Fairbury Veterinary Hospital

12/19/2024

6 Days until Christmas! We hope you are as relaxed as Bubba is.

12/18/2024

7 Days Until Christmas! (December has moved so quickly we haven't kept up with our countdown!)

12/12/2024

13 Days, are you ready? Gifts wrapped? Dinner planned?

12/11/2024

12/07/2024

Just a friendly reminder from our friends, Caleigh and Cannon, time is running out to get the perfect gift for your furry friend! What is your pet getting this year?

11/04/2024

Friday we were invaded by Chenoa Street Cats! These adorable kittens were left and hidden around the clinic (inside and outside). The gentleman who dropped them off started this in Chenoa to bring some smiles and hopefully awareness of the need to spay and neuter. He rescued a stray cat on Halloween who he will have fixed soon to prevent more Chenoa Street Cats from needing homes.

10/20/2024

Thanks for following along with us during Vet Tech Week. To everyone who commented, thanks. You really know how to make us feel loved and appreciated!
Now we want to share a cute personalized gift idea for our pet lovers. These are continuous line drawings made by a vet tech (not one of ours, but we are happy to support other techs). We submitted photos of our pets and she drew them. If you need an inexpensive, unique Christmas gift, send her a message. These take time and she is a busy girl, so be patient and get your Christmas order to her now. You won't be disappointed! (Drawing comes to you digitally, so you can print multiples. They would even be cute coloring pages for kids. One of these below may even become a tattoo for one of our techs!)
https://www.facebook.com/ashton.platzke?mibextid=ZbWKwL

10/19/2024

Not to be left out of Vet Tech Week is our “new girl”, Jordan Hamilton. Jordan has just joined us. As of today, she has worked at Fairbury Veterinary Hospital for 8 days! (Starting here prior to vet tech week was a great way to be introduced to everyone!)

Jordan has always had a love for animals. When she was a child, she used to “rescue” her neighbors outdoor cats. She believed then, and continues to believe now, that every animal should be cared for. Jordan is excited to learn how to provide the best care for your pets. Every day will be a new opportunity for Jordan to learn the ins and outs of veterinary medicine. So far, she has been introduced to proper holding techniques, how to run blood tests, and has answered and scheduled many appointments. We think she is doing great and look forward to teaching her so much more in the coming months!

Since everyone had to answer the question of what animal they would like to be, Jordan chose a sea turtle so she could spend her days swimming and exploring!

Feel free to share a photo of your pet to introduce Jordan to the animals she will be seeing. (Who knows, your picture may appear later on our page!)

10/19/2024

Today, as Vet Tech Week comes to an end, we will introduce you to two staff members. The staff member that has been here for the longest and the newest staff member get to share the spotlight today!

Michelle Elder has been here for 29 years! Michelle lives with her husband, Andrew (also known as Mr Elder to the fourth graders at PC), sons, Ashtin, Avery, and Aidan and her menagerie of animals. Two dachshunds, Maggie and Milo and three cats, Riley, Chief, and Rio.

When asked why she chose a career in the veterinary field, Michelle quickly replied that she didn't choose it – it chose her! Having just graduated from high school in 1995, she came to the clinic with a sick kitten and left with a job offer! (Her cousin worked here at that time and she knew Michelle loved animals and was trying to decide where life would lead her. The clinic was hiring a receptionist, so she put in a good word for her and Michelle accepted the job.) Her plan was to work here until she decided what she wanted to do with her life. She will still happily tell you that she is just working here until she figures it out! Hopefully it is another 29 years before she decides what to be when she grows up!

As for what Michelle wishes people knew about cats and dogs, she is choosing a tough subject. Having been here for so long and having watched many pets grow from babies to seniors, she wants people to understand euthanasia. (Feel free to skip to the next paragraph if this is not something you wish to continue reading.) What Michelle wishes people knew is that euthanasia is the last gift you can give your pet. If your animal is at a point in life where there are more bad days than good and there is nothing more that can be done, euthanasia is a loving way to allow your pet to pass away peacefully. It is a hard decision to make, but it is not something to apologize for. Many times during a euthanasia, the pet parents keep apologizing to their pet for choosing this. Your pet has spent years being loved and spoiled by you, this is the last thing that you can do for them. It is the hardest choice to make, but it is truly a gift you are giving them. Animals give us everything they possibly have to give. Allowing them to peacefully pass away in the arms of those that love them, is nothing to apologize for. Your pet loves you and knows you will take care of them from puppy days to the end.

Now for a happier topic. As for what animal Michelle would choose to be, Michelle wants to be an elephant! They are highly intellect, social, sensitive, and caring family oriented animals. The ability to roam freely surrounded by family and friends is also desirable.

Check back at noon for an introduction to the newest member of our staff.