Ocean Isle Veterinary Hospital

12/10/2024

12/06/2024

🐾️ Attention pet owners! As the temperatures drop, it's important to keep our furry friends safe and warm. Here are a few tips to remember during this chilly season:

🔹 Limit outdoor time for your pets, especially small or short-haired breeds.
🔹 Ensure they're wearing warm sweaters or jackets if they need to go outside.
🔹 Never leave pets in a cold car – it can be dangerously cold even for a short time.
🔹 Provide a cozy, warm place for them to curl up inside.

Let’s keep our pets happy and healthy this winter! If you have any concerns or need advice, feel free to reach out to us. Stay warm! 🐶❤️🐱

11/25/2024

Missing in Ocean Isle Beach! Please contact number on photo or our office at (910)579-1002 if found!

11/11/2024

We are currently experiencing issues with our phones at this time.

If you are experiencing a matter of urgency, please email us directly at [email protected].

We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Happy Monday!

11/11/2024

🐾🇺🇸 **Happy Veterans Day from Ocean Isle Veterinary Hospital!** 🇺🇸🐾

Today, we honor our brave veterans and the incredible bond they share with their dogs. These loyal companions provide comfort, support, and unconditional love to our heroes, reminding us of the powerful connection between humans and animals.

To all the veterans—thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your courage inspires us, and your furry friends are a testament to the love and loyalty that accompanies that journey.

Join us in celebrating our veterans today! Share a photo of you and your four-legged companion in the comments below, and let’s create a gallery of gratitude and love!

Happy Veterans Day! 💙🐶

10/31/2024

🦇 Happy Halloween🦇 from Ocean Isle Veterinary Hospital!

Enjoy pictures from our festive patients today! Everyone be safe and keep a sharp eye on your candy!🎃

10/18/2024

🙌Happy Vet Tech Week!🙌

Our vet techs are also laboratory technicians, who studiously scour f***l samples in search of parasite ova under the microscope, as pictured here by our best technician, Grizzly.

10/17/2024

🌟🐾 Today, for Vet Tech Week, we want to highlight the incredible role of veterinary technicians as anesthesiologists in the world of animal healthcare! 🐶💉

Veterinary technicians are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes during surgeries and procedures requiring anesthesia. Here’s what makes their role so critical:

1. **Pre-Anesthetic Assessment**: Vet techs conduct thorough evaluations to assess a pet’s health, gathering important information about their medical history, current medications, and any potential risks. This ensures that each patient is a suitable candidate for anesthesia.

2. **Anesthesia Planning**: They collaborate with veterinarians to develop a tailored anesthesia plan based on the individual needs of the animal. This involves selecting the appropriate anesthetic drugs and dosages to ensure a safe and effective experience.

3. **Monitoring Vital Signs**: During surgery, vet techs are responsible for continuously monitoring the pet’s vital signs, including heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen levels. Their keen observation skills allow them to respond quickly to any changes, ensuring the pet’s safety throughout the procedure.

4. **Post-Anesthetic Care**: After the surgery is completed, vet techs play a crucial role in recovery. They monitor pets as they wake from anesthesia, providing comfort and care to help them regain their strength safely.

5. **Education and Support**: Vet techs also educate pet owners on pre-and post-operative care, helping them understand what to expect and how to care for their furry friends after anesthesia.

The dedication and expertise of vet techs as anesthesiologists are essential in creating a safe, compassionate environment for our beloved pets. Let’s give a round of applause to these professionals who play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our animals! 👏❤️🐕‍🦺🐱

10/15/2024

In celebration of Vet Tech Week, today we’d like to highlight how passionate we are about patient comfort and care, and if that means we have to double as a cat bed, we will double as a cat bed!

10/14/2024

🐾🎉 Happy Veterinary Technician Week! 🎉🐾

This week, we celebrate the incredible vet techs who dedicate their lives to caring for our furry friends. Your hard work, compassion, and expertise play a vital role in the health and happiness of our pets.

From comforting anxious animals to assisting in surgeries and educating pet owners, vet techs are the unsung heroes of the veterinary world. Thank you for your unwavering commitment and for every long hour spent ensuring our beloved companions receive the best care possible.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate and honor all the veterinary technicians out there! You are truly appreciated and valued. 💙🐶🐱

09/28/2024

🌍💉 **Happy World Rabies Day!** 💉🌍

Today, we join the global community to raise awareness about rabies, a preventable yet deadly virus that affects thousands of animals and humans each year. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of vaccinating our pets and spreading knowledge about rabies prevention.

🐾 Here are a few ways you can help combat rabies:
1. Ensure your pets are vaccinated against rabies and keep their vaccinations up to date.
2. Educate yourself and others about the risks of rabies and how it's transmitted.
3. Report any wild animals exhibiting unusual behavior and avoid contact with them.

Together, we can protect our furry friends and communities from rabies. Thank you for being a responsible pet owner and helping us spread awareness!

🐶❤️🐱

09/27/2024

🐾 **Important Update for Our Pet Parents!** 🐾

We want to let you know that our phone lines are currently down, and we’re working hard to fix the issue.

If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please reach out at this time to the emergency clinics, who’s numbers are offered on our website.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding! Thank you for your support, and we’ll keep you updated! 🐶🐱❤️

09/19/2024

🌊🐾 Heartfelt Support for Our Animal Clinic Friends! 🐾🌊

Dear community,

As many of you know, our fellow veterinary facilities, River Road Animal Hospital and Fix-A-Friend Spay and Neuter Clinic, has faced devastating floods that have impacted their facility and the dedicated team that cares for our furry friends. 🐶🐱 In times like these, it's essential to come together and show our support.

Let's rally around them! Whether it's donating supplies, spreading the word, or helping with recovery efforts, every little bit counts. 🤝❤️ Our pets need the love and care that these amazing professionals provide, and together we can help them get back on their feet.

Please consider making a donation or offering your time to assist in any way possible. Let's show our compassion and solidarity in this tough time!

09/11/2024

🐾 Today, we honor the brave dogs who played a crucial role in the recovery efforts following the tragic events of 9/11. These heroic canines, alongside their handlers, worked tirelessly amidst the rubble and chaos, providing comfort, hope, and determination to all involved.

Their keen sense of smell and unwavering loyalty helped locate survivors and those in need, reminding us of the incredible bond we share with our four-legged friends. As we reflect on that fateful day, let us remember the courage and sacrifice of these extraordinary dogs and their human partners.

Thank you to all the rescue dogs, past and present, for your service and dedication. You are true heroes! 🐶❤️

09/03/2024

🐾✨ Throwback to Gus’ First Veterinary Visit! 🐶💕

I can’t believe how fast time flies! It feels like just yesterday when they brought that adorable little pup in for his very first check-up. Look at that squishy face! 🥺❤️

Fast forward two years later, and here we are for another visit! Gus has grown into such a strong and healthy dog, full of personality and love. It’s amazing to see how much they’ve changed, but some things will never change—like those puppy eyes that melt our hearts! 🥰
Here’s to many more happy and healthy years ahead!

09/01/2024

🌊🐾 Attention Ocean Isle Veterinary Hospital clients! 🐾🌊

We want to let you know that our hospital will be closed this Monday in observance of Labor Day. We hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend with your loved ones! We will resume normal hours on Tuesday. Thank you for your understanding!