Village Veterinary Hospital

08/16/2024

What do you call a pig thief?

A hamburglar!!

Happy Friday, everyone!

08/13/2024

We can't stress this enough, how important annual testing and preventive care are for our pets! Call the clinic today at 505-869-2627 to schedule your pets' annual exam!

08/11/2024

Happy Anniversary Village Veterinary Hospital!
Dr. McCallister and Sandy opened the clinic august 11, 1987.
37 YEARS AGO!!
We are grateful to be serving this wonderful community as well as becoming close with our clients. We have always thrived to be a family community and build not only a client relationship but a personal one as well. Many of our clients have been with us since we opened or for many, many years. Thank you for putting your trust in us with your pets. Thank you ALL for your support these 37 years! 💙

08/10/2024

Have a great weekend!

08/08/2024

For the health of our feline friends, we make sure every route is taken for the best preventative care. Cats usually don't show symptoms until their condition is really bad. Getting preventative testing done regularly helps uncover any hidden conditions that develop.

08/06/2024

Old mill farm and ranch

08/05/2024

It was wonderful seeing everyone at the Bosque Farms parade!

08/03/2024

During the next couple weeks, we will be posting information about the importance of getting our pets' blood work done. Blood work is used as a preventative care as well as diagnosis of an illness.

08/01/2024

We always love hearing happy clients and healthy animals! 💕
We are happy Elmer is okay and doing better!

07/28/2024

Does your dog have trouble with ear infections? Do they constantly shake their head or scratch their ears?

Ear infections are common conditions in dogs, especially those with floppy ears. The ear canal is forming an L shape, which tends to hold fluid. This is what makes dogs more prone to ear infections. They are typically caused by bacteria, yeast, or a combination of both. Dogs can also get ear infections from allergies, diseases/disorders, wax buildup, foreign bodies, excessive cleaning, and injury to the ear canal.
Some activities that can cause ear infection are swimming, grooming, and baths.

If you notice any discharge, odor, redness, swelling, or pain in the ears, WE CAN HELP!
Call the clinic at 505-869-2627 to get an appointment and get your dogs ears feeling better!

07/26/2024

07/24/2024

Our clients brought in this beautiful basket of flowers for Dr. McCallister and the staff for all their efforts and hard work to save their horse Vivaldi.

Thank you for the beautiful flowers! 💐

07/22/2024

During the summer, we have to keep in mind our dogs paws can get burned while on walks. When its 104 outside, sidewalk temps hit 149 degrees while asphalt is about 162 degrees. A dogs pad can burn at 140 degrees in about 1 minute.

Some tips to help keep your dogs paws safe during the hot weather:
-Go for walks in the morning or in the evenings when the sun isn't as hot.
-Walk at parks in the grass.
- stay off pavement.
- beware your dogs paw may be more sensitive to hot surfaces after being in water.
- ALWAYS test the ground with your hand or barefoot for 7 seconds. If the ground is to hot for you then its to hot for their paws.

07/20/2024

Some humor to start your weekend

Why do cows have bells?

-because their horns done work!

Enjoy your weekend!

07/19/2024

Happy birthday, Sonya!
We are happy to have you as part of the team. Thank you! We hope you have a wonderful day!

07/17/2024

Fun fact- Sheep can live outdoors all year because their fleece is coated in lanolin, which makes it waterproof.

07/15/2024

Today is National Pet Fire Safety Day! This day stresses the importance of protecting them. Our pets are our family too. Taking preventable measures now can save both your home and your pets. Here are some tips and ideas to help prepare you, your family, and your pets for a fire.

07/13/2024

Have a safe weekend!

07/11/2024

All American Pet Photo Day is a day to appreciate the love our pets give and the pets that make life better every day. Today, show off your fur babies and that special bond you have with them. Share your favorite photo with you and your pets!

07/09/2024

Have you ever heard the phase ‘no hoof, no horse.’?
National Farrier Week gives us the opportunity to express appreciation and honor the skills of our hard-working farriers. Horse owners realize that our farrier is an important factor in our horse’s overall care and wellbeing.
The phase is very true. Without the proper care from the hoof care experts, your horse could develop major health issues.
Make sure to thank your farrier today!

07/07/2024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SANDY!
Thank you for everything you do for the clinic and the staff, we wouldn't be the clinic we are without you. We hope you have a terrific day!

07/04/2024

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!

"Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting, we stand. By dividing, we fall. " - John Dickinson

If you have an emergency, please call the clinic at 505-869-2627 and follow instructions for the on call doctor.
We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe holiday.

07/03/2024

Reminder today is the last day to get any medications or prescription foods for the holiday weekend. The clinic will be closed starting tomorrow, Thursday, July 4th, and will reopen to regular office hours Monday, July 8th.

As always, we will have an emergency doctor on call during this time. If there is an emergency, please call the clinic at 505-869-2627 and follow the instructions.

07/01/2024

The clinic will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, to celebrate Indepence Day with our friends and family. We will reopen to regular office hours on Monday, July 8th. Please pick up any medications or prescription food needed for the weekend today.
As always, we will have a doctor on call for any emergencies that may arise over the weekend. If you are in need of an emergency, please call the clinic at 505-869-2627 and listen to the instructions for the on call doctor.

06/30/2024

Do you have pets that are scared of loud noises, especially fireworks? You are not alone, 65% of dogs and 54% of cats show signs of stress when they hear fireworks.
Here are some tips to help relieve anxiety loud noises may cause our pets. What works best for your pet?

06/27/2024

It's time to start thinking about the holiday coming up and the safety of our pets. Here are some safety tips for our four-legged babies on the 4th of July. Stay tuned for more tips for keeping our pets safe next week.

06/25/2024

Did you know that a zebroid is a cross between a zebra and any member of the family Equidae. A cross between a zebra and a donkey is called a zonkey, while a zony is a cross between a zebra and a pony.

06/24/2024

The purest of love, the love from a pet ❤️

Have a great weekend, everyone!

06/19/2024

Do you have dogs that take pills daily? Or have a hard time getting your dog to take their medication?
Try Pill Pockets! They will think its a treat while they get their medication. They come in two different flavors, peanut butter and chicken, and two different forms for capsule pills and tablet pills! Stop by the clinic to get your pill pockets!