Island Veterinary Clinic

06/05/2024

Meet Baxter! It was hard to snap a picture of this wiggle worm! Baxter presented today for his puppy series vaccines and exam by Dr. Bridgers. He was super happy to see the staff today and gave us plenty of puppy loving.

05/31/2024

We will be closed today from 12pm-2pm for our staff meeting.

05/29/2024

One Love Animal Rescue has set up a basket on our cat side of the clinic. They are asking for donations from our clients for kitten season.
Specific needs are:
*Soft, fleece baby blankets
*Kitten food
*Kitten toys

You may drop by the office and donate anytime Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm.

Thank you to our clients who have donated so far!

05/21/2024

https://www.wjcl.com/article/growing-shortage-wilmington-island-veterinarian-gives-insight/60849550

Our Medical Director, Dr. Jesse Bridgers, gives insight on Veterinarian shortage.

A recent study conducted by Mars Veterinary Health found by the year 2030, we could be short 24K pet doctors.

05/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos of their pet(s). Our board is in progress. We were able to add every photo that you all submitted.

We enjoy taking care of you and your pets!
Happy National Pet Month!

05/07/2024

May marks National Pet Month. Drop those cute and goofy photos of your fur kids in the comments. Cut off for submission to be displayed is end of day today.

We will display photos in our hallway!

Thank you!

05/03/2024

Pictured here are Mr. Ward and Princess!
Princess was seen by Dr. Hanno today for an annual exam. Princess had her heartworm test and intestinal parasite screen. Princess was negative for both and was sent home with her Heartworm and Flea prevention, Nexgard plus!

04/30/2024

We apologize for not getting this post up sooner.

We ended reception week last week with Starbucks gifts cards and a pizza party.

Thank you again to our reception team for all of your hard work! You all are so appreciated!!!!

04/24/2024

Meet Ellie!

Ellie presented today for her annual exam and Cytopoint Injection. Dr. Subbarayan conducted a head to tail examination and had Ellie on her way.

This girl sure knows how to pose 🥰🐩

04/24/2024

Meet Lulu!

Lulu presented at our hospital today for her annual check up! Dr. Bridgers did a head to tail examination, administered her vaccinations and prescribed her Heartworm, flea and tick medication. It was a pleasure to take care of Lulu today! She was super excited to visit us!

04/24/2024

Day three of Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week.
We gifted these lovely ladies with t-shirts to wear this Friday.

They've worked hard and have earned a "casual Friday" day at work this week.

04/23/2024

Day two of Veterinary Reception Appreciation Week.

Dr. Hanno gifted our reception team with these lovely flower arrangements from a local florist K. Lindsay designs.

Stay tuned for tomorrows gift!

04/22/2024

Behind every successful veterinary clinic is an exceptional reception team, and we are incredibly fortunate to have the best one at Island Veterinary Clinic. Their dedication to providing top-notch service, their ability to handle any situation with grace, and their genuine care for every pet and owner that walks through the door is truly commendable. They are the heartbeat of our clinic, ensuring that every pet and their family feels welcomed, supported, and valued. Thank you for being the friendly faces that brighten our days and the backbone of our clinic's operations. Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed, and we are endlessly grateful for all that you do!

We have celebrated our reception team with Walmart gift cards today. Stay tuned for their other gifts!

01/22/2024

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01/22/2024

12/11/2023

Island Veterinary Clinic wishes Happy Holidays to all our clients. For the next two weeks we want to see your fur babies in holiday attire to enter our contest. Bring your fur baby in to see us wearing any kind of holiday cheer and our staff will be choosing the best festive holiday outfit, the best holiday pajamas and the best ugly sweater. For our winners you can choose from a free nail trim, a**l gland expression or a Sani-shave. For our grand prize winner you will receive a free office visit. Please join us in having some fun during the holiday season.

12/01/2023

Many people have seen the news reports about the "new" respiratory illness affecting dogs around the country, and many of our clients have questions about it. It is thought to have first been seen in the Pacific Northwest and has since been suspected in cases across the country. Currently veterinary scientists and diagnostic labs are working to identify the cause, but we do not know exactly what the infectious agent is. Case reports tell us that it presents in the same manner as other common respiratory infections that we see every day but does not respond well to routine treatments and antibiotics.

Symptoms of the disease can include:

Coughing
Sneezing
Nasal/ocular discharge
Lethargy in your dog

To decrease the risk of exposure to your pet, it is recommended to limit exposure to other dogs in public areas. Do not let your dog drink from communal water bowls, and make sure your pet is current on all major respiratory vaccinations, including Bordetella and Influenza.

If your dog has any of the above clinical signs, contact us to have them evaluated and start treatment if appropriate. DO NOT just assume it is "Kennel Cough" or that it will pass.

Call anytime to schedule an appointment to have your pet vaccinated or if you have any concerns related to your pet. We carry the Canine Influenza vaccine and want to help you keep your pets happy and healthy all year long.

11/10/2023

Thank you for your service.

11/06/2023

What are some of the things you and your loved ones are thankful for this year?

10/27/2023

No matter how they beg make sure all the candy especially chocolate is out of reach of all your furry family members. We here at Island Veterinary Clinic wish everyone a Happy Halloween.

10/19/2023

Today we had a famous guest, Arnold Schwarzenegger! He had a minor boo boo while filming the Fabulous Four on Tybee Island and our Dr. Andrew Horton fixed him right up! We were starstruck so he posed for a picture!

10/18/2023

What are the furry friends in your family dressing up as for Halloween?

10/13/2023

Don't forget about National Fetch Day on Sunday, October 15th! Take your dog out for some fun exercise!

09/13/2023

Happy cats = healthy cats. During Happy Cat Month we want to promote the health (as well as the happy) aspect of living with felines. It’s startling to know that cats are taken to veterinarians for check ups far less often than dogs are. If you live with a cat, make certain he or she is happy, healthy and vetted to assure a long, healthy and happy life!🐈‍⬛🐈

08/23/2023

Skin allergies can get in the way of everyday activities, ultimately affecting the relationship between pets, their owners and veterinarians. To prevent this from happening, you should look for common signs of skin allergies such as excessive licking, chewing, biting or scratching, foot chewing, hair loss, recurrent ear problems, redness of skin, body odor, and more before meeting with their veterinarian. By observing and reporting these types of behaviors and skin changes, this can help establish a diagnosis and the best treatment option available at the time of visit.

08/17/2023

We had a pair of black labs, a mother and son, stop by the clinic. Both pups have collars but no tags or chips, and were found near Kroger. If you are missing your babies please give us a call or text at 912-891-1121

08/09/2023

Help your pup beat the summer heat with a cool treat! 🍦🐕

07/20/2023

Microchips make it possible to reunite lost pets with their owners.
Tags and collars can break or get lost - which is why it's so important to get your pet microchipped!

But how do these devices work?

A pet microchip is a tiny tag, about as big as a grain of rice, that stores an ID number.

They don’t have a battery or source of power - just a chip, an antenna, and a “capacitor” which allows an external device to power the chip when read.

A vet or a shelter can use an "interrogator device" to give the chip energy, which the chip uses to emit its unique ID number.

This number can be used to look up your pet in a lost pets database - and reunite them with you!

06/28/2023

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