Midtown Veterinary Medical Center

03/21/2025

Happy Work Anniversary to Julia, who has been a technician here for three years.

Julia has worked in veterinary medicine for five years but recently has decided to make the leap to human medicine, so is now enrolled in nursing school. She’s worked in emergency vet med, but prefers the steadier pace of general practice these days. Her superpower is connecting with the really big scaredy-cat dogs, getting them to relax and come out of their shells during visits.

We absolutely love Julia’s amazing playlists, as she sets the mood everyday with her music selections – could be Disney show tunes one morning, or 80s rock-n-roll, or her favorite Beatles albums, or a little bit everything! Before long, we’re singing and dancing along to whatever is playing in the treatment area. We’re sure our hospitalized patients love it, too, as they recover!

We love having Julia here! Happy Anniversary to you!!!

03/20/2025

TODAY
If ever there were a spring day so perfect,
so uplifted by a warm intermittent breeze

that it made you want to throw
open all the windows in the house

and unlatch the door to the canary's cage,
indeed, rip the little door from its jamb,

a day when the cool brick paths
and the garden bursting with peonies

seemed so etched in sunlight
that you felt like taking

a hammer to the glass paperweight
on the living room end table,

releasing the inhabitants
from their snow-covered cottage

so they could walk out,
holding hands and squinting

into this larger dome of blue and white,
well, today is just that kind of day.

From Aimless Love: New and Selected Poems by Billy Collins

Happy Spring, Everyone!

03/20/2025

We met Minion this morning and fell in love with this good boy! He's a 12-year-old cattle dog mix. Dr. Kalkstein is treating him for a ruptured mass. We hope he's soon back to his old self and will keep a close eye on him while he heals to make sure!

03/19/2025

We have gone back to our schedule of being closed on Wednesdays and Sundays due to a change in staff availability effective immediately. We hope to expand our hours again in the future when the stars align.

We apologize for any difficulty this may cause you. We look forward to seeing you during our regular business hours:
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday / Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday 9 am to 3 pm
Closed Sundays and Wednesdays

03/18/2025

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03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Our little friend Smitten is really in the mood for some Irish stew, green beer and Irish soda bread. (We don't recommend that for kitties, though!)

Hope you and your critters stay safe and enjoy the 'wearin' o' the green!"

03/16/2025

Ohhh, another heart stealer. This sweet girl is Lainey, an eight-year-old retriever-mix, who recently came to us with a bothersome toe. She is soft as a bunny and loves just about everybody! Lainey recently had a cancerous toe removed by Dr. Hunter, and will be seen by an oncologist soon for follow up care.

We're all pulling for you, Lainey, the best girl in the world with the best family, too!

03/15/2025

Max is a little heart stealer as evidenced by Dr. Flink's need to snuggle him before (and after) his dental procedure yesterday. Although he had several teeth pulled by Dr. Flink, he's feeling pretty good today.

We're wishing this snugglebug the best! He's headed in the right direction with a happier mouth! We really appreciate his family's confidence in our team and look forward to seeing him again next week to be sure his mouth is healing well.

03/14/2025

Happy Pi/Pie Day!

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) to commemorate the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter, and it's approximately equal to 3.14.

So go on out there and enjoy some pie!

03/13/2025

Miel came for her first visit this morning. We love her -- but watch those piranha teeth! They'll get ya'! 💝

Dr. Sofia Kalkstein had the most fun playing with her, ensuring her first vet visit was a positive experience.

03/12/2025

Let’s talk dog nails.

If you can hear you dog’s nails on the floor, they are too long. Long nails put undue stress on their joints, which can lead to arthritis.

So, check your dog’s nails regularly, and trim those nails back!

1. Use proper dog nail clippers.
2. Trim a little at a time to avoid cutting the quick.
3. Ensure your dog is calm and comfortable.
4. Have styptic powder on hand in case of bleeding.
5. Trim every 3-4 weeks to maintain healthy nails.

For some useful tips on nail trimming, here’s a video for you:

Ever wondered how to properly trim your pet's nails? In this video, Ontario SPCA and Humane Society Registered Veterinary Technician, Darci, walks us through...

03/12/2025

What kind of cat loaf do you have?

03/11/2025

Have you ever seen a dog melt? Luther is one who loves to melt into things! He is a very sweet five-month-old puppy. He and his two brothers Wyatt and Duncan are available for adoption through Bounce Animal Rescue. They're all so adorable!
LINK: https://bounceanimalrescue.org/

03/09/2025

We love Gary and his fist bumping!

03/08/2025

Reposting this because we cannot say enough good things about Lisa McCarthy, DVM! And Happy International Women's Day to all of you out there!

We are an all-woman practice at Midtown Veterinary Medical Center, led by Dr. Lisa McCarthy, who is the embodiment of compassion, benevolence and excellence. Not only is she a local veterinarian of renown, she is an international leader through her Vet Treks Foundation https://veterinarytreks.org/ working with veterinary teams overseas on rabies vaccination and spay/neuter campaigns to improve public health, advance animal welfare, and improve the economics of communities. Her accomplishments are countless and her generosity goes unspoken. So today we take this moment to salute our stellar leader to give her her due.

Happy International Women’s Day!

03/07/2025

Time to spring ahead on Saturday night when Daylight Saving Time starts anew.

Here’s to a week of confused stares, early wake-up calls, and pets who just don’t understand why their schedule is ruff-ly disrupted.

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03/06/2025

To the pet sitters who fill food bowls, scoop litter boxes, brave muddy walks, and give endless belly rubs — THANK YOU! To those superheroes who keep the pets happy, safe, and loved while their people are away, Happy Pet Sitters Day!

Whether you’re a pro or a friend helping out, today’s the day to celebrate YOU! 🎉 Tag your favorite pet sitter below and let them know how pawsome they are! 🐶🐱💕 Thank you pet sitters everywhere!

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03/05/2025

The journey to becoming a skilled and compassionate veterinarian is long and challenging, often filled with countless hours of studying, hands-on experience, and learning from various mentors. Veterinary mentoring is a critical aspect of this process, offering guidance, support, and real-world insights to students and early-career veterinarians. In a field that requires both technical expertise and deep empathy, effective mentorship can make a profound difference in shaping a successful and fulfilling career.

Dr. McCarthy has had the privilege of mentoring many veterinarians over her decades-long career. Under her tutelage, Dr. Carly Flink, who graduated from CSU vet school and joined MVMC in 2024, continues to learn the ins and outs of the art and science of veterinary practice.