Our Services

Puppy/Kitten care and vaccines

During your new baby’s first visits, we try to thoroughly answer all of your new pet owner questions. Diet, feeding schedules, deworming, socialization, training, and overall health questions are answered. We also discuss spay and neuter procedures and their importance to your pet. A fecal sample should always be checked on a new puppy, even if they have been dewormed in the past. Vaccines are given on 3-4 week intervals. Deworming is an important event in all puppies’ lives, and it is very common for them to be infected with zoonotic parasites. With the right medication, these parasites can be easily treated so your new pet starts life off healthy.

Annual Vaccines and health care guidelines

Our vaccine schedules are taken from recommendations and protocols at UC Davis. Yearly vaccines include Bordetella and Adenovirus (Kennel Cough) however, vaccines such as parvo/distemper/parainfluenza should be administered every 3 years. Heartworm recommendations from the National Heartworm Society are followed, including annual testing even when on a preventative. Heartworm preventative also deworms patients monthly helping keep family members safe from parasitic infection. Yearly fecals are recommended.

Geriatric care

Annual exams are recommended, including blood work, urinalysis, fecals, glaucoma testing, chest or abdominal radiographs, cardiac evaluation with ECG, and early renal disease testing. Many diseases can be caught with early detection and the steps needed to alleviate the severity of the disease can be addressed. Diet changes are only one easy method of helping with systemic diseases such as kidney, liver, and heart disease.

Internal Medicine

We cover all areas of internal medicine, including: Cardiology; Ophthalmology; Neurology; Dermatology; Gastroenterology; Orthopedic surgery; Oncology; Endocrinology; among others.

Radiology

Radiology – or X-rays – help our veterinarians evaluate muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular(cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems. Sierra View Animal Hospital is equipped with the latest digital radiographic equipment, including dental radiographs. Special procedures including barium studies and urogenital contrast studies can also be performed.

Dental Care

At Sierra View Animal Hospital, we offer veterinary dental services such as prophylaxis, extractions, and teeth cleaning and polishing to help your pet keep that perfect smile. Just like people, pets need regular dental cleaning to remove plaque and tartar buildup. If not removed, this buildup can lead to periodontal disease and more serious health problems.

Dental diets and dental chews may help control plaque and tartar on the surface of the teeth but do little to remove plaque under the gum line. While nothing can take the place of regular visits to the veterinarian for checkups and cleaning, ongoing follow up care at home is just as important in protecting your pet from dental problems that can become a serious health threat.

Dentistry procedures here at Sierra View Animal Hospital include full oral exam and pre anesthetic screen. If over the age of 5, or if severe periodontal disease is present, dental radiographs, which allow us to evaluate the true nature of the oral disease, are taken. Full dental scaling and polishing are performed and then dental extractions are done if indicated. If there is significant pocketing between the teeth and gum, antibiotics can be injected to try and preserve the life of the teeth.

Your pet then returns home with a beautiful smile, fresh breath, and hopes that his or her dental care will continue at home with dental brushing, oral rinses, dental chews, and bones along with a healthy diet.

Depending on the severity of the dental disease, yearly dental cleanings are recommended. Remember to brush those teeth!

Emergency and Critical Care

In any emergency, seconds count. Our experienced staff is backed up by our mobile resuscitation unit, stocked and equipped to administer the ABCs of basic life support – Airway, Breathing, Circulation/Cardiac compressions. Emergency care is offered during regular business hours. In addition, we use the services of the local, fully staffed emergency hospitals.

Surgery

We offer the most advanced surgical techniques and technology. All patients are carefully screened for safety, and anesthetics are specifically tailored to your pet. Our surgical services and facilities includes: a board certified surgeon available for consultation; fully trained veterinary and technical staff, to ensure the safest, most efficient, state-of-the-art procedures for your pet; modern anesthesia equipment; heated surgery tables for greater comfort; advanced sterilization techniques; ECG and oxygen saturation monitors; intensive after surgery care monitoring. We also provide the most up-to-date pain control methods to keep your pet safe and pain-free during their stay with us. Pre-anesthetic blood work is always recommended in all patients to ensure the utmost safety during the anesthetic procedure. Intravenous catheters and fluids are commonly used to ensure the greatest safety and comfort for your pet under anesthesia. While here for routing surgical procedures, our youngest patients are always offered a polish fluoride to keep those teeth healthy and problem free.

Pain Management

Veterinary patients feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people do. We know that recognizing and alleviating pain in animals is the essence of good patient care.

Nutritional Counseling

Whether your pet is fighting a weight problem or requires a special diet in conjunction with health care management and treatment, our staff will counsel you on the many nutritional options that are available to pet owners including prescription diet products. We now carry a wide range of prescription diets for your pet’s health care needs.

Fully Stocked Pharmacy

We stock a wide range of the best veterinary drugs in the animal healthcare field.

Specialized Surgery

Our veterinary surgeons include specialists able to perform eye surgery, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgical procedures.

UltraSound

This non-invasive, state-of-the-art technology uses sound waves to painlessly examine specific internal organs, primarily the heart and abdominal organs. Pregnancy exams are also available.

Blood Transfusion

We maintain a supply of blood for all types of pets in case of emergency. The blood is collected from donor pets that live with their owners, and all blood is carefully screened for disease.

Microchipping

Microchips have helped reunite thousands of pets with their families. We offer the most widely used microchip products to increase the chances of a safe recovery.

Hospice / Euthanasia Services

Saying goodbye to a long-time friend is painful. We work with clients to ensure their pet's comfort and dignity. Services include taking care of the remains as directed by the client.