine oral care to pets in the Andover, Lawrence and Methuen area. From regular cleanings to tooth extractions to minor oral surgery, we’ve got you covered. Our Andover pet dentistry team is dedicated to your pet’s health from tail to teeth.
Veterinary Surgery
If your pet is in need of a surgery, you most likely have a lot of questions and concerns. At River Road Veterinary Hospital, we are aware of how stressful it can be when your little loved one is in need of one of these procedures. That’s why we go above and beyond to make sure you and your pet are as comfortable as possible every step of the process. Our Andover pet surgery team will be with your pet from the moment you arrive until you bring him or her home.
Laser Surgery
Declawing
Spaying and Neutering
Puppies and kittens mature quickly and should be examined every 3-4 weeks, as they are in a rapid phase of development. We will also discuss nutritional needs for pediatric pets, benefits of spaying/neutering, microchipping, deworming for intestinal parasites, heartworm, flea and tick prevention, and behavioral/training.
Veterinary Euthanasia

Laboratory Services
24 to 48-hours prior to your pet's procedure, you will have an appointment with a pet nurse for pre-anesthetic bloodwork. This is full bloodwork that evaluates both the complete blood count and chemistries (liver, kidney values, etc.). This is done for every patient that is to be anesthetized to ensure that they are free from any underlying diseases and to keep them as safe as possible.
X-Ray
Microchipping
We also offer nutritional counseling, microchipping, and so much more. If your pet is in need of a service, we can most likely assist you.

General Pet Care

Boarding
We do not provide boarding services at this time. We believe that it’s important that our environment is as quiet and stress-free for all of our pet patients. Typical boarding facilities often have noisy atmospheres that would be distracting for our pets recovering from illness or surgery or simply visiting for a checkup. In some cases, we’ll allow some patients to spend the night at our hospital. However, if your pet requires close attention and monitoring, we recommend you bring them somewhere that offers round-the-clock care from veterinarians and nurses.
Grooming
Senior Pet Care
Improved pet diets and progressive veterinary care allow our pets to live longer and healthier lives. Biannual exams aid in the early detection of many diseases and allow treatment to be started sooner. This means that senior pets (seven years old and older), just like their human counterparts, require special attention and a different approach to health care. Joint pain, diabetes, urinary disorders, weight management issues, dental health issues, and thyroid disorders are some typical senior pet health issues that we address in order to provide the best quality of life as possible.

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