Veterinary Clinic in Gardnerville, NV

Foundation Care for All Life Stages

Wellness examinations adapt to your pet’s changing needs throughout life. Young animals benefit from early health screenings, vaccination discussions, and guidance on nutrition during growth periods. Adult pets require monitoring for developing conditions like dental disease or weight changes. Senior companions need more frequent assessment as age-related issues including arthritis, organ dysfunction, and cognitive changes become more common.

During these visits, we evaluate your pet’s physical condition, discuss behavioral observations, and address questions about diet, exercise, or lifestyle factors affecting wellbeing. Establishing baseline health information makes it easier to identify problems early, when treatment options typically offer better outcomes.

Diagnostic Capabilities and Treatment Approaches

Symptoms alone don’t always reveal underlying causes. Our diagnostic services include in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, and ultrasound imaging, providing information guiding appropriate treatment rather than trial-and-error approaches.

Laboratory testing during your visit eliminates waiting days for external results. Blood work evaluates organ function, blood cell counts, and metabolic indicators. Urinalysis detects kidney problems and infections. Radiography reveals fractures, foreign objects, and internal abnormalities. Ultrasound provides detailed organ visualization supporting accurate diagnosis.

Treatment varies based on what we’re addressing. Respiratory infections, digestive upset, skin conditions, and minor injuries often respond to standard veterinary medicine. Chronic conditions like allergies, autoimmune disorders, or persistent discomfort sometimes benefit from combining conventional treatments with integrative therapies.

Holistic Veterinary Services

When standard approaches need additional support, our holistic services provide alternatives or complements to pharmaceutical management.

Available integrative treatments include:

• Acupuncture using precise needle placement to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and support healing in pets with chronic conditions
• Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine incorporating herbal formulas and constitutional assessment based on Five Element Theory
• VOM and ANMR providing gentle spinal and soft tissue manipulation without traditional chiropractic force
• Nutritional counseling addressing dietary factors contributing to health problems and developing therapeutic feeding strategies

We explain what each therapy involves, realistic outcome expectations, and how it fits into your pet’s overall care strategy. These approaches work alongside conventional treatments or serve as alternatives depending on your pet’s situation and your preferences.

Surgical and Dental Services

Some conditions require surgical resolution. Our equipped surgical suite accommodates routine procedures like spay and neuter operations and complex surgeries including mass removals and orthopedic repairs.

Safety protocols include pre-anesthetic testing, modern monitoring during procedures, and comprehensive pain management. We explain what happens during surgery, recovery expectations, and home care instructions supporting healing.

Dental health affects more than teeth. Periodontal disease impacts heart, liver, and kidney function over time. We perform comprehensive cleanings under anesthesia with dental radiography evaluating tooth roots. Non-anesthetic preventive cleanings through Animal Dental Care offer maintenance between full dental procedures for qualifying patients.

Fear-Free Veterinary Care

Many pets experience anxiety during veterinary visits. Our Fear-Free certification and Feline-Friendly designation reflect training in stress-reduction techniques. We’ve created private exam cabins and a dedicated cat-only space reducing anxiety triggers.

Gentle handling, pheromone therapy, and patient-paced examinations create calmer experiences. Less fear means better cooperation, more accurate assessments, and reduced emotional impact from veterinary care.

Quality Through AAHA Accreditation

Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care maintains AAHA accreditation, achieved by fewer than 15% of veterinary practices nationwide. This voluntary designation requires meeting approximately 900 quality standards covering medical protocols, staff training, equipment maintenance, and surgical procedures.

Regular inspections verify ongoing compliance, demonstrating commitment to practicing at the highest level. For Gardnerville pet owners evaluating veterinary options, this accreditation indicates dedication to quality care backed by consistent standards rather than minimum licensing requirements.

Whether your pet needs wellness examinations, treatment for illness, surgical services, or integrative approaches for chronic conditions, our team provides veterinary medicine grounded in science and respect for your bond with your companion. Contact our practice at (775) 853-6900 to discuss how we can support your Gardnerville pet’s health.