Mechanicsville Animal Hospital

06/10/2024

Update | 6/11/24 9:30am: Internet and Phones have been restored. Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding.

Update: Comcast Technican will be out in the morning to fix the internet. In the meantime, please feel free to text our number below. If you do call, it may seem like you are put on a hold and then the phone call will end. We promise that it is due to not having any internet connection as our phones are cloud based.

Due to an area connection issue, our internet is currently out, which means our phone lines are down. We are working quickly to get this resolved and restored. If you need assistance in the meantime, please text 804-559-9800.

06/08/2024

With excitement, Doc has been captured and reunited with his owner!! Thank you ALL for your commitment, dedication and generosity! A big thank you to the local businesses around Lee Park Road for their patience and understanding as our search team searched parking lots and properties at all hours of the night looking for Doc! We appreciate Hanover County Sheriff's Office for checking on us and keeping an eye out as well. Special thanks to Bennet Funeral Home for allowing us to use their parking lot and other areas during this mission. Lastly, thank you to the neighbors and community for your patience and vigilance and reporting sightings. This has been a tiring effort, Doc has been on the minds of everyone and this outcome turned successful because of all the outreach and support by so many.

06/04/2024

Many pet owners have been asking whether their pets' ingestion of cicadas is harmful or toxic. While cicadas are not harmful or toxic to pets, they can cause an upset stomach. If you have any concerns or if your pet is experiencing an upset stomach, please contact our office at 804-559-9800.

06/04/2024

6/7/24 - DOC HAS BEEN FOUND and REUNITED WITH HIS OWNERS!

Important Information | Latest Update: 9:40am 6/7

— Doc escaped from his elderly owner in our parking lot.

— Doc WILL RUN if approached due to his skittish behavior. If he runs, do not chase him! It is best to keep activity quiet and observe from a distance if spotted. We highly encourage the public to remain diligent and report any sightings of Doc so we can track his whereabouts. We have a trap set. It will be near impossible to put your hands on him.

— Do not leave food down, this may deter him from the trap set.

— We will be utilizing this post to provide updates!

⭐️ See Below!

— Update as of 9:40am 6/7/24: Doc has not been caught yet, despite several sightings and another night of monitoring his movements. He is very active starting around 7-8 pm, often bolting across Lee-Davis Road and Lee Park, especially at night. We urge everyone traveling on these roads, particularly at night, to slow down and use caution. ⚠️ especially around Bell Creek Middle and Mechanicsville High School. We will be attempting another capture this evening. Daytime sightings are rare. We have several plans in place, including multiple traps. If anyone can loan a large animal trap, please drop it off at Mechanicsville Animal Hospital. To assist this evening, contact the number above.

— Update as of 7:00pm 6/6/24: There has been a confirmed sighting of Doc on Lee Park Road in the wooded area behind the oral surgeon. This is one of his normal spots, so he is staying in the area as we assumed.

— Update as of 5:32pm 6/6/24: The last accurate sighting of Doc was at 4am at Bell Creek Middle School parking lot. He has been known to venture there and Mechanicsville High School’s parking lot and of course back to Lee-Park Road. There was a potential sighting of a black dog on Bell Creek Road near Sandy’s Plants near the culvert this evening around 5:30pm, but could not confirm if it was Doc. I will be out this evening monitoring to see if I see him near Bennet Funeral Home, where he has been since in that area. Please be on the lookout near these locations, especially the potential sighting on Bell Creek Road.

— Update as of 12:00am 6/6/24: We currently have a trap set. Several community members were out tonight monitoring the situation. If you see him, please text 804-690-2413 to help us track his whereabouts and ensure he stays in the area and that he is safe. He seems to have created a diameter around Lee Park Road. At this point, we are extremely confident of knowing his travel route. He WILL RUN if approached due to his skittish behavior. Therefore, it's best to keep activity quiet and only observe from a distance. Tonight, he approached the trap and put his head inside, showing some trust in the food and water placed there. We kindly ask the public not to leave food elsewhere and to not approach or chase him. Members in the community have dedicated their time this evening and into the morning to check the trap every few hours. The trap is located at a place that he keeps migranting back to.

— Update as of 2:24pm 6/5/24: A team member of ours recently sighted Doc this afternoon. We have been in contact with a professional who specializes in tracking and trapping lost dogs. Following their recommendation, as we set up traps and cameras, we request that the public refrain from putting down any food, as this may deter him from approaching the traps.

— We highly encourage the public to remain diligent and report any sightings of Doc so we can track his whereabouts. However, we ask that you avoid actively searching for him or trying to approach him when he is spotted, as he will run. This could unintentionally push him away from the traps.

We cannot thank everyone enough for their dedication, support, time, and commitment to finding Doc. We will keep everyone posted! Fingers crossed.

— Update as of 2:00am 6/5/24: Last night and into this morning, many members of the community spent their night tracking down Doc. Despite many attempts and sightings, we were unsuccessful as he runs when approached. Please continue to look out for him and be cautious when driving around Lee-Davis and Lee-Park Road. He is known to cross the street to Mechanicsville High School, then back to Lee-Park Road and around Bennett Funeral Home. We believe he is staying within this territory around our building. Please contact us immediately if you see him!

6/4/2024: Doc the German Shepherd pup had other plans besides his vet appointment this morning and got away from his owners in our parking lot. He is likely somewhere near the Lee Park Road/ 360 area, please call our office at (804)559-9800 if you spot him!

05/29/2024

Our office now offers Phovia, a quick and easy treatment that can reduce healing time by more than half. When combined with its special gel, the Phovia system releases fluorescent light energy to stimulate different skin layers and promote regeneration. This results in fewer applications of creams and sprays, reduced antibiotic use, and less time in the dreaded e-collar. The Phovia system is very safe, takes only about 2-4 minutes per treatment, and can be used for various conditions. Many pets see improvement in just one or two sessions, like our patient pictured here in the video after just one treatment, with no oral medications. The before and after pictures shown were taken on the day of treatment and then seven days later.

05/09/2024

TC is a neutered male 8 year old kitty whose elderly owner became sick and could no longer keep him. He has been staying with us until he finds his new person, and he would really like someone to bail him outta here! He is very sweet and loving , but would prefer somewhere more calm and quiet than our hospital for his permanent address. He is current on vaccines and will need to remain on urinary diet once adopted . Please let us know if you’re interested in this cool cat!

05/08/2024

On Wednesdays we wear green 🌲 The DVM fashion club of Dr. Cosby, Dr. Mark, and Dr. Perdew show off their matching forest green scrubs. Sorry Oakley, not sure they make dog ones just yet. 😝

05/08/2024

Handsome patient Dobby is in search of his forever home! ❤️ 🐾 Please contact his foster family listed below if interested

04/18/2024

Join us in helping James River Greyhounds assist these fast friends in their transition from racing life to pet life by dropping off some much needed donations. Many of the JRG Greyhounds are patients here and they are all the most wonderful, loving dogs. We can’t say enough good things about the work Mark and his team do to adopt them to their new homes!

04/09/2024

What’s better than one kitten ? Two kittens of course! Dr. Cosby cuddled double trouble Centauri and Nebula at their wellness appointment! 🐈‍⬛ 🐈‍⬛

04/01/2024

This freckled fella is Bo, a spaniel puppy who came in for his first appointment with Dr. Scott today! 😍

04/01/2024

Doing some spring cleaning ? 🧹 Donate your unused or gently used unwanted items to Heart -An- Soul Animal Foundation and declutter for a good cause! This local organization helps fund vet care for low income pet owners in their time of need.

03/20/2024

We are excited to announce the launch of our new online pharmacy!

If you need to request a new prescription, you can do so using the provided link, or we can assist you with the transfer process. Please note that access to our previous online pharmacy will still be available for a limited time.

We understand that transitions like these may cause inconvenience, and we apologize for any disruption. However, we assure you that this change is intended to enhance our services and provide greater savings to you in the future!

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03/19/2024

It ain’t easy being green. Dr. Mark might be Scottish, but he was in Irish celebration mode yesterday with his green kilt!

03/12/2024

Dear Boarding Clients,

We hope this message finds you well. We want to inform you of a recent change in our boarding policy regarding our hospital food. To ensure the well-being of your pets, we are implementing a requirement for owners to provide their own food supply during their pet's stay. We will no longer offer our complementary diet as an option. This change is motivated by our commitment to maintaining a consistent diet for your pet. We understand that dietary changes can add stress to your pet's gastrointestinal system, and we believe that offering the same diet they have at home can contribute to their overall well-being and reduce any stress to their gut.

In the event that there is insufficient food provided for the entire stay or if a last-minute extension is requested, rest assured that we will not allow your pet to run out of food and will feed them our hospital supply. However, to prevent any future charges for diet supply and to ensure a seamless boarding experience, we kindly ask that you bring an ample supply of your pet's food during their next boarding visit.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to providing the best possible care for your beloved pets while they are in our care for boarding!

Sincerely,
Mechanicsville Animal Hospital

03/08/2024

Thank you Leashes of Valor for all that you do for the veteran community and trusting us to provide veterinary care to animals who are are making an impact on human life 🐾💚 Wishing our own, a very Happy Birthday, Dr. Callahan!

Not all heroes wear capes. "Doc" Callahan is one of them. It's Doc and the amazing staff at Mechanicsville Animal Hospital who see our future service dogs when they first arrive at Leashes of Valor. He helps keep them well along their journeys with us -- and sometimes even long after they've met their warriors.

And as many of you may remember, it was Doc who, on not more than a moment's notice, made a house call so that Axel could cross the Rainbow Bridge surrounded by those who loved him most.

What you may not know is that Doc and his beautiful "better half" are also fosters who regularly open their hearts and homes to the pups in our program, like this little guy. Today, we hope you'll join us in wishing Doc Callahan a very happy birthday.

Today, we salute you. What you do for us and so many others truly changes lives.

02/26/2024

If anyone is looking to adopt a feline friend, give the Rutland office a call at (804) 559-6502 about one of these two cuties! 🐾

02/22/2024

Jax stopped by this morning for his appointment with a message for us 😝

02/06/2024

Dr. Scott might not be a pediatrician , but he did give this kid a check up today! 🩺 🐐
Assistant Peyton’s baby goat India was the Monday cuteness we all needed.

02/02/2024

Joey said “sure is a nice vet appointment you scheduled for me today…would be a shame if I uh, locked you out your car in the vet office parking lot so you cant get me”😜

02/01/2024

Internet and phones have been restored!

02/01/2024

We regret to inform you that while the area internet outage has been resolved, ours persists. An internet technician will be out to address the issue between 8 am - 10 am tomorrow. For urgent matters during these hours, you can reach us via text at 804-559-9800, call our cell phone at 804-246-3332, or email us at [email protected]. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience 💚🐾

01/31/2024

Due to a Comcast outage in this area we currently without phone or internet service. We have some limited capabilities set up so if you need to reach us please text us at 804-559-9800, call our cell phone at 804-246-3332, or email us at [email protected]
Comcast estimates we will be up and running sometime later on this afternoon🤞🏻

01/30/2024

Zoey is paparazzi ready for her appointment with Dr. Callahan today😎

01/22/2024

No you’re not seeing double ! 11 week Golden Retriever siblings Finn and Phoebe check out their surroundings this morning at their first visit here 🐾🐾💕

01/18/2024

Dr. Cosby and Jamie, LVT, immersed themselves in the world's largest veterinary conference, VMX, in Orlando, Florida, alongside 27,000 colleagues. Over the past week, they attended 26 lectures to enhance their knowledge and earn credits, covering a combined walking distance of 86.55 miles. They’ll be back in the office tomorrow to share with us all that they learned!

01/16/2024

The Heart -An- Soul Animal Foundation is a generous local group that helps many of our patients get the care they need when their families need financial assistance. This fund has helped provide life saving emergency care such as foreign body surgeries, as well as fracture and cruciate repairs. These funds are a huge emotional relief not only for pet owners, but for doctors and staff who want to provide the very best care for their patients and are often are working within financial constraints. Please consider donating to such a deserving cause, Heart-An-Soul is running low on funds that the next critically ill animal could depend on.

Please visit www.heartansoul.org to donate and then click the donate link at the bottom of the website. Or visit http://paypal.me/heartansoulanimal

01/12/2024

In consideration of the well-being of our incredible staff, we have decided to close at 5pm today to ensure everyone makes it home safely due to the upcoming weather approaching. The safety and happiness of our team are of the utmost importance to us. We appreciate your understanding and support. We will resume our normal business hours tomorrow.

If your pet has a medical emergency while our office is closed, please contact one of the following emergency centers:

---24-Hour ER Centers---

Partner Veterinary ER and Specialty Center
1616 Three Chopt Road
Henrico, VA 23233
804-206- 9122

VRCC - Manakin-Sabot
1596 Hockett Rd
Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
804-784-8722

Bluepearl Emergency - West Broad Street
5916 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
804-716-4700

VVC- West Cary Street
3312 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
804-353-9000

---Urgent Care Centers---

BetterPet Urgent Care
7138 Mechanicsville Turnpike,
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
804-442-2713

UrgentVet - Carytown
3531 Ellwood Avenue,
Richmond, VA 23221
804-362-0202

UrgentVet - Short Pump
11521 West Broad Street,
Short Pump, VA 23233
804-533-7733

01/09/2024

It’s gross out right now 🌧️, but Charm is ready for the ☀️ in her doggles during her laser therapy!

12/29/2023

Before those paws start partying too hard - remember to request refills on any medications you may need as we will be closed Monday, January 1st for New Years Day.🍾🎉

🐾 If your pet has a medical emergency while our office is closed, please contact one of the following emergency centers:

Bluepearl Emergency - West Broad Street
5916 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
804-716-4700

VRCC - Manakin-Sabot
1596 Hockett Rd
Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103
804-784-8722

VVC- West Cary Street
3312 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
804-353-9000

Partner Veterinary ER and Specialty Center
1616 Three Chopt Road
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 206- 9122

We wish all of our clients and patients a Happy New Year!