We are happy to welcome Dr. Jennifer Giron to VCA Bradshaw! Dr. Giron joined our team last month and has strengthened our Emergency and General Practice departments.
Dr. Giron is a California native, she graduated from vet school at UC Davis in 2019, and joined us after completing an internship at VCA West LA. She is skilled in Emergency, Surgery, and General Practice, and is committed to strengthening the human-animal bond.
Welcome Dr. Giron!
Jumping in leaves, cozy cuddles, walks in the forest! Fall has endless fun activities to do with your pets, and we want to know which one you’re most excited for! 🍂🐶(a) Leaf jumping, (b) cozy cuddles, or (c) forest walks. #VCApets
Until October 31, our friends at Hill’s will donate 10 pounds of pet food to local shelter pets with each new subscription.
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Farewell Dr. Catching! Our beloved Dr. Catching celebrated her last day with us here at VCA Bradshaw this week. Dr. Catching has been a critical part of our care team for the last 14 years. While she will always be a part of the VCA Bradshaw family, we are excited for the next chapter in her career.
Dr. Catching has taken on the role of Medical Director at one of our sister hospitals - VCA Highlands Animal Hospital in North Highlands. We know she will do an outstanding job! In her time at VCA Bradshaw, Dr. Catching built lasting relationships with her clients, and advocated fiercely for her patients. Her commitment to improving our practice will be sorely missed, along with her friendly smile.
We'll miss you Dr. Catching! Thank you for everything you've done for us, and everything you will continue to do in your new role.
Meet Franklin! Franklin is a Blue-tounged Skink patient of ours. We saw Franklin after he ate a hair tie which is normally his favorite tug-of-war toy. You can see the hair tie in Franklin's stomach on the X-ray below. We were worried Franklin would need surgery, luckily our colleague Dr. Sokoloff at Atlantic Street Vet was able to remove the hair tie with an endoscope (a flexible surgical camera), and Franklin made a full recovery!
Blue-tongued skinks are native to Australia, but have been bred in captivity as pets for many years. These large, slow lizards can make excellent pets when well cared for like Franklin. They eat a variety of foods, including veggies, fruits, and insects. They can live for 20 years in captivity, and as you can see with Franklin, can be interactive and playful with their families, making them fun pets!
We have the pleasure of working with many unique pets such as Franklin, if you have questions about exotic pets, give us a call anytime!
It’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!
Considering adoption? Consider the “less adoptable” dogs, like Ocean. Ocean nearly lost her hind legs due to violence and abuse in Kuwait. Now, she’s found a new home thanks to VCA shelter partner Homeward Trails.
Hear her story: http://bit.ly/vcaocean
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From Rags to Riches: How Ocean Found Her Forever Home
We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! 🐍
When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets
This week is National Veterinary Technician Week and we are celebrating all our technicians and veterinary staff who have done such an amazing job this year! You always give your best and put your heart and soul into your profession! You are appreciated for who you are and all you do for pets every single day! Thank you! So proud! We Love Our Techs!
A fast and more secure way to pay your bill is now available! Ask about our new mobile payment service.
A link to pay can be sent via text to your phone, allowing for contactless payment. Pay for your next visit by text and get instant access to your invoice with the myVCA app.
📲 Don’t have the app? Install it today to access your invoices: myvca.app
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who serve, and have served, our country! ❤️#vcapets
As an emergency hospital, we get to be a part of many stories, this week we got to play a part in a happy miracle for one of our patients. We met this adorable Dachshund named Puppy when a kind person found him outside limping, and brought him to our hospital. As part of our diagnostic workup, we found a microchip, and were able to locate Puppy's family.
Puppy's dad is a fire rescue worker, who lost many of his possessions in the Oroville fire this year. He had not seen Puppy since the fire, and assumed he was gone forever. Through the information on Puppy's microchip, and the kindness of a stranger, we were able to reunite Puppy with his family. Puppy's dad is currently fighting fires in the Bay Area, but will be back with Puppy soon. Puppy's injuries are minor and he will make a full recovery.
Our Hospital Emergency Services hours have changed. ER services are provided 7 days a week Sunday – Tuesday 24 hours a day and Wednesday – Saturday 7am – 12am. Every other Saturday ER Hours will be extended through the night, so please call ahead on this day. Scheduled appointments will continue to be seen Monday-Sunday, 7 am - 7 pm. Please call us if you have any questions (916) 685-2494.
We thank you for being our client. Please know that we are doing our very best to serve our community, our clients and your pets during this challenging time. We will continue to hold our team, you, and your pet’s safety as our highest priority.
Keeping your cat's teeth and gums healthy starts with great dental care. Learn what else CareClub's personalized care plans has to offer by visiting us.
Brushing your pet’s teeth helps give them a toothy grin! Even pros need new tricks, so here’s a guide for National Pet Dental Health Month. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/brushing-teeth-in-dogs
We are kicking off National Pet Dental Health Month off by asking, how healthy is your cat's smile?
Believe it or not, it's very important for cats to receive dental care. Dr. Margaret Smith of VCA West Los Angeles Medical Center explains why in today's #AskVCA segment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YVe8jtVL_s
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Why should I get my cat's teeth cleaned?
VCA Bradshaw Animal Hospital updated their business hours.
On January 19, our sister hospital, VCA Sunset was privileged to be the final destination of the procession of the many law enforcement officers and fire fighters honoring the life of K9 Officer Riley. We are proud of their efforts to serve and provide support to the men, women, and dogs in blue who continually put their lives on the line to protect our community. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office for the loss of K-9 Officer Riley and Deputy Adam Gibson. We have all truly lost two heroes and we grieve with you during this time of loss.
