Fairfield Veterinary Hospital

07/16/2024

Welcome Dr. Lees!
If you have not had the chance to meet our new associate in person we hope you do soon!

Dr. Stephanie Lees is a local to Richmond. She attended Virginia Tech, where she received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. Upon graduation she stayed in Blacksburg for another four years to attend the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lees always seemed to connect with the animals around her quickly and always strived to be involved in their care at a young age, which encouraged her aspirations to become a veterinarian. After graduation she moved back to Richmond and spent a year in emergency medicine. Dr. Lees is excited for the move to primary care as she is passionate about client relationships and educating pet owners. Her medical interests include soft tissue surgery, reproductive emergencies, as well as endocrine and metabolic disorders such as Diabetes, Addison’s disease, and chronic kidney disease. Outside of veterinary medicine, Dr. Lees enjoys spending time with her family and four dogs, traveling, working out, and plants.

07/09/2024

05/06/2024

🐾 Calling all pet parents! 🐾 It's time to show our fur babies some extra love and care by scheduling their routine surgeries. Spaying and neutering not only helps control the pet population but also promotes their health and happiness. Let's give them the gift of a longer, healthier life! 🐶😺

05/05/2024

"🌵🎉 Happy Cinco de Mayo, pet parents! 🎉🌵

While you're enjoying the festivities, don't forget about your furry friends' safety! Here are some quick tips from our clinic:

🐾 Keep pets indoors: Loud noises from celebrations can frighten pets, so make sure they have a safe, quiet place indoors.

🌮 Mind the table scraps: Some festive foods like guacamole and spicy dishes can upset your pet's stomach. Stick to pet-friendly treats!

🚫 Avoid alcohol: Keep those margaritas out of reach! Alcohol can be toxic to pets.

🐶 Watch for decorations: Colorful decorations like streamers and piñatas might look fun, but they can be dangerous if ingested.

Let's celebrate responsibly and keep our furry amigos safe and sound! 🐾💚 "

02/15/2024

In case you weren’t aware we are an AAHA accredited practice, which means we follow close to 900 standards to help provide our patients with the best care possible. Only 15% of veterinary hospitals undergo the rigorous accreditation process, setting themselves apart from other hospitals.
Every three years we get inspected to make sure we are following these standards and this week we passed our re-inspection! Thank you to our clients for trusting us with your patients care and an even bigger shout out to our staff for their continued dedication and hard work!!

02/13/2024

Valentines Day Safety Tips

01/17/2024

Due to the possibility of icy conditions in the morning we will have a delayed opening. We will open at 8:30 am to allow our staff additional time to get to work safely.
Thank you!

12/01/2023

If you have been in the Richmond are for any length of time you probably heard the name Locke Taylor over the years. He served the veterinary community for 54 and we are sad to hear of his passing, our thoughts go out to his family, coworkers, and clients.

It is with a heavy heart that we must relay the passing of Dr. Locke Taylor. He served his lifelong calling of being a veterinarian for 54 years. He had an unmatched passion for service, and his kindness and generosity touched the lives of thousands of pets and people alike. He has been a mentor and a friend to so many that now carry on his legacy.

11/22/2023

https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2023-11/keep-pets-thankful-this-thanksgiving-by-not-sharing-food-scraps/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter

Thanksgiving food scraps are nothing for pets to be thankful for. Let clients and loved ones know the reasons why not to share the feast with dogs...

09/04/2023

We will be CLOSED Monday 9/4 in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen normal hours on Tuesday.

05/26/2023

In observance of Memorial Day we will be CLOSED Monday May 29. If you need something before the long weekend please call before 5:00 pm today.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!

09/03/2022

In observance of Labor Day our offices will be CLOSED this Saturday and Monday. We will reopen normal hours on Tuesday 9/6/22

Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend. Should you need veterinary services please reach out to one of our local emergency clinics:
BluePearl 804-716-4700
VVC 804-353-9000
VVC Southside 804-744-9800
VRCC 804-784-8722

https://www.aspca.org/news/tips-keeping-your-pets-safe-happy-and-healthy-labor-day

05/28/2022

In honor of Memorial Day our offices will be CLOSED this Saturday and Monday. We will reopen normal hours on Tuesday 5/31/22

Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend. Should you need veterinary services please reach out to one of our local emergency clinics:
BluePearl 804-716-4700
VVC 804-353-9000
VVC Southside 804-744-9800
VRCC 804-784-8722

01/03/2022

❄️ WEATHER UPDATE ❄️

Due to the weather we will be closing at 2:00 pm today 1/3/22.

We will be opening at 10:00 am tomorrow 1/4/22. Please check back here or call us prior to coming in to be sure.

Drive safe and enjoy the snow! ❄️

01/03/2022

We are planning on opening as normal today. Please be patient with us if we are not open right at 7:30 due to staff driving in. We will update here if we have any changes to our hours today.

10/08/2021

We are booked more so than ever so make sure you are pre-booking appointments whenever possible. We do our best on a daily basis to see every possible patient but just like this ER we have our limitations.
If getting a puppy make the initial checkup before you even get the puppy so you know they can be checked out right away.
Forward book vaccine booster appointments after each visit to make sure they are kept on schedule.
Our groomers are booking 4-6 weeks out so make sure to call ahead with plenty of time.

A Richmond 24-hour emergency vet reported reaching capacity Tuesday night, saying that had become a weekly occurrence amid staffing shortages and an influx of sick and injured pets.