Jefferson City Animal Hospital

08/16/2024

🌟 Meet Jessica Brightwell, one of our Compassionate Client Service Representatives! 🌟

Jess has been with us since the very beginning, bringing her incredible compassion and dedication to every interaction. After transitioning from a career in human medicine, Jessica has found her true passion in helping our patients and clients. She’s always ready to support you through any situation, ensuring every pet feels truly loved and cared for. 💙

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her two boys and their dog, Sparky. Whether she’s cooking, gardening, or working on creative crafts, Jessica loves making memories with her family—especially when the weather is perfect for outdoor wood crafting.

And don’t forget to say hi to the newest member of her family, Izzy, an adorable English Bulldog mix who has quickly captured everyone’s hearts! 🐶❤️

We’re so lucky to have Jessica as part of our team—come by and see why!

08/12/2024

🐾 How to Properly Fit, Select, and Use an E-Collar (Cone) for Your Pet 🐾

Is your pet recovering from surgery or dealing with an injury? An E-collar (or cone) can be crucial in helping them heal safely. Here’s how to make sure it’s the perfect fit! 👇

🔸 Select the Right Size: The cone should extend 1-2 inches past your pet’s nose to prevent them from reaching the affected area. Measure your pet’s neck circumference to choose the correct size.
🔸 Proper Fit: Slide the cone gently over your pet’s head or secure it around the neck, ensuring it’s snug but not too tight. You should be able to fit two fingers between the collar and your pet’s neck.
🔸 Comfort Matters: Check that your pet can eat, drink, and move comfortably with the cone on.
🔸 Monitor and Adjust: Keep an eye on your pet, especially in the first few hours. Adjust the cone if it shifts or seems uncomfortable.

Check out Dr. Allen demonstrating how to properly wear a cone! 😂 Your pet’s comfort and safety are our top priority. ❤️

07/30/2024

📢 Meet Emma Sellers: Our Summer Superstar! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce Emma Sellers, a dedicated and passionate member of our Jefferson City Animal Hospital family this summer! 🐾

Emma, originally from Jefferson City, attended Capital City High School and is currently studying Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri – Columbia, with dreams of vet school on the horizon. Her enthusiasm for learning and fascination with the daily discoveries in veterinary medicine make her an invaluable asset to our team. 🏥✨

Emma loves connecting with our clients, sharing in their passion for animals, and witnessing the incredible impact they have on our lives and health. Seeing our patients grow and heal brings her immense joy and fulfillment. 💕🐶🐱

In her free time, you can find Emma enjoying a cozy coffee shop, relaxing at home with her childhood dog Charlie, or spending quality time with friends and family. ☕🐾👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

It has been great having Emma this summer, and we will be sad to lose her to school next month. But we know she is going to continue to do great things and get into vet school soon! 🌟🎓

Join us in wishing Emma all the best as she heads back to school – we can’t wait to see all that she accomplishes! 🌟🐾

07/27/2024

🐾 Patient Spotlight: Rory the Bengal Cat! 🐾

Meet Rory, our brave 1-year-old Bengal who recently had a big health scare! Rory fractured the head of his femur, but thanks to the skilled hands of Dr. Allen, he’s on the road to recovery.

Dr. Allen performed a Femoral Head and Neck Excision (FHNE), also known as a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO). In simpler terms, this surgery involves removing the damaged part of the femur to help eliminate pain and improve mobility.

What You Need to Know:
Indication: This procedure is often used to treat severe hip injuries, like fractures, or conditions such as hip dysplasia.
Procedure: The damaged femoral head and neck are removed, allowing a “false joint” to form, which reduces pain and helps Rory move comfortably.
Recovery: With proper care and rehabilitation, pets can regain good function and live pain-free!

Swipe through to see Rory’s journey: 📸 Before and after radiographs 📸 Rory in his carrier, ready to go home 📸 The removed pieces of the femur

We’re so proud of Rory, please join us in wishing him a speedy recovery! 💙🐱

07/24/2024

🐾🎉 Exciting News at Jefferson City Animal Hospital! 🎉🐾

We’re thrilled to introduce our two adorable new patients, Gracie and Howie! These Basset Hound puppies are melting hearts left and right. 🐶❤️ Here they are, getting some love from our amazing veterinary assistants, Emma and Ashley.

Fun Fact about Basset Hounds: Did you know that Basset Hounds have the second-best sense of smell in the canine world, only surpassed by the Bloodhound? Their incredible noses have around 220 million scent receptors, making them fantastic trackers! 🐾👃🏼

Welcome to the family, Gracie and Howie! We can’t wait to watch you grow and thrive. 🐾💖

07/19/2024

🐾 Exciting News from Jefferson City Animal Hospital! 🐾

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Prado successfully performed a grid keratotomy on our sweet patient, Lula. She had an indolent ulcer, which is a type of corneal ulcer that stubbornly resists healing on its own.

A grid keratotomy is a specialized procedure where tiny scratches are made on the surface of the cornea to promote healing. This helps the eye repair itself more effectively, leading to faster recovery. Don’t worry! Lula was under heavy sedation, pain medication, and her eye was numbed prior to the procedure. 👍🏼

We’re happy to report that just one week later, Lula’s eye is much improved and healing beautifully! See pictures of Dr. Prado in action during the procedure. 🐶👩‍⚕️👁️
Thank you for trusting us with your furry friends’ health! ❤️

07/16/2024

🐾 Welcome to Jefferson City Animal Hospital, Kane! 🐾

We had the absolute pleasure of meeting Kane, an adorable Rottweiler puppy, during his first wellness visit! 🐶✨ This little guy stole all of our hearts with his sweet personality and those big, curious eyes.

We made sure Kane received a thorough check-up, lots of love, and a few tasty treats. 😋 He’s happy, healthy, and ready to grow into a strong, loyal companion.

Stay tuned for more updates on Kane and other furry friends at our hospital. Remember, regular wellness visits are crucial for keeping your puppies healthy and happy!

07/13/2024

Glad that we were able to step in and help not one but two pets today! Thankful for the work that Armani's Angels does! 🐾🐶🐱💕

UPDATE: Willow is home resting from her crazy day. We are happy to share that Willow resting at home. They were able to save two of her kittens. This is a HUGE success. Mama was not up to nursing the babies, but in another twist of luck, they found a nursing mama with 6-day-old kittens that happily adopted Willow's babies. They are not out of the woods yet, but we could not have hoped for a better outcome. AND Willow's family was able to cover ALL of her vet bills. We just helped them navigate the situation.

🐾Mama Willow🐾 needs all the 💗love💗 and good energy you can send to her. She has a kitten stuck and is undergoing an emergency surgery to try and save her life and the life of her kittens NOW‼️

She was having surgery at the same clinic on the same day as another pet we are helping- A pocket pitty named Drax that couldn't resist his human sister's pacifier and it got stuck in his intestines. He underwent emergency foreign body removal surgery this morning is we are happy to report that the doctor said he did great and should make a full recovery.

Shout out to Jefferson City Animal Hospital for getting BOTH of these emergencies into surgery today and being true life savers!

07/09/2024

📣 Meet Koda, our brave and lovable Husky! 🐾

Koda was recently diagnosed with diabetes, but that hasn’t slowed him down one bit. Here he is, being his adorable self, licking his cage door during his latest glucose curve test. 🩺❤️

Managing diabetes in pets requires a little extra care and attention, but with the right treatment and monitoring, pets like Koda can live happy, healthy lives. Our team is dedicated to providing Koda with the best care possible, and we’re here to support all our furry friends and their families every step of the way.

Please join us in wishing Koda the best! Stay strong, Koda! You’ve got this! 💪🐶

07/06/2024

📣 Meet Raleigh Toussaint! 📣

Raleigh is a 4th year veterinary student at Mizzou 🐯, passionate about small and exotic animal emergency medicine 🚑. Thriving in fast-paced environments, she aims to complete an internship or a year of mentorship after graduation next May.

Raleigh spent two weeks with us at Jefferson City Animal Hospital, and we couldn’t be happier to have had her. She is going to be a fantastic veterinarian!

Here’s what Raleigh had to say about her time with us: “I’ve loved my time at JCAH - all the staff has been so welcoming and willing to teach. I’ve learned so much and am so thankful for their hospitality!”
Join us in wishing Raleigh all the best in her journey ahead! 🐾✨

07/01/2024

🌟Meet Kaitlynn Patton! 🌟

We are thrilled to introduce Kaitlynn Patton, one of our dedicated veterinary assistants at Jefferson City Animal Hospital! 🐾

Kaitlynn Patton is currently enrolled at Columbia College and is working toward her bachelor’s degree in biology. She has been working in veterinary medicine for the past two years and loves having the opportunity to help so many patients while working with the clients to help educate and give them peace of mind when it comes to caring for their beloved pets. 🐶🐱

When she isn’t working, Kaitlynn loves exploring the outdoors, fishing, reading, and spending time with friends and family. 🏕️📚🎣👩🏻‍⚕️

06/24/2024

🐾 Meet Rossi! 🐾

Jefferson City Animal Hospital is thrilled to introduce our newest and most adorable patient, Rossi! This 8-week-old chocolate lab puppy has already stolen our hearts with her playful spirit and sweet cuddles. 🐶💖

Rossi came in for her first check-up today and we couldn’t be more excited to watch her grow up healthy and strong. Be sure to follow along for updates on her adventures and tips on how to care for your furry friends.

Welcome to the family, Rossi! 🐾

06/17/2024

Let’s meet another awesome team member of JCAH! 👋🏼

Chris is one of our AMAZING client service representatives. He attended Jefferson City High School and the University of Missouri. 🎓 He has worked in the industry for two years and works hard to make a difference for the families and pets he serves. 🐶🐱

Chris is a Mizzou athletics fanatic 🐯 and loves spending time with his family, and grilling. 🥩

06/14/2024

🐾🎉 Congratulations to Our Raffle Winners! 🎉🐾

We are thrilled to announce the lucky winners of our raffles at the Jefferson City Animal Hospital Open House! A huge round of applause for:

🌟 Summer Cain
🌟 Holly Riehn
🌟 Sarah Werner
🌟 Michael Hoogveld
🌟 Candice Sheppard

Thank you to EVERYONE for joining us and making the event a success. Your support means the world to us and our furry friends! 🐶🐱

Keep an eye on your email for a special offer coming your way as a token of our appreciation. 📨✨

Stay tuned for more exciting events and updates from Jefferson City Animal Hospital. We can’t wait to see you all again soon!

06/11/2024

🐾🐾 A HUGE THANK YOU! 🐾🐾

Jefferson City Animal Hospital wants to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made it out to our Open House event! We hope you had a fantastic time exploring our hospital, learning about veterinary medicine, and discovering the wide range of services we offer to keep your furry friends healthy and happy. 🏥❤️

Your support and enthusiasm mean the world to us, and we loved meeting each and every one of you!

A special thank you to for showing support with their treat truck! So thankful for great neighbors! ☺️

🎉 And now, for some exciting news! 🎉 We will be announcing the raffle winners this Friday, so stay tuned to see if you’re one of the lucky ones! 🏆🐶🐱

Thank you again for making our Open House a memorable success. We can’t wait to see you and your pets again soon!


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06/07/2024

🐾🎉 Join us tomorrow for our much-anticipated OPEN HOUSE at Jefferson City Animal Hospital! 🎉🐾

📅 Date: Tomorrow
🕙 Time: 10am to 2pm

🎁 Don’t miss out on our incredible RAFFLE prizes including:
- Free vaccines for the life of your pet 🐶🐱
- Yeti cooler 🥶
- Backpack cooler with solo stove 🎒🔥
- Doggie gift basket 🐾
- Kitty gift basket 🐱

🚚 Premium Pets Treat Truck will be here to spoil your furry friends! 🍖🐕

🍹 Enjoy refreshments and drinks while you mingle!

🏠 Take self-guided tours of our fantastic facility and meet our dedicated team!

📸 Pictured is Essie, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel bursting with excitement for the Open House! 🐕💕



We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾🏥

06/04/2024

📸 Meet Patrick! 🐾 This charming kitty paid us a visit and couldn’t resist cuddling up with our amazing vet assistant, Emma. Patrick has a special message for all of you 📣:

Join us this Saturday, June 8th, from 10am to 2pm for our Open House at Jefferson City Animal Hospital! 🎉
We’re excited to offer:

🎟️ Raffles with fantastic prizes, including free vaccines for the life of your pet
🥪 Delicious snacks and refreshing drinks
🚶🏻‍♂️‍➡️ Self guided tours of our facility
🐶 will have their treat truck here, so your pets can enjoy some delicious snack too!
🎶
Bring your furry friends and family for a day of fun and festivities! Pets are welcome! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐱❤️

05/31/2024

It was a pleasure to have Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce out this morning to celebrate with a ribbon cutting! 🎀✂️

05/30/2024

Time to officially introduce Dr. Schnobrich! 👋🏼

Dr. Schnobrich brings six years of valuable experience to the veterinary field 👩‍⚕️. While completing her undergraduate studies at North Dakota State 🎓, she simultaneously served as a veterinary assistant. She graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. 🥳🍾

She holds a deep appreciation for all facets of veterinary medicine, with a special affinity for surgery, aiding pets on their road to recovery, and ensuring the well-being of senior pets in their homes 🐱🐶. In her free time, she enjoys the company of her husband and their beloved pets, Sarge and Ralphie, as well as cherished moments shared with family and friends. She also enjoys hiking and cooking. 🥾👩🏻‍🍳

Please be sure to come out June 8th 10am-2pm for our OPEN HOUSE to meet her and the whole team!

05/27/2024

🐾 Exciting News at Jefferson City Animal Hospital! 🐾

🚨Long post with a ton of great information!!🚨

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Schnobrich to our team OFFICIALLY starting tomorrow! 🎉 Dr. Schnobrich graduated this year from the University of Missouri and brings a passion for veterinary care that we can’t wait for you all to experience.

Dr. Schnobrich has already hit the ground running with her first surgery: an enterotomy (cut into the intestine) on Remi, a brave Doberman who ate a glove! 🐶🧤 While Remi was in surgery, he also received a prophylactic gastropexy to help prevent GDV (MORE INFO BELOW 👇🏼👇🏼). We’re happy to report that Remi is recovering well and in great spirits.

Join us in giving a warm welcome to Dr. Schnobrich! We know she will be an incredible addition to our hospital and a fantastic caregiver to your beloved pets. ❤️🐾 MORE TO COME ON DR. SCHNOBRICH! Stay tuned!

A note on GDV:
Did you know certain dog breeds are more prone to Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), commonly known as bloat? This life-threatening condition requires immediate medical attention. 🚑 Here’s what you need to know to keep your furry friends safe. 🐶❤️

Breeds at HIGHER Risk:
Great Danes, German Shepherds, Standard Poodles, Doberman Pinschers, Weimaraners, Saint Bernards, Irish Setters, Gordon Setters, Boxers, Basset Hounds

Other breeds with INCREASED risk: Old English Sheepdogs, Labrador Retrievers, Akitas, and Collies.

What is GDV? 
GDV occurs when a dog’s stomach fills with gas and twists, cutting off blood flow and causing severe health issues. Quick treatment is crucial!

Signs of GDV:
    •    Distended abdomen
    •    Unproductive vomiting
    •    Restlessness
    •    Excessive drooling
    •    Rapid heart rate
Prevention Tips:
    •    Avoid feeding one large meal per day; opt for smaller, more frequent meals.
    •    Limit vigorous exercise before and after meals.
    •    Consider prophylactic gastropexy, especially for high-risk breeds.
 
📞 If you have a breed of dog at risk call us at 573-861-0102 to schedule your consultation appointment to see if a gastropexy is right for your pup! And again, please welcome Dr. Schnobrich to the family!

05/21/2024

Excited to introduce our next team member! 👋🏼

Allison Dudenhoeffer attended Blair Oaks High School 🎓 and has been working in veterinary medicine for the past six years. She truly enjoys educating owners on their animals’ behavioral issues and how to solve them. She also love talking to owners about pet allergies. Since there are so many different components to allergies, Allison wants to help the patient enjoy their lives 🐶🐱. Allison also enjoys educating clients on the benefits of their pets oral health 🦷🪥.

In her free time, Allison enjoys the outdoors with her animals. Whether it’s walking down a creek with her heeler 🐕, Chloe, riding her horse 🐎, Jasper, fishing 🎣, or hunting 🦌, it’s safe to say she is enjoying the great outdoors! 🌳🍃☀️

05/17/2024

🐾 Happy Weekend from Jefferson City Animal Hospital! 🐾

Dr. Allen and the newest member of the JCAH family, 10-week-old Bernedoodle friend, Piper, want to wish everyone a fun and relaxing weekend! Whether you’re spending it cuddling with your pets, going on an adventure, or simply enjoying some downtime, we hope it’s pawsitively perfect. 🐶❤️

05/15/2024

Time to meet another team member! 👋🏼

Makayla (Mak) Owens is a Certified Veterinary Assistant III with 8 years of clinical experience. 🌟 Makayla was born and raised in Jefferson City, where she began her career assisting at her family veterinary practice in 2016. She expanded her experience to exotic animal mixed practice, high-volume surgery, and emergency medicine from there. 🚑 Makayla completed the highest level of formal certification for veterinary assisting through the AVMA and is attending Columbia College, working towards admission to Mizzou’s CVM. 🎓Her favorite areas of Veterinary Medicine are surgery, emergency, and higher education. 📚

Makayla prides herself in her efficiency and ability to provide quality care under any circumstances. She is especially passionate about being a full-circle caretaker and creating a peaceful and dignifying experience during the hardest moments for pet owners. 🐶🐱

Makayla enjoys artistic projects of all kinds, reading, and live music 🎭📖🎶 at work you will likely find her assisting in our surgery suite! 😷

05/11/2024

Meet Stella, one of the newest members of our JCAH family! 🐾

Stella’s got a new mission: shedding those extra pounds and embracing a healthier lifestyle! 🌟 It’s time for her weight loss journey, and we’re cheering her on every step of the way! 💪 Who’s ready to see Stella’s transformation?!? 🐶💕

Comment below some words of encouragement, we know she’d love to hear them!!

05/08/2024

Meet Socks! 🧦🐱

Socks is a newly adopted kitten that was found as a stray. Her new owners noticed some discharge from her v***a and brought her in.

She was diagnosed with a “pyometra” or infection of her uterus which can be life threatening. 🚑

But Dr Prado 👩‍⚕️ stepped in and completed her surgery without a hitch! Socks is back home with her new owners recovering after a successful surgery ☺️

05/06/2024

Meet the team Monday! 👋🏼

Meet Ashley! Ashley Myers grew up in the small town of Vienna, MO, and moved to Jefferson City in 2017 while going to college 🎓. Ashley has worked in the veterinary field with small animals for 7+ years and is currently enrolled in Ashworth’s Online Veterinary Technician program to pursue her knowledge/skills in veterinary medicine 🩺.

In her free time, you can find Ashley walking/hiking with her dogs (Gossi, Keely, and Dax), winding down and relaxing with a book 📖, or catching up on sleep! 😴

Ashely loves working one-on-one with patients and helping sick pets get back to feeling 100%.

05/02/2024

⛈️⛈️ Dog Day is CANCELLED ⛈️⛈️

Unfortunately, the weather would just not cooperate! 😭

Sorry to all that were eager for this event! We will move our GIVEAWAYS to our OPEN HOUSE, more info to come soon! 👀👀

If you’re still looking for something to do head over to Last Flight Brewing Company 🍻 to celebrate Jefferson City Magazine 📖 May/June issue release and try the new seltzer! 🤤

See post below! 👇👇👇

Hope to see you there!!

Out today, CITY Seltzer! Brewed to commemorate Jefferson City Magazine’s May/June release, this white peach seltzer is crisp and fruity. Swing by today between 4-7 for the CITY launch party for this issue of the magazine.

5.0% ABV

05/02/2024

🚨🚨Dog Day is still on!🚨🚨

NOT ☝️ BUT ✌️ GIVEAWAYS! Plus a free gift bag for everyone!!

What are the giveaways!?!?

🎁 Raffle Prize Giveaway (Yeti cooler in picture below)
🛡 Free Vaccines for the Life of Your Pet

📅 Date: TODAY 🕔 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM 📍 Location: 63 Diamonds Ballfield Complex

• Live Music 🎶
• Pet-friendly Vendors 🛍️
• Delicious Food Trucks 🍔
• Games and Activities 🎾
• Off-leash Play Areas 🐕

We can't wait to see you and your pets!