West Madison Veterinary Hospital and Pet Resort

07/08/2024

Summer is in full swing, and with it arrives the grueling hot weather! Heatstroke can present as an array of symptoms in dogs, including but not limited to: excess panting, drooling, increased heart rate, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, seizures, and collapse. Please remember to monitor the amount of time your pet is spending outside on hot days. Even with dog door access, some pets may not realize when they need to come inside to cool off. Lastly, you may find that you need to refill their water bowls much more often, as hydration is key!

06/07/2024

June is National Microchipping Month! Having a microchip will grant better chances of recovering your pet if they are lost. If your lost pet is turned into a veterinarian or shelter, they can be scanned for a microchip. That microchip's manufacturer will have your contact information that you registered when the chip was placed.

05/03/2024

Next week is Dog Anxiety Awareness Week! If your furry friend experiences anxiety - which is common for vet visits, grooming appointments, traveling or storms - let us know so we can discuss medication options that may help alleviate your pet's stress during those scenarios.

04/24/2024

This week is National Veterinary Receptionist Week! We sincerely appreciate our receptionists and all they do to support our hospital and pet resort!

04/05/2024

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! To learn more about heartworm disease, please follow the link below to the American Heartworm Society’s website, which describes disease transmission, symptoms, health implications, and treatment. We offer a variety of oral, topical, and injectable heartworm preventatives to keep your pet protected. We recommend that prevention be given continuously year-round, as it only takes a single infected mosquito bite to give your pet this potentially fatal disease.
For dogs that are on prevention continuously year-round, annual heartworm testing is still necessary to ensure the absence of break-through cases. While prevention is highly effective - like most medications, there is not 100% guaranteed efficacy. If your dog has missed prevention at any point during the year, retesting will be warranted as well.

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03/22/2024

March 23 is "National Puppy Day".

03/22/2024

March 23rd is "Cuddly Kitten Day" Snuggle with your purrrrfect kitty.

03/22/2024

Do you love dogs, or how about cats, enjoy taking care of them, and are looking to gain experience and knowledge? Come join us! West Madison Veterinary Hospital is looking for kennel assistants to join our team ASAP! We are not only an excellent full service hospital, but we also offer a top-of-the-line pet resort where owners can rest assured their pets are receiving the highest quality care. We are looking for individuals that have a flexible schedule, enjoy interacting with and caring for all kinds of animals, and enjoy working in a high-energy environment. Our pet resort is usually busiest over the summer, on weekends and during the holiday periods.
Requirements:
Comfortable working with all types and sizes of dogs and cats.
Able to be standing most of the shift including walking, lifting, bending, standing and crouching.
Comfortable lifting 40 pounds or more.
Willing to work outside in hot, cold and rainy weather.
Able to follow instructions and to notate instructions from owners appropriately.
Comfortable talking to owners about their pet's stay.
Have a friendly and positive attitude towards both owners and pets.
Have a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
Enjoys working with a team and willing to learn new things every day.
18 years or older
Duties and responsibilities:
Clean and maintain kennels, including scooping, hosing, scrubbing, sweeping, moping, sterilizing, etc.
Clean and maintain common kennel areas and hospital areas as requested.
Laundry, dishes, walking dogs, and providing personal play time for dogs and cats.
Assist with feeding and medications as needed and directed.
Notate every duty as it is completed.
Help prepare paperwork for full-booked or busy times.
Other duties will be assigned as needed.
Recommended but not required to apply:
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED, but is a plus!
Able to train from within!
History of kennel work or previous experience with animal care.
Familiarity with Avimark practice management software.
Basic computer knowledge.
Basic knowledge of puppy/kitten care.
Previous experience with animal restraint for treatment, is a plus.
Previous experience with bathing both cats and dogs, is a plus.
West Madison Veterinary Hospital is located off of Balch Rd and US 72 W in Madison. It is in close proximity to fine dining, shopping, downtown Madison and Huntsville, and family oriented subdivisions. Considering moving to the area? The Huntsville/Madison area was just listed in the top 10 places to live in the United States. We might be biased, but we consider it the best place to call home.
Feel free to apply in person, on our website (www.westmadisonvet.com) or call us at 256-721-1744 to request an application by email. Pay and benefits based on experience and will be discussed at the interview. Once we have reviewed the applicants, we will contact qualified applicants for an interview. We look forward to meeting you! Thanks for considering becoming part of our team

03/22/2024

Are you passionate about animal care, loving the fur and kisses? Have you been working in the veterinary field? Would love to learn how to provide proper medical and health care, are looking to join an exceptional team? Come join us! West Madison Veterinary Hospital is looking for veterinary technicians/assistants to join our team ASAP! We are a fast-paced, full-service AAHA hospital. A few of our services include wellness care, surgeries, emergencies, laser therapy, dental care, in-house labs, and radiographs. Due to the many services we offer, comfort with anesthesia/pain management and the willingness to learn and grow in the field of veterinary medicine are essential. We are looking for individuals that have a flexible schedule, enjoy interacting with clients, enjoy caring for all kinds of animals and enjoy working in a high-energy environment.
Requirements:
Comfortable working with all types and sizes of dogs and cats.
Able to be standing most of the shift including walking, lifting, bending, standing and crouching.
Comfortable lifting 40 pounds or more.
Able to follow instructions, but also able to work independently.
Comfortable talking to clients.
Have a friendly and positive attitude towards both clients and patients.
Have a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
Work with a team and willing to learn new things.
Duties and responsibilities:
Provide compassionate care to patients and clients.
Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks.
Keep accurate medical records, prepare estimates and explain necessary follow-up and home care instructions to clients.
Effectively restrain pets of all types - even when large or difficult.
Willing to learn about vaccinations and hospital's vaccination protocols.
Understand usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly prescribed drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
Administer pre-surgical anesthesia, assist doctors and monitor patients during and after surgical/dental procedures.
Willing to equally share weekend shifts and holidays.
Perform clinical laboratory procedures such as in-house bloodwork, stool flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis and fungal cultures.
Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Perform other duties as assigned and/or requested by the doctors.
Recommended but not required to apply:
1 or more years experience as a veterinary assistant .
Experience performing dental cleanings and dental radiographs.
Licensed veterinary technicians are preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with Avimark practice management software.
Familiarity with AAHA and Fear-Free Practice protocols.
Familiarity with Idexx Laboratories
Basic computer knowledge.
Please contact our office at (256) 721-1744 or [Email hidden] for more information about our application process. We look forward to hearing from you soon

02/27/2024

Please note that we require 24 hours notice for all prescription medication refills. You can call us at 256-721-1744, or submit a refill request through your patient portal online.

02/27/2024

Today is World Spay Day! We recommend that female dogs and cats be spayed to prevent unwanted pregnancies and reduce the risk of particular cancers.

02/07/2024

01/18/2024

Due to the inclement weather, we are closing at 4 pm today(1/18/24) and be CLOSED on 1/19/24. We apologize for in the inconvenience. Should you need medical assistance, please contact:
HVSE (256) 715-8389
800Dr. Joseph E Lowery Blvd SW
Huntsville, Al 35801
Open 24 hours
AECC: (256) 533-7600
211 Memorial Parkway SW
Huntsville, Al 35801
Open until 2AM
Madison Emergency Vet(256) 434-5290
27022 US 72
Athens, Al 35613
Opens at 6pm

01/16/2024

Due to the inclement weather, we are closing at 4 pm today(1/16/24). Should you need medical assistance, please contact:
HVSE (256) 715-8389
800Dr. Joseph E Lowery Blvd SW
Huntsville, Al 35801
Open 24 hours

AECC: (256) 533-7600
211 Memorial Parkway SW
Huntsville, Al 35801
Open until 2AM

Madison Emergency Vet(256) 434-5290
27022 US 72
Athens, Al 35613
Opens at 6pm

03/14/2023

Bella is telling Jen all about it this morning while getting belly rubs.

01/16/2023

February is Dental Health Month! Schedule your pet's dental in the month of February and get 10% off!

01/16/2023

Your pet's New Year Resolution! We are here to help. Let us know if you would like to join and we will schedule a time for your pet to be weighed and will create a custom weight loss program. We will check in with you weekly to see how your pet is progressing. On March 31st the pet who loses the most in weight percentage will win.

01/10/2023

Hades is being so purrfect for his radiographs with Jennifer.

01/04/2023

Welcome Ivy and Carly to the family! Such sweet faces.

12/22/2022

Loving the outfits!

12/21/2022

Temperatures are expected to drop really low this week. Here are some cold weather tips. If you are not able to bring your pets inside make sure there is adequate shelter safe from the wind and rain. Warm bedding or straw should be added to help stay warm and be sure to break up any ice in the water bowl. Stay warm everybody!

12/21/2022

Our patients always keep us smiling!

12/16/2022

Hope everyone had as good a day as we did!

12/16/2022

Ready for the holidays!