Animal Health Center of Ottumwa

01/05/2024

Fun Fact Friday!

The only place that dogs sweat like us is on their paws, so instead, they pant to cool down. This is why it's so important to keep your dog cool on those warmer days.

01/02/2024

Marvin is catching those sunrays today. Enjoy this beautiful day everyone!

01/01/2024

🎉 Happy New Year from the entire staff of Animal Health Center! 🎉
May the new year bring you happiness, health, and hope!

12/31/2023

🎄 Merry Christmas, Eve! 🎄 Hopefully, you have all your pet gifts wrapped and ready to go!

12/29/2023

Fun Fact Friday!
Did you know that the external ear on cats and dogs is called the "pinna," derived from the Latin word for "feather" or "wing."

Brought to you by Marvin

12/25/2023

🔔 AHC would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year! 🔔

12/24/2023

12/23/2023

❤️🐾 We will be closed on Monday, December 25th, and January 1st for Christmas and New Year's Day. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

12/23/2023

📢🐃🐾SIGN-ON BONUS‼️

Animal Health Centers, Inc. is hiring a full-time mixed animal veterinarian to accommodate for our growing practice. There are many opportunities to expand cow/calf, and small animal services. We have five clinic locations in Iowa, including Albia, Oskaloosa, Knoxville, Ottumwa and Centerville. We offer top-of-the-line facilities and equipment including in-house digital radiographs, and in-house CBC, chemistry, and urinalysis provided at all clinics.

🐃🐾We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

Retirement Plan - Simple IRA
Paid Time Off - 2 weeks
Paid holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
AFLAC
Employee Discount
IVMA & AVMA- dues paid
Iowa State License -dues paid
DEA Registration - fees paid
Iowa CSA – dues paid
Continuing Education - PTO to attend classes and paid tuition to continuing education
Truck with Vet Box and Fuel
Business Cell Phone
Professional Liability Insurance
Details:
Share on-call schedule
Emergency Bonuses
Three Support Staff per Veterinarian

Please send resume and references to: [email protected]

12/04/2023

December is , so of course, our clinic cat, Marvin, demands his very own post.🙀 Help us celebrate by sharing a photo of your feline friends in the comments below. 🐈‍⬛️🐾❤️

11/30/2023

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📢 We're taking bids for SNOW REMOVAL at our Ottumwa office! 📢

📬 Please mail bids to:

AHC of Albia
Attn: Beth Petty
1976 684th Avenue
Albia, IA. 52531

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Small animal clinic. Grooming available!

11/28/2023

So you've been wondering...

"How serious are intestinal parasites?"

The effects of intestinal parasites can vary significantly, depending on the parasite and the overall health of the dog. Effects of common parasites include :

🔸️Roundworms🔸️ Roundworm infections in adult dogs are often asymptomatic. In young dogs or severely infected adults, however, signs may include vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss, a dull coat, and a potbellied appearance. Roundworm larvae also migrate through the lungs as a part of their life cycle, so coughing may be observed.
🔸️Hookworms🔸️ Hookworms embed in the wall of the intestine, sucking blood from their host. Therefore, the most significant effect of hookworms is anemia, resulting in lethargy, weakness, and pale gums. Weight loss and bloody diarrhea are also commonly observed.
🔸️Whipworms🔸️Whipworms often cause bloody diarrhea in dogs. Additionally, affected dogs may be weak and may become increasingly debilitated over time.
🔸️Giardia🔸️ This protozoal parasite often causes severe watery diarrhea, which may or may not be accompanied by vomiting and weight loss.
🔸️Coccidia🔸️Although infection with this protozoal parasite is often asymptomatic in healthy adults, it may cause diarrhea and other signs of illness in puppies or debilitated adults.

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We are so thankful for our amazing and loyal clients. We hope you have a wonderful holiday. 🦃🧡🐾🐕🐈‍⬛

What's your favorite food to eat on Thanksgiving? 🦃🥚🍞🍖🥩🥧🥔

11/22/2023

With the holidays coming up it’s very important to know what you shouldn’t feed your pets from the table. If you’re not sure it’s best just to stick to their regular food and treats!🦃🐾🧡

11/21/2023

Our offices will be closed on Thursday in celebration for Thanksgiving!! If you need meds filled or your pet seen, please contact the office soon. 6️⃣4️⃣1️⃣-6️⃣8️⃣2️⃣-8️⃣7️⃣0️⃣1️⃣
We will have a doctor on call for emergency services.

Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🧡🐾🐃🐈‍⬛🐕

11/15/2023

Don’t forget to bring in your pet’s f***l sample!

Did you know that 1 in every 3 pets have a gastrointestinal parasite? Some of these parasites can be passed on to you and your family. We recommend a f***l check once a year and monthly preventatives to ensure your pet stays healthy.

Our f***l test now includes tapeworm antigen testing. Tapeworms are very difficult to find on a f***l sample, so now we can test if your pet is responding to tapeworms without having to find the actual worm.

Did you forget to bring in a sample? That’s ok, we can get one for you! (Your pet might like it better if you bring one in, though.)😊

11/14/2023

📢🐾❤️Currently seeking a Small Animal Vet Technician at our Ottumwa location for immediate hire.

Are you an outgoing, lively, stimulating communicator who truly enjoys a fast-paced environment? Do you have a passion for animals and are interested in helping with veterinary duties? Are you able to handle phone calls with an accommodating attitude and have the ability to contribute as a team member? If you enjoy being around people and pets, this could be the position for you!

The successful candidate must have excellent office skills, be computer savvy, have an outgoing personality and display a helpful attitude.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assisting with X-rays
• Draw blood from animals and run blood work
• Weigh animals for surgery and take temperature
• Prep animals for surgery
• Administer catheters
• Inputting surgery animals charges into the computer
• Putting together surgery packs every night
• Have surgery animals pain medicine, etc ready to go home and hanging on cages
• Pulling charts for daily appointments, and getting report cards filled out accurately
• Get weight & temp for appointments
• Cleaning up after animals
• Monitoring post-surgery animals
• Call clients daily after pet has had surgery to make sure they are doing okay
• Administer medications to surgery animals
• Assist front desk with scheduling
• Answer multi-line phone & schedules appointments via phone and website
• Help doctor with large animal cattle work when needed
• Walk surgery dogs each morning and make sure they are given their pain medicine.
• Check to make sure all dogs are current on vaccinations, deworming, f***l, heartworm check and flea/tick treatment
• Keep lab, surgery room and exam rooms organized and clean
• Check surgery and medical patients in and out of the hospital
• Order supplies
• Maintain patient records & files
• Track rebates for preventative medications
• Type hospital documents
• Wash and dry laundry for surgery animals

The hours are ideal if you would like to work 36 - 40 hours/week. This includes a 4-hour shift every other Saturday morning.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• IRA Matching
• Animal Health Center shirts provided
• PTO
• Employee Pet Discount

Requirements:

• Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. (pet food and/or animals)

• Candidates must be able to assist veterinarians and technicians with the animals, diagnostics and their care.

• Candidates must be energetic, optimistic and a pet and people-loving person!

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years’ experience is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledgeable in computers (Word)
• Excellent communicator with a pleasant personality.
• Ability to deal with clients in a mature manner.

Email your resume to:
[email protected]

11/13/2023

🪲🐈🐩The Life Cycle of a Flea!🐈‍⬛️🐕🪲

11/10/2023

We think it's a little fishy if you don't vote for us! 🐠🐡🐟

We're competing in a hay bale decorating contest against the other Animal Health Center clinics. Like and share this post to help us win! 🏆👍📲

11/10/2023

🇺🇸✨ On this Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country, including the incredible veterans on our team at Animal Health Center! 🐾❤️

🎖️ To our dedicated veteran employees, your commitment to both our country and the well-being of our furry friends is truly inspiring. Your courage, discipline, and compassion shine through in everything you do. 🐶🐱 Thank you for your service, not only to our nation but also to the countless animals whose lives you've touched and improved. 🙌🏼🐾

Today, let's take a moment to salute and celebrate our veteran team members. Your strength, resilience, and love for animals make our Animal Health Center a truly special place. 🎉🎈

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11/10/2023

Did you know? 🤔

11/08/2023

Know the signs!

11/06/2023

Have you ever wondered why veterinarians recommend annual f***l testing and what exactly it's tested for? It’s not because we enjoy pet 💩.

Fecals allow veterinarians to check your pet for intestinal parasites, which are a major cause of infection in pets and also a concern for people.

11/03/2023

November is also National Pet Diabetes Month. 🐕🐈‍⬛️💉 🐾❤️
This lifelong condition affects approximately 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 cats in the United States. 🇺🇸

11/01/2023

📢 Today is Pet Groomer Appreciation Day!!! 🐾🧼✂️

A huge shout out to our groomer Chris for keeping all of our fur babies looking fabulous!🛁🎀🐕🐈🐾

11/01/2023

National Adopt A Senior Pet Month is celebrated during November!
Here's a friendly reminder that older cats and dogs are in shelters and are waiting to be adopted. 🐈 Pets are the easiest way to bring warmth into your life. So, if you're thinking about getting a pet, consider opening your heart to a senior animal. ❤️🐕🐩🐾❤️

10/31/2023

Come On Down! You're the next contestant on "The Price is Right."

"Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered." - Bob Barker

Happy Halloween from Animal Health Center! Help us win a contest against the other clinics by liking and sharing this post! 👍📲

10/29/2023

In honor of "National Cat Day," we'd ❤️ it if you'd share a picture of your cat(s) in the comments! 🐈 🐈‍⬛️

10/27/2023

Know the difference between myth and reality when it comes to heartworms.

10/26/2023

Cats are masters of disguise, especially when it comes to pain. 🐈 They tend to change behavior rather than vocalize pain.
Review the ✔️ checklist below to see if your friendly feline may be struggling with osteoarthritis pain.

10/24/2023

Dr. Webb had the pleasure of helping these little ones into the world last week while on call, great job Dr. Webb!

10/20/2023

10/19/2023

It’s National Vet Tech Week! So this week we will spotlighting our staff. Up next is Morgan. She has been with AHC since 2016, where she has worked part-time between school & has been full-time since May.
She just graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelors degree in animal science. Outside of working; she enjoys spending time with her Australian Shepard, Tex, and being adventurous outdoors. She also has a passion for the livestock industry and enjoys interacting with cattle and other large animals.

10/18/2023

It’s National Vet Tech Week! So this week we will be spotlighting our staff. Next up is Deborah. She started working for AHC in 2022. She definitely loves animals. Deborah's got quite the herd of dogs(too many to add for pictures). She also has 5 cats and a guinea pig. Outside of working, she loves spending time with all her animals and her husband James.

10/17/2023

In honor of National Vet Tech Week; we'll be doing spotlights of our staff!
Abbi has been with AHC for 4 years next month! When she isn't working, you'll usually find her taking photos of dogs (and everything else). She is pictured here with her three mutts, Iris, PJ, and Leo, respectively. She also enjoys painting, sewing, and spending time with her husband, Andrew!

10/16/2023

🐾👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ In celebration of National Veterinary Technician Week, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our amazing Vet Techs at Animal Health Center! 🌟🦴

Your dedication and hard work day after day make a world of difference in the lives of our large and small patients. 🐾🐃🐶🐱 Your compassion, expertise, and unwavering commitment to their well-being never cease to amaze us. Thank you for all that you do, and for being the backbone of our clinic. 🏥🙌

Here's to the incredible Vet Techs who help keep our pets healthy and happy! 🎉❤️

10/16/2023

Happy Boss's Day to these three great men: Ryan, Clint & Dewey!! We appreciate all you do for us!!
We hope you have a great day; how could you not, you get to spend it with us. 🤣🙌❤️🐃🐾

10/14/2023

She was found approximately 1 ¼ miles south of Hwy 34.

🔸️Young female
🔸️No collar
🔸️Clean
🔸️Trimmed nails

❤️🐾 This sweet girl was found just north of Blakesburg. If you know who she belongs to give the number below a call. 319-371-5107

10/06/2023

Marvin's job shadowing today!

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