Val Verde Animal Hospital

Val Verde Animal Hospital Your pet is an important part of your family, and our veterinarians and staff are ready to provide your pet with cutting edge veterinary medical care.

From wellness exams and routine vaccines to advanced diagnostics and complex surgical procedures, your pet will receive the highest quality of care at our hospital. Our patients include just about every kind of small animal and pocket pet, including dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils, mice and rats. Val Verde Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital specializing

in personalized care; client education is heavily emphasized. We want to be able to answer clients' questions to help them better care for their pets. We don't believe in the concept that only the doctor needs to know the details, it is the owner/family member who has to make the critical decisions about their family's most important companions. We take the time that is needed to do a thorough exam, answer your questions and cover available treatment options.There's nothing more important to us than taking good care of your four-legged family member. Of course, we can get you in and out in record time, too, if that is what your schedule requires.

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Val Verde Animal Hospital! 🍁🦃As we head into the holiday week, our team wants to wish you and...
11/22/2025

🦃🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Val Verde Animal Hospital! 🍁🦃

As we head into the holiday week, our team wants to wish you and your furry family members a safe, cozy, and joyful Thanksgiving!

📅 Holiday Hours Reminder
Val Verde Animal Hospital will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th so our staff can enjoy the holiday with their families.
We will resume normal business hours on Saturday.

🐾 Please Plan Ahead!
To ensure your pets have everything they need over the holiday weekend:

✔ Medication Refills:
If your pet is running low on any prescriptions—pain meds, anxiety medications, chronic condition meds, or preventatives—please request refills as soon as possible. Holiday closures and pharmacy delays can happen, so earlier is better!

✔ Food & Prescription Diets:
Stock up now on any special diets or prescription foods.

✔ Appointments:
If your pet needs anything done before the holiday—vaccines, nail trims, rechecks, or health concerns—please call to schedule before the 27th.

🍗 Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
A few quick reminders to keep your pets healthy during the festivities:

• Avoid feeding table scraps, especially turkey bones, fatty foods, onions, grapes, and sweets (especially xylitol).
• Secure trash cans—holiday leftovers are tempting but dangerous.
• Keep guests in mind—stressful environments can cause anxiety in pets. Provide a quiet space if needed.
• Watch decorations such as candles, strings, and greenery that curious pets may investigate.

Thank you for trusting us with your pets’ care. We are grateful for each and every one of you in our Val Verde community. 💛

Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!

— The Val Verde Animal Hospital Team

11/11/2025

Did you know ALL of these animals can get heartworms?

🐶🐱 It’s National Animal Shelter & Appreciation Week! 🐾We’re celebrating the incredible work of shelters and rescues who ...
11/03/2025

🐶🐱 It’s National Animal Shelter & Appreciation Week! 🐾
We’re celebrating the incredible work of shelters and rescues who help vulnerable pets find loving homes—and how our community can lend a hand.

What we’re celebrating
• The dedication of staff and volunteers who care for animals every day: offering food, shelter, medical care, and hope.
• The second chance and new beginnings provided to pets who deserve a home and human love.
• The power of the human-animal bond: fostering compassion, healing, and connection for everyone involved.

How you can help
• Adopt: Choose a pet in need of a forever home rather than buying.
• Foster: Many rescues rely on foster homes to provide safe space while pets wait for adoption.
• Donate: Financial gifts, supplies, or time all make a difference.
• Volunteer: Even small acts—walking dogs, socializing cats, assisting with events—help big time.
• Share: Use your voice & social media to amplify shelters’ current animals, needs, and programs.

A few local shelters & rescues worth supporting
• Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue — Small breed focused rescue in the Omaha/Council Bluffs area. muddypawssecondchancerescue.com 
• Bullies ‑N‑Beyond ResQ — A foster-based, volunteer-run rescue based in Omaha, serving all breeds with special attention to “bully” breeds. bullies-n-beyond.com 
• Midwest Dog Rescue Network — Nebraska-licensed, all-breed rescue operating via foster homes around Omaha. midwestdogrescuenetwork.com 
• Nebraska Humane Society — A long-standing shelter in Omaha offering adoption, education, and community outreach. nehumanesociety.org 
• Town & Country Animal Rescue — A non-profit “no time limit” shelter in Papillion, NE, helping dogs, cats and critters from euthanasia risk. townandcountryanimalrescue.org 

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✨ This week, let’s show our support! Whether you adopt, donate, foster, or simply spread the word, you become a part of the rescue story.
Thank you to all the shelters, rescues and volunteers who give hope and homes to so many animals.

— Your friends at Val Verde Animal Hospital

🐾 Pet Cancer Awareness Month 🐾Early detection saves lives.Here are some warning signs to watch for:• New or growing lump...
11/03/2025

🐾 Pet Cancer Awareness Month 🐾
Early detection saves lives.

Here are some warning signs to watch for:
• New or growing lumps
• Weight loss or decreased appetite
• Sores that don’t heal
• Persistent coughing or difficulty breathing
• Changes in bathroom habits or behavior

If you notice anything unusual, don’t wait.
Schedule a wellness or “lump check” exam — we’re here to help.

📞 Call us today to book an appointment 402-932-6192
Val Verde Animal Hospital

📣 Celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Day! 🐾Today we honor and uplift our furry, four-legged friends who are often mis...
10/25/2025

📣 Celebrate National Pit Bull Awareness Day! 🐾
Today we honor and uplift our furry, four-legged friends who are often misunderstood — the “pitties” and bully-breed dogs.

🧠 Why do we celebrate this day?
• This day was created in 2007 by Bless the Bullys (a rescue & education group) to help change perceptions and stereotypes about bully-breed dogs commonly called “pit bulls”. 
• It’s held annually on the last Saturday in October. 
• The goal: increase education and positive media, reduce fear and bias, thereby reducing unnecessary shelter entries and supporting adoptions and fosters. 

✅ How you can help

Here are some ways you can support bully-breed dogs (and all dogs!) today and beyond:
• If you have a pit bull (or pit-mix), post a photo of them with the hashtag or — share how amazing they are and help the community see the real them. 
• Volunteer, foster or adopt. Many bully-breed dogs are in need of good homes or temporary fosters.
• Educate others: when someone says “pit bulls are dangerous”, gently share facts and personal stories.
• Support local rescues through donations, fosters, or sharing their adoptable pets.
• If you’re thinking of getting a dog, consider adopting a pit bull or purchase from a reputable source and make sure you’re ready for training and commitment.

📍 Local rescue partners you can support
• Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue (serving Omaha/Council-Bluffs area) — helps dogs of all breeds, always in need of foster homes and adopters. https://www.muddypawssecondchancerescue.com 
• Bullies N Beyond ResQ (Omaha-based, fosters bully-breed dogs) — offers foster and volunteer opportunities. https://www.bulliesnbeyondresq.com 
• Nebraska Humane Society (Omaha) — a major shelter that serves the local community and has many dogs (including pit-mixes) available for adoption. https://www.nehumane.org (or check their site) 

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📸 We’d love to see photos! Tag us or send photos of your pitbull or pit-mix and show the world how loving, loyal, and fun these dogs truly are. Let’s break the stereotypes — one wagging tail at a time!

Thank you for helping make a difference in the lives of these wonderful dogs. 🐶💙
— The Team at Val Verde Animal Hospital

🐾 Happy National Boss’s Day, Dr. Hord! 🩺Today we’re celebrating the heart of Val Verde Animal Hospital — Dr. Hord!From h...
10/17/2025

🐾 Happy National Boss’s Day, Dr. Hord! 🩺

Today we’re celebrating the heart of Val Verde Animal Hospital — Dr. Hord!
From his compassion for every patient to the care and guidance he gives our entire team, he truly leads by example. His dedication, knowledge, and kindness inspire us every day to give our best to our clients and their pets.

He fills our clinic with laughter, always finding a way to lift spirits — even under the pressures of running a busy hospital. Since opening Val Verde Animal Hospital in 2002, Dr. Hord has built more than just a practice — he’s created a family.

Thank you, Dr. Hord, for your leadership, support, and the countless ways you make Val Verde such a special place. We’re so grateful for you today and every day! 💙

— Your Val Verde Animal Hospital Family 🐶🐱

At Val Verde Animal Hospital, we’re celebrating by reminding pet parents that wellness starts with prevention! ❤️ Regula...
10/15/2025

At Val Verde Animal Hospital, we’re celebrating by reminding pet parents that wellness starts with prevention! ❤️ Regular checkups and small steps at home can make a big difference in keeping your pets healthy and happy for years to come.

✨ Pet Wellness Tips You Can Do at Home:
🐶 Keep up with regular brushing and dental care.
🐱 Maintain a healthy weight through balanced nutrition and exercise.
💧 Make sure your pet always has access to fresh water.
🦴 Stay consistent with flea, tick, and heartworm prevention.
👀 Watch for subtle changes in appetite, energy, or behavior — early detection saves lives!

🏥 How We Can Help:
Our team offers comprehensive wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, nutritional counseling, and parasite prevention plans tailored to your pet’s needs.

📞 Have questions or need to schedule your pet’s wellness visit?
Call us today at 402-932-6192 — we’re here to help keep your furry family feeling their best!

🎉 We Have Our Raffle Winners! 🎉We had an amazing time at the Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc Wag-o-Ween booth this ...
10/14/2025

🎉 We Have Our Raffle Winners! 🎉

We had an amazing time at the Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue, Inc Wag-o-Ween booth this past Saturday! Thank you to everyone who stopped by, joined in the fun, and entered our raffle. We had a total of 36 entries for a chance to win a FREE Bravecto Quantum injection — protecting your pup from fleas and ticks for an entire year! 🐾💉

✨ Congratulations to our three lucky winners! ✨
⚡️ Holly Walls with Tink
⚡️ Jessica Greco with Maverick
⚡️ Roxy Vergata with Charlie

We’ll be reaching out to each of you shortly to arrange your prize! 🎁

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and supported Muddy Paws Second Chance Rescue. Your enthusiasm and love for animals made the event a tail-wagging success! 🐶❤️

Interested in learning more about Bravecto Quantum and year-round protection? Don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d love to help keep your pets healthy and happy!

Happy Veterinary Technician Week!Today we’re celebrating not only our amazing Val Verde Animal Hospital vet techs — Jenn...
10/14/2025

Happy Veterinary Technician Week!

Today we’re celebrating not only our amazing Val Verde Animal Hospital vet techs — Jenny and Katie — but also all the incredible technicians, assistants, and referral teams we work with every day. 🐾

Vet techs are the heartbeat of every clinic — monitoring anesthesia, running lab work, assisting in surgery, comforting pets (and their people), and doing it all with compassion and skill. 💉🩺🐶🐱

A huge thank you to every team member who steps up whenever needed — whether it’s a busy surgery morning, or just an extra set of helping hands. You truly make a difference! 💪💚

We appreciate you more than words can say!

🌟 Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation! 🌟Today we celebrate two of the most hardworking, compassionate, and skilled ...
10/13/2025

🌟 Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation! 🌟

Today we celebrate two of the most hardworking, compassionate, and skilled people we know — Katie and Jenny! 💚🐾

At Val Verde Animal Hospital, our vet techs are the heart of everything we do. They:
🩺 Assist our doctors during exams, surgeries, and treatments
💉 Administer vaccines, medications, and anesthesia
💗 Comfort pets (and their humans!) during stressful moments
🧫 Run lab tests and monitor patient health
📋 Keep detailed medical records and ensure every patient receives the best care
🐕 Gently handle patients of all sizes — from tiny kittens to giant pups
🏥 Keep our hospital running smoothly, cleanly, and safely every single day

Jenny and Katie do all this and so much more — always with a smile, incredible skill, and endless love for every pet that walks through our doors. 🐾💚

Please join us in giving them a big THANK YOU for their dedication, compassion, and the magic they bring to our Val Verde family every day!

We couldn’t do it without you, Jenny and Katie! 💚🐶🐱

10/11/2025

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9841 Giles Road
La Vista, NE
68128

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
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