Southern Hills Animal Clinic

07/03/2025

🎆 4th of July Reminder for Pet Owners 🇺🇸🐾

Fireworks are a beautiful tradition — but they can be terrifying for our furry friends. Every year, dogs go missing because they're startled by loud bangs and bright flashes.

🦴 Help keep your dog safe this Independence Day:

🐶 Keep dogs on a leash if outside before dusk.

🚪 Do NOT let them outside alone after dark — fireworks can cause panic, even in normally calm pets.

🏠 Create a safe, quiet space indoors with comforting items (blankets, toys, white noise).

🆔 Make sure your dog’s ID tags and microchip info are up to date.

Let’s celebrate responsibly and make sure our pets stay safe and sound this 4th of July. 💙❤️🐕

07/03/2025

In observance of Independence Day the clinic will be closed on Friday, July 4th. We wish everyone a safe and fun filled holiday weekend!

For after hours emergency services please call the emergency practice in Rapid City (605)721-0789.

05/24/2025

In honor of Memorial Day the clinic will be closed Monday, May 26th.

🐾 We wish everyone a relaxing and safe memorial weekend. 🐾

05/24/2025

This Memorial Day, Southern Hills Animal Clinic extends our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We also honor the service animals who have stood by their sides with unwavering loyalty and bravery.

As we enjoy this day with family, friends, and pets, let’s take a moment to remember and thank those who have given so much for our freedom.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and peaceful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸❤️

02/19/2025

Basic Obedience Class coming soon...

12/24/2024

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 🐶 🐈‍⬛, as well as a happy and safe New Year! 🎆🎊 🥂
Our upcoming holiday hours for the clinic are as follows;
December 24th, Christmas Eve - 8:30 am to Noon
December 25th, Christmas Day - Closed
December 31st, New Year’s Eve - 8:30 am to Noon
January 1st, New Year’s Day - Closed

Our Winter Hours are currently;
Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday - Closed

11/28/2024

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
Our office will be closed Thursday, November 28th and open again on Friday, November 29th from 8:30 am -5:00 pm.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and while you may be looking forward to some good eats, there are some eats that may not be so good for your pet. 🦃🍁🥧

Here are a few important tips to keep in mind and help ensure your pets stay safe during the holiday. Find more info ➡️ http://bit.ly/2Ow57r3

12/17/2023

A huge thank you to Jenny’s Floral for the lovely individual “cups of Christmas Cheer” that was delivered to all the staff at the clinic! We are grateful for your thoughtfulness and appreciate the love! ❤️ 🎄 🌹 ❄️ ⛄️ Merry and Bright! ⭐️

07/04/2023

The clinic will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th. Everyone have a happy and safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸🐕🐈😎

07/01/2023

05/28/2023

In observation of Memorial Day, the clinic will be closed on Monday May 29th. Everyone have a safe weekend!

09/29/2022

September 28 is . While the number of confirmed equine cases every year is low, talking about this disease remains important because of the potential for human exposure—which does NOT have to involve a bite from an infected horses, as contact of skin or mucosa with the horse’s saliva could be enough to transmit the disease.

Rabies has many faces but they are all deadly—once a horse shows clinical signs, the animal invariably dies within a few days as there is no treatment.
The good news is that modern vaccines are highly effective and current AAEP recommendations list rabies as one of the “core vaccines” that should be given to all horses annually to maintain immunity (read the full AAEP vaccination guidelines here: https://aaep.org/guidelines/vaccination-guidelines)

Equine rabies is a real risk for all horses, and a public health concern as well. Be sure to set up a regular vaccination schedule with your veterinarian if you haven’t already done so, and remember that strange behavior on behalf of your equine friend is always a valid reason to check in with your horse doctor!

Read more about rabies on our website at https://aaep.org/horsehealth/rabies-has-many-faces