Advanced Care

Advanced care services go above and beyond a general hospital visit for pets. Advanced services may be items such as specialized surgeries, eye treatment, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, or therapies. Please click on any of the subheadings listed below to learn more about our services in advanced care.

Available Services
  • Orthopedic surgery involves surgery of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments ... Read more

  • Our hospital offers a variety of cardiology services Cardiology is the branch of veterinary medicine that treats diseases of the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and blood vessels This encompasses... Read more

  • Cold laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug free, surgery free, and pain free treatment Also called low-level laser therapy, cold laser therapy uses beams of light to stimulate cell regeneration and increase blood circulation ... Read more

  • Our hospital offers dermatology services Our veterinarians will perform a detailed history, physical examination and basic medical ... Read more

  • Our hospital offers a number of diagnostic imaging services Diagnostic imaging refers to the techniques and processes used to create images of your pet's body or body parts for medical purposes ... Read more

  • Our hospital is proud to offer state-of-the-art digital radiology services. Digital x-rays are essentially film-less x-rays. Traditional x-rays use photographic film to capture images whereas digital x-rays use a digital image capture device (computer) to record the x-ray image.... Read more

  • If your veterinarian hears a heart rhythm abnormality (called an arrhythmia) in your pet's heartbeat, they will recommend an ECG. An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a readout of the electrical activity of the heart. Several clips (called leads) are placed onto your pet's skin at various body points in order to accurately record the information your veterinarian requires.... Read more

  • Ophthalmology deals with diseases and problems of the eye. Pet eye diseases that you may be familiar with include cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachments, and corneal ulcers. Ask our staff what specific ophthalmology services we can provide.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers a variety of orthopedic surgery services to cope with a wide range of injuries and conditions. If your pet experiences a knee ligament injury, procedures such as a TTA (Tibial tuberosity advancement) may be recommended. For our smaller pets we can also offer the lateral suture technique.... Read more

  • VCA Kickingbird in Edmond, OK, is very understanding of our patients’ commitment and emotional and financial investments to their pets. We recognize the pride that is involved in showing and breeding purebred dogs, and we provide care for those that need a little extra help with their pets’ reproductive periods.   

    Our reproductive veterinary services offered are: 

    • Ovulation timing
    • Artificial insemination (vaginal and surgical)
    • Pregnancy ultrasound checks
    • Caesarian section surgery
    • Neonatal medical care
    • Fertility assessment
    • Infertility work ups
    • Reproductive counseling 

     

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I get my dog set up as a new patient?

    An initial consultation and physical examination is required to be eligible for reproductive services.... Read more

  • Our hospital offers many soft tissue surgery services. Soft tissue surgery refers to surgery on any body part excluding: bones/joints (orthopedic surgery), heart (cardiac surgery), or nervous system (neurologic surgery). Examples of common soft tissue surgeries include gastrointestinal surgery (to remove foreign objects or removed diseased sections of intestine), bladder surgery (to remove stones or polyps), liver surgery (to remove masses or diseased lobes), and spleen surgery (often to remove diseased spleens or masses).... Read more

  • Our hospital offers ultrasound (sonogram) examinations as a non-invasive diagnostic procedure to evaluate your pet's internal organs. Ultrasound can be used to examine the abdominal organs, reproductive organs, eyes and heart. Ultrasound is non-invasive and well tolerated by most pets.... Read more