Arthritis is more frequent in elderly cats, and is the inflammation of joints. The cat will be in a lot of pain, will have difficulty jumping and even walking due to stiff joints. The cat may also present irritability and even aggressiveness.
Heartworm is a potentially deadly parasite that is transmitted only by mosquitos, which pick up larval heartworms, called microfilaria, circulating in the bloodstream of infected animals. This is why it's important to bring your dog in for tests!
Playing with your dog regularily is extremely important in keeping your dog healthy and happy!
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It's important to feed your pet a balanced and nutritious diet! Give us a call today so that we can create a custom plan fitted to your pets needs!
A healthy mouth is the gateway to a healthy pet! Make sure you're keeping up on your pets oral health! It seems small, but can affect a dogs overall health majorly!
Many common toys for dogs have some not so safe materials! Contact us for what you should give your dogs to play with!
🎃 It’s that time of year again! Pine Meadow’s Annual Pumpkin Painting Contest!🎃
We’re doing things a little different this year due to Covid, but we have two different ways to vote!
Please feel free to vote on this post directly by commenting your favorite pumpkin’s number, or pay us a visit and use our window marker to make a tally mark under your favorite pumpkin’s number in our front window! We have a lot of great pumpkins this year, we know it will be hard to choose! 🐾
Older cats tend to defecate and urinate in other places, different from the litter box. This behavior may point to a medical condition such as lower urinary tract infection.
Dogs love the beach, but playing games of fetch, chasing waves, and swimming can all lead to a thirsty dog who consumes salt water. In most cases, a few mouthfuls of salt water may only cause diarrhea. Consuming large amounts of salt water, however, can be fatal.
Senior cats, especially neutered felines are prone to obesity. Neutering alone does not cause obesity but is a contributor factor. Older cats and neutered cats eat more and are less active and this results in weight gain.
Choosing the right brush can help in your grooming process, especially if your dog sheds frequently. Contact us to learn what we recommend!
Do you love animals? Have you always wanted to work with animals? Then we want you! No experience is necessary! We will train you!
Pine Meadow Veterinary Hospital is seeking hard working, dedicated individuals to join our team as veterinary assistants. Daily Duties include: the care of cats and dogs, basic grooming services (bathing and performing nail trims), the care and cleaning of the hospital, handling animals for veterinary procedures, client education, filling prescriptions, and assisting in surgery.
Applicants MUST be over the age of 18 and be able to: maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment, lift 30 pounds or more, stand and walk for much of the day, work a flexible schedule during our regular business hours and after hours on weekends and holidays, and put our clients’ and patients’ needs first and care for them like family.
Part-time positions are available, but a full time position may be available to the right applicant. No experience in a hospital setting is required. Experience with animals preferred.
Applications are available at www.pinemeadowvet.com/online-forms/
Resumes with Cover letters will also be accepted.
PINE MEADOW VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Veterinary Assistant
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Are you an enthusiastic team player that is passionate about animal care?
Pine Meadow Veterinary Hospital is a busy four doctor small animal practice located in Yorktown, Virginia. We are seeking a dedicated, technically skilled, and knowledgeable veterinary technician to join our patient care team.
Duties include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, IV and urinary catheter placement, intubation, monitoring anesthesia, performing dental cleanings and single root dental extractions, management of hospitalized cases, management of chemotherapy patients, performing diagnostic testing (such as radiology, ultrasonography, in house blood work, preparing and reading a fecal, urinalysis, skin scraping, and cytology), animal restraint, performing treatments (such as injections, vaccinations, clipping and cleansing wounds, basic skin closure, bandaging), and assisting in client and employee education.
Applicants MUST be over the age of 18, be licensed in the State of Virginia (or equivalent) or be a student at an AVMA accredited Veterinary Technology Program. Applicants should be able to maintain a poised, pleasant and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment, lift 30 pounds or more, stand and walk for much of the day, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be organized and accurate (with attention to detail), have a broad knowledge of animal science, husbandry, and medicine, a demonstrated understanding of pharmacology and calculations, and be able to put our clients’ and patients’ needs first and care for them like family.
Licensed individuals with 3+ years of experience working in a small animal practice are preferred. However, we welcome the opportunity to shape new careers and are happy to meet with new graduates and current students.
Applicants can apply in person at 1403 George Washington Memorial Highway Yorktown, Virginia 23693. Resumes WITH A COVER LETTER may be submitted to mmorgan@pinemeadowvet.com. All resumes and/or applications should be submitted with a copy of your Virginia License or equivalent. If you are a student technician, please provide proof of your enrollment and provide us with your expected graduation date.
PINE MEADOW VETERINARY HOSPITAL
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Tomorrow is National Golden Retriever Day! Do you have a furry friend Golden Retriever? Share with us some pictures!
Tomorrow is Groundhog Day! The groundhog wakes up from hibernation on February 2. If the groundhog sees its shadow when it emerges from its burrow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If it does not see its shadow, spring will arrive soon!
Dogs rely a lot on their sense of smell to find food, potential dangers, and friends, so needless to say they sniff a lot. Their noses are designed so smells can stay in their nose while air can move in and out of their lungs at the same time, which means they can breathe freely and still work out what that smell is!
While many owners don't do it, regular tooth brushing is recommended for dogs to prevent periodontal disease. Boost your dog's oral care routine with a dental treat! Wondering what would be best with for your dog? Call us so that we can help!
Let your pup play at a local dog park! Not only is it an excellent source of dog-to-dog social interaction, but dog-to-people interaction as well. As an added bonus, your pup will leave having had plenty of physical and mental exercise, which may lessen destructive behaviors and bad house habits. And, they'll be ready to greet new friends in the future.
