Veterinary Clinic in Washoe Valley, NV

Preventive Care and Wellness Examinations

Regular veterinary visits form the foundation of keeping your pet healthy throughout their life. During wellness examinations, we assess your companion’s physical condition, discuss any behavioral changes you’ve noticed, and address questions about nutrition, exercise, or lifestyle factors affecting their wellbeing.

These appointments allow us to establish baseline health information for your pet and track changes over time. Early detection of dental disease, heart murmurs, joint stiffness, or other concerns often means more treatment options and better outcomes.

Vaccinations protect against preventable diseases, though not every pet needs every available vaccine. We discuss which immunizations make sense based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and exposure risks. Some vaccines remain optional, and we respect your preferences when developing your pet’s preventive care plan.

Diagnostic Testing and Medical Treatment

When health concerns arise, accurate diagnosis guides effective treatment. Our in-house laboratory processes blood work, urinalysis, and other tests during your visit, providing results before you leave. This eliminates waiting for external lab reports and allows us to begin appropriate treatment more quickly.

Digital radiography reveals bone fractures, organ abnormalities, and foreign objects, while ultrasound imaging provides detailed visualization of internal structures. These diagnostic tools help us understand what’s happening inside your pet’s body so recommendations address the actual problem rather than just symptoms.

We treat respiratory infections, gastrointestinal upset, skin conditions, urinary issues, and other acute illnesses affecting Washoe Valley pets. Chronic conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, arthritis, and thyroid disorders require ongoing management, monitoring, and treatment adjustments as your pet’s needs change.

Holistic Veterinary Services

Living in Washoe Valley often means embracing a lifestyle that values natural approaches alongside modern conveniences. This same philosophy can apply to pet healthcare through integrative veterinary medicine that combines conventional treatments with holistic modalities.

Acupuncture therapy stimulates specific points to reduce pain, decrease inflammation, and support healing in pets with arthritis, neurological conditions, or chronic pain. Many animals relax during sessions as discomfort diminishes.

Our holistic service offerings include:

• Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine using Five Element Theory to evaluate your pet’s constitution and recommend herbal formulas
• VOM and ANMR techniques providing gentle manipulation to address spinal alignment and soft tissue restrictions
• Ozone therapy applications supporting wound healing, infection management, and immune function
• Nutritional counseling focused on species-appropriate diets and therapeutic feeding strategies

These approaches offer additional tools for managing conditions where conventional treatment alone hasn’t provided adequate results. We explain realistic expectations for each therapy so you can make informed choices about your pet’s care.

Surgical Procedures and Recovery Support

Some health conditions require surgical intervention. Our facility includes a fully equipped surgical suite where we perform spay and neuter procedures, mass removals, orthopedic repairs, and other operations. Before any surgical procedure, we conduct pre-anesthetic testing and review your pet’s health history to identify potential concerns.

Pain management begins before the first incision and continues through recovery with appropriate medications. We provide detailed instructions for post-operative care at home and remain available to answer questions as your pet heals.

Routine dental cleanings and comprehensive oral health assessments help prevent periodontal disease from progressing to tooth loss or systemic infection. We perform dental procedures under anesthesia in-house, while Animal Dental Care provides non-anesthetic preventive cleanings for qualifying patients between full dental treatments.

Fear-Free and Feline-Friendly Approach

Veterinary visits create anxiety for many pets, particularly cats. Our Fear-Free certification and Feline-Friendly designation reflect training in low-stress handling techniques that reduce the emotional impact of medical care. We’ve created private exam room cabins and a dedicated space for cats away from dogs.

These environmental modifications, combined with gentle handling and patient-paced examinations, help pets feel safer during visits. Less fear means better cooperation, more accurate assessments, and reduced stress for both animals and their owners.

Quality Standards Through AAHA Accreditation

Mountain View Animal Hospital & Holistic Pet Care maintains AAHA accreditation, a voluntary designation achieved by fewer than 15% of veterinary practices nationwide. The American Animal Hospital Association evaluates approximately 900 standards covering everything from medical protocols to staff training, equipment maintenance, and client communication.

This accreditation requires ongoing compliance verified through regular inspections, demonstrating our commitment to practicing at the highest level of veterinary medicine.

Whether your Washoe Valley pet needs routine wellness care, treatment for an acute illness, or integrative approaches for a chronic condition, our team provides compassionate service grounded in quality medicine. Reach out to schedule an appointment by calling (775) 853-6900.