Jade thinks that our team was pretty fun and the treats were amazing β€
We sure love seeing everyoneβs pets grow up! All these critters are in the same family and they sure have grown!
Here are Their first visits vs their one year check ups.
The pups are Fenrir and Freya! πΆ
Fen was pretty curious about the cameraπ
The kitties are Bear and Blue. π
Both these boys sure turned out to be such big loves. π
Thank you for bringing them in!
Zoey was VERY excited at all the attention she received. A Brittany Spaniel spotted with a Brittany Technician ;) how cool π is that ;)
The floofiest of the floofs β‘ these adorable balls of fluff came in recently for a visit. They were so playful and engaged with our team members.
Rufio is super smart and has already mastered alot of commands. We are very excited to watch this boy as he grow β€ thank you so much to his owners for bringing him in and trusting us with his care β€
Rufio came in for a visit with our new Veterinarian, Dr. Margaret Bellows. Isnt he handsome!!
This week is National Veterinary Technician Week and we will be celebrating our amazing crew. Technician play a vital role in the treatment of your pet when they visit our clinic. We will be high lighting our Technicians this week on our Facebook page by sharing their bios (one or two daily). Feel free to share your appreciation and leave them comments :)
Thank you Technicians for all that you do!!!!
We are closed today from 1130am until 230pm for our monthly staff meeting.
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Shamus thinks laser therapy is pretty awesome!!! He had a cut on his pad and recieved laser therapy to help promote healing. Shamus is definitely a one of a kind patient and our staff always enjoys when he visits!!!
Popcorn assisted Joehanna, one of our skilled Client Service Representatives, as she prepared to check out Popcorn's owner. Making sure all the t's were crossed and the i's were dotted π. Joehanna must have done a good job because she got 2 paws up πΎ
*Veterinary Technician Spotlight*
Mercedes- Veterinary Technician
Mercedes was born and raised in Alaska. She knew she wanted to be a part of the veterinary medical field when she was just eight years old. She went to school at Matsu College and completed her certificate for veterinary assisting in 2018. That same year, she joined our team here at Wasilla Veterinary Clinic. She aspires to become an Licensed Veterinary Technician in the near future.
On her days off, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, fishing, and enjoying the beauty of her home state. She also enjoys spending time at home with her two dogs (Jake and Macey) and her two cats (Marco and Polo).
*Veterinary Technician Spotlight*
Jill- Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jill moved to Alaska in 2003 from Chicago and never looked back. Jill has been working in the veterinary field since 1994 and became a licensed technician after she moved to Alaska.
Her special interests are behavior and nutrition. Jill likes to spend her free time training, showing and sledding with her Siberian Huskies.
*Veterinary Technician Spotlight*
Cheyenne - Veterinary Technician
Cheyenne joined our team in the fall of 2015. She was born in Oregon, but raised in Anchorage, Alaska. After graduating from Service high, she got a job as a kennel technician in Anchorage. She decided to get out of the city and move to the Mat- Su Valley and start a new chapter. Cheyenne is currently deciding to continue her education and become a certified Technician.
Her hobbies vary from camping, snow machining and hiking, to reading and listening/dancing to music. When Cheyenne isnβt working, she enjoys life with her family, friends, and much loved Golden Retriever, Toby Keith.
*Veterinary Technician Spotlight *
Billy - Technician and Associate Manager
Billy began his career in veterinary medicine in 1992. He found his love for the profession after owning his first Akita. In addition to working in the veterinary field, Billy has traveled throughout the lower 48 studying the behavior of wolves in captivity. His love of both animals and nature brought him to Alaska in 2005 with his wife and 2 kids fulfilling a life long dream of living in the Last Frontier.
In his spare time, Billy enjoys hiking, camping, kayaking and coaching and playing hockey. Besides the humans in his family, he also shares his home with 3 dogs, 1 cat, a hedgehog and several reptiles.
That Newfie bounce β€
Morw pictures with the puppies!!!
He's got that pep in his step ;)
Dr. Wiskin during a little exam of 6 Newfoundland puppies and 1 Sheltie today. The exam room was full of joyβ‘
Dr. Wiskin just had a litter exam!!!!
πΎ Here they are on "Puppy Parade"πΎ
More pictures and videos to come of this fun crew!!!! Lots of smiles in the clinic this afternoon π π
Getting to know Dr Wiskin:
Medical tip from Dr. Wiskin as we start getting into the colder months.
While pets may enjoy the winter weather it is important to limit their time outside to prevent hypothermia. π₯Ά
Check the paws to ensure that there are no cracks or bleeding.πΎ
Be sure to check and that their paws are clear of salt or dirt that could cause infection.
Dogs or cats with long fur can accumulate snow and icy build up. You can trim the hair around these areas to help with accumulation but take care not to trim it too much because your pet needs their coat to help keep them safe and warm.
You can also use booties and jackets to help keep your pets warm during the cold months while still enjoying your time outdoors.
Be safe and stay warm!!!!
π» π Today is National Cat Day π π»
πΊ We hope they have the PURRfect day πΊ
β€ Show us your furry friends in the comments below β€
Getting to know Dr. Wiskin:
For those who took guesses yesterday about Dr. Wiskin's hobbies he actually enjoys ALL the hobbies that were listed!!!
Cooking π₯, canning and fermentation, geocachingπ§ photography πΈ and wilderness survival and preparationπ₯
What a pretty awesome Veterinarian π
Getting to know Dr. Wiskin:
Everyone has a hobby and Dr. Wiskin is no exception ;)
We figured we would make this a fun interactive post, so comment below on what hobby or hobbies you believe Dr. Wiskin really enjoys!!
1)Cooking π₯
2)Canning and Fermentation π₯«
3)Geocachingπ§
4)Photography πΈ
5) Wilderness Survival and Preparationπ₯
We will reveal the correct answer tomorrow π
Wednesday, 11/4/2020 we will be closed from 11:30am-2:30pm for our monthly Staff Meeting π
:) Thank you for your understanding :)
Getting to know Dr. Bellows:
Dr. Bellows is no stranger to Alaska. Between 2008-2010 she did field work on a remote "bird island" off of Sitka Alaska for the US Fish And Wildlife Services.
This week we will be getting to know Dr. Margaret Bellows!!
Dr. Margaret Bellows was born and raised in Virginia, but is now happy to call Alaska home. She graduated from Clemson University with a major in Biology (GO TIGERS!) and then attended the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with her DVM in 2013. Her professional interests include exotic pets like birds, reptiles and small mammals, animal behavior and surgery. She is a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and a Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professional. In her free time, Margaret enjoys hiking and exploring the beautiful outdoors, as well as spending time with her dogs Joey and Whiskey, and her cat Delores.
Dr. Bellows joined our team in July and brings a wide array of knowledge in both small animals and exotics. We are working on getting set up to be able to offer exotic medicine here at Wasilla Veterinary Clinic. (Coming Soon)
Dr. Danger is working on Bones during his dental procedure π»
Great job team!!! Just look at those pearly whites ;)
Happy Halloween from our team!!
π Is you're pet dressing up this year? We'd love to see them in costume!! Share a picture in the comments π
π» π π» Happy HOWL-O-WEEN π» π π»
π» remember to keep your pets safe during the holiday π»
Happy Halloween from Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
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π₯³ Let's have a little fun!!! π₯³
Which is your favorite ?
Comment below and bonus if you share a picture of your favorite π , π or both β€ ;)
πΊπΈ Happy Veterans Day πΊπΈ
We appreciate all those who have served and are currently serving.
β€ π€ π Thank you β€ π€ π
Getting to know Dr Margaret Bellows:
Dr. Bellows is now seeing exotics at Wasilla Veterinary Clinic. For now we are limited to seeing small mammals (some exclusions apply) reptiles and back yard poultry.
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Dr. Bellows brings a wide array of knowledge in exotics medicine. We are excited to be able to offer this service to the MatSu and surrounding areas.
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic will be working on building and expanding as we progress in offering Veterinary Care to our pocket pets.
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We plan to offer Avian care in the future. Once we are available to offer care for our feather friends we will be sure to update our clients.
*π¦ -coming soon*
Getting to know Dr. Bellows:
Dr. Bellows shares her life with Whisky, Joey and feline friend Delores β‘
π¦β±As we are nearing the busy Holiday season it not uncommon for shipping delays π¦β±.
If you have food 𦴠or medication π through our online pharmacy or set up via Hills to Home please keep these helpful tips in mind.
In clinic orders may take 24-48 hours to fulfill, excluding special order items. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to let us know. β±
π¦ Happy Thanksgiving π¦
We are closed today but we wanted to share some Thanksgiving tips to help keep pets safe during the holiday.
We will reopen tomorrow morning at 8am :)
ππͺ΄We all love our holiday plants but keep in mind that some are toxic to our petsπͺ΄π
πͺ΄If you suspect that your pet has ingested a toxic plant, please notify your Veterinarian immediatelyπͺ΄
π©ΊThis may require emergency care π₯
π We want our clients and pets to enjoy a safe and happy holiday season π
π From our families to yours π
Not one but TWO Chow puppies in two days! Such a rare occurrence to see this breed. π±
Did you know they are one of two breeds who have blue-black tongues?π€―
Bo Bandit and Sumo are the same age but not from the same family. Possible litter mates?π€
We sure had fun with these adorable floofs π
ππ We will be closed for the remainder of today and New Year's Day. Reopening Saturday 1/2/2021 at 8am.
Happy New Year from our Team at Wasilla Veterinary Clinic π π
π Ambrose getting ready to ring in the New Year π
This is River.
He came in for his first vet visit last week and loved everyone. π
Can anyone guess this unique breed?
It's not always work and no play here at the clinic. We strive to make visits interactive and as stress free as possible, more now than ever. Pet's typically cue us on what their likes are, whether its food or play and we try to incorporate that into their visits. This helps create a less stressful environment for your pet.
These 2 thought that playing tag with Technician Mercedes hand was the beez neez.
It's always a great day when we are visited by Ms. Mabel's crew of Sphynx sweetness β€
Check out the captions on each picture for fun details on kitten exams ;)
Before and after! Obi-Wan at his first visit vs his 1 year check up! π
Watching your critters grow up brings joy to all of our staff members π
Eli was VERY excited to take our Technician for a walk ;) he knew the way and was eager to show it.
Look at the amazing "sit" by each door ;)
What a smart guy!!! Good job Eli π π
This is Eli, a 2 yr old Corgi mix. Eli is smart guy and has a talent that he shared with us at the clinic today.
*video to follow*
Beautiful sunset tonight β€ hope everyone has a wonderful weekend π
Puppy came by for a visit and look how amazing she is!!!! A perfect little heart on her nose β€ she's absolutely beautiful and the sweetest personality to match.
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 8:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 8:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 8:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 8:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 8:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 8:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 9:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
Show us your pups ;) young or old!!!
I am blessed to be able to work with a staff like this!
Wasilla Veterinary Clinic
February 9 at 9:01 AM Β·
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°
A little behind the scenes look at what we do hereπ
As a patient is recovering from anesthesia, we have someone there to comfort them. π
Hawkins needed some extra love from our technician, Brittany , after his procedure last week π₯°