We welcome tours anytime. No appointment necessary! Our goal is for you to feel like a part of our family. If there is anything we can do toward this end please let us know. We want you and your pet to have a long and beautiful friendship.
Dental care is a very important subject for your pet and a high priority for us. We will check your pet’s teeth at no charge to see if they would benefit from a Dental Prophy.
Vaccination
There is this commonly held belief that your dog ages 7 years to every one of yours, and while this is only somewhat accurate, it is true that your dog will age faster than you. This also means that age related diseases may develop before expected. There was a time when you would take your dog in for annual shots, as vaccination schedules have changed, this is no longer the case. This means you might go 2 or 3 or perhaps even longer between veterinarian visits. This is not a good idea. There are several benefits to having dogs visit their veterinarians in Mission Viejo every year.
Behavioral Counseling
You probably wouldn’t bring your dog in for behavioral problems, unless, of course, they happen to be severe. But when you bring your dog in for his annual check-up, it is the perfect opportunity to ask your vet about any behavioral problems you might be experiencing with your dog. For example, you might want to know why your dog continually jumps on visitors or why he becomes so distressed when you leave for work. Remember, we look after your dog’s mental well-being as well as his physical health.
Comprehensive Examination
We recommend at least two Physical Examinations a year on all pets. They age seven years to our one so twice a year there is a lot happening in their bodies. Like their human parents, frequent physicals are insurance that any issues get caught early.
Our fully stocked Pharmacy is provided for your convenience. We stock everything your pet will routinely need to keep him/her healthy and happy. Please ask us for recommendations for flea, tick, intestinal parasite and heartworm prevention. There are also many options for arthritis care in older pets. Please let us help your older pets enjoy a better quality of life.
Pain Management
“I have been working for Family Member Veterinary Hospital as a receptionist since March 2007. In September of 2007, Dr. Glover treated a beautiful Siamese cat by the name of Eddie. Eddie had been diagnosed with a painful oral disease known as Stomatitis and because of the extensive surgery involved in the treatment plan was at risk of being euthanized. Due to Eddie’s young age (5), Dr. Glover decided to rescue him and make him a member of the hospital’s “family”. Eddie soon became a fixture on our front counter greeting clients and bugging the staff with his loud stories. After several rounds of treatment with antibiotics and pain management medication Dr. Glover agreed that surgery was the next step in keeping his Stomatitis at bay. Dr. Link removed the teeth causing all the problems and now Eddie is doing great!
A Pre-anesthetic Blood Panel and an IV Catheter are required on all surgical patients. This is to catch any underlying metabolic problems and minimize any anesthetic risks. We also recommend a pre-op ECG to catch underlying heart problems that could be life threatening under anesthesia.
Our Veterinary Surgery Suite here in South Orange County has a Positive Air Flow System that enables us to maintain a more sterile environment for the surgical care of your pets. All pets receive a pre-anesthetic relaxant to make it less stressful for them. Isoflurane is the only gas anesthesia we use because of its excellent safety record. All pets are kept on a Pulse Oxygen Monitor to check heart rate and blood oxygen levels and a Warm Water Blanket to prevent hypothermia during the procedure. We include a pain relief injection after surgery at no charge and follow that up with pain medication when the your family member goes home. We follow American Animal Hospital Association surgical standards- sterile gown, glove, drape and 1 surgical pack per animal.
We have an in-house Laboratory and also 2 pick-ups a day for the outside Laboratory. All of this to insure the best medical treatment for your pet, whether it is routine or an emergency.
Our Indoor boarding for dogs and cats is separate from the hospital patients. Kitties even have their own room. Each pet boarding area has its own climate control and is maintained at a comfortable temperature 24 hours a day. Natural sunlight via Solatubes are in both dog and cat facilities. For those pets who are unsure about boarding or have special needs we have an Isolation Room that is nice and quiet and where they can see what is going on in the hospital. We include three walks per day at no additional charge as opposed to the typical two walks. Additional walks and play times are options that owners can add to their boarding package. Technician exams for all “family members” staying with us are included at no charge. Spacious runs as well as Large, Medium, and Small cages are available. You may choose the size as long as it will accommodate your pet comfortably.