Marvelous Melvin!
This handsome guy came to see our board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Song, for his allergies. As you can see, he was just happy to spend some quality time with our awesome veterinary technician, Yulissa.
That face you make when you realize it's Friday!
Banks is all smiles after his IBD treatment with our board-certified internist, Dr. Markovich. He has gained 4lbs since his last visit and is now back to being a crazy puppy at home!
We love you Banks, keep on smiling!
Our board-certified internist, Dr. Bondy, recently performed a nasal flush on Marco, who suffers from chronic nasal congestion. During the procedure, abnormal tissue was found and biopsied.
Marco felt so much better after having his stuffy nose flushed!
The bravery and sacrifice of the men, women, and K9 first responders in the search and rescue efforts of 9/11 will never be forgotten. Today we honor their legacy.
https://bit.ly/3m7UbzR
#neverforgotten
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The Legacy of 9/11 Dogs 19 Years Later – American Kennel Club
Meet Chloe! She has been treated for skin disease and hemolytic anemia for the last 6 months. In a recent visit with our board-certified internist, Dr. Bailey, she passed all of her tests with flying colors and got to officially stop her medications!
To our clients: Thank you for your support while we work through these uncertain and stressful times together. We appreciate your patience as we’ve introduced new hospital protocols over the past few months.
We are seeing an unprecedented volume of emergency cases and receiving a high volume of phone calls at our hospital. With the added stress of a global pandemic on everyone’s minds – we can assure you that our team feels the pressure too. Our team is caring for each pet that comes through our door, all while taking added precautions to keep you, your family, and their fellow co-workers safe. Without added safety precautions, we risk not being able to provide care for the pets in our community.
To help better prepare you for emergency and specialty visits at this time, we’ve included a breakdown of our triage guidelines in the video below.
We ask for your continued support, respect, and patience as we work to provide care for your pets. As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out: 602-697-4694
This handsome guy is Scotch! He recently came in for a consult with our board-certified surgeon, Dr. Owen, to discuss his hip dysplasia.
If your dog was diagnosed with hip dysplasia, one of the treatment options our team may recommend is a Total Hip Replacement (THR).
To read more about THR, click here: https://bit.ly/306PLjt
It was a team effort for this successful Total Hip Replacement (THR)!
A THR is performed to improve quality of life by providing pain relief, improving hip function and allowing the patient to return to an active lifestyle.
Click here to learn more about the orthopedic procedures our team offers: https://bit.ly/3kIfzKk
Our board-certified surgeon, Dr. Liliana Mutascio, is all geared up and ready to take on the day!
Our team wears this type of protective gear while performing more complex procedures that require radiation-based diagnostic equipment. In this case, Dr. Mutascio repaired a fracture in a kitten using fluoroscopy.
To learn more about VetMED's advanced surgical capabilities, visit: https://bit.ly/3ct4SbU
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Mochi was the perfect patient for our board-certified veterinary internist, Dr. Janet Bailey!
She was originally seen for severe pain and elevated kidney values. An abdominal ultrasound showed a kidney stone blocking urine from flowing from the kidney into the bladder. The stone was successfully removed at surgery, but analysis of the stone indicated that there was a problem with Mochi’s liver. Further tests confirmed the liver problem and Mochi is on a long-term treatment plan to support the liver & prevent more stones from forming. She comes back to see Dr. Bailey every 6 months.
This little ball of cuteness is Denali!
She is a 16-week-old shepherd who saw Dr. Owen for an orthopedic exam. We couldn't get enough of that adorable face!
When cats are in our care we make every effort to ensure that they are as comfortable & relaxed as possible while they are hospitalized!
😺Manticore has a cozy bed inside a cardboard box so he has privacy but can still see what’s happening around him.
😺Romeo is happy lounging on a pile of bedding like a prince.
😺Jemma is a scaredy-cat, and she prefers to hide. She has a bed that covers her so she feels secure, and she is eating and drinking under her cover.
😺Patches is happy to have any and all attention, so he sits at his kennel door talking to everyone who passes, asking for attention.
Rest assured, if your kitty needs to stay with us, we will do our best to keep them comfortable & relaxed!
This sweet puppy is a rescue from May Day Pit Bull Rescue. We recently performed a balloon valvuloplasty for pulmonic stenosis.
She was found with severe burns on her sides so the rescue took her in and her foster family tended to her burns. Once her skin healed, she was able to have her life-saving procedure.
Everyone loves her and she made us all really happy!
🎃 Happy *almost* Halloween! 🎃
Between the masks, scary costumes, and lots of chocolate, Halloween fun can sometimes lead to an unexpected trip to the vet.
All of us at VetMED want you and your family to be able to enjoy the day without the stress of a vet visit. So here are some helpful tips to help your family enjoy the festivities while keeping your furry companions safe!
📢 Attention Veterinarians: VetMED is Growing!
We are searching for motivated Emergency doctors to join a skilled, dedicated, and passionate Emergency & Critical Care team.
At VetMED you'll have access to the best of the best! Our newly expanded campus boasts state-of-the-art equipment and houses a wide array of specialty departments led by board-certified specialists.
Join an amazing group of dedicated professionals who emphasize compassionate, top-notch care! Apply today: https://bit.ly/37dJfvn
Happy Howl-O-ween from all of us at VetMED! We hope you and your family have a safe, healthy, and happy holiday!
Our team is getting into the Halloween spirit...no pun intended! 🎃
To the men, women, and service animals who have served our country, we say:
🐾Thank You, and Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇲
#VeteransDay
In a year like this we are thankful now, more than ever, for the amazing pets in our lives. From all of us at VetMED, we wish you and your family a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. 🍂
We have another exciting addition to the VetMED team - Dr. Timothy Menghini! Dr. Menghini will be joining Drs. Owen and Mutascio in our Surgery department.
Dr. Menghini received his BVM&S (the equivalent to the US Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) from The Royal School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. He went on to complete a one year internship in small animal medicine and surgery in Canada and a three year residency in small animal surgery at The University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Menghini is already adapting to life in Arizona and is excited to bring his skill and talent to our surgery department.
Click here to continue reading his full bio: https://bit.ly/3kHtf80
Welcome to the VetMED team, Dr. Menghini!
We're proud to introduce our new Neurologist, Dr. Ilyssa Meren!
Dr. Meren grew up in New York City. She completed her Bachelor of Science in 2009 and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2013 from Cornell University.
She then completed a rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in 2014 and a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at Iowa State University in 2017. She became board certified in Neurology (diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) in 2017.
After her residency, she moved to Phoenix and has loved living in the Valley of the Sun. She is very excited to join the team at VetMED!
Dr. Meren will be building and leading our new Neurology and Neurosurgery department. Learn more about this service here: https://bit.ly/3kSaJKl
Thanksgiving is a time to say thanks for all that we love and have. This includes our faithful animal companions. While we enjoy gathering with our friends and family for a feast, we need to keep in mind the safety of our furry friends.
Here are some Thanksgiving pet safety tips to help you and your family celebrate safely this year.
Meet Jennifer Lopez! (No, not THAT Jennifer Lopez)
This sweet girl recently had a PDA occlusion done by our amazing cardiology team. She was all set to go home, but not without snapping a quick picture with one of our cardio department team members!
To learn more about our Cardiology department, click here: https://bit.ly/2ITtobw
This sweet little ball of fluff is Leroy! He recently visited our Internal Medicine team for evaluation of his collapsing trachea. We instantly fell in love!
Construction on our previous Building 1 is officially underway! Our newly renovated space will house our soon-to-be Neurology Center, complete with an on-site MRI! Stay tuned for more updates on our progress.
Remember Leo? We featured him a few months back wearing his holter monitor.
Leo recently came back for a recheck appointment with Dr. Matthews of our Cardiology department for his mitral valve disease. Good news is, his condition is stable!
He also sees our Internal Medicine department for airway disease and elevated liver enzymes. No matter the condition, Leo always visits us with a big smile on his face!
VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital updated their info in the about section.
May light and love fill your home. To all those who celebrate, we wish you a very Happy Hanukkah!
This holiday season, we hope your home is filled with fun and holiday cheer! It's important to consider your pet's safety when decorating and preparing holiday meals.
Check out our holiday pet safety tips. 👇
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 🎄
As a reminder, we are open 24/7 for any pet emergency. Give us a call at (602) 697-4694.
What. A. Face.
Meet Mo! Mo was diagnosed with Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA) in April and has been coming in to see Dr. Bondy from our Internal Medicine department for rechecks. She is now officially done with her treatment and is doing great!
This was her reaction when we told her it was her last appointment. We're so happy she is feeling better and wish her all the best!
Happy New Year! 🎉
As a reminder, we are open 24/7 for all pet emergencies. If you need us, call (602) 697-4694.
Whether you are celebrating the end of this year or the start of the next, be sure to check out our tips below to safely ring in the new year with your pet. 👇
How lucky are we to live in such a beautiful place perfect for walking our pets (when it's not 100+ degrees)!
January is #NationalWalkYourPetMonth! However you walk them, we'd like to see them! Share a picture of a recent walk with your pet in the comments below. 👇
Today marks the 92nd anniversary of the The Seeing Eye. Founded by Morris Frank in 1929, this non-profit organization’s mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. The Seeing Eye is the oldest existing guide dog school in the world and continues its role as a pioneer in the guide dog movement.
Today we celebrate all of the hard working guide dogs that have assisted those in need! To learn more about The Seeing Eye and how to volunteer or donate, visit their website: www.seeingeye.org
Here comes double trouble!
Meet Bella and Rhea - two VetMED Cardiology patients!
Bella, a French bulldog, recently had a procedure for pulmonic stenosis while, Rhea, a Dutch Shepherd, had a PDA occlusion.
Don't worry, both puppies are doing great!
Meet our featured Cardiology patient: Connor!
He originally came in through our Emergency department for coughing. Unfortunately, the coughing turned out to be congestive heart failure, so he was quickly transferred to our Cardiology department for treatment.
Connor is on the mend and improving every day! Go Connor! We're rooting for you!
Happy Valentine's Day!
We hope your day is filled with cuddles from your favorite four-legged friends. ❤️
Is your pet the love of your life?
Keep them safe this year while you celebrate by checking out our Valentine's Day pet safety tips!
If your pet experiences an emergency during the holiday, we are open 24/7 to help!
Meet our featured surgery patient, Rudder!
Rudder is a young Golden Retriever who was diagnosed with severe bilateral hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis before he reached his first birthday. At this young age, Rudder was experiencing clinical signs that were significantly affecting his quality of life. Rudder's pain and discomfort in his hips made it difficult for him to stand up, and he had a hard time getting comfortable at night. Rudder would fatigue quickly with activity and would drag the left hind paw after activity.
Rudder underwent a left total hip replacement in August 2020. He recovered quickly and was bearing more weight on the operated limb within weeks. Rudder underwent total hip replacement for the right hip in December 2020.
Rudder is now on his way to a pain-free and fully functional life with two shiny new hips!
Do you know the top 5 most common heart diseases in pets?
✅ Valvular Degeneration
✅ Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
✅ Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
✅ Heart arrhythmias
✅ Congenital Heart Disease
As the vital center of your pet’s cardiovascular system, their heart is one of their most critical organs, continuously pumping to circulate oxygenated blood to every body cell, from nose to tail tip. If disease interrupts your pet’s normal heart function, their entire body can be compromised, with a range of effects.
Click here to continue reading about these common heart problems:
https://vetmedaz.com/2020/09/01/top-5-most-common-heart-diseases-in-pets/
If your family veterinarian has diagnosed heart disease in your pet, contact the VetMED cardiology department, so we can use our advanced tools and expertise to help your best friend live as long, and be as healthy, as possible.
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Top 5 Most Common Heart Diseases in Pets -
You might have heard the term "TPLO," but do you know what it means?
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) is currently the most common surgery performed to treat canine cranial cruciate ligament (CCL or ACL) injuries. Now in existence for over 30 years, the surgery has proven to be an extremely effective long-term solution for addressing cruciate ligament injury in dogs and returning them to athletic function.
At VetMED, our skilled surgeons are experts in all areas of orthopedic surgery, including TPLO's!
Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3ax8MRs
We have the best clients!
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Thanks Shawn! We think you're pretty awesome too!
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Meet our featured Cardiology patient, Lil' Doo!
Lil' Doo is a 3-month-old Shih Tzu who recently had a balloon valvuloplasty for treatment of her pulmonic stenosis.
Pulmonic stenosis is a congenital heart defect of the valve between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery (the great vessel that takes blood to the lungs). The leaflets of this valve are thickened and/or partially fused together, causing the patient to have very mild to severe obstruction to blood flow from the heart to the lungs.
In these cases, our cardiology team performs a minimally-invasive balloon valvuloplasty in which a balloon catheter is placed across the stenotic pulmonic valve. The balloon is inflated to untether the valve leaflets, creating a larger opening and allowing blood to flow more easily from the heart to the lungs.
Don't worry—Lil' Doo is doing just fine. As you can see, we couldn't get enough of that adorable face!
To learn more about the other services our cardiology team performs, click here: https://bit.ly/3aOlFWw
Please join us in congratulating our very own, Dr. Carly Blom on 5 years at VetMED.
We're so lucky to have her as part of our amazing Emergency & Critical Care team!
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Knowledgeable ✔️
Kind ✔️
Our team strives for the best service, experience, and care possible.
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This one goes out to all the ladies...it's International Women's Day!
Today is a day to celebrate women from all backgrounds and walks of life. The veterinary medicine field is full of dedicated, talented, intelligent, and compassionate women.
We're proud to show off just a few of our amazing female team members on this very special day! 👇
#internationalwomensday
May you always be surrounded by the love of a pet
Soft furry paws and a nose that is wet.
Love that’s unending, a bond that is true
A heart full of joy is your pet’s gift to you.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
We love the words "full recovery"!
#testimonialtuesday
And just like that, we have another VetMED-iversary to celebrate!
Please join us in congratulating our board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Janet Bailey on 2 years with VetMED!
Meet our featured cardiology patient, Joe!
This happy, senior boy is one of our patients being managed for Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). DCM is a condition where the heart muscle (myocardium) loses its ability to contract normally and as effectively. Unfortunately, this condition is rarely reversible, and pets that have it usually have it for life.
He came in recently for his recheck and we're happy to report that his measurements have improved! Way to go, Joe!
May you always be surrounded by the love of a pet
Soft furry paws and a nose that is wet.
Love that’s unending, a bond that is true
A heart full of joy is your pet’s gift to you.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
We love the words "full recovery"!
#testimonialtuesday
And just like that, we have another VetMED-iversary to celebrate!
Please join us in congratulating our board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Janet Bailey on 2 years with VetMED!
