The Vet House

07/18/2024

This little cutie, Winston, had a fun annual wellness visit with Dr. Merk & vet tech Jen yesterday. ☺️ Book your pet's annual before summer is over!

📞(972)690-8741
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📍1400 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

07/17/2024

CORG LOVERS UNITE! 🐶 Precious Penny stopped in today for a skin recheck appointment. ☺️

07/16/2024

Let's talk PUPPIES! 😍 We recommend starting puppy vaccines at 8 weeks of age. Typically, puppies will have a series of 3 or 4 visits, each scheduled one month apart, to be sure they're adequately vaccinated & protected. During these visits, you can expect:

•weight/vitals/full physical exam 🩺
•vaccines (puppies get a series of Bordetella, DA2PP, Leptospirosis, and lastly, Rabies) 💉
•nail trim 🐾
•prophylactic dewormer and/or sending out a f***l sample to check for intestinal parasites 💊💩
•heartworm/flea/tick prevention ❤️🪱
•discussion about diet/toy choices/lifestyle/any concerns you may have as a new puppy parent 👩‍⚕️
•allllll the pets & treats! 🦴

If you have a new puppy or are expecting to get one soon, call & set their first appointment to get them started on a healthy path to adulthood! We love watching our new puppy patients grow! ☺️

📞(972)690-8741
📲 The Vet House app!
📍1400 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

07/12/2024

This past Tuesday, Dr. Smothers had the pleasure of spaying this little shelter cutie, Butter 😻! Look at her doing so well with her e-collar! 😂🩷

Surgeries are scheduled Tuesdays & Thursdays each week. Spots are limited & fill up fast! If you have a recent dental or surgery treatment plan, call today to schedule your pet's procedure. 📆

📞(972)690-8741
📲 The Vet House app!
📍1400 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

07/10/2024

Is there anything cuter than a kitten!? 😻 Happy !

Drop a photo of your kitten (or your cat as a kitten) in the comments! 🩷

07/09/2024

Let's talk about body condition scores. ⚖️

During a physical exam, the veterinarian 👩‍⚕️ checks your pet's "body condition score," which is basically a BMI for dogs and cats. They're checking to see if your pet is at a healthy weight or if they could stand to gain or lose a few pounds. You may be asking yourself, "Why does this matter?"🤔 When pets are overweight, it can increase their risk for some diseases or medical conditions. 🤒 Alternatively, if your pet is eating fine but remains underweight, this can be a red flag that there's an underlying condition causing weight loss.

See a typical BCS chart below! 👀 & check out our story for a list of possible medical conditions relating to weight in dogs and cats.

If you're concerned about your pet's weight, come see us at The Vet House! 🏥

📞(972)690-8741
📲 The Vet House app!
📍1400 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

07/08/2024

Handsome Astro was enjoying some fresh air & shade in the yard during his boarding stay! 🐶🌳

Book your pet's annual appointment this week to be sure they're all set for their boarding reservation during your vacation. 📅 Don't have boarding booked yet? We've got that covered, too! We have runs & kennels for dogs and cats of all sizes. 🐾

Call The Vet House at (972)690-8741 or use our free app to schedule today! 📲

07/02/2024

As we prepare for the 4th of July celebrations, we can't forget to consider our furry friends! Here are a few tips to keep your pets safe during the holiday. 🇺🇸🧨🌭

•Make sure your pet is microchipped and/or has a collar with your information on it (both is best!)

•Keep pets indoors during fireworks. If you're unable to keep them indoors, make sure your yard is secure!

•If your pet has been prescribed anxiety medication for thunderstorms/loud noises, fill them NOW if you haven't already, and be sure you have enough for the whole weekend

•Let pets hang out in a well lit room with music or a TV on to help drown out the sound of fireworks

•Keep fatty or unsafe food away from your pets

•Check your yard daily for firework debris that could be dangerous to your pet

•Be mindful of the temperature & keep pets cool and hydrated

•Enjoy your July 4th celebration! 🎇

07/01/2024

Happy July! ☀️

The staff had a blast yesterday painting and doing some team building! 🎨🖌 They're natural Picassos, don't you think!? (We're a little biased 😜)

06/29/2024

🚨 CUTE PUPPY ALERT 🚨
Happy Saturday from Dr. Smothers' new precious baby Ms Magnolia May! 😍😂💤!

The Vet House is OPEN Saturdays 8am-4pm! 🏥

Use the app to request medication/food refills, see your pet's medical reminders, or schedule their next appointment! 📲

06/28/2024

Today's staff spotlight is Dr. Kaci Merk, DVM! 👩‍⚕️

Dr. Merk is an awesome relief veterinarian who helps us out at The Vet House! She's been in the veterinary field for 12 years 🩺. Dr. Merk is a graduate of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2022. Her favorite types of cases are those involving lameness & ultrasound.

She has...
🐕 1 dog: Hank, an Australian Shepherd
🐈 5 cats: Meowth, Jiji, Mando, Padmé, & O'Malley
and 🐎 2 horses: Superman & Brego

Dr. Merk loves race cars (specifically Mustangs!) 🏎, traveling 🗺, and riding her horses! 🏇

We're grateful to Dr. Merk for treating our patients with such care and compassion 🐾. We're fortunate to have her as an extension of The Vet House team! 💙

We'd like to dedicate this post to Dwayne (the heeler pictured here) who crossed the rainbow bridge ❤️‍🩹. He was a special dog who was greatly loved by Dr. Merk & is missed by his Vet House family.

06/27/2024

Recent patient Bass is a lucky cat who was just adopted from the Richardson Animal Shelter! 😸 He enjoyed some Churu treats and scratches during his appointment. 😊

June/Adopt a Shelter Cat Month is coming to a close, but most shelters are still overcrowded with cats & kittens needing loving homes! 🏡 Adopt, foster, sponsor, or donate to make a difference for homeless pets in our community & our hardworking shelters!

Adopt from the Richardson Animal Shelter and your adoption exam at The Vet House is free! 🎉

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06/25/2024

A little 🤏 distraction goes a long way in the veterinary field 😂. We use all sorts of things to distract your pet from something they may find scary or unfamiliar, like:

Cheese 🧀
Peanut butter 🥜
Pill wrap 🫙
Churu 😸
Treats 🦴
Dancing 💃
Singing 🎶
Pats 🤚
Scratches 🫳..You name it!

We try our best to make your pet as comfortable as possible during their visit. 🐾🩺

06/24/2024

Happy Monday, friends! Estrella had a fun puppy visit! Isn't she the cutest?! 😍

Bring your puppy by The Vet House any time for desensitization to nail trims, the scale, or just to get some love, treats, & socialization! 😊🐾

📍 1400 N. Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

06/21/2024

Today's staff spotlight is Sol!

Sol is one of our awesome vet techs. 🩺 She's been in the veterinary field for 11 years. Her favorite type of case to tech is anything involving cats 🐈 (although she's also great with our doggo friends)!

In her spare time, she enjoys baking cheesecakes 🍰, wire-wrapping jewelry 💎, going to concerts 🤘, and hanging out with her pets! 🐾

Sol's experience as a groomer ✂️ gives her a unique perspective as a tech, and her passion for animals is apparent in everything she does at The Vet House. We're so lucky to have her on our team! 💙

06/20/2024

Jake here to remind you to get involved in the convo at your next vet visit! 😂🩺🐾

See our story for another pic of this handsome boy! 🐶

06/19/2024

Copper had a fun annual wellness visit! 😊 Just look at those precious little doxie legs! 😍

If you schedule an annual appointment for your dog, this is what you can expect at your visit:

•weight & vitals check 🩺
•a full physical exam 👩‍⚕️
•discussion of any issues 🤒
•treatment of possible issues 💊
•routine lab work to keep tabs on any trending values or abnormalities 🩸
•nail trim if needed/requested 🐾
•vaccines if due (typical dog vaccines are Rabies, Bordetella, DA2PP, and Leptospirosis) 💉
•heartworm/flea/tick prevention or discussion 🦟
•treats galore 🦴

Call or use the app to schedule your dog's annual & give yourself peace of mind for the summer. ☀️

📞 (972)690-8741
📲 The Vet House app!
📍 1400 N Plano Rd Richardson, TX 75081

06/18/2024

This little cutie, Bella 🩷, came in for a pedicure today. 💅

Did you know a nail trim is a tech appointment that can be done any time? Just call ahead & let us know you'd like to stop by with your pet for a quick nail trim, & our techs will be ready when you arrive! 🐾

06/17/2024

When you're (im)patiently waiting on a treat 🦴😂. Patches was the cutest patient! 🐶🩷

We hope everyone had a lovely Father's Day weekend! Shoutout to all the awesome fur dads out there! 🐾

We're open for appointments
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
& Saturdays 8am-4pm

Call or use The Vet House app 📲 to secure your pet's appointment today! 📆

📞(972)690-8741
📍1400 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

06/14/2024

Today's staff spotlight is Jennifer!

Jennifer is one of our wonderful kennel techs who is also a crossover vet tech in school to become licensed! She's been in the veterinary field for 3 years. Her favorite type of case to tech is puppy wellness. 🩺

She has 3 dogs:
🐶 Daisy, a boxer
🐶 Dexter, a boxer
🐶 Miguel, a dachshund-shih tzu mix

Her hobbies outside of work include golf ⛳️, reading 📚, and playing with her dogs 🐕.

Jennifer's eagerness to learn & love for animals (especially dogs) make her an awesome kennel/vet tech. We're fortunate to have her on The Vet House team! 😊

06/12/2024

Mosquitos 🦟, fleas, and ticks are back in full force since all the rain and warmer weather. Heartworms are transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. Don’t let those bloodsuckers win!

See our story for easy monthly prevention options for dogs & cats! ➡️ Nexgard Plus and Nexgard Combo.

Make sure your pet is current on their heartworm test and monthly prevention before it's too late! Call to schedule your pet's annual & get them all set for summer. ☀️

📞 (972)690-8741
📲 The FREE Vet House app!
📍1400 N Plano Rd., Richardson, TX 75081

06/10/2024

Litty came in last week for a checkup & spay consult. Just look at those beautiful eyes! 😻

Dr. Smothers performs surgeries weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call or use The Vet House app today to book your pet's surgery. Spots are limited and fill up fast! 📆

📞(972)690-8741

06/07/2024

Today's staff spotlight is Lauren! ✨️

Lauren is one of our awesome receptionists who has been in the veterinary field since October 2022. 🐾 Her favorite type of phone call 📞 is when she gets an update that one of our sweet patients is doing better after an illness or injury! ❤️‍🩹

She has 3 cats 🐈 Gigi, Ziggy, & Miss Kitty, and a German Shepherd named Heidi 🐕.

In her spare time, she enjoys learning how to do her own nails. 💅

Lauren loves the veterinary field and is also interested in human medicine 🩺. Her cheerful energy radiates throughout The Vet House & we're so lucky to have her on our team! ☺️

06/05/2024

Bluey, a precious maltipoo puppy, is here to remind you that not all doctor visits are bad...hence the cheese in his beard during his puppy vaccines appointment. 😂🧀

We're open for appointments:
•Monday-Friday 8am-6pm
•Saturdays 8am-4pm
Come see us! 🐾

📞 (972)690-8741
📲 The Vet House app!
📍 1400 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

06/04/2024

June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month! 🐱

We had the pleasure of meeting this little cutie named Bob yesterday ☺️! He's a lucky cat who was recently adopted by one of our amazing longtime clients. 💙

Many shelters are currently bursting at the seams with precious cats and kittens who need loving homes or foster homes. 🐈

Bring your newly adopted cat to The Vet House for their adoption exam! (& remember, if you adopt from the Richardson Animal Shelter, the adoption exam is FREE! 🎉)

06/01/2024

Happy Saturday & hello June! ☀️

Darcy had a good time with our techs for her bordetella vaccine & heartworm test, though she preferred sitting comfortably on her "home base" (or dad's foot)! 😂

The Vet House is OPEN today 8am-4pm!
📞 (972)690-8741
📲 The Vet House app!
📍 1400 N Plano Rd, Richardson, TX 75081

05/31/2024

Today's staff spotlight is Alexxis!

Alexxis is one of our amazing vet techs who has been in the veterinary field for 4 years. 🩺 Her favorite type of appointment to work is any sick case. 🤒

She has 5 dogs 🐕:
Copper, a catahoula
Leena, a chow chow
Peanut, a chiweenie
Bandit, a mixed breed
& Nezuko, a shepherd mix
🐈‍⬛️ A cat named Sami️ and a bearded dragon named Beesly 🦎.

Outside of work, Alexxis enjoys pet sitting, running, and true crime. 🔍

Her dedication to animal welfare, including lots of rescue work 🐾, and her awesome ability to connect with clients makes her irreplaceable. We're lucky to have her on The Vet House team!

05/29/2024

Some awesome pet tips for the hot summer months! ☀️

Veterinarians, trainers, and pet behaviorists share tips on how to safely enjoy summer with your pet, including tips on pool safety, hydration, heat exhaustion, and more.

05/28/2024

We hope everyone is staying safe in the current storms moving across North Texas. Unfortunately, we're without internet & our server is down, so we'll be rescheduling today's appointments and closing early.

If your pet has an emergency, please call MedVet at (972) 994-9110. ☎️

05/24/2024

Today's staff spotlight is Nikki!

Nikki is one of our awesome kennel techs! She can also sometimes be found helping behind the front desk. 📞 She's been in the veterinary field for 5 years. 🐾

She has 2 dogs & 2 cats at home:
🐶 Tinkerbell, a dachshund
🐶 Isabella, a husky
🐱 Rosie
🐱 & Mittens

Nikki's favorite kennel duty is walking the dogs and giving them baths! 🫧 Outside of work, she enjoys getting tattoos, reading 📚, baking, and hanging out with her kids! 💕

Nikki's sense of humor is unmatched 😂 and her exceptional care of our patients and boarders makes her an essential part of The Vet House team 💙! We're lucky to have her!