Heartland Veterinary Hospital

01/22/2025

🌟 Welcome Dr. Dacelle Peckler to the Heartland Team! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce that you’ll start seeing a lot more of Dr. Dacelle Peckler at Heartland, primarily on Mondays and Tuesdays!

Dr. Peckler is a proud Danville native who graduated from Danville High School in 1988. She went on to attend the University of Kentucky, where she earned her bachelor’s degrees in Anthropology and Biology, as well as her master’s degree in Entomology. Her passion for animals then led her to Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated in 2000.

Since then, Dr. Peckler has been practicing both small and large animal medicine and surgery. She has been part of the Heartland family since around 2005, working as a relief veterinarian whenever our team needed her.

When she’s not caring for animals, Dr. Peckler loves spending time outdoors fishing, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, gardening, and working on her two farms. Her farms are home to a variety of animals, including sheep, cattle, horses, dogs, and cats. She has a huge heart for rescuing animals and is passionate about rehabilitating injured and sick wildlife.

We couldn’t be more excited to have her officially join our team and know she’s going to be an incredible addition to our Heartland family!

Please join us in giving Dr. Peckler a warm welcome when you see her, and don’t forget to say hello on Mondays and Tuesdays! 🐾

01/17/2025

A Life-Changing Eye Surgery: Enucleation Success! 🐾👁️

Recently, one of our feline patients underwent enucleation—a procedure to remove a damaged or diseased eye. In this case, we suspected trauma or a possible tumor caused significant damage, making the surgery necessary to relieve pain and improve their quality of life.

We’re happy to report that this brave kitty is now recovering wonderfully and adjusting well to their new eyesight at home! Cats are incredibly resilient and often amaze us with their ability to adapt to big changes like this.

If you’ve ever wondered about procedures like this or have concerns about your own pet’s health, we’re here to help!❤️🐾

01/11/2025

Moana is loving the snowy view from her favorite window seat! ❄️ While she’s staying cozy inside, we hope all of you are staying safe and warm with all the snow we’ve had lately. If you have to venture out, be careful! 🐾💙

01/08/2025

To kick off the new year, our January dogs of the month! Davy, Gracy, and Molly Fredricks.

These kiddos light up our day every time they walk through our door! You couldn’t ask for 3 more precious and well behaved puppers! Also can’t forget how absolutely adorable they are! It’s such a joy to have them at daycare! We love you Gracy, Davy, and Molly!

Also featuring our January daycare calendar.🩵

01/07/2025

Snow much fun! ❄️
Our small daycare group had a blast playing outside in the snow today! From zoomies to snow angels, these pups made the most of the winter wonderland. 🐾❤️

01/06/2025

We will be operating on our normal schedule tomorrow, January 7.

Daycare will also be available.

01/06/2025

Due to current, & incoming snow and ice, we have made the decision to close on Monday, January 6th to ensure the safety of our clients and staff.

Please note:

No Daycare: Daycare services will not be available on Monday.

Emergencies: We are still available to our current clients for emergencies. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you need assistance.

If your animal is currently boarding with us, please rest assured that they are still receiving the best care. We have someone onsite caring for them. They are staying warm with heat and cozy blankets, Their well-being is our top priority!

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe during the storm!

01/04/2025

Important Update: Adjusted Hours for Monday, January 6th

Due to the incoming snow and ice, we are proactively adjusting our hours of operation to ensure the safety of our clients and staff. Please note the following changes:

*No Daycare: Daycare services will not be available on Monday.

*Tentative Hours: We hope to be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for those who need us. However, this will depend on the severity of the storm and road conditions.

*Emergency Care: We will still be available to our current clients for emergencies.

Please don’t hesitate to call us with any questions. For the most up-to-date information, check our page regularly.

Stay safe, and thank you for your understanding!

12/30/2024

We had some precious pups visit us for their first puppy visit this December! ❤️

We love all of our patients but we like to specifically recognize our sweet puppies / kittens so we can celebrate them getting checked out and highlight how important it is to get your new babies up to date on their healthcare, for their safety and the safety of other pets!

Get your fur baby scheduled for their first visit with us! We’d love to have you and your pet as clients and to discuss the best healthcare possible for them!

12/26/2024

🎉 New Year’s Hours 🎉

We will be open on New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31st) from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM only.
Please note that there will be no doggy daycare on this day.

We will be closed on New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1st) to celebrate the holiday.

Thank you for understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy New Year! 🐾

12/24/2024

The holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but they can also be risky for our pets. Ensure your pets are safe with our holiday safety tips. From food hazards to holiday stress, Heartland Veterinary Hospital is here to help.

Holiday Safety Tips The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but it's also a period when our pets face multiple risks from decorations, foods, and the general hustle and bustle. At Heartland Veterinary Hospital, we understand the importance of keeping your pets safe and healthy during th...

12/23/2024

Emergency Exploratory Surgery🏥🩻

We recently had a unique case involving one of our very own team members, Madisyn's dog, Lexi. Lexi got into some trouble at home, chewing on electrical cords like phone chargers and a space heater cord. Afterward, she became lethargic and unable to walk, prompting Madisyn to rush her to Heartland.

X-rays revealed chewed-up electrical cords in Lexi's stomach. Dr. Rowland immediately performed an emergency exploratory surgery to remove the cords. During the surgery, we also found parts of a p*e pad she had chewed up some time ago!

We suspect Lexi's behavior was related to anxiety, leading her to chew and swallow unusual objects. Thankfully, Lexi is now at home with Madisyn and her family, recovering well and on the road to a full recovery.

This case serves as an important reminder to pet owners: monitor your pets closely for signs of unusual chewing or eating habits and make your home as safe as possible to avoid dangerous situations like this.

We’re so glad Lexi is doing well and back where she belongs—with her loving family!

12/22/2024

🎄💚❤️You’re a mean one….❤️💚🎄

The much anticipated grinch photos!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out and got their pets picture made with the Grinch! Your support of us, and this event, will only make more opportunities like this happen! We appreciate each one of you! Please enjoy these pictures and then some unedited bloopers at the end!

All photo’s should have already been texted to you at the number you provided at check in, please message us if you haven’t received yours!

12/20/2024

‼️🎄🐾 Don’t forget, pictures with the Grinch! 🐾🎄‼️

Get ready to capture some holiday magic (and maybe a little mischief)!

📅 When:

Tomorrow, December 21st from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Daycare Families: If your pet attends daycare today, December 20th, we can take their picture while here! Just let the front desk know if you want them done when you drop your pup off for daycare.

💲 Cost: $5 (cash only)

📸 Photos: Digital images will be provided through a Google link/ or sent to you via text message.

🐶🐱 Who’s Welcome?

All pets, big or small—no need to be a current client!
Don’t miss out on this fun way to celebrate the holidays with your furry (or feathery/scaly) friends. We can’t wait to see you there!

Share this post with friends!!💕

12/16/2024

We think all these daycare boys and girls are on Santa Paw’s nice list this year!❤️🎅🏻🎄🐾

12/13/2024

🎄🐾 Pictures with the Grinch! 🐾🎄

Get ready to capture some holiday magic (and maybe a little mischief)!

📅 When:

Saturday, December 21st from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Daycare Families: If your pet attends daycare on Friday, December 20th, we can take their picture that day!

💲 Cost: $5 (cash only)

📸 Photos: Digital images will be provided through a Google link.

🐶🐱 Who’s Welcome?

All pets, big or small—no need to be a current client!
Don’t miss out on this fun way to celebrate the holidays with your furry (or feathery/scaly) friends. We can’t wait to see you there!

Share this post with friends!!💕

12/09/2024

At our Christmas party we put out p**p scooping skills to the test! Our winners were Tiffany and Stephanie!!💩🐾