New River Veterinary Specialists

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New River Veterinary Specialists

Board-Certified Specialists

24/7 Emergency and Critical Care

State-of-the-Art Veterinary Hospital

10/31/2024

🐾🎃Happy Halloween!! From the Staff at New River Veterinary Specialists! 👻🐾

We had some really SWEET 🍓 and DINO-mite 🦖 Trick or Treaters visit us today!

New River Veterinary Specialists is open 24/7 and ready to care for your pet if needed during this spooky season! 👻👻

10/15/2024

We’re celebrating all of our amazing staff this week for Staff Appreciation week! ⭐️We kicked off our Spirit Week yesterday with pizza and making friendship bracelets! 🩵

Thank you to our wonderful staff for all that you do!! Our staff pride themselves in their patient care and truly take care of each animal as if they were their own pet 🐾🩵They’re THE BEST!!! 🥳

10/12/2024

New River had the pleasure of taking care of K9 Officer Supra, of the Beaufort County Police Department. 🐾

Supra presented to NRVS for a possible GDV (Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus). Officer Wiren noted that Supra had an acute onset of excessive panting, non productive retching (trying to vomit), drooling and abdominal distention. Officer Wiren acted quickly, as these are common signs of a GDV, which is a serious and life threatening situation! Thankfully, after performing abdominal radiographs, it was confirmed that Supra did not have a GDV, but just a mild case of gastroenteritis. Supra was able to go home for continued monitoring and sent home with anti nausea and pain medication to help the gastroenteritis.

What is GDV? GDV stands for Gastric Dilatation-Volvus. GDV is a very serious life threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention and surgical intervention. The condition is commonly associated with rapid ingestion of large meals and stress. There are also certain breeds of dogs that are at a higher risk of GDV due to their lean body condition and deep and narrow chest confirmation. These breeds include Great Danes, German Shepherds, Irish Setters, Weimaraner's, Saint Bernard's, Standard Poodles, and Bassett Hounds.

When a GDV occurs, the presence of food and gas causes the stomach to significantly dilate and expand, which then leads to severe consequences including:
- prevention of adequate blood return to the heart from the abdomen
- loss of blood flow to the lining of the stomach
- rupture of the stomach wall
- pressure on the diaphragm preventing the lungs from adequately expanding leading to decreased ability to maintain normal breathing

Common Signs of GDV Include:
- An anxious look or looking at the abdomen
- Standing and stretching
- Drooling
- Distended abdomen
- Retching without producing anything

If you are concerned that your dog may have a GDV, veterinary care is needed immediately! Your dog should be taken to an emergency hospital for immediate treatment and surgical intervention. NRVS is fully equipped to handle GDV's and any other emergency that may happen to your pet!

10/07/2024

Meet Dr. Erin Hilborn🐾

Dr. Erin Hilborn graduated from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2020. Following her degree, she completed a year-long rotating internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at The Ohio State University in 2021. She then pursued a residency in Small Animal Surgery at the same institution, which she completed in 2024. Dr. Hilborn is scheduled to sit for her board certification in February 2025.

With a passion for both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, she is dedicated to guiding you through the surgical care of your cherished pet.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Hilborn enjoys spending time with her husband, Zach, along with her friends and family. She has a love for cooking, baking, and the outdoors, and is a devoted pet parent to two dogs, Teddy and Harper.

Dr. Hilborn is actively accepting new Surgical Consultations! If your pet is in need of surgery, have your primary care veterinarian fill out a referral at www.nrvets.com.

10/05/2024

Meet Dr. Kimberly Smart, our Residency Trained DVM in Dermatology! 🐾

Dr. Kimberly Smart graduated with honors from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2019. She further honed her skills through a small animal medicine and surgery internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners, followed by a dermatology specialty internship at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. Dr. Smart completed her dermatology residency at Iowa State University, during which she was also elected as chief resident by her peers.

Known for her compassionate approach, Dr. Smart finds great fulfillment in building long-lasting relationships with clients and their pets, striving to improve their quality of life. She utilizes her expertise to diagnose and treat dermatological conditions, getting pets back to looking, feeling, and smelling better too! Dr. Smart treats all aspects of dermatology but has a special interest in infectious diseases, ear diseases, and feline allergies.

Outside of her professional life, Dr. Smart enjoys spending time with her own pets and is an avid fan of live music, traveling, and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs!

Dr. Smart is pre-booking appointments for her start date in November! We encourage you to have your primary care veterinarian send us a referral at www.nrvets.com.

09/27/2024

UPDATE 10:18am: we have power again! Our phones are up and running and we have access to email. Thank you for your patience!

Update from NRVS! We are currently without power. We are actively working on getting it back up and running. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will update here as we get things back in working order.

09/09/2024

New River loves learning! 🐾

Employee pet, Wesson, volunteered for our recent Wet Lab to help our Veterinary Technician's perfect obtaining urine via Cystocentesis. Thank you to Wesson for being the goodest boy! 💙

08/28/2024

💙 Today is Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. Today, and everyday, we honor the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge 🌈🐾 Their paw prints are forever imprinted on our hearts. Share a photo of the beloved pets you’re remembering on this day and every day 🩵

08/14/2024

Exciting news from NRVS! 🎉

Starting September 3rd, our Neurology Department will be open 7 days a week! We want to give our clients the option of more schedule availability through out the week and being available for emergency Neurology cases.

Need a Neurology Consultation? Have your primary care veterinarian send us a referral by submitting a referral form on our website at www.nrvets.com

08/08/2024

Exciting news! 🎉

The NRVS Rehabilitation Department will be open 6 days a week starting September 9th!

Appointment availability will be Monday through Saturday. We have also added 30 minute sessions!

If you are interested in Rehab for your dog or cat, speak with your Primary Care Veterinarian about submitting a Referral Form on our website, www.nrvets.com.

08/06/2024

Exciting news! New River Veterinary Specialists is adding a second Neurologist! Meet Dr. Jeremy Shomper! 🐾

Dr. Jeremy Shomper earned his BS degrees in Equine Studies and Biology from Virginia Intermont College. He spent several years riding Hunter/Jumper horses prior to returning to Virginia to attend Veterinary School at Virginia Tech. While there he
became fascinated with the nervous system prompting him to pursue post-graduate
training including a rotating internship and Neurology/Neurosurgery residency at the
University of Missouri. He was credentialed by the ACVIM in 2017.

Dr. Shomper’s interests within the field of neurology include spinal/brain surgery as well as the medical management of patients with neuroinflammatory diseases.

Outside of veterinary medicine Dr. Shomper is an avid horseman and enjoys spending time with his gelding Farmer. He also has 2 dogs, Darlene and Michael.

Dr. Shomper will be starting at the end of August!

08/05/2024

New River Veterinary Specialists will still be open for any emergency you may have regardless of the weather! We are here 24/7 to answer any questions or concerns about your pet! 🐾💦🌧☂️

📍 600 Argent Blvd, Hardeeville, SC 29927
📞 843-898-6787

07/31/2024

Happy National Mutt Day from all of us at New River! Comment below with a picture of your Mutt and tell us how you ended up with your furry family member! 🐾💙

07/29/2024

Congrats to our Rehab patient, Logan, for officially graduating!! After having TPLO surgery to repair a Cruciate Tear, he is very excited to get back to his normal activities! 🐾💙

07/24/2024

Dr. Jennifer Au, New River’s Board Certified Surgeon, presenting a Wet Lab on Bandage Placement to our staff and doctors!

Special thanks to staff pet, Peach, for letting us use her for bandage placement practice! 🐾🤕

07/19/2024

🐾💙NRVS loves our Internal Medicine Team!! 🐾💙

07/10/2024

☀️With Summer in full swing, temperatures are increasing! In the last two weeks NRVS has seen a number of heat stroke cases! Dogs can suffer heat stroke if the humidity is high, even if it is not “hot” outside! Humidity matters too!☀️

Dogs cool their body temperatures through panting. Panting cools through respiratory tract evaporation. If it is humid outside, dogs struggle to cool off by panting. Older dogs, heavy coated breeds, brachycephalic dogs (eg. Pugs, Boston Terriers, Bulldogs etc), and dogs with airway disease (eg. laryngeal paralysis) are at increased risk of heat stroke. Cats rarely present with heat stroke.

A dog should never be left inside a parked car when it’s warm. A car parked in the sun can reach 120°F within 7 minutes even with the window rolled down! Heat stroke can be fatal within minutes.

➡️Signs of heat stroke – dry, dark pink to red mucus membranes in the mouth, weakness or uncoordinated walking, vomiting or diarrhea, and seizures. Often the vomitus or stool contains blood and bruising of the skin and gums can be seen.

➡️ If you suspect that your dog has heat stroke, take a re**al temperature with a thermometer. Heat stroke is a concern when re**al temperatures are over 106°F (normal temperature in dogs is 101-102.2°F).

💦 If the temperature is high, immediately start to cool your dog with lukewarm water. Avoid ice or cold water! Use a fan to blow air on their wet fur to help cool by convection. Monitor body temperature while cooling and on the way to the vet hospital to avoid lowering the temperature below 103 F.

🚐 Drive to the nearest veterinarian immediately - immediate emergency care can mean the difference between life and death.

✅ Animals are treated immediately with IV fluids to continue active cooling and restore hydration.
✅ Immediate blood work is completed to evaluate for damage to the kidneys and blood clotting systems.
✅ ECG is monitored to evaluate for heart muscle damage.
✅ A neurologic examination is completed monitoring for brain injury and seizures.
✅ The gastrointestinal tract is damaged directly by heat. Ulcer therapy and antibiotics are administered for treatment and to prevent secondary bacterial infections.

🏥 Patients with heat stroke are often hospitalized for 48 to 72 hours or longer depending on the extent of damage to the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, blood clotting system, and neurologic system.

With aggressive and immediate emergency medical therapy, many dogs with heat stroke survive and live a normal lifespan.

07/04/2024

💙Happy Independence Day from all of us at New River Veterinary Specialists! 💙

We hope everyone is having a fun and safe holiday! We are open 24/7 for any emergency your pet may have.

📍600 Argent Blvd, Hardeeville, SC 29927
📞 843-898-6787

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Hardeeville, SC
29927

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+18438986787

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https://nrvets.com/

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🐾The month of May celebrates Specially-Abled Pets! Meet Bryson! 🐾 Bryson comes to see our Rehabilitation Department due to an intervertebral disc that ruptured. Bryson has learned to love his wheelchair and is getting around great as he continues to work with the Rehab Department. Some of the exercises Bryson enjoys while seeing the Rehab Department are Hydrotherapy in the Underwater Treadmill, Laser Therapy, and Therapeutic Exercises such as standing over a foam roller and massage. Bryson is working on improving his mobility one day at a time! 💙

Meet Savannah! 🐾 Savannah presented for left hind leg lameness. She came in for a Surgery Consultation with our Board Certified Surgeon, Dr. Au, who determined Savannah had a luxating patella. Patellar luxation (dislocation) is a condition where the knee cap rides outside the femoral groove when the knee is flexed. Many dogs become non-weight bearing when this happens. It was recommended that Savannah have MPL stabilization surgery (Medial Patella Luxation) along with Rehabilitation post-op, to correct the luxation. Savannah's owners report that she is doing well at home and enjoying her leash walks again!

Meet Kinley! 🐾 Kinley presented to NRVS for right hind lameness due to a CCL (Cranial Cruciate Ligament) tear. Kinley was seen by Dr. Au and the Surgery Department for a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) to repair the tear. After Kinley's surgery, she came to see our Rehab Department for Post-Op rehabilitation in the Under Water Treadmill to strengthen her right hind leg. Kinley is doing well after surgery and is back to enjoying evening walks with her owners! 💙

Meet Chase! 🐾 Chase was referred to NRVS for Rehab due to bilateral hip dysplasia and coxofemoral subluxation. Chase's owners noticed he became reluctant to play and was having difficulty jumping up on the furniture. Chase has been coming to Rehab to ease the discomfort in his hips and has been showing great improvement! Chase enjoys his time with our Rehab team and loves his Underwater Treadmill Therapy!

Meet Moose 🐾 Like all Chocolate Labradors, Moose loves being active, swimming, and playing fetch! Moose was seen by our Surgeon, Dr, Au, for a TPLO. Moose's owners were happy to see him acting like himself again! "Moose Magee would like to thank Dr. Au and the staff at New River. As you can see I’m back to 100%. Merry Christmas to everyone!! It’s great to be back to what I love doing!!" 💙

Rehab patient Duke enjoying his underwater treadmill session! 🐾

New River had a blast at Wagfest this weekend! Look at all these athletes! 🐾 #dogs #run #athletes #wagfest2023 #go #vetmed

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at New River Veterinary Specialists! We hope all the dads out there have an amazing day! ♥️🐾 #hardeevillesc #ervet #veterinaryhospital #blufftonsc #newrivervetspecialists #blufftonsc #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinaryspecialists #veterinarytechnician #dad #fathersday #dogdads #catdads #happyfathersday #loveourdads

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Tour behind the scenes and see our team in action! We are conveniently located in Hardeeville to care for pets from all over South Carolina, Georgia and sometimes far beyond. Always open 24/7, we are dedicated to providing compassionate quality emergency and specialty care. Specialty appointments are available with often very little waiting time. We welcome new patients! 843-898-6787 🐾