Vista Veterinary Hospital

10/25/2024

🐾📸 Annual Pet Picture Contest Alert! 📸🐾

Got an adorable pet pic you want to share? Send us your best shot! 📬 Email photos of your pets to [email protected] within the next week to enter our contest. After submissions close, we’ll post all the entries for you to vote for your favorites! 🐶🐱🐰🐢

✨ And a quick note: Previous contest photos will be returned to their owners once the new photos arrive. ✨

Stay tuned, and may the cutest pet win! 🏆

07/19/2024

Hello, are you looking to work in a rewarding position helping animals? Vista Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a veterinary assistant to our fun and loving team. Benefits include medical, disability, 401K, vacation time, and training opportunities! Previous veterinary or animal experience is preferred but not required. The position is full time with guaranteed 30 to 40 hours a week. No on-call, evening, or weekend shifts!! Wage is $16.28 to $20/hour depending on experience. If you’re wanting to join our team you can send your resume to our email at [email protected]! We’re open 7:00am to 6:00pm on weekdays. We’re excited for you to join our team!

**Please do not apply through facebook!!
Please send a resume and cover letter to our email to apply! Email is provided on our fb page or website.**

06/10/2024

📣 Attention, everyone! 📣

As we gear up to celebrate Independence Day, please note that we'll be closed on July 4th AND 5th.✨ However, your furry friends' well-being is still our top priority! If you have a pet emergency during this time, please contact Pet Emergency Services in Pasco at 509-547-3577. They'll be there to lend a helping hand when we're not available.

We'll be back in action on Monday, July 8th, ready to assist you and your pets with a smile! Thank you for your understanding, and have a safe and joyful holiday!

We will remind everyone as the time gets closer! Noni agrees that she needs the day off too!

05/10/2024

It’s that time of year again!!! Please take the time to vote for us (but if we’re not your favorite that’s ok too) daily!

Vote once per day from May 6 - May 24.

01/24/2024

January is National Train Your Dog Month!

Here is one of our amazing assistants with her Labrador, Maze! She does agility, hunt testing, and dock diving!!!!

Show us a picture or video of your pets doing their tricks!

Will also post a picture of sweet Maze holding her ribbon from hunt testing in the comments!

01/21/2024

It’s National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

Do your dogs love to chase squirrels? Just be careful because fence running, chasing balls, and squirrel chasing can lead to tearing of the cruciate ligament (ACL in humans). The most common situation is when dogs are running in one direction and then change directions quickly.

We have a surgical option for repair though! Dr. Goebel is now performing TPLO surgery for pets in the Tri-Cities with cruciate tears!

Give us a call if you’d like to schedule a consult!

01/19/2024

Due to inclement weather ❄️ we are going to close a little early tonight (5:20pm) to allow our staff to make it home safely. We are so sorry for any inconvenience! We plan on being back open at 7am tomorrow.

12/26/2023

A belated Merry Christmas from everyone at Vista Vet!

11/26/2023

New photo wall has been done!! Congrats to all the winners this year!

If you haven’t been contacted yet to pick up your picture from last year, it will likely happen next week!

11/21/2023

🚨 Urgent Pet Health Alert! 🐾 Mystery Canine Respiratory Disease 🚨

🐶 Pet Parents, be on high alert! A concerning mystery canine respiratory disease is emerging, affecting our furry friends. 🤒 Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, difficulty breathing, and lethargy. 🆘 Veterinarians are actively investigating, but we need your help to spread the word!

🔍 What to Watch For:

Persistent cough
Labored breathing
Nasal and/or eye discharge
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
🏥 If you notice any of these signs, please don't wait! Seek immediate veterinary attention for your pup.

🌐 Share this post to raise awareness in your pet-loving community. Together, we can protect our beloved companions! 💙 Let's keep our tails wagging and noses sniffing in good health. 🐕

11/07/2023

Oops!! We had some stragglers and missed a couple in the email!

Make your vote by liking the picture!

Voting will be closed next Monday (11/13/23) and from there we will take the favorites and create a new collage wall for the next year.
Once we get the new pictures we will contact those that have pictures on the wall currently so you can pick yours up and display it at home!

11/06/2023

Post 2 of 2:

Here we go!!! It is contest time!

We had so many submissions that there will need to be two posts to vote on, so don't miss your favorites!!

Voting will be closed in one week (11/13/23) and from there we will take the favorites and create a new collage wall for the net year.

Once we get the new pictures we will contact those that have pictures on the wall currently so you can pick yours up and display it at home!

11/06/2023

Post 1 of 2:

Here we go!!! It is contest time!

We had so many submissions that there will need to be two posts to vote on, so don't miss your favorites!!

Voting will be closed in one week (11/13/23) and from there we will take the favorites and create a new collage wall for the net year.

Once we get the new pictures we will contact those that have pictures on the wall currently so you can pick yours up and display it at home!

10/26/2023

REMINDER!!

It’s that time of year again!!!!!!!

PHOTO CONTEST!!!

if you’d like to enter your pet into our yearly contest, please email a picture to [email protected]

We will accept submissions until October 31st and after that we will make a post with all of the pictures, then it will be time to vote!!!!

For those of you that have a pet on the wall now, we will let you know when you can come by and pick up your picture so you can display it at home!

**we have already got some amazing submissions!!!!

10/20/2023

It’s Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week

Meet Amie!!!

Amie is an absolutely amazing technician!

During this week we want to acknowledge our Licensed Veterinary Technicians. They have gone through school and licensing exams and play a major role in making things happen every day!

Amie has been with VVH for several years and is a huge advocate for patients! She loves learning about pain management and anesthesia.

Amie also has the cutest baby around! His name is Sebastian and he turned one recently! We absolutely love it when he comes to visit during our monthly staff meetings!

We appreciate her so much!!!

Pictured is Amie with Sebastian

10/19/2023

It’s Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week

Meet Candi!!

Candi is a very special piece of the Vista Veterinary puzzle!

During this week we want to acknowledge our Licensed Veterinary Technicians. They have gone through school and licensing exams and play a major role in making things happen every day!

Candi spends her time outside of VVH helping with Prevent Homeless Pets Spay & Neuter and that helps fuel her fire! She’s got a spitfire sense of humor and loves her true crime documentaries!

Candi also loves helping our techs-in-training learn the ropes of technician life. She’s an asset to us and we wouldn’t trade her for anything!

We appreciate her so much!!!

Pictured is Candi with her daughter, Alissa!

10/18/2023

It’s Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week

Meet Theresa!!

She’s been with us for over 10 years and is a very special piece of Vista Veterinary Hospital!

During this week we want to acknowledge our Licensed Veterinary Technicians. They have gone through school and licensing exams and play a major role in making things happen every day.

Theresa is certified in abdominal ultrasounds as well as cardiac ultrasounds. She performs anesthesia and can extract a tooth better than anyone around! She can perform x-rays and run labwork and is an all-around amazing person! There isn’t anything Theresa can’t do.

We appreciate her so much!!!

10/16/2023

It’s that time of year again!!!!!!!

PHOTO CONTEST!!!

if you’d like to enter your pet into our yearly contest, please email a picture to [email protected]

We will accept submissions until October 31st and after that we will make a post with all of the pictures, then it will be time to vote!!!!

For those of you that have a pet on the wall now, we will let you know when you can come by and pick up your picture so you can display it at home!

08/28/2023

🚨 Important Pet Safety Alert: Toxic Algae in the Columbia River! 🚨

🌊 As much as we love spending time by the water with our furry friends, we want to ensure their safety. There have been reports of toxic algae blooms in the Columbia River, which can be harmful to both pets and humans. 🐾

🔴 What You Need to Know:
Toxic algae, also known as cyanobacteria, can produce harmful toxins that pose a serious risk to pets if ingested. Symptoms of exposure include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, difficulty breathing, and even seizures. These toxins can be fatal if not treated promptly.

🛑 Protect Your Pets:

Stay Informed: Keep an eye on local news and health advisories about water quality in the Columbia River.

Avoid Contact: Until the water is declared safe, it's best to keep your pets away from any water sources where the algae may be present.

No Drinking: Prevent your pets from drinking or swimming in water that might be contaminated.

Seek Veterinary Care: If you suspect your pet has been exposed to toxic algae, seek immediate veterinary attention. Early intervention is crucial. For emergencies, we highly recommend Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Service in Pasco.

🌿 Prevention is Key:
While we await the all-clear, let's focus on prevention. Make sure your pets are staying hydrated with clean, safe water at all times. If you're unsure about the water quality in a particular area, it's better to be cautious and keep your pets away.

📢 Spread the Word:
Share this information with your fellow pet parents to ensure everyone's four-legged companions stay safe. Our pets rely on us to keep them out of harm's way, and together we can protect them from potential dangers.

At Vista Veterinary Hospital, we care deeply about your pets' well-being. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Stay safe, and let's look out for each other and our furry friends! 🐶🐱💙

08/26/2023

Happy National Dog Day!

The sweet pup pictured is our very own Dr. Lommers’ new baby! Her name is Bailey and she’s going to be a big girl!

Show us your fur babies to honor this special day!

08/17/2023

There are a couple times per year we try to get together outside of the stressors of work and we had an absolute blast this time! Water2Wine was wonderful!

We know it is hard with how busy we are at the clinic these days and we sincerely apologize to anyone we have to refer out to the emergency clinic. I promise we are doing all we can to get everyone in!

06/29/2023

If you leave your pup with us it might get carried around like a baby! Mikey's Chance Canine Rescue

We had our monthly staff meeting today and there was a point during it that most of our surgery patients for the day were being carried around like babies! It was a great day!

I think our technician Shelley made the best makeshift carrier!

04/12/2023

Look who came to visit us today! These three little babies are part of Mikey's Chance Canine Rescue (but all are spoken for and have homes waiting for them). We had so much fun cuddling them! If you are ever looking for a new dog, Mikey's is a great organization! They take in many of the deeply sick and wounded dogs throughout our community and fix them up to get them ready for new loving homes!

03/17/2023

A very Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your Vista Team!

Noni was not happy about her hat, so she let her friends Connor and Tyson have their chance with it! 🍀 🌈

11/25/2022

You guys voted and we are so excited to show you the final product!!!! We ended up picking the ones with the highest votes plus a couple of our staff faves!

There was one missing from our order, so once that one comes in we will have to do some minor rearranging!

If you had a picture of your pet on the wall last year, it is ready for pickup whenever you want to swing by!