Viking Veterinary Care

09/18/2024

🐾🐾🐾Viking Veterinary Care will be closing today at 4pm for our monthly staff meeting and team training.🐾🐾🐾

Don't worry, Sebastian!! We'll be back tomorrow at 8am with the cheeses cut up and ready to go! 🧀🧀🧀

As an independently owned small business, it's SO important to us that we are all on the same page to continue to provide the care and communication that our clients know and love. 👩‍⚕️

We will be checking our voicemail and messages first thing Thursday morning to address any needs that have arisen.

Thank you for your support! 🙏

09/13/2024

We've worked with Clara's family over the years to help with her high Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) in a hospital setting. And it was a pretty big deal with she offered her paw to Dr. Danielle during her recent appointment. 🤝

Working with pets' FAS takes as long as it takes. It includes treats, praise, and B***y Box toys at each annual and semi-annual exam. But it also involves recognizing when a patient has reached their limit and not pushing past that point. ❤️🧀❤️

Each positive interaction at our builds on the trust we've established previously, until the pet that had to be sedated to be touched now allows a standing nail trim with high value treats. It's SO rewarding when we've built a trusting relationship, and when the time comes your pet is ever sick or scared, you BOTH know you're are among friends. 🩺

09/10/2024

This goes to Miss Peanut Butter! 👅

Peanut Butter developed a cancerous mass in her mouth around her lower left molars that was eating into the bone! After some testing of the tissues, the tumor was determined to most likely be locally invasive, and removal of part of her lower jaw could be curative. 🥺

Peanut Butter did great with the surgery and now can show you exactly where to apply the cheeses when she visits! While we have no guarantees, Peanut Butter remains pain-free with no recurrence in her mouth at this time. 👏👏👏

Enjoy all the snackies, little lady! You're amazing! 🍗🥜🧀

**Peanut Butter's story is shared with her family's permission. CT imaging of bone loss in her jaw provided by Pet Premier Dentistry and Oral Surgery.

08/31/2024

Viking Veterinary wrapped up our last Saturday! Thank you everyone for coming to see us! 🙏

We'll be closed this Monday so our team can spend the holiday with their loved ones and will reopen Tuesday at 8am.

Have a great weekend!

08/26/2024

Dear Clients,

This week, Viking Veterinary Care celebrates 10 years of serving our community! 🧀❤️🧀

When we first opened, Fear Free wasn’t a national movement in the veterinary industry. But we knew what our patients preferred-appointments that felt like visits with old friends. Thank you for entrusting us with your pets’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We know what they mean to you and it is truly an honor.

As we see the numbers of independent veterinary hospitals dwindle, we have become even more protective of what makes our hospital special-our culture and our team. It is no secret that there is a staffing shortage in vet med; ours is a field of emotional whiplash with a high rate of burnout. But we love what we do.

In order to best support our team, our clients, and our patients, we’re consolidating our hours to be open Monday through Friday. This move will help us provide more training opportunities for our team, while adding flexibility for more appointments and surgeries during the week. As we have a number of emergency and urgent care options available now, our team will spend their weekends with loved ones so we can continue to be here for you another 10 years.

Our last Saturday will be August 31st. We will continue to be open 8am to 6pm, Monday through Friday and have additional urgent care appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays to help offset medical issues around the weekends. Emergency veterinary facilities are listed on our website at https://www.vikingveterinarycare.com/emergency-vet-list or via the “Emergency Vet List” button in the upper right corner, with maps, phone numbers, and websites.

Thank you again for your support over the last decade, and for letting us be a part of your family’s care team.

Most sincerely,
Dr. Rosie Gilbert
Practice Owner

08/21/2024

🐾🐾🐾Viking Veterinary Care will be closing today at 4pm for our monthly staff meeting and team training.🐾🐾🐾

As an independently owned small business, it's SO important to us that we are all on the same page to continue to provide the care and communication that our clients know and love. 👩‍⚕️

We will be checking our voicemail and messages first thing Thursday morning to address any needs that have arisen. Our new receptionist, Sushi, is ON it! 😸

Thank you for your support! 🙏

08/19/2024

Pain was in to establish care with our Viking Team and get set up for success in his new home. We hope this cute face will help keep YOUR Monday ! 😍

Did you know we reserve urgent care appointments every day for our established clients? We want to save you the wait at the ER too!🩺

If you have an urgent situation with your pet and are a Viking client, give us a call at 971-371-4024, Ext 6, at 8am and we'll see what we can do to help, based on staffing and availability. 🦸‍♀️

These spots go fast and sometimes we still have to refer to an ER, but please know it's only when we don't have the resources to provide the care your pet deserves! 🙏

08/14/2024

Minnie was in recently to get a new lump checked out, but she was pretty pumped about the treats and pets included in keeping her healthy! 👅

How can you tell if a mass is benign or cancerous? You can't without a fine needle aspiration or "FNA"! 🤷‍♀️

An FNA is where we collect a sample of the cells from the mass using a needle, spray them out on a slide, stain it to better see the cells, and send it to a pathologist to review. The pathologist let's us know what kind of mass it is and what "next steps" are recommended. 👏👏👏

Guidelines for aspiration a mass:
✅If it's larger than 1cm (about the size of a pea).
✅It's been there more than a month.

Do you have trouble finding the mass once you get to the vet? Download the Body Maps from Dr Sue Cancer Vet at her website: https://drsuecancervet.com/pet-owner-resources/ to document it at home!

08/12/2024

Sometimes you have to bring your Support Cat, or your Terrier-Weighted-Blanket to make your surgery day more Fear Free!🥰

Goose (kitten) and Batman (Jack Russell) came in for their procedures together. They received their premeds at home, so they were relaxed upon entering the hospital and needed less medication for sedation and anesthesia. 💤

What else goes into a Fear Free appointment and surgery at our hospital? Check out our website at https://www.vikingveterinarycare.com/fear-free to find out what we do differently!

08/10/2024

Veterinary Client Service Representatives 👏👏👏

Have you ever wanted to work at a hospital where the managers have your back?

Interested in practicing Fear Free medicine, but haven’t had the support to do so?

We are a woman-owned, Fear Free Certified Practice doing it right, and we're looking to grow our team!

Now hiring:
*Customer Service Representatives
*Veterinary Technicians and/or Experience Technician Assistants

Please apply through Indeed:

Viking Veterinary Care

08/10/2024

Have you wanted to practice Fear Free medicine, but haven’t had the support to do so? We are a privately owned, Fear Free Certified Practice doing it right!

Viking Veterinary Care is looking to grow our team!

Now hiring:
*Veterinary Technicians
*Experience Technician Assistants
*Customer Service Representatives

Please apply through Indeed:

Viking Veterinary Care

07/26/2024

"'Dis my B***y pick today!" ~Skye🏴‍☠️

In the state of Oregon, annual exams must be performed to re-establish the Veterinary-Client-Patient Relationship (VCPR). And the VCPR must be intact for veterinarians to prescribe OR refill medications! 👩‍⚕️

This means if an animal is not up-to-date on their annual exam and they are out of their meds, we can't help without an exam. 😲 It's not that we don't want to, but we certainly can't jeopardize our licenses.

Annual (or semi-annual exams for seniors or those with chronic conditions) help us make a wellness plan for your pet, to keep them happy and healthy as long as possible! It's also an opportunity for us to build trust with your pet through our handling, treats, and B***y Box toys. 👏👏👏

At Viking Veterinary Care, we want appointments to feel like a visit with old friends that will keep your pet running in the door for their medical care! 🧀🐾

Want to know what a Fear Free appointment looks like? Check out our website at https://www.vikingveterinarycare.com/fear-free for more information!

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07/23/2024

This , Oteil is prepping for his visit to the (which sometimes includes pokies, snuggles with his , and the occasional ear swab). He's already thinking about his charcuterie selection today! 👅

Fear Free veterinary care will keep your pup running to the front door to see us for their wellness visits. Treats, snuggles, and B***y Box toys are included in each annual and semi-annual exam! ❤️🧀❤️

We're dedicated to building a relationship with you and your pet, so if they are ever sick or scared, you BOTH know you're are among friends. 🩺

Is this the veterinary experience you want for your pet? Give us a call today at 971-371-4024 and press 2️⃣ for new clients, and 3️⃣ for existing clients. 📞

Leave us a message with your preferred time, day, and doctor, and our client service team will reach out to get you scheduled.

07/22/2024

Need a post to get you through the afternoon? Arthur is here to deliver! 😍

Arthur is SO smart, he trained all of us to hand over the upon arrival for his visit! 🧀🧀🧀

If you are bringing a new addition into your home, please remember to see your vet for a preventative wellness plan, including:
✔️an examination with handling from our Fear Free Professionals,
✔️ vaccinations based on lifestyle,
✔️parasite screening and prevention,
✔️socialization strategies,
✔️sterilization planning (+ gastropexy for deep chested pups), and
✔️microchip application!

To set up your preventative care exam, give us a call today at 971-371-4024 and press 2️⃣ for new clients, and 3️⃣ for existing clients. 📞

🌟Leave us a message with your preferred time, day, and doctor, and our client service team will reach out to get you scheduled. 🌟

07/19/2024

Hecate was in for her spay, but remained calm and relaxed under Jaime's watchful care! ❤

Our entire team is committed to protecting each patient's emotional, mental, and physical well-being...which means surgery day doesn't have to be scary!👏👏👏

Keeping pets' stress level low prior to anesthesia = No big adrenaline rush = less medication needed = SAFER ANESTHESIA!

How can you help make your pet's surgery day as low-stress as possible?
☑️Give the pre-op medications as prescribed on an empty stomach.
☑️Bring something from home they find comforting (toys and blankets are welcome!).
☑️Drive calmly with soothing music on the way, giving yourself plenty of time to arrive safely.
☑️Some pets benefit from having their owners with them during the initial sedation. Let us know if this is something you'd like to do!
☑️If pre-op diagnostics are completed and your pet may get stressed in their kennel, we can arrange a later admit time if this works for your schedule.

We want surgery day to be as low-stress as possible for YOU too! Please feel free to ask us questions about your pet's procedure! ❤️

07/18/2024

We can't get over the cuteness that is Goose! 😍

Goose took a grand tour our Cat-Only exam room, including the with scratching post and the snackies. 🏴‍☠️

The calming pheromones, soothing music, and special handling by our veterinary team made him feel right at home! And his first vaccinations were performed where he was most comfortable...in the exam room WITH his Mama! 😸

Is this the veterinary experience you want for your pet?
📞Give us a call today at 971-371-4024 and press 2️⃣ for new clients, and 3️⃣ for existing clients.
📞Leave us a message with your preferred time, day, and doctor, and our client service team will reach out to get you scheduled.

**Goose is not signing autographs at this time. 🐾

07/17/2024

This week's cute-puppy-dopamine-hit is brought to you by Finley! Finley has mastered the art of the face, already accessing her super powers! 🧀❤🧀

🐾🐾🐾Viking Veterinary Care will be closing today at 4pm for our monthly staff meeting and team training.🐾🐾🐾

As an independently owned small business, it's SO important to us that we are all on the same page to continue to provide the care and communication that our clients know and love. 👩‍⚕️

We will be checking our voicemail and messages first thing Thursday morning to address any needs that have arisen. Thank you for your support and patience! 🙏

07/16/2024

⭐️⭐️Senior Spotlight: Annie for Acupuncture!⭐️⭐️

Miss Annie is a 12-year-old senior girl who comes to see us weekly for her "tune up". Annie's joints can't always keep up with spirit, but weekly acupuncture, maintenance medications, Chinese herbs, and monthly Librela injections help her encourage the younger pups in the household to make good decisions. 😉

Annie has a pacemaker that we carefully work around with her acupuncture needles. As soon as the "permission point" is placed on the top of her head, she gets a far away look in her eye and goes to her happy place. After treatment, she gives a good shake from head to toe and jauntily struts around the room!❤️

Unsure if your senior could use some support in their Golden Years? Our team is happy to evaluate your pet for pain and help with explore your options!

📞Give us a call today at 971-371-4024 and press 2️⃣ for new clients, and 3️⃣ for existing clients.
📞Leave us a message with your preferred time, day, and doctor, and our client service team will reach out to get you scheduled!

07/15/2024

Poor little guy! We are all rooting for you, Flash! ❤

At Viking Veterinary Care, we have to treat at least a couple of heartworm cases a year and it is awful!! The treatment is a combination of oral medications and painful, arsenic-based injections with the goal of killing the worms in the heart in two phases.

If worms die all at once or the dog is too active, the dead worms move into the lungs causing massive inflammation that can cause death. Dogs have to stay on SEVERE crate rest to prevent this for 6 weeks! 😢

Yes, we do have heartworm positive dogs in the area, many coming up from high kill shelters in the south. 🪱💔

Yes, we do have the mosquito that spreads heartworm disease in this area. 🦟

Please help us prevent this parasite from spreading! 🙏

Utilize monthly parasite prevention that is effective against mosquitos and contains a de-wormer. Talk to your vet to find out which option works best for your pets! 🩺

07/02/2024

Is your pup "all ears" when it comes to fireworks? Let's get your plan in place for the 4th of July! 🎆

Tools at our disposal include:
💥Anti-anxiety medications and supplements
💥Noise aversion medication that does not cause drowsiness
💥Calming pheromone spray, collars, and diffusers

Don't wait until the last minute! Give us a call at 971-371-4024, ext. 6 to help set up your pets for success!

(**NOTE: We will be CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th, so our hardworking staff can be with their families for the holiday.)

Pictured: Neptune with his face! 🧀❤🧀

06/29/2024

Saying goodbye can be so hard. 🥺

Our Viking Team had a brainstorm session about how we can best serve our clients and patients through the euthanasia experience. Having gone through it ourselves, we knew we needed:
❤️ Lots of snacks, including "hugs and kisses"
❤️Water and tissues
❤️Notecards to send them with a message
❤️Jars and ribbons for hair clippings
❤️Excellent ink paw/nose prints as part of their aftercare

We put together our "Goodbye Cart" with you in mind. Please let us know if you have any suggestions that would help make this transition any easier. 🐾🌈

**Notes were shared with permission from the client. She felt this process really helped her children with the loss of their best friend.

06/27/2024

June is Adopt-a-Cat month, and kitten season is in full swing! If you are thinking of bringing a new addition to your home, let's get a Fear Free appointment scheduled to set you both up for success! 👏👏👏

Every wellness appointment, we offer a free 30-day insurance trial, because "Kittens be crazy!" Dr. Bridget had a little chat with Paris about jumping off high things in the future. 😻

Make sure to activate your insurance trial, even if you don't plan on keeping insurance on your pet! At our hospital, Trupanion has covered power cord bites, toxic plant ingestions, and parvo infections that were not anticipated to happen in young, healthy, animals. Check out insurance for your pet BEFORE "pre-existing conditions" develop!

06/26/2024

Did you know 80-90% of dogs over the age of 3 have some level of dental disease? 😳

Although a dog or cat "is still eating", they can be experiencing oral pain. Signs to look for include:
✔Bad breath
✔Dropping food
✔Chewing or developing calculus on only one side
✔Decreased enthusiasm for eating
✔Not wanting to play with toys

Preventative dental cleanings and annual dental x-rays can diagnosis and treat dental disease early, resulting in shorter, safer, anesthesia! 👏👏👏

Starting in July, the last full week of every month we will reserved for preventive cleanings. Let's stop dental disease before it can progress! 🦷🪥

Interested in a preventative dental cleaning for your pet? Give us a call today at 971-371-4024 and press 2️⃣ for new clients, and 3️⃣ for existing clients. 📞

Leave us a message with your preferred time, day, and doctor, and our client service team will reach out to get you scheduled!

06/24/2024

coming at you from Kai the . 😍

Kai enjoyed frolicking on our big, squishy bed with clean toys and lots of loves from our team! He has already mastered the face! ❤️🧀❤️

Fear Free veterinary care will keep your pup running to the front door to see us for their wellness visits. And if they are ever sick or scared, they know they are among friends. 🩺

Is this the veterinary experience you want for your pet? Give us a call today at 971-371-4024 and press 2️⃣ for new clients, and 3️⃣ for existing clients.

Leave us a message with your preferred time, day, and doctor, and our client service team will reach out to get you scheduled. 📞

06/19/2024

Viking Veterinary Care will be closing today at 4pm for our monthly staff meeting and team training. 🐶🐱

As an independently owned small business, it's SO important to us that we are all on the same page to continue to provide the care and communication that our clients know and love. 👩‍⚕️

We will be checking our voicemail and messages first thing Thursday morning to address any needs that have arisen. Thank you for your support and patience!🧀❤🧀

**Photo: Ozzy's face! 😍