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06/18/2024

We are hiring for the position of Veterinary Assistant!
Goodworks Veterinary Hospital located in the busy city of St. Clairsville, Ohio is seeking a Full Time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing practice. Goodworks Veterinary Hospital is a high-quality hospital which focuses on excellent patient care and client communication.
We strive to provide an enjoyable work environment for staff. As the practice grows, we also want our staff members to grow professionally and financially. Team members’ contributions, skills, and creativity are valued at GVH.
Our company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance and paid vacation.
This full time Veterinary Assistant position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:
• Aids veterinarians with examinations, procedures, and surgeries on cats and dogs
• Becomes familiar with and utilizes low stress and gentle handling techniques
• “On call” duty for hospitalized patient care scheduled in advance 1-2 days/week
• Assists with answering phones, maintaining patient records, and processing transactions
• Cleans the hospital - both human and animal areas
Qualified individuals should possess the following required education, experience, and skills:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to tasks as needed
• Ability to learn, retain, and apply a large amount of detailed information related to patient health and job duties
• Excellent communication skills
• Teamwork
• Physical endurance and ability to frequently bend and routinely lift 50 lbs
• One year of veterinary assistant experience preferred but willing to train the right candidate
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

06/10/2024

Goodworks Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full time Registered Veterinary Technician!

We are located at 107 S. Marietta St. Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

Our hospital offers excellent quality medicine, a friendly and supportive work environment, paid vacation, paid holidays, health insurance, 401K, and an employee account credit and discounts for veterinary care.

Starting pay is $18.00 per hour and increases with experience.

Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

05/27/2024

We are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇲 We wish everyone a safe holiday! 🇺🇲

05/04/2024

Happy Star Wars Day!

04/16/2024

⚘️ We received these beautiful flowers today from a grateful family for saving their dog's life a few weeks ago! ⚘️

🩷 We do this for the animals, but when our clients let us know how much we are appreciated it brings joy to our hearts! 🩷

04/05/2024

Goodworks Veterinary Hospital has an opening for a licensed veterinary technician! This is not a veterinary assistant position. This position requires a degree in veterinary technology (or an equivalent degree) and requires an applicant to have or be eligible to get a license from the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board.

Goodworks Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time or part-time veterinary technician to join our growing practice. Goodworks Veterinary Hospital is a high-quality hospital which focuses on excellent patient care and client communication. We strive to provide an enjoyable work environment for staff. As the practice grows, we also want our staff members to grow professionally and financially. At GVH, technicians can utilize the full range of their professional skills. Team members’ contributions, skills and creativity are valued at GVH. We are seeking individuals that are honest, kind, friendly, compassionate, team oriented and that have excellent communication skills with colleagues, clients and the community.

Our company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. This position starts out at $18.00 per hour, but a higher wage is possible for the right candidate with experience and increased skill level. We offer a generous hospital credit for personal pet veterinary care and a 401K plan (currently with company matching) after one year of service. For full-time employees, we also offer paid holidays, immediate health, vision, and dental insurance, and one week of paid vacation per year after the first year.

Goodworks Veterinary Hospital is in the busy city of St. Clairsville, Ohio surrounded by the beautiful countryside of Belmont County. Whether you desire the conveniences of the city or enjoy quiet country living, this area offers it all. Lots of shopping and entertainment close.

We encourage experienced as well as inexperienced veterinary technicians to apply! Please send resume, references, and cover letter to [email protected]

04/04/2024

**Request** Small bubble wrap

We are out of small size bubble wrap. We use it to wrap our patients' feet before placing baby socks during anesthesia which really helps maintain their normal body temperature! 🌡

If anyone has some they could donate to our hospital we would greatly appreciate that!!

04/02/2024

❗️❗️We are closing today at 2 pm due to the severe weather forecast. ❗️❗️

We apologize for the inconvenience: We have several staff members that have long commutes home and we want to ensure everyone's safety!

Stay safe everyone! ❤️

03/31/2024

Happy Easter! He is risen! ✝️

03/27/2024

🐾 Good morning! 🐾

We are a little short staffed, but we have several appointment openings today!

If your pet is feeling under the weather or is just due for a check-up give us a call this morning for an appointment!

107 S. Marietta St.
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
(740) 449-2469

03/25/2024

**REQUEST**

Our hospital could use some old WASHCLOTHS and NEWSPAPER if anyone has any to donate.

Thanks in advance!

03/17/2024

🍀🍀 Happy Saint Patrick's Day! 🍀🍀

03/13/2024

Happy National K9 Veterans Day! Thankful for all the brave K9s who have served! 🇺🇸

03/12/2024

Scallop is a 7 month old neutered male kitten looking for his forever home. He is the ultimate cuddle-bug, but also loves to run and play. He does well with other cats, and though he doesn't spend much time with dogs, we believe he would adjust well to them.

Please SHARE our post to help Scallop finally find a home!

If you are interested in adopting stop in at Goodworks Veterinary Hospital to meet Scallop and fill out an adoption application.
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(740) 449-2469
107 S. Marietta St.
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

02/28/2024

🦷 Dental Case of the Month! 🦷

Take a look through the pictures and videos to watch "Mama's" transformation from severe dental disease to full mouth extractions and a pain-free life! ❤️ 🐾🐈🐾❤️

🔹 ️That's a wrap on February's Dental Health Month! We hope you have enjoyed learning about dental health, and if you would like to learn more visit our page. We have made a post on dental health each day this month.

🔹 ️We encourage you to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian to have an oral exam performed and a consultation for a COHAT: Complete Oral Health Assessment and Treatment, commonly referred to as a "dental."

🔹 ️Dental disease is one of the most overlooked and neglected areas of pet health care. Don't allow your pet to keep living with infection and pain!

🔹️ Be sure to have your pet's mouth evaluated by a veterinarian that utilizes dental x-rays! X-rays are critical to make sure disease does not go undetected!

02/27/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #9: Stomatitis

🦷 Stomatitis is a disease that affects cats, although there is a less common canine form.

🦷 Stomatitis is severe inflammation of the gingiva and mucosa that is worse at the sides and the back of the mouth.

🦷 This disease causes severe pain often leading to any combination of the following: decreased grooming, hiding, bad breath, dropping food, hissing/growling at food, drooling, reluctance to eat, and weight loss.

🦷 Early detection is key in treatment - this is one of the biggest reasons your cat should see a veterinarian at least once every year!

🦷 The treatment of choice is extraction of all teeth or all teeth behind the canines depending on the extent of disease.

🦷 The earlier in the course of disease the teeth are extracted, the better chance these cats have at a complete cure.

02/26/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #8: Resorptive Lesions

🦷 A resorptive lesion is erosion of the dentin which is a hard layer of tooth under the enamel leading to destruction of a portion of the tooth.

🦷 These are much more common in cats than dogs. 🐈‍⬛

🦷 This may affect the crown or the root of the tooth or both.

🦷 Resorptive lesions can be small or very large.

🦷 While cats infrequently show signs of discomfort at home, these are PAINFUL. Cats will frequently chatter if these are touched directly.

🦷 The only treatment is extraction of the affected tooth.

02/25/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #7: Stage 4 Periodontal Disease

🦷 Stage 4 periodontal disease is the last stage of damage of the supportive structures around a tooth and is defined as 50% or more loss of attachment.

🦷 This diagnosis is made with the pet under anesthesia and radiographs taken of the teeth.

🦷 Stage 4 periodontal disease occurs in all breeds of dogs and cats but is most common in older toy and small breed dogs.

🦷 Teeth in stage 4 periodontal disease require extraction.

🪥 Daily oral home care starting with toothbrushing is the most effective way to help prevent periodontal disease.

🔹️ Early professional dental cleanings under anesthesia by your veterinarian followed with daily toothbrushing and other forms of oral care can help prevent dental disease from progressing to this stage.

02/24/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #6: Tooth Root Abscess

🦷 Patients with a tooth root abscess usually come in to the veterinarian for a large painful swelling on the cheek just under the eye.

🦷 Pressure from pus accumulation builds up at the root of the tooth and erupts out the side of the face.

🦷 All affected teeth in the area must be extracted and antibiotics are needed. The opposite side of the mouth must also be closely evaluated - it is very common for disease to be similar in the same teeth on both sides of the mouth.

02/23/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #5: Upper 4th Premolar Fracture

🦷 The upper 4th premolar is the large pointed tooth near the back of the mouth in cats and dogs.

🦷 This tooth commonly fractures when dogs chew on hard items such as bones, deer antlers, or rocks. (See our Feb 16th post for a more complete list)

🦷 These fractures are often painful.

🦷 Bacteria enters the dentin which is the layer under the enamel. Bacteria will also travel up the pulp chamber if exposed. Over time, infection will destroy the roots, periodontal ligament, and surrounding bone.

🦷 Referral to a veterinary dentist for a root canal and restoration is an option if caught early and the roots are healthy. The other option is extraction.

02/22/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #4: Unerupted Teeth

🦷 All adult teeth should erupt through the gingiva by the time cats and dogs are 6 months old.

🦷 The most common teeth that fail to erupt through the gingiva are the premolars which are the few teeth just behind the canines.

🦷 Unerupted teeth must be identified with dental x-rays. Sometimes the tooth never developed and is simply missing.

🦷 If a normal tooth is found just under the gumline in young cats and dogs a simple incision through the gumline can be made and time allowed to see if the tooth erupts into the normal position.

🦷 In older cats and dogs unerupted teeth commonly cause cyst formation and must be extracted.

02/21/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #3: Retained Deciduous Tooth

🔹️ A retained deciduous tooth is a baby tooth that isn't pushed out by the permanent tooth. The permanent tooth erupts in front of or beside the deciduous tooth and both teeth are in the same "spot."

🔹️ The deciduous tooth harms the permanent tooth by interfering with the development of the permanent tooth's periodontal ligament.

🔹️ Both teeth crowded together causes excess tartar formation leading to disease of the gingiva, periodontal ligament, and bone.

🔹️ Because the deciduous tooth interferes with the normal placement of the permanent tooth, malocclusions can occur - this means upper teeth are in abnormal contact with lower teeth. This can be so severe the pet can't close the mouth properly causing long term pain.

🔹️ Once a retained deciduous tooth is identified, these should be extracted within 2 weeks to protect the development of the permanent tooth and to allow the permanent tooth to complete its eruption into a normal position.

02/21/2024

Do you have a dog or cat that needs a checkup?

We normally open at 1 pm on Wednesdays but tomorrow, Wednesday, February 21st we will be open at 9 am.

We have several available appointments, give us a call! We would love to meet you and help your pet! 🐕🐾❤️🐾🐈

740 449-2469

107 S. Marietta St.
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

02/20/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

Dental Disease #2: Broken Incisors

🔹️ This is common in both cats and dogs.

🔹️ Often, an incisor will appear to simply be missing with completely normal looking gingiva in place.

🔹️ This happens when a tooth is broken due to trauma. Because the incisors are very long, these teeth do not usually fall out in entirety like many pet owners might think.

🔹️ When x-rays are taken there is usually a broken root fragment present.

🔹️ Broken root fragments are painful and can lead to abscess formation.

🔹️ The treatment is surgical extraction of the root fragment under anesthesia.

02/19/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

This week we will be showing you some common dental diseases in dogs and cats.

Disease #1: Gingivitis

🔹 ️This is mild to moderate gingivitis. The gum line above the teeth is abnormally bright pink to red in color. This is caused by plaque and tartar which contain bacteria. The bacteria in contact with the gingiva causes irritation and inflammation. This is reversible at this early stage.

🔹 ️Without treatment gingivitis will likely progress to cause gum recession, bone loss, and destruction of the periodontal ligament which holds each tooth in place.

🔹 ️This patient needs a professional cleaning under anesthesia with dental radiographs taken of all the teeth.

🪥 After a professional cleaning, home care to include daily toothbrushing is imperative to keep the mouth healthy.

02/18/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

🦷 Watch this video demonstrating how to look at all 30 teeth of your cat at home! 🐈‍⬛

🦷 Remember, your cat should be examined by your veterinarian at least once every year! Treatment of dental disease is always best when caught early!

02/17/2024

🦷 February is Pet Dental Health Month! 🦷

🦷 Watch these videos to learn how to look at all 42 teeth of your dog at home! 🐕

🦷 Make sure to have your dog examined by your veterinarian at least once every year to detect problems early! 👩‍⚕️

02/16/2024

🦷 Things that dogs should NOT be given to chew:

🦷 Real bones, nylon bones, deer antlers, bully sticks, dried yak milk chews, and rawhides can all cause painful tooth fracture. 🤕

🦷 Ice cubes, sticks, and rocks can also cause tooth fracture. 🤕

🦷 Pig ears, hooves, bully sticks, and rawhides can all cause vomiting and diarrhea from bacterial contamination such as salmonella and E. coli. 🤮

🦷 Rope toys, and stuffed animals can be ingested and lead to intestinal obstruction requiring surgery. 🤮

🦷 Tennis balls can be broken and ingested leading to intestinal obstruction, the fuzzy surface can cause extreme wear to the enamel of the teeth over time, and they are a choking hazard to large dogs! 🤮😱

02/15/2024

🦷 There are many chew toys available for dogs that are both fun and safe for the teeth! 🐶

🔹 ️Choose rubber chew toys that are flexible:

-The chew toy should not be soft enough that your dog can bite off pieces and swallow them.
-You should be able to bend the chew toy without breaking or splintering it.
-You should be able to indent the chew toy with your thumbnail.

🔹 ️️Always use the proper size chew toy for your dog's body weight. 😱**Chew toys that are too small can be choking hazards!**😱

🔹️ Always supervise your dog with any chew toy. If your dog is able to destroy the item it should be taken away immediately.

🦷 Here are some pictures and descriptions of some excellent products on the market:

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️

Scallop is looking for his forever Valentine! He is a 6 month old neutered male cuddle-bug, but also a ball of energy. He needs a home where he can run, pounce, climb, and play with a human who will give him lots of affection.

You can stop in at Goodworks Veterinary Hospital any time during business hours to meet Scallop.

740 449-2469

107 S. Marietta St.
Saint Clairsville, OH 43950

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Address

107 South Marietta Street
Saint Clairsville, OH
43950

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	1pm - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+17404492469

Website

http://www.goodworksvet.com/

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Videos

🔹️ See how well Mama is doing just 3 days after having every tooth extracted! 🐈‍⬛😊

🔹️ Video of Mama struggling to eat her dry kibble. 🔹️We knew her lower canine was catching on her upper lip and we suspected some resorptive lesions based on redness at her gumlines, but we had no idea the severe extent of her dental disease. That's why we needed DENTAL X-RAYS!

🐈 Cats have 30 teeth and with patience, here's how to see them all. 😀

How to look at all your dog's teeth! 😁

🦷 Tips on what to do and what not to do when handling your dog's mouth. 🐶

💙 After surgery we monitor our patients closely for pain. 💙 It is often not possible to just look at a patient and know if there is pain or not. The patient needs to be touched! 💙 This is the Glasgow Feline Pain Scale which is a scoring system for pain. This is the only validated pain scale available at this time. It helps us look objectively for pain. We have a similar scale for dogs. 💙 If our patients meet a certain pain score based on this scale, we give them additional pain medications.

🔹️ The recovery phase is the time period after anesthesia has ended. 🔹️Studies have shown this is actually the most common time for anesthetic death. Here at Goodworks we monitor our patients very carefully during this time. 🔹️ We can watch out for SO MANY issues during this time period and provide intervention if any vital parameters start to go in the wrong direction.

👌 Extubation means pulling out the endotracheal tube and the timing needs to be just right. Watch this video to see what perfect extubation looks like!

🔹️ Now it's time to attach all of our monitoring equipment to our patient!

🐈‍⬛ This video was taken of Scallop's brother, Fry, who was also neutered at our hospital.

💨 The veterinary assistant performs a "leak check" on the anesthesia machine before use as part of the "Daily Anesthetic Equipment Checklist."

Santa Paws is Coming to Town Drawing!! May the odds be ever in your favor!

Don't forget!!!! Tomorrow, Friday, December 15th at 6pm is your LAST CHANCE to purchase raffle tickets to help Belmont County Humane Society Inc. !! Drawing will be held when we are open again Monday morning, December 18th, at 8am !! Drawing will be a live Facebook event that you can watch on our clinic page or wait to hear our call!! Thank again for all your help!😻😼😽

I NEED A HOME!!

Stay tuned.... it's coming....

Here is another awesome raffle item for the Santa Paws Event!

Last week was Veterinary Technician Week. This week we want to continue to celebrate ALL of our staff, as each one is vital to our work! Enjoy these fun facts! Ryan, Custodian 🤍 · Ryan joined the Goodworks family in 2018 first as receptionist and then as the nighttime cleaner. · Ryan is a cat man through and through. · His true passion lies in writing and literature, if you take a close look at the hospital, you may find his writing skills scattered around on post-its. No one can escape his annotations. · Ryan has a great sense of humor, we're just not sure how to describe it! · His honesty and integrity are unparalleled. · His favorite restaurant is “Some fancy place in Columbus that served duck and quail eggs and didn’t have prices on the menu – whatever it’s called”. · Ryan is incredibly detail oriented and is always lending a helpful word! · He has an awe-inspiring ability to communicate with animals - whenever he comes in and encounters a patient he likes to give speeches worthy of Nobel prizes to comfort them. · No one is more thoughtful of others and the world itself than Ryan is; you can always count on him to think deeply and place himself into other people’s shoes for a better understanding. · In his free time, he enjoys writing, going for runs around town, and contemplating deep and philosophical thoughts.

A few months ago Maxine's owners were considering euthanizing her due to her poor mobility. She was barely able to get up around her house. 😥 Now her arthritic pain is well controlled on monthly Solensia, and this elegant 23 year old cat feels like stalking a rabbit in her yard! 😼 Recently released, Solensia is a game changer for cats with arthritis. 💙