Veterinary Clinic near Stead, NV

Stead sits at the north end of the Truckee Meadows, where neighborhoods spread out around the Reno-Stead Airport and open land climbs toward Peavine Peak. Pets here tend to live a more outdoor life than pets in central Reno, with bigger yards, nearby trails, and long walks around North Valleys Regional Park. That lifestyle is good for dogs and cats, but it also brings more contact with plant awns, wildlife, and hard winter weather. Our general veterinary services are set up so a Stead family can bring in a new puppy, a dog who came home limping from a hike, or an aging cat and have each of them cared for in one place.

Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care is owned by Dr. Sarah Kalivoda, an integrative veterinarian and certified animal acupuncturist who also holds certifications in ozone therapy, prolozone therapy, herbal medicine, and Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation. Our veterinarians practice conventional medicine and holistic veterinary care side by side, and several of our doctors also treat exotic species.

Getting to Our Hospital From Stead

We are located at 6474 Bonde Lane in Reno. Most Stead clients take US-395 south through Reno, where it continues as I-580, and drive time depends on traffic and where in Stead you start. The hospital is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., so a Saturday visit is an option if weekday commutes make it hard to get away. For surgery, patients are admitted between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m.

If your pet has been seen at another clinic, ask that clinic to send records before your first visit so our team can review vaccine history, past lab work, and current medications. Our appointment preparation instructions explain what to bring, and you can request an appointment online at any time.

Seasonal Risks for Pets in Stead

Stead sits higher than central Reno and is often colder and windier, especially on winter nights. Outdoor cats may look for warmth under car hoods or in garages, where antifreeze spills are a real danger. Ethylene glycol tastes sweet to pets, and even a small amount can cause kidney failure, so any suspected exposure needs a veterinarian right away. De-icing salt can also crack and irritate paw pads, so rinse and dry your dog’s feet after winter walks.

In spring and summer, cheatgrass and foxtails dry out in open lots and along trail edges. Their seeds burrow into ears, noses, between toes, and under the skin, and the first sign is often sudden head shaking, sneezing, or a swollen paw. Rattlesnakes are active on the trails around Peavine during warm months, and coyotes move through the open land at the edges of North Valleys neighborhoods. Keeping dogs leashed on trails and bringing small pets indoors at dusk lowers both risks.

Preventive Care for Every Stage of Life

Puppies and kittens need several exams in their first months to check growth, start parasite prevention, and complete their vaccine series. Our guide to your pet’s first veterinary visit walks through what happens at that first appointment. For dogs, rabies vaccination is also a legal matter, and Washoe County Regional Animal Services explains the county’s rabies and licensing requirements.

Healthy adult pets usually need one exam a year to track weight, teeth, skin, joints, and bloodwork. Senior pets often do better with an exam every six months, because kidney disease, thyroid problems, and arthritis can change quickly in older animals. We tailor vaccines and parasite prevention to how your pet actually lives, whether that is a backyard cat or a dog who hikes every weekend. Learn more about our preventive pet health plans.

Diagnostics and Treatment When Your Pet Is Sick

Vomiting, limping, coughing, and itching can each have several causes, so we look past the symptom to find the reason behind it. Bloodwork and urinalysis run in our own facility often return results during the visit, and digital radiographs and ultrasound let us check bones, the chest, and the abdomen without sending your pet elsewhere. Getting answers the same day means treatment can usually start before you head home.

For long-term conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, allergies, and arthritis, we schedule rechecks and adjust treatment as your pet’s needs change instead of repeating the same plan indefinitely.

Veterinary Services for Stead Pets

Keeping your pet’s care under one roof means one medical record, one team that knows the history, and fewer repeated tests.

• Wellness exams, vaccines, and parasite prevention for dogs and cats
• Dental cleanings under anesthesia with dental radiographs, plus oral surgery when needed
• Spay and neuter procedures and other soft tissue surgery
• Orthopedic care, including cruciate ligament repair
• Acupuncture, ozone therapy, and laser therapy
• Exotic animal care for rabbits, birds, reptiles, ferrets, and guinea pigs
• Urgent care for illness and injury that should not wait
• End of life care that puts comfort first

Conventional and Holistic Care Together

Many Stead pets do best with a plan that draws on both conventional and integrative medicine. A senior dog with stiff hips, for example, might take a pain medication while also receiving acupuncture, laser therapy, or chiropractic care, and a cat with chronic digestive trouble might benefit from a diet change and Chinese herbal therapy alongside standard treatment.

We explain what each option can and cannot do, how long it may take to see results, and what it costs. You choose the combination that suits your pet, and we adjust the plan based on how your pet responds.

If Your Pet Needs Care Today

Trouble breathing, collapse, heavy bleeding, a rattlesnake bite, or a pet who may have swallowed antifreeze, medication, or another toxin are emergencies. Call us right away at (775) 853-6900 during business hours, and outside our hours contact a 24-hour emergency hospital. For vomiting, diarrhea, a new limp, ear pain, or a pet who is just not acting right, call early in the day and ask about same-day availability.

On the way in, keep dogs leashed or crated and cats in a carrier, and bring any packaging if your pet ate something it should not have.

Fear Free Visits and AAHA Accreditation

A calm pet is easier to examine and recovers from visits faster. Our team uses Fear Free handling, gentle restraint, and a slower pace, and we keep cat-only areas so cats can wait away from barking dogs. Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a voluntary review of standards for anesthesia, surgery, pain management, dentistry, and patient care that only a small share of veterinary practices complete.

Frequently Asked Questions About Veterinary Care in Stead

Here are answers to questions Stead pet owners often ask before their first visit.

Schedule a Visit for Your Stead Pet

Stead families do not have to choose between conventional medicine and holistic care. At our Reno pet hospital, AAHA-accredited standards, Fear Free handling, and integrative treatment options come together for dogs, cats, and exotic pets at every age.

Request an appointment online, contact our team with questions, or call (775) 853-6900 to schedule a visit for your Stead pet.