Advanced care services are services that go above and beyond what a general hospital visit may be for your pets. Advanced services may be items such as specialized surgeries, diagnostic imaging, or therapies. Please click on any of the subheadings listed below to learn more about our services in advanced care.
We also offer therapeutic laser treatments for post-operative recovery, orthopedic injuries, rattlesnake envenomation, traumatic wounds and other injuries.
VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology such as ... Read more
Attention large and giant breed dog parents. Would you like to enroll your well-mannered dog into our life-saving blood donation program? There are many valuable benefits to you and your dog including annual wellness exams, blood work and vaccines at no cost to you. If you are interested, please read the requirements below:
Blood Donor Requirements and Benefits
To be considered for admission into the blood donor program you must agree to the following:
• Allow your dog to donate blood every 2-3 months
• Remain in the program for at least 2 years as long as your pet is deemed healthy
• Be available for emergency donations
• Allow pictures of your dog to be taken for advertisement and posts to VCA websites
Requirements of a canine blood donor:
• Have a calm, even-tempered personality
• Weigh at least 55 pounds
• Male or spayed female (cannot be pregnant or in heat)
• No previous blood transfusions
• Between 1-6 years of age (or 1-4 years of age if giant breed)
• Current on vaccinations for rabies, distemper, adenovirus 2, parvo virus, parainfluenza, influenza and bordetella
• On heartworm preventative
• Should not be taking any medications that could pose a threat to recipient
• Have a normal physical exam at least yearly performed by a veterinarian at VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center
If your dog meets the above criteria he/she will undergo a series of blood testing to ensure that the health status is adequate and they have the appropriate blood type to be considered donors....
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Orthopedic surgery involves surgery of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments Fractured bones and torn ligaments are some of the most common injuries seen by the veterinary surgeon In many cases... 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
Our hospital offers dermatology services Our veterinarians will perform a detailed history, physical examination and basic medical ... 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
Our hospital routinely performs electrocardiograms as part of our cardiology services. An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a readout of the electrical activity of the heart. If your veterinarian hears a heart rhythm abnormality (called an arrhythmia) in your pet's heartbeat, they will recommend an ECG.... Read more
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedure that is used to assess the interior surfaces of an organ by inserting a tube into the body. It is an essential diagnostic tool for pets with disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The endoscope instrument has a built-in camera at the end of either a rigid or flexible tube, allowing for both visual inspection and photography.... 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
Dog and cat orthopedic surgery is surgical treatment for conditions and disorders which involve the bones, joint and their surrounding structures. As in human medicine, there are now advanced surgical procedures to repair traumatic injuries, correct developmental conditions and congenital (birth) defects, as well as treat many bone and joint disorders.
VCA Valley Animal Hospital Orthopedic Options:
• Patella luxations
• Elbow dysplasia
• Osteochonritis dissecans (OCD)
• Fragmented coronoid process of the elbow
• Ununited anconeal process of the elbow
• Biceps tendon repairs
• Shoulder instability problems
• Hyper-extension injuries
• Internal plating for fracture fixation
• External skeletal fixation for fracture repair
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Arthrodesis Carpal, tarsal bone injuries and luxations
• Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO)
• Extra capsular ACL repairs
• Femoral head and neck excision
• OFA x-rays: Hips and Elbows
• Penn Hip x-ray studies
• Joint taps
• Arthroscopy: Joint problem diagnosis and treatment
• Total Hip Replacement (Cemented and Non-Cemented)
• Triple Pelvic Osteotomy
• Limb Deformity Correction and Alignment
• Fracture Repair: pins & wire, bone plating and external fixators
• Joint Luxation Repair
• Joint Arthrodesis (Fusion)
• Tendon and Ligament Repair
• Limb and digit amputation
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
