Brewer Veterinary Clinic

Brewer Veterinary Clinic Brewer Vet Clinic is an AAHA Accredited small animal veterinary clinic located in Brewer, Maine.

Brewer Veterinary Clinic provides complete veterinary services including preventative & wellness care, surgical & diagnostic services, critical care monitoring, dentistry and hospitalization for small animals, birds and exotic pets. We also offer grooming, bathing and medical boarding facilities.

Happy first day of Fall! We hope this season brings warmth to your hearts and plenty of happiness, too!
09/22/2024

Happy first day of Fall! We hope this season brings warmth to your hearts and plenty of happiness, too!

Did you know that when your pets come in for certain services, they are often treated to, well, a treat, too? We find th...
09/20/2024

Did you know that when your pets come in for certain services, they are often treated to, well, a treat, too? We find that it's much easier to examine, vaccinate, obtain blood samples, and trim nails on a pet that is happily distracted by a high reward and tasty treat. Our dog friends rave over cups of frozen peanut butter or squeezie-cheese, and our cat friends can't get enough of the Churus!

Our friend, Mow-Mow, was clearly content during their blood draw from Andie and Marissa as long as a Churu was involved. Treats equal less stress for pets and less scratches for staff, so it's really a win-win situation all around!

Thanks for being such a good kitty, Mow-Mow! 😍 We hope your treat was just purrrrrfect!

And we're back! Welcome to another edition of Trivia Tuesday! This week's question once again give us the creepy crawlie...
09/17/2024

And we're back! Welcome to another edition of Trivia Tuesday! This week's question once again give us the creepy crawlies, but this week we're talking about fleas! They may be small, but they can do a lot of damage. Fleas can and will kill an animal if not treated, but how long do they need to be treated for?

If you know the answer, comment below!

Prizes:
Weekly Winner Prize: Braggin' rights and their name entered into our monthly grand prize drawing!
Monthly Grand Prize: 1 complimentary nail trim for 1 pet in your household!
CONTEST RULES:
⭐ Questions are posted every Tuesday. Answers will only be accepted for 24 hours. Any answers received after that 24 hour period will not be qualified.
⭐ ONE person each week with the correct answer will be picked at random. Weekly winners do NOT win a grand prize each week (just braggin' rights), but they are entered in to win the GRAND PRIZE at the end of each month. Only ONE grand prize (complimentary nail trim) is given away each month.
⭐ Monthly grand prize winners will be announced with a Facebook post entirely of their own, complete with their name on the graphic. If your name doesn't show up on the graphic, you're not the grand prize winner - sorry!
⭐ Grand prize winner must be a current client of BVC.
⭐ Winner's pet MUST have medical relationship/history with BVC and be up to date on their rabies vaccine and annual exam.
⭐ Prizes cannot be exchanged for monetary value/credit.
⭐ Past *monthly* prize winners will be ineligible to win again for six months.

It's Thursday and I don't know about you, but I'm about ready to jump head first into this weekend!Speaking of jumping h...
09/12/2024

It's Thursday and I don't know about you, but I'm about ready to jump head first into this weekend!

Speaking of jumping head first, we have a little bit of a celebrity at BVC right now. A few weeks ago, L.L.Bean hosted a dock diving event for local pups at their flagship location in Freeport! Our very own LVT, Andie, and her lovable chocolate lab, Chunk, took to the dock and made quite a splash! Chunk had a blast and ended up taking home three 2nd place medals as well as a 3rd place medal!

What a good boy, Chunk! Can we have your autograph?! 😍

23 years ago this very morning, we as a nation witnessed a horrific attack on our country. 2977 souls were lost that day...
09/11/2024

23 years ago this very morning, we as a nation witnessed a horrific attack on our country. 2977 souls were lost that day, and countless others in the years after the events of 9/11/01.

Today, we take a moment to pause and reflect on the lives that were stolen from families and loved ones that day, as well as honor those who fearlessly answered the call to assist others.

May the souls lost rest in peace and the survivors and rescuers be reminded of our eternal gratitude for their service and sacrifices.

And we're back! Welcome to another edition of Trivia Tuesday! This week's question gives us the creepy crawlies. Well, t...
09/10/2024

And we're back! Welcome to another edition of Trivia Tuesday! This week's question gives us the creepy crawlies. Well, the subject matter does anyway. Ticks are gross and we sure have had our fill with them, but are they ready to hit the dusty trail, or are they going to hang around for a while? If you know the answer, tell us in the comments below!

Prizes:
Weekly Winner Prize: Braggin' rights and their name entered into our monthly grand prize drawing!
Monthly Grand Prize: 1 complimentary nail trim for 1 pet in your household!

CONTEST RULES:
⭐ Questions are posted every Tuesday. Answers will only be accepted for 24 hours. Any answers received after that 24 hour period will not be qualified.
⭐ ONE person each week with the correct answer will be picked at random. Weekly winners do NOT win a grand prize each week (just braggin' rights), but they are entered in to win the GRAND PRIZE at the end of each month. Only ONE grand prize (complimentary nail trim) is given away each month.
⭐ Monthly grand prize winners will be announced with a Facebook post entirely of their own, complete with their name on the graphic. If your name doesn't show up on the graphic, you're not the grand prize winner - sorry!
⭐ Grand prize winner must be a current client of BVC.
⭐ Winner's pet MUST have medical relationship/history with BVC and be up to date on their rabies vaccine and annual exam.
⭐ Prizes cannot be exchanged for monetary value/credit.
⭐ Past *monthly* prize winners will be ineligible to win again for six months.

A few weeks back, we took a poll with our Facebook fans and asked what content you would like to see more of. We had qui...
09/09/2024

A few weeks back, we took a poll with our Facebook fans and asked what content you would like to see more of. We had quite a few suggestions for employee introductions and spotlights and we thought that was a fantastic idea! The staff seems excited about So, without further adieu, we're kicking off our BVC Team Spotlight Series with Katelynn!

Katelynn is one of our vet assistants who also helps us in the kennel and has been with BVC for about a year. She has experience working on a dairy farm in Exeter that lead her to pursue a career working with animals. She is a Dexter native who is now studying at UMA Bangor to be a licensed veterinary technician. Katelynn is on course to graduate from UMA in 2026!

Katelynn has a menagerie of animals she shares her life with, including a Great Dane mix named Bella, two cats, and a gecko. In her free time, she loves to spend quiet time with Bella, go for walks, go to the gym, and swim!

Thank you, Katelynn, for being such an awesome member of our team and volunteering to be the first person featured in our Spotlight Series! Keep checking back for more employee introductions!

Happy September! It's the start of the school year and all the kiddos are off to school to pump their brains full of kno...
09/03/2024

Happy September! It's the start of the school year and all the kiddos are off to school to pump their brains full of knowledge and amazing things! With school back in session and learning on the brain, we would be the *perfect* month to bring back our Trivia Tuesday contests!

Trivia Tuesday is something we ran on this page for several years until the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on it. We'd like to resurrect this little bit of fun because why not? So, let's kick off our first Trivia Tuesday of the month with a cat question! One winner will be announced this week, then a grand prize winner will be announced at the end of the month!

Weekly Winner Prize: Braggin' rights and their name entered into our monthly grand prize drawing!
Monthly Grand Prize: 1 complimentary nail trim for 1 pet in your household!

CONTEST RULES:
⭐ Questions are posted every Tuesday. Answers will only be accepted for 24 hours. Any answers received after that 24 hour period will not be qualified.
⭐ ONE person each week with the correct answer will be picked at random. Weekly winners do NOT win a prize each week (aside from braggin' rights), but they are entered in to win the GRAND PRIZE at the end of each month. Only ONE grand prize (complimentary nail trim) is given away each month.
⭐ Monthly grand prize winners will be announced with a Facebook post entirely of their own, complete with their name on the graphic.
⭐ Grand prize winner must be a current client of BVC.
⭐ Winner's pet MUST have medical relationship/history with BVC and be up to date on their rabies vaccine and annual exam.
⭐ Prizes cannot be exchanged for monetary value/credit.
⭐ Past *monthly* prize winners will be ineligible to win again for six months.

Happy Labor Day! BVC is closed today to give our hard working staff some time off. We will reopen tomorrow with our regu...
09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day! BVC is closed today to give our hard working staff some time off. We will reopen tomorrow with our regular business hours.

If your pet has a true medical emergency today, please contact Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic, however please be aware that they are the only emergency clinic this far north and they service a large portion of the state. On busy weekends such as this one, they may have to divert cases to an emergency clinic elsewhere. If you do seek services with them or any other emergency clinic, please be kind and patient to the staff. They are giving up their weekends to make sure our pets are safe and taken care of!

09/01/2024

Just an FYI on behalf of our EMEVC friends: they are nearing capacity and may have to divert cases. If your pet is stable, please expect long wait times and/or to be diverted to another clinic.

"The king... has returned."BVC got an extra special, VIP visit this afternoon as Maverick, our retired clinic kitty, cam...
08/30/2024

"The king... has returned."

BVC got an extra special, VIP visit this afternoon as Maverick, our retired clinic kitty, came in for his annual exam. Mav made himself right at home almost immediately and jumped to his old favorite perch. He was treated like a king, getting lots of love and attention from Abby and Ashley, and also got a clean bill of health from Dr. Niehoff! Mav even enjoyed his favorite treat, a Churu, and got to eat the whole thing in one sitting (Mrs. Mom *never* gives him a whole Churu at once).

Maverick didn't have many orders for the BVC staff except that the top of the shelves could now use some cleaning on account of all the hair he himself left up there 😂 His only complaint was the car ride to and from, which we're pretty sure everyone in the greater Brewer area could hear the sound of his protests loud and clear.

We enjoyed seeing you today, Mav! We missed your head boops, but you're clearly loving the retired life and we couldn't be happier!

If you're like me, you like to think that all the special animals you've said goodbye to go to a place filled with light...
08/28/2024

If you're like me, you like to think that all the special animals you've said goodbye to go to a place filled with light, warmth, and love. They have taken a piece of your broken heart with them to keep safe for a while, but their pain is gone. They're restored to the fullest and best versions of themselves. They spend their time doing all their favorite things, whether it's sleeping in the sun for hours, lazily catching bugs or bird watching, having an endless supply of balls to chase, or eating mountains of cheeseburgers that were otherwise off-limits to them in life. I imagine that they are existing in almost complete harmony, wherever they are. The only thing that they're missing is you. But they have that piece of your heart that serves as a reminder that one day, you'll be together again.

This place that I imagine is across the Rainbow Bridge. I imagine crossing that bridge and seeing all the animals I shared my life with, that I connected with, and that I loved fiercely. I imagine being in an endless sea of happy tails, sloppy kisses, and contented purrs. I imagine my heart finally feeling full as all the pieces that were safeguarded by my friends are returned and connected again. My belief is that I will be whole again, once they all find me across the Rainbow Bridge.

All I can do is hope, and keep their memories with me until that day comes, and honor their memory by sharing their stories and speaking their names.

If you have a pet you would like to honor today, please share your favorite story of them in the comments below 🌈🐾❤️

We can't have an International Cat Day without also having an International Dog Day, and it just so happens that Interna...
08/26/2024

We can't have an International Cat Day without also having an International Dog Day, and it just so happens that International Dog Day is TODAY! Hooray!!!

Today we celebrate all the good things that our canine friends bring to our lives - the welcome home tap dances, happy tails, tucked-butt zoomies, good morning kisses (good afternoon and good evening ones, too!), goofy faces, super snuggle sessions, unconditional love and loyalty, and so much more!

If you have a special pup in your life, celebrate them today (and every day!) because our lives would truly stink without them! Share who you're celebrating in the comments below!

It's International Cat Day and we wanted to give a "meowsive" shout out to all the crazy kitties that we share our lives...
08/08/2024

It's International Cat Day and we wanted to give a "meowsive" shout out to all the crazy kitties that we share our lives with! We think you're all purrrrfect just the way you are!

Who are you celebrating today? Share your photos with us in the comments below!

📷 Photo is of Laura's cat, Finn - a BVC kitten alumni!

Attention, fans! Maverick the Retired BVC Clinic Kitty is asking his loyal followers for some help! (He said he's demand...
08/06/2024

Attention, fans! Maverick the Retired BVC Clinic Kitty is asking his loyal followers for some help! (He said he's demanding, but we're trying to teach him to play better with others.) And, for the record, his staff is actually asking for help, but as you know he likes to take the credit for everything. I digress.

Managing a social media page and coming up with content is honestly hard work, and if you've been doing it for as long as I have, sometimes you have to ask for a little help! I've been rattling my brain around for a bit now trying to come up with some ideas, and then it smacked me harder than Maverick does when he wants his snack - ask our fans!

So what would you like to see more of on this page? Is there a topic you're really interested in? Or an idea that you think would be fun? Let us know in the comments below!

And we promise that whatever idea(s) you come up with, Maverick will only be able to claim half the credit on. That's his stipulation, not ours, and he is firm on his share of the pie 😂

Hey, you! Zora and Zeta have an important PSA to bend your ear about, so throw them a bone and pull up a chair! (Zora ev...
08/01/2024

Hey, you! Zora and Zeta have an important PSA to bend your ear about, so throw them a bone and pull up a chair! (Zora even held a spot next to her just for you!)

It's August, which means that, like us, those pesky pests are still celebrating summer and some will be celebrating into fall, too. Fleas, ticks, and heartworms are certainly making themselves known in this area.

We're seeing flea infestations, and while they may be tiny, they are mighty and can do a lot of damage. Flea infestations can be tricky to eliminate and require 3 months of consistent treatment and cleaning to completely get rid of. A few fleas can turn into an infestation quickly, and a flea preventative will prevent them from multiplying.

Heartworm is prevalent in hot and humid southern states and is spread by mosquitoes. Many positive cases in Maine have come from pets who are transferred to shelters or rescues from these states. But, our local vet clinic friends are reporting an increase in heartworm positive dogs who have lived in Maine their whole lives! Heartworm is always fatal if not treated, and it's very expensive and intensive to treat.

And let's not forget about ticks. Their populations continue to rise each year, and so do cases of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis, among others. Lyme is the only tickborne disease that has a vaccine available as additional protection, so your pup's only protection from the other diseases is a preventative medication.

Are your pets on a monthly preventative? Zora and Zeta want to make sure that their fellow feline and canine companions are on a monthly preventative that covers fleas, ticks, and heartworms. The diseases that these parasites carry can be expensive to treat and deadly if not caught in time. Believe them when they tell you: the cost of preventing these diseases is exponentially less expensive than treating them!

Is your pet overdue for their monthly preventative, or not sure when you lasted picked some up? Give our office a call! We're always happy to answer questions. Please keep in mind that, by law, we can only dispense prescription medications for patients who have been seen by BVC veterinarians within the last year.

Zora and Zeta thank you for your attention to this very important PSA and want to give a "Hi, Mom!" shoutout to their mom and our awesome BVC staff member, Alex! You girls have certainly earned some extra cookies for being so cute 😍

Are you excited?! The 2024 Summer Olympics officially open up in Paris this evening! In honor of this event, we want to ...
07/26/2024

Are you excited?! The 2024 Summer Olympics officially open up in Paris this evening!

In honor of this event, we want to know! If your pet was an Olympic athlete, in which event would they win a gold medal? Tell us in the comments below!

🥇🥈🥉🕊

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month! One of the best tools that can be used to reunite lost pets with their owner...
07/24/2024

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month! One of the best tools that can be used to reunite lost pets with their owners are microchips!

What's the deal with microchips?

🐾 Microchips are tiny, rice-sized implants that are inserted directly under the skin
🐾 Microchips do not need a power source to work - they emit a radio frequency only when they're triggered by a microchip scanner
🐾 They do not have GPS capabilities to tell you the exact location of your pet, but when scanned, provide a number that is connected to your contact information

We do offer microchip services at BVC. For most pets, we recommend having the microchip placed when they come in for their spay/neuter surgeries or other anesthetic procedures since the needle used to insert the microchip is larger than a normal syringe. In other cases, we do use a numbing agent to make it a little more comfortable for patients who are awake.

Once the microchip is placed, it is imperative that you keep your contact information with the microchip company up to date! It may be the only piece that connects your pet back to you!

Have more questions? Give us a call at 207-989-6531 or send us an email at [email protected]!

Wow, what a stretch of 🔥HOT🔥 weather we've been having! Dehydration can set in very quickly with temperatures in the upp...
07/17/2024

Wow, what a stretch of 🔥HOT🔥 weather we've been having! Dehydration can set in very quickly with temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s, so be on the lookout for these signs!

💧 Panting
💧 Loss of skin elasticity, or tenting (if you lightly pinch your skin and pull up and it stays up or takes a while to settle, you're dehydrated! With your pet, you can do the same around their shoulder blades.)
💧 Loss of appetite
💧 Low energy or lethargy
💧 Sticky, tacky gums
💧 Thick saliva
💧 Vomiting (with or without diarrhea)

Your pet should have access to fresh, clean water at all times during hot days like this. Be sure to check their water bowls consistently throughout the day, and bring water with you if you're planning to go outside for any length of time other than a quick potty break. Best way to prevent dehydration is to stay hydrated!

Drink your water!!! 💧💧💧

Happy 4th of July, from all of us at Brewer Vet Clinic! Hoping that your day is safe and fun!Just a reminder, Brewer Vet...
07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July, from all of us at Brewer Vet Clinic! Hoping that your day is safe and fun!

Just a reminder, Brewer Vet is closed today so our staff can enjoy the day with friends and family. We will open again tomorrow at 7am. If your pet has a true emergency today, please contact the folks at Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic. They are often quite busy on holidays with area clinics closed, so we strongly suggest giving them a call before heading over. Wait times may be long, and they may have to divert cases if they are slammed. If you must seek services with them today, also remember to be kind to the staff. They are sacrificing their time with friends and families to be here for our pets in need and are doing the very best they can!

The 4th of July is tomorrow! Do you have a plan for your pet(s)? July 4th is a particularly busy day for emergency clini...
07/03/2024

The 4th of July is tomorrow! Do you have a plan for your pet(s)? July 4th is a particularly busy day for emergency clinics all over, and as much as we love our friends over at Eastern Maine Emergency Veterinary Clinic, I can't imagine that a visit to see them tomorrow is on your agenda. Here are some ways you can avoid the emergency clinic or losing your furry friends!

🍔 Be mindful of what is on the table and in the garbage cans. While humans can indulge in some delcious BBQ food, our pets often can't. Greasy foods like burgers and steaks can cause pancreatitis, so keep those away from your pets. Dispose of food properly and keep trash in an area away from pets. Bones and shells can cause issues, but also beware of corn cobs! Dogs cannot digest them and they can and will cause bowel obstructions!

🐾 Make sure your pet has ID on them at all times, and don't forget to update their information with the microchip company if your contact information has changed. Make sure all fences and perimeters are secure as well. More pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year!

💪 Exercise is a great way to keep your pet mentally stimulated and tire them out before the fireworks start. A tired body and mind is less likely to get overstimulated with guests, lots of activity, and noises. Providing them with mental stimulation like a food puzzle or frozen Kong stuffed with peanut butter is a great way for dogs to celebrate. (Also, don't forget to check peanut butter for xylitol. Xylitol ingestion means an immediate trip to the EClinic.)

🏠 We know pets like to be with us, but on a day such as the 4th, it might be best to leave them home. They will be in an area and space familiar to them to provide them comfort. When the fireworks start, we suggest keeping pets inside. Fireworks can be dangerous around anyone, but pets don't understand that danger and have been known to eat unlit fireworks (yes, we have seen it) or will pick them up after they're lit resulting in burns or much, much worse. We suggest placing them in a dark room with shades drawn and running the AC, a TV, or a sound machine to help drown out the booms.

 How is it July already?! We're having a hard time believing it, but it's true, and BVC will be closed on Thursday, July...
07/01/2024

How is it July already?! We're having a hard time believing it, but it's true, and BVC will be closed on Thursday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

If you need food or medications, please contact us TODAY or as soon as possible so we can make sure your pet has everything they need for the holiday! We ask that you allow us at least 24 hours to process, so please don't wait until Wednesday to call!

Please accept our sincere apologies for completely missing what Maverick the Retired Clinic Kitty believes is the greate...
06/26/2024

Please accept our sincere apologies for completely missing what Maverick the Retired Clinic Kitty believes is the greatest holiday ever created yesterday, Cat World Domination Day. He is very upset over this oversight and is seen here voicing his displeasure with his at-home staff. Or he's putting the call out to all other cats to assemble for world domination. We're not sure, actually. It just sounded like, "MEEEEEOOOOWWWWWW!!!" to us. If someone speaks fluent cat, please reach out to us to assist with the interpretation. His at-home staff needs to know whether or not to sleep with one eye open this evening.

So, in honor of World Cat Domination Day yesterday, share some photos of your favorite felines with us along with what you think their battle cry/slogan would be! 😸🌎

June has flown by and we're nearing the end of it, so you know what that means... fireworks and 4th of July celebrations...
06/25/2024

June has flown by and we're nearing the end of it, so you know what that means... fireworks and 4th of July celebrations are just around the corner! While some people like the loud booms associated with fireworks, not everyone does, especially our pets!

If your pet needs medications to help keep them safe and calm during fireworks displays or thunderstorms, contact us TODAY for a refill! Please keep in mind that we can only dispense medications to pets who have been seen by one of our doctors for a wellness exam within the last year.

It's another hot one outside today. Please take extra precautions with yourself and your pets today. Stay hydrated and l...
06/20/2024

It's another hot one outside today. Please take extra precautions with yourself and your pets today. Stay hydrated and limit your time outside in the direct sun. Temps are predicted to be in the mid-high 90s again with the heat index well over 100 degrees.

We also wanted to remind people to refrain from taking your pets on long walks or hikes today, but especially if you live in an area that has primarily concrete or asphalt. Dog paws are not tough as nails as many people think, but sensitive just like our feet. If you can't walk on the asphalt with your bare feet, your dog can't either. On days as hot as today, feet will burn and burn quickly. If you must take your dog for a walk today, stick close to home on grassy areas and go for short walks.

Address

111 Pierce Road
Brewer, ME
04412

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm
Saturday 7am - 1pm

Telephone

(207) 989-6531

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Brewer Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic who has been deeply rooted in the greater Bangor/Brewer community for over 40 years. Founded in 1979 by Dr. Robert Feher, his dedication to his patients and veterinary medicine has grown our practice to a very busy five doctor clinic with an incredibly tight-knit, hardworking, and compassionate staff. We may have started from humble beginnings, but BVC underwent an extensive renovation in 2016 to accommodate our ever-growing client base and to offer the latest services in veterinary medicine. From your first hello to your last goodbye, our BVC staff is focused on every part of your pet’s health and well-being, from yearly preventative visits to surgery, to behavior consults and nutrition, and diagnostics to dentistry. We are also closely connected with the best specialists and referral hospitals in the New England area.

We actively encourage pet parents to be involved in their pet’s treatment plans and care through open communication and reliable information from our staff. We believe that no matter the reason, pets and their owners are deserving of quality care that remains within an individual’s budget and lifestyle. We believe that veterinary medicine is so much more than just practicing medicine, but building relationships with our clients and their pets within our community and beyond through respect, compassion, and education. BVC has even taken these beliefs and passions to an international level by traveling as a team to the Dominican Republic and Honduras to educate pet owners and provide medical care to their dogs and cats in small village communities. Every pet, no matter where they come from, is revered as one of our own during their care with our devoted staff. Pets are family, and at BVC, we treat them that way!


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