Graham Veterinary Clinic

11/27/2023

This stray was brought in Saturday by a Good Samaritan found Arthur/arcola area. We believe it was hit by a car. No collar or information please help us find the owner.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving! We are so lucky and thankful this year to have such wonderful clients and patients every day. Thank you for trusting us to keep your pets healthy and to ensure their wellbeing. And also for giving all of us a chance to love your pets too!

Yesterday we got to spend some time over lunch with our work family celebrating Worksgiving. It was our first worksgiving in our new building and our first time having enough room to eat all in the same room without using dog crates and surgery tables as our eating spaces 🤣. This year as always, we are eternally grateful for a wonderful work family that loves what they do, is infinitely talented at what they do, and shows up every day not only as co workers but as family. Happy Turkey Day to you all. Enjoy the holiday! Eat. All. The. Things.

11/21/2023

***** Holiday hours******
GVC will be closed Thursday November 23 and Friday November 24 for the holidays. We will also not be having evening hours Wednesday November 22. The clinic will close Wednesday evening at 5. Regular Saturday hours will resume at 8 am Saturday November 25. If you pet needs any med refills please plan ahead and contact the clinic today or tomorrow!

11/19/2023

Found in Arthur. I'm safe and warm for the night please call the clinic or Arthur police department to claim

11/03/2023

BOARDING is coming back at GVC before the holidays!

It’s happening! You all have been asking and now it is finally time. We are going to start offering small animal boarding again! Let us take care of your 4 legged family members so you can travel worry free this holiday season and beyond. Call the clinic for details and to reserve your pet’s place. 🐈🐾🐕‍🦺

10/30/2023

UPDATE! I am home and warm and cozy! Thank you to everyone that shared and looked for me😸

If anyone sees me my name is Valerie and I belong to Graham Vet Clinic! I decided to take off on an adventure last night and did not return! Please call the clinic so I can find my way back home!

10/18/2023

This week is Veterinary Technician week. And we believe that we have the best. We take this week to appreciate all of our staff at GVC. Every day they show up and put in the hard work. Every day they care for our patients and their owners. They’re the ones laying on the floor with pets recovering from surgery. They’re the ones giving all the loves when they see their favorite patients for appointments. They’re the ones whose hearts break right along with the owners when it’s time to let your pets go across the rainbow bridge. They’re the ones keeping the doctors on schedule (ish), and filling meds to keep our 4 legged friends healthy. We wouldn’t know what to do without them. Enjoy your week GVC crew! We love you!! ❤️

10/12/2023

Happy birthdays to these two! Alex’s birthday was last weekend and we didn’t get a chance to post about her. But here she is, doing her things being awesome. And Lisa is our newest large animal tech and she is celebrating another trip around the sun today. We couldn’t be more to have her around in the GVC family. So if you see either of them today make sure to wish them happy birthdays! 🎉🎂

09/26/2023

Happy birthday to the best gate keeper/controller of the up front chaos/friendliest phone voice/most fidgety can’t sit still ever/hardest working veterinary receptionist we know. We couldn’t do it without Abby. And now you all know what the slight hum is in the background while she is scheduling appointments 🤣 Thank you for all of the things you do for us and our clients and caring so much about our patients. Have the best day celebrating 3 decades of you.

09/26/2023

Everyone meet Squash. She was brought into the clinic as a stray that got ran over by a car. Squash suffered a broken pelvis but otherwise was ok. She has been with us for a month now healing and she is now ready to meet her forever home. She has been spayed and had her first round of shots. If you are interested in meeting her please reach out to the clinic!

09/21/2023

The day isn’t over so we aren’t late in posting yet. But today is our tech Torri’s birthday! Torri works her tail off every day to make sure her patients and the doctors are taken care of and we couldn’t do it without her. So today she gets all the Arby’s. All the wordy words of affirmation her heart desires and the cake is coming next week I promise! You’re a rockstar. And we are so thankful you’re our rockstar. Happy birthday lady!

09/13/2023

What a great group of high school kids!

09/03/2023

What a beautiful night celebrating a beautiful couple. Emma, you looked so so amazing and so very happy. We wish you and Chris all the love, all the luck, all the things for your life as a soon to be family of 3. We can’t wait to meet baby Boy in a few months. Our GVC family is like any other family, we have our crazy moments that make us want to lose our minds, but we also have a lot of some pretty great ones too. And showing up to celebrate one of our own’s big moments is my favorite thing that we get to do. And last night was definitely one of those pretty great moments. Thanks Emma and Chris for throwing such a fun wedding for us 🤣 so that we can do what we do best…. Celebrate! 🎉🎉

09/02/2023

Yesterday we celebrated our favorite cowboy’s last day. Eldon finished up his time here not only at GVC but also in Illinois. We are so happy and excited for him and his family to pursue their dreams in Montana but we will all miss him at the clinic. It won’t be the same without his humor, his kindness, his call it like he sees it outlook on life, his ability to keep calm in situations when the rest of us are freaking out, his short sleeved plaid shirts, his cattle hog tying ability, and his fearlessness in grumpy mare/yearling/stallion/gelding/any grumpy animal situations. Thank you for hanging with us the last 2 years. We all miss you already! Good luck in Montana and don’t ever be a stranger!

08/20/2023

10/10 stars for the athletes both 2 legged and 4 legged at the Heart of Amish Country Pro Rodeo. This group has successfully pulled off a spectacular event yet again this year. Big shout out to the rodeo committee for their time and effort. We loved having the opportunity to sponsor and to watch a few of our clients do what they love. Special shout out to our girl Lisa Otto for her whole hearted attempt at the calf dressing contest!

07/26/2023

We are officially in the new building today!! Can’t wait to see you all here at 528 N Vine!!! If you have any questions we still have the same old phone number 217-543-2613!

07/26/2023

Graham Vet Clinic has a new member! Our tech, Maci and her family welcomed Banqs Andrew Bell to the world Monday night July 24th. Banqs is the cutest weighing in at 8lbs 5 oz. Mama and baby are doing well. We are so thrilled to add to the clan. #

07/23/2023

07/23/2023

Yesterday was a special day. We are so thankful for the support from our clients, the community and family. Thank you for coming out and celebrating with us yesterday.

Don’t forget starting Wednesday July 26 your appointments are at 528 N Vine! Tiffany Davis

07/21/2023

It's going to be a beautiful day to head to Amish Country as we feature the community of Our Town Arthur! Today at 4pm look forward to learning more about:
🎬Cass Concepts Productions "The Legend of Noah Zark a 2 By 2 Mystery Musical"
🏠Eberhardt Senior Community
☕Amish Country Heirlooms
🐴Graham Veterinary Clinic
😋Pauly's BBQ On the Road with Meteorologist Jacob Dickey

07/20/2023

This cute little baby was found tonight by Pauly’s BBQ. She is currently at the clinic. If anyone knows anything about her let us know.

07/19/2023

The Open House is coming up in 3 days! Come out this Saturday from 1-4 and check out the new place at 528 N Vine St. And if you’re watching WCIA this week be watching for Graham Vet Clinic on your tv.

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07/06/2023

CI Living came out to the new clinic for a segment during their Our Town Arthur week, airing Friday July 21. Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes. Check Dr. Heidi’s interview out Friday on channel 3, and then come see the finished clinic at the open house July 22.

07/04/2023

Happy 4th of July from the GVC crew! The office will be closed today so our staff can enjoy their families. Have a fun and safe day!

07/03/2023

This sweet girl was found over on dogwood drive. No microchip. Please call the Arthur police department if you recognize her!

07/02/2023

Open house July 22 from 1-4! Open to the public. Come walk through the new building at 528 N Vine St Arthur, IL. We are ready to move on to the next phase of our lives having outgrown our building that has housed GVC for 106 years since it’s founding by Dr. Robert Graham’s father in 1917. However, before we officially open our doors, we would like to share our excitement with all of our wonderful clients and friends who have been such a big part of Graham Veterinary Clinic. Come celebrate our special day and mark your calendars for July 22!

07/02/2023

Picked up by the Arthur Police Department last night in Arthur. Does anyone recognize this little dog? Call the Arthur Police or Graham Vet Clinic if you know where he/she belongs.

07/01/2023

Hey the parade may have been canceled earlier but the hitches are still going to go in half hour! Come out downtown and see them go with a few GVC kids to help throw out candy!

06/22/2023

Happy birthday Eldon! We are so glad getting an extra year older has not stopped him from doing all the things at the clinic. Including coming in and cowboying on his night off because we can’t catch an overprotective mare out for the kill. Even in flip flops and street clothes he pulls it off. If you see him today wish Eldon the best birthday!

06/14/2023

Hey girls hey!

05/08/2023

When Dr. Heidi’s husband, Nick, decides to ride along for a few “quick” farm calls and they accidentally find a mare foaling…. 😊 15 years into being the horse doc’s husband and this was the first foal he got to see and help be delivered into the world. Big beautiful filly. Not a bad Saturday evening.

04/29/2023

This week finished out Dr. Tanner’s birthday week. It takes a super special person to get a whole birthday week but we think he deserves it. Thanks for keeping us all laughing everyday. Thanks for all you do for your patients!

04/25/2023

When staff is ready to jump to action on an unexpected non client emergency with 2-3 feet of intestines hanging outside the body.

04/25/2023

Tragic Case of the Day:

******Update on the non-client emergency case we saw yesterday morning. While the pictures had no identifying information anywhere of the pet or owner, they were being used to show the public how something so routine and simple in theory can have catastrophic consequences. Post surgery care is extremely important and problems like this can be avoided the majority of the time with proper post surgery instructions and care. We decided to take the pictures down due to the sensitivity of the situation for everyone involved. We do believe pictures speak a thousand words and can relay the severity better than words ever could. This post also shows that when asked to step up, our veterinary staff in our clinic responds and reacts quickly to emergency situations for both client and non-client patients. And lastly and most importantly, this $5 cone could have prevented it all. This is why our clients get one every single time a surgical procedure is done on your pet.

Beware: Graphic pictures!

Life in veterinary medicine never goes as scheduled. This morning, without warning we responded to a case that was in desperate need of help in a timely manner. At 9:08 someone who was not our client walked into our clinic and visibly upset and asking for help. This was not a client that we had ever seen, and this dog is one we had never before seen. She had been spayed at another clinic a few days prior, and the owner noticed that her incision had “something” hanging out of it and called the clinic where surgery was done. It turns out that that “something” was several feet of intestines and massive blood loss. Unfortunately, there was so much blood loss and several feet of intestines hanging out of the abdomen that the extra 15 minutes it would have taken to go on down the road to another clinic, would have resulted in the dog’s death before any options could be discussed. One of our technicians is seen on security cameras going to the vehicle and returning with a dog wrapped in blood-soaked blankets. The dog was taken back immediately, and emergency stabilization was started, thanks to the help of our very efficient and well-trained staff. These types of stabilization measures include placement of an IV catheter, giving large amount of fluids in the vein, administering emergency hetastarch (which is a medication needed to help bring the blood pressure back up and stabilize the heart) and giving very strong pain medication similar to morphine to try and control pain. All of this was done within the first 6 minutes of this patient being within the walls of our clinic. By 9:18, one of our staff members was heading out to go pick up one of our staff dogs that is our blood donor dog so that we were fully prepared. The dog remained on heating elements, fluids, and medications while we discussed the options with the owner. Surgery was obviously a necessity, however the dog had to be stabilized with blood transfusions and medication first to get her stable enough to even try and put her under anesthesia and reattach her intestines. By 9:36, she vomited up 2 feet of small intestine that she had eaten prior to being presented to the clinic. Her prognosis for survival was very low even with all the emergency measures taken.

This is the reality of vet med. None of us planned for this today. Prior to someone randomly walking into our clinic at 9:08 we didn’t know anything about this case or this dog. Unfortunately, the heart-breaking part of this case, is that the surgery required to remove dead intestines, reattach intestines that were no longer attached and give most likely multiple blood transfusions with a long hospital stay comes at a very high cost. These are not routine procedures; they are emergency measures. Luckily our staff is very well trained in these situations, and we always keep good stock of emergency medications. This case is so tragic because the only two options were either to humanely euthanize, or to perform a complicated and unpredictable surgery involving multiple blood transfusions and a lengthy hospital stay. While all of these discussions were had, the dog continued to be monitored by a licensed certified vet tech and on continuous doses of medication to stabilize it. The blood donor dog was being prepped for donation and extra doctors were being called in for an all hands on deck situation. However when all the details and options and poor prognosis was weighed, the decision was made by the owner 10:15 to humanely euthanize.

Please remember that no routine spay or routine surgery is ever just routine. Take this as a reminder of the importance of watching your pet very closely after surgery at all times. This is why it is our policy to always send a cone home with surgeries and why we recommend keeping it on always at all times for the first week. Pets are not like people, they don’t stop chewing just because it hurts. If you have any questions or concerns about your pet post surgery, don’t hesitate to call and ask questions. Our staff is available to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

04/07/2023

We are so excited for our newest GVC kid. Dr. Taylor and her husband JP welcomed Brooks Lulek on Tuesday. Mom and baby are doing so good and Brooks’ big sister, Blake, is adjusting to her new roll like a champ.

04/07/2023

We’ve got all sorts of patients this week to keep us company. I think they’re enjoying the extra attention they’re getting from staff and the comfort of the new stalls almost as much as we are. grahamvetclinic

04/07/2023

Small animal clinic is coming along! The epoxy floors are done this week. The rest of the floors go in starting Monday. Everyday a little closer! This is our treatment room, our surgery suite, the X-ray room and lab area. 2 ish more months til we are all the way in!

04/02/2023

Nice to have some extra weekend help for cold hosing a necrotic wound on our patient at the new clinic. ❤️🐴

03/29/2023

We are so excited that our girl Olivia got accepted into the Parkland vet tech program this week. She has worked with us since she was a sophomore in high school. While initially when she was 15 this was just a job and she had no intention of going into vet med, it turned out that she is naturally gifted in this career. Which is why we are so proud of her for doing the things and just overall being awesome. Can’t wait for Olivia Gingerich CVT in 2 years!

03/11/2023

Today was a big deal. We are so very very close to being in our equine hospital. So close that tonight we actually used it for the very first time on an emergency. And in true go big or go home style, our first horse in the new building had a true straight up emergency where she tried to cut off her entire tongue. I’m guessing Hickory would have rather not been our first horse to walk into our doors in these circumstances, but she did great. 90% of her tongue was lacerated. Dr. Heidi and crew were able to reattach it and she was able to move her full tongue after the surgery. We are hopeful she will make a full recovery. But while she is in there check out those stocks, those non slick rubber floors, and those stalls 😍