Sheldon Veterinary Medical Center

08/29/2024

Just a reminder that we will be CLOSED Monday September 2 for Labor Day!
Have a safe and fun weekend!

08/19/2024

🐾HELP WANTED!🐾

We are looking to hire part time kennel attendants! It includes a rotating schedule that is very flexible! Must be at least 16 years old. Great starter job for high school/college age individuals!

Your duties will include, but are not limited to: •walking dogs
•feeding animals
•cleaning cages
•giving medications
•cleaning around clinic
•giving baths & More!

This job will require: strength to be able to walk & control large dogs on a leash, be able to lift and move animals & objects, use communication skills, use observation skills, etc.

If you are interested in this position please stop in for an application!

08/06/2024

07/25/2024

These little cuties are in search of their forever homes!
TEXT ONLY 712-899-0780 for more information!
There are 2 males and 1 female!

07/18/2024

☀️AUGUST IS ITCHY PET MONTH☀️
Summer is flying by & August is right around the corner! August is itchy pet awareness month! We’ve got you covered from allergy care to flea & tick preventatives!

07/09/2024

I’m sure everyone has realized that the mosquitoes are AWFUL right now due to the massive amounts of rain and flooding we’ve been experiencing. Mosquitoes perfect breeding ground is still bodies of water, and there is plenty of that around right now!

Did you know that mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease? They feed on an animal that has heartworms and transmits the larvae when they bite an unprotected animal, they then mature and live in the valves and vessels of the heart, it is treatable but the treatment is expensive and painful, and if not treated it is fatal.

It can affect dogs and cats, though it’s harder to diagnose in cats. And just because your pets are indoors, does not mean they can’t contract the disease. We have all seen and have been bitten by mosquitoes in our homes so any animal unprotected is at risk.

Sentinel spectrum is a once a month chew for dogs that protects against heartworms and also intestinal worms and is very budget friendly and is significantly cheaper then treatment!

If your dog absolutely refuses the chews, we do have an injectable product that protects for a year called Pro Heart, this ONLY prevents heartworms and doesn’t cover any intestinal worms!

Revolution Plus (lasts for one month) and Bravecto Plus (lasts for 2 months) are for cats and are just applied topically, they prevent against heartworms, fleas, ticks and intestinal worms as well!

Stop in or give us a call to pick up your preventatives and keep your fur babies safe from this nasty disease!

*Sentinel and Pro Heart for dogs does require a current yearly heartworm test to purchase, call to schedule an appointment if your dog is over due so you can pick up preventative!*

07/02/2024

He is home!

This shepherd was found around village northwest. His tag says Eddie but the number on the tag is not a working number. Please give us a call at 712-324-0175, during hours to pick him up. Proof of rabies vaccination is required.

06/28/2024

We will be closed on the 4th of July, but open on the 3rd & 5th. Have a great & safe holiday week!🇺🇸

06/27/2024

This handsome little guy was found out at KT industries here in Sheldon. He has a blue denim collar and no microchip. He is also neutered. Give us or KT industries a call if he may be yours, he’s hanging out with the employees out there!

06/25/2024

These cuties are in search of their forever homes!

Call (920) 379-4891 for more information!

06/20/2024

The 4th of July is fast approaching and with that comes fireworks!

If your pet is anxious during firework events, DONT WAIT, plan ahead and call or visit us to get something to help ease their anxiety!

Pets don’t understand that being at home is the safest place to be during these events. If your pet is anxious, MAKE SURE they have identification in case they manage to get out and go missing! Identification can be collars/tags with your name/number/address or microchips!

We will be closed on the 4th of July and will be half staffed on Wednesday and Friday so please plan accordingly!

05/31/2024

🕷️TICKS ARE HERE AND THEY ARE THICK THIS YEAR!🕷️

We have had positive cases of LYME’S DISEASE and other tick-borne diseases recently. Make sure you get your pets on a reliable preventative from your veterinarian! Protect your fur-babies from being uncomfortable and free of disease this summer.

05/25/2024

Just a reminder that we will be closed Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day!

Have a fun and safe weekend! 🐾🇺🇸

05/23/2024

This handsome little fella was found out at the travel plaza.
Give us a call if he may be yours!

05/14/2024

WELCOME!🩺
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Rebecca Cuperus & Taryn Pesek to our team!

Dr. Cuperus is from Sioux Center where she lives with her husband, Dr. Brian Cuperus, their son Lucas & their 5 Deutsch Drahthaar dogs. She will be seeing patients Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesdays.

Taryn is from here in Sheldon. She is a recent Technician graduate from Iowa Lakes. She has been here working as an intern or a kennel attendant since 2019. She has 3 dogs and 3 cats. She has joined us full time.

(Back - left to right) Courtney Te Grotenhuis, Katie Vander Stoep, Taryn Pesek, (front) Amy Nellis, Dr. Sandy Schmith, Dr. Rebecca Cuperus (not pictured) part-time Technician - Aubrie Henrichs

04/18/2024

🩵THESE PUPS WERE RELOCATED TO THE SIOUX FALLS HUMANE SOCIETY.

These 3 cuties were found around 8th Ave in Sheldon. Our best guess is that they are young Kelpie mixes or some mixed shepherding breed. There is one female and 2 males. They are young and not fixed or potty trained. Their history is pretty unknown to us other than them likely being neglected and then dumped.

Please give us a call or stop in if you’d like to apply to adopt or have info about where they came from. Please do not message our page, please call with questions.

04/11/2024

Happy National Pet Day from us and our herd! All of these babies are staff pets!

We love your pets as if they’re our own, so feel free to post pictures of your fur babies below!

04/04/2024

🦟More than a million pets in the US have heartworms.🦟

The good news is that heartworm disease is preventable. Bad news, all it takes is one mosquito bite. Make sure you have your pets on a reliable preventative, year-round!

Learn more: http://www.heartwormsociety.org

03/11/2024

Believe it or not, 🌸🌼Spring is right around the corner, but so are the fleas, ticks, & other parasites! 🕷️🦟

Make sure you to get your pets on reliable preventatives!

Here are some we recommend!👀 Keep an eye out for our specials on Bravecto coming March 18th!!

02/19/2024

❓Did you know ❓
By the age of 2, 80% of dogs & 70% of cats have some form of oral disease. The good news… it’s preventable!

02/12/2024

‼️We posted this boy 5 days ago. He has been hopping from place to place. This boy is 8 miles north of Sheldon near rural Ashton. He has a blue collar. Please call if he is yours. ‼️

This dog is not at our clinic, it is being kept safe at a place it was found at.

02/05/2024

🦷Dental Month Game Time🦷

THE GAME HAS ENDED🏆

Congratulations to our winners!! 🎉

Show off your pets’ goofy grins! Comment a picture of your pet and their pearly whites to enter your name for a prize!

🏆 3 Winners will be chosen at the end of the week (2/8/24), at random, for a free sample bag of Hills Science Diet Oral Care for cats or dogs!

02/01/2024

Happy National Pet Dental Health Month!

Ever wonder that products are actually going to benefit your pet? Look for this VOHC seal on dental products! This council of veterinary experts look at and review products that actually help and make an impact on your pet’s health!

Check out this link to see products they recommend!⬇️

https://vohc.org/accepted-products/

01/25/2024

🪥🦷Get ready, February is already right around the corner! 🦷🪥

01/13/2024

Due to the weather, we will be closed today 1/13/24

01/11/2024

Dr Sandy will be gone tomorrow 1-11-24 during regular hours & also Saturday 1-13-24 8am-12pm.