Galena Veterinary Hospital

06/11/2024

The warm weather has arrived and school's out for summer, which means let the Summer Vacations begin! We'd like to remind you to call and schedule your pet's vaccine updates for summer travel and boarding. Don't let expired vaccines ruin your fun! 🐾☀️

05/28/2024

We will be closed today from 12pm - 2pm for a staff meeting. Phone calls will not be answered and medication pick up will not be available during this time. We thank you for understanding.

05/26/2024

We will be closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of Memorial Day. We thank those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We wish all of you a safe weekend.

02/21/2024

Tallac, the border collie, had to have his fractured canine tooth extracted last week. His little boy at home did a kind thing, by writing the Tooth Fairy🦷 a letter so Tallac could get something in exchange for the tooth he lost. Tallac’s owners report that the dog tooth fairy did indeed pull through and left him a treat under his dog bed 🥰
The letter reads “To the tooth fery, pleez look under the dog bed. Tallac lost his tooth. Thanc you, love Zander” 📝

02/16/2024

⚠️There is currently a power outage in our area so our phones are out of service. Please reach out to us via email at [email protected] for urgent needs and we will check it frequently in the meantime. Thank you for your understanding.

12/21/2023

Dr. "Jingle Bell" Rock & Dr. "Falala" Friel were "feline" festive today!

We will be closed this coming Monday December 25th, but will be open the rest of the week to take care of your furry family members if needed.

The GVH team wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!

12/05/2023

Happy First Anniversary to one of our Veterinary Assistants, Grace! Grace is a multifaceted member of our team, helping out all over the hospital.
Here are some fun facts about Grace:
~ She has a pet rat and cat! 🐀🐈
~ From a small town in NorCal ☀️
~ PreVet student at UNR 🩺
~ Enjoys reading and horseback riding 🐎📖
Thank you Grace for all your hard work! It makes a meaningful difference in our patients' well-being!

11/30/2023

We are excited to announce that we are now offering Librela as a pain management option for arthritis in dogs. Librela is injected under the skin once monthly to provide long-term pain control. This medication is a monoclonal antibody that works to reduce pain signals, making it easier for your dog to move and play.

Think your dog may be a good candidate for Librela? Schedule an appointment to discuss your options!

(We also have Solensia for cats!)

https://www.librelavetteam.com/assets/pdf/Final-Librela-Pet-Owner-Resources-Print-Brochure,-US.pdf

11/27/2023

Recently, there has been an outbreak of respiratory disease in dogs across the country. Currently, it is unknown what the cause of this disease is. There are different levels of severity seen. It seems to cause similar symptoms as canine infectious respiratory disease complex, commonly known as Kennel Cough. However, it either seems to linger for many weeks or it can lead into pneumonia. There are a few cases that have progressed very quickly into pneumonia and have become fatal. At this time, it is believed that the cause is either a new strain of one of the different viral or bacterial causes of Kennel Cough.

Because we do not fully understand what is causing this disease process, we wanted to give you our best recommendations at this time. As with other respiratory diseases, it is best to avoid unnecessary contact with other dogs that are unfamiliar to you. This would be reminiscent of the isolation precautions we all went through with Covid-19. If it can be postponed, boarding and grooming should be avoided at this time.

If boarding or grooming cannot be avoided, we would suggest being vaccinated with Canine Influenza (injectable), Bordetella & Parainfluenza (oral spray). We currently have a new vaccine in stock for Bordetella/Parainfluenza. Even though your dog may have received vaccines for Kennel Cough and Canine Influenza previously, we would suggest calling to see if your dog is fully up to date with the new vaccines prior to boarding or grooming.

If your dog does start to cough, please contact us so we can get an appointment set up. If you do bring your dog in for an appointment for coughing, we do ask that you leave your dog in the car until your exam room is ready.

11/20/2023

Happy Anniversary to one of our assistants, Mia! She has been with GVH for 2 years now and helps with many tasks around the hospital.
Here are some fun facts about Mia:
~ Enjoys line dancing & swing dancing 💃
~ Has multiple regional championships in western pleasure/trail 🐎
~ Likes to read 📖
~ Pre-Vet student at UNR 🩺
Thank you Mia for being compassionate in everything you do, whether it be client care services or patient care!
(pictured: Mia the assistant, holding Mia the pug🤍)

11/17/2023

Happy Anniversary to our Licensed Veterinary Technician, Tammi! She has been with GVH for 17 years now!
Here are some fun facts about Tammi:
~ She started as an assistant, then graduated from the technician program at TMCC in 2012. 👩‍💻
~ She has 2 Japanese Chin dogs. 🐶🐶
~ Collecting knowledge is her hobby. She loves antique books. 📖
~ She has one wonderful daughter 💛
~ She has been married for 16 years to her husband. 💍
Thank you Tammi for your exceptional care and dedication to our patients!

11/02/2023

Here are the upcoming Saturdays that we will be open. We are open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each of these days. They fill up quickly, so please schedule in advance for wellness visits.

November 4th
November 18th
December 2nd
December 16th

**We are booking into mid-November for wellness/vaccine appointments. If you are traveling for the holidays, please book as soon as possible so you can be seen in time.**

If your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center for treatment:
6425 S. Virginia St., Reno 89511 -- (775) 851-3600

10/26/2023

Here are some great safety tips from ASPCA Pet Insurance for Halloween to help keep your pets safe! Post a photo of your pet in their costume in the comments!

10/19/2023

Happy Vet Tech week to our amazing team! Wendi, Kim, Tammi, and Felice, we couldn’t do it without you! Thank you for all you do to help our doctors and take care of our patients 💛

09/08/2023

Did you know?

We are a pet food donation site for the Feeding Pets of the Homeless organization. They are constantly in desperate need of food for cats and dogs and appreciate any donations.

We are available to accept food donations during our business hours - look for the bin in our lobby.

09/01/2023

09/01/2023

Happy Anniversary to our newest doctor! Dr. Friel has been with GVH for 1 year now, this time. She actually started with us in August of 2016 as an assistant. She left us for veterinary school and has now returned.
Here are some fun facts about Dr. Friel:
~ Recently engaged 💍
~ Attended Washington State University for vet school
~ Native Nevadan - Grew up in Tonopah
~ Has one dog named Scout 🐶
We are so fortunate to have her back with us.

08/14/2023

Meet Kelli.

Kelli started with us as an assistant in August of 2018 and was an integral part of our team. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree from UNR last May and started vet school at St. George's University in Grenada, West Indies in January.

She came back and shadowed for a few days with us over her Summer break and we were so happy to have her back in the hospital for a few days.

We are so proud of you Kelli and so excited to watch you on this journey as well as see where life takes you! Have a great Fall semester.

08/12/2023

Happy Anniversary to our assistant, Kylie! She has been with GVH for 3 years now and is a true asset to our day to day lives as our only full-time assistant.
Here are some fun facts about Kylie:
~ She has twin brothers 👬
~ She has 3 cats 😺
~ Likes to read, play video games and color her hair 📖🎮🖍
~ Played softball growing up 🥎
Thank you Kylie for all of your hard work and dedication. Our days would be so much harder without you.

08/11/2023

It's time for the kids to head back to school! This can affect your dogs more than you would think.
Here are some tips for helping your dogs transition back.

For pets, the sudden switch from long summer days of playing with the kids to back-to-school can be a tough adjustment. Here are tips to make it easier.

08/03/2023

Happy 1st Anniversary to one of our awesome Client Care Specialists, Jenn!
Some fun facts:
~ She is a Mom of 2 busy, athletic boys. 🤼‍♂️⚾️🏈
~ Native Nevadan - She grew up in Fallon on a farm. 👩‍🌾
~ She comes from a big family. She has 13 siblings. ❤️
We are so happy to have you as a part of our team, Jenn. Thank you so much for all you do for our clients!

07/20/2023

July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. Please make sure your dog or cat has access to fresh water at all times - especially with the heat we are experiencing.

*Infographics from https://www.petsafe.net/learn/pet-hydration-month

07/17/2023

Happy Anniversary to one of our Veterinary Assistants, Taylor! She has been a member of the GVH family since she was 1 year old when she would come to work with her mom and dad. She has officially been working with us for 4 years.
Here are some fun facts about Taylor:
~ Dr. Ford and Wendi's daughter 💙
~ Awesome artist who does her own tattoos 🖋
~ Loves running and swimming 🏊‍♀️
~ Thrower of ceramic pots 🏺
Thank you Taylor for helping all around the hospital in nearly every capacity. We love that you are part of our team!

07/15/2023

Here are the upcoming Saturdays that we will be open. We are open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm each of these days. They fill up quickly, so please schedule in advance for wellness visits.
July 29th
August 12th
August 26th
If your pet has an emergency while we are closed, please call the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center for treatment:
6425 S. Virginia St., Reno 89511 -- (775) 851-3600

**Bama photo for attention because she is so cute!

07/13/2023

Happy Anniversary to our amazing Dr. Rock! She has been with GVH for 4 years now and our clinic would not be the same without her.
Here are some fun facts about Dr. Rock:
~ Born in Japan, and speaks Japanese 🎌
~ Enjoys performing a variety of surgeries ✂️
~ Recently gave birth to her second baby boy. 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦
~ Big Vegas Golden Knights fan 🏒
Thank you Dr. Rock for bringing your patience, expertise, happy spirit, and love for your patients to our team.

07/03/2023

Our hospital will be closed tomorrow in observance of the 4th of July holiday. We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Fourth! (photo of Loki, a very good doggo, who came into his appointment with his very stylish sunglasses on.)

06/26/2023

4th of July is coming up! Fireworks and other loud noises can cause pets to become frightened or disoriented. Call us today if you think your pet may need medication to help decrease their anxiety for the upcoming holiday.

06/05/2023

Just a friendly, but very important, reminder for this summer! We don't want to see your dogs for heat stroke so please do not leave them in the car! ☀

06/04/2023

We will be closed this Tuesday June 6th from 12:00-2:00 for a staff meeting. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

05/25/2023

Last weekend we had a blast at the community vaccine clinic for Pets of the Homeless! 🐶🐱