Vital Animal Veterinary Clinic

11/08/2024

🍁🐾 November is Pet Diabetes Month! 🐾🍁

Did you know that pets can develop diabetes, too? Awareness is key to helping our furry friends lead healthy, happy lives. Diabetes is a manageable condition, and with regular vet visits, proper diet, and care, pets with diabetes can thrive!

Look out for signs like increased thirst, frequent urination, weight loss, and changes in appetite. If you notice any of these in your pet, we’re here to help! 💙🐶🐱

Let’s work together to raise awareness and keep our pets healthy. Share this to help spread the word about pet diabetes!

11/07/2024

📢 Today is National Canine Lymphoma Awareness Day! 🐾

Lymphoma is one of the most common cancers in dogs, and early detection is key. Watch for symptoms like swollen lymph nodes, weight loss, and lethargy. Regular check-ups can make all the difference in keeping our furry friends healthy and happy.

Help us spread awareness—share this post to remind fellow pet parents of the importance of early diagnosis. Together, we can give our pets the best chance! 💙

11/06/2024

🐾💙 November is National Senior Pet Month! 💙🐾

This month, we’re celebrating the wise, wonderful, and oh-so-lovable senior pets who bring so much joy into our lives. Senior pets have so much love to give, and they deserve all the care, comfort, and cuddles in the world!

As our pets age, they need a little extra attention to keep them healthy and happy. Regular checkups, gentle exercise, and a cozy bed can make all the difference! 🛋️🐾

Have a senior pet at home? Share a photo of your sweet senior and tell us what makes them special! Let’s give our senior pets the love they deserve. 💖🐕🐈

11/03/2024

Thank you again to everyone who joined us for our open house yesterday! We had such a great time connecting with all of you, and a huge congratulations again to our grand prize winner! If you missed out, don’t worry—we still have goodie bags left, including some specially made for our exotic pets. We’re already looking forward to doing it again next year! 🐾🎉

11/02/2024

10/29/2024

🐾 Happy National Cat Day! 🐾

Today, we celebrate the furry companions who fill our lives with love, laughter, and a little bit of mischief. Whether they’re napping in the sun, knocking things off tables, or zooming around the house at odd hours, cats have a way of keeping us entertained. Their soothing purrs can even lower stress and anxiety, reminding us just how special they are. 💤

Today is a great time to treat your cat to a new toy, comfy bed, or extra treats! Let’s give our cats the love they deserve for making life so much better! 💕

10/21/2024

🐍🦎 Happy Reptile Awareness Day! 🦎🐢

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the cold-blooded wonders of the animal kingdom! Whether it’s the graceful glide of a snake, the ancient wisdom in a tortoise's eyes, or the striking patterns on a gecko, reptiles play a vital role in ecosystems around the globe. 🌍

As temperatures drop, it’s especially important for reptile owners to keep a close eye on their pets. Many reptiles experience brumation—a hibernation-like state where they become less active, eat less, and may sleep for extended periods. 💤

Reptiles may be misunderstood, but they play a vital role in ecosystems worldwide. 💚 Keep them in mind this fall, whether you’re caring for a pet or spotting them in the wild!

What’s your favorite reptile? Let us know in the comments!👇

10/19/2024

🌟🐾 It’s Superstar Saturday! 🐾🌟

As we wrap up National Vet Tech Week, we want to take a moment to celebrate the true superstars of our clinic—our incredible vet techs! 💙 From start to finish, they go above and beyond for each and every pet that walks through our doors.

Here’s a special message from Dr. Lisa, the person who brought this amazing team together:

💬 “I have the best team. Not only are they extremely talented, but they are kind, compassionate, and genuine. I'm so lucky to have a team that works together seamlessly to make sure our patients get the best care, and at the same time strives to make our clinic a fun, healthy, and safe place to work." – Dr. Lisa Coder, DVM

Let’s give one last round of applause for our superstar vet techs! 👏🧡

10/19/2024

Photo Shoot Friday!! 📸
Wrapping up National Veterinary Technician Week with a behind-the-scenes look at our clinic's daily life! From early morning appointments to late afternoon cuddles with our fur-patients, we’re celebrating the incredible work our vet techs do every day. 🐾💉

Their dedication and compassion keep our clinic thriving and our pets healthy. To all our vet techs, thank you for making a difference one paw at a time! 🐕🐱💚

As always we hope the sick ones get better, the healthy ones stay healthy.

10/18/2024

🎉🐾 Happy Fun Fact Friday! 🐾🎉

As we celebrate Day 6 of National Vet Tech Week, we thought it’d be fun to share a few things you might not know about our amazing vet techs! They care for your pets with so much love and dedication, but they also have some cool hobbies and hidden talents. Check them out! 👇

Amanda: "I love tie dye, especially with vibrant colors."
Abby: "Arik makes the worst dad jokes, but I secretly enjoy them."
Lee: "My torties takes up a 1/4 of my dinning room."
Arik: "I'd say making Italian food, but if I asked any of the greats. They'd say I'm an Impasta"
Charlie: "I love to decorate for any occasion. Halloween is my favorite, though! Also I make interactive things for my cats at home!"
Kisha: "I'm passionate about kick-boxing and it's a good frustration release."

Our vet techs are not only skilled in caring for your pets, but they’re also full of unique talents! Help us celebrate them by sharing a fun fact about your own pets in the comments! 🧡

10/17/2024

💙🙌 It’s Thankful Thursday! 🙌💙

Today, on Day 5 of National Vet Tech Week, we invite you to join us in showing appreciation for the incredible vet techs who work tirelessly behind the scenes to care for your pets. From providing comfort and support to delivering top-notch medical care, our techs are the heart of our clinic. 🐾

💌 Let’s flood the comments with love and gratitude for our vet techs. Share a message or memory about how they’ve helped your pets, or simply say “thank you” for the amazing care they provide!

We are so grateful for everything they do, and we know your pets feel

Stay tuned for more as we continue to celebrate their hard work and dedication throughout the week!

10/16/2024

🌿🐾 It’s Wellness Wednesday! 🐾🌿
As we continue celebrating with Day 4 National Vet Tech Week, today’s focus is all about keeping your pets healthy and happy! Our incredible vet techs are full of knowledge when it comes to pet wellness, so we asked them to share their top tips for keeping your furry friends in the best shape possible. 💙

Here’s what they had to say:

Amanda: Regular vet check ups to ensure your pet is healthy and stays healthy. 💉🐾
Abby: Routine dental cleanings, helps prevent other serious diseases like diabetes and heart disease. 🦷🐱🐶
Lee: A healthy diet and proper portions will help prevent obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. 🥩🐶
Arik: Play time! Playing with your pet helps offer both mental and physical stimuli to maintain physical health and reduce anxious activity. 🏃‍♂️🐕‍🦺
Charlie: A good quality food and vaccines! 💉🐾
Kisha: Make sure your fur babies teeth are healthy. Un-healthy teeth hurt and causes more issues. 🦷🐱🐶

Our vet techs are here to support your pet’s health journey, and we’re proud to share their expert advice! 🧡

Stay tuned for more as we continue to celebrate their hard work and dedication throughout the week!

10/15/2024

🛠️✨ It’s Tech Skills Tuesday! ✨🛠️
For Day 3 of National Vet Tech Week, we’re spotlighting the incredible skills that each of our vet techs bring to the clinic. Every day, they put their talents and passion to work, helping keep your pets happy and healthy! 🐾💙

Here’s what each tech enjoys the most about their role, and the skills they’re most passionate about:

Amanda: Being confident during emergencies. 💪
Abby: Blood draws! Placing IV catheters. Bloodwork. 💉🩸
Lee: Being part the unique surgeries. 🩺
Arik: Physical restraint. It's just a fancy way of saying "Giving big hugs". 🫂
Charlie: Running the diagnostics 🧪
Kisha: I love being in surgeries and monitory the patients, then waking them up at the end. 🐶🐱

Our vet techs are masters of many skills, and we’re beyond grateful for the expertise they bring to each pet’s care. 💪🧡

Help us thank them for all they do by sharing your appreciation in the comments below!

10/14/2024

🐾✨ It’s Day 2 of National Vet Tech Week! ✨🐾

Today is Meet Our Heroes Monday, and we’re so excited to introduce you to the amazing vet techs who have the privilege of working with your beloved pets every day! 💙🐶🐱

Our techs are the heart and soul of the clinic, providing expert care, endless compassion, and all the love your pets deserve. Whether they’re assisting in surgeries, monitoring recovery, or giving extra snuggles to nervous pets, they do it all with a smile. 😊

👏 A big thank you to our incredible team!
Amanda, RVT
Abby, RVT
Lee
Arik
Charlie
Kisha

Stay tuned for more as we continue to celebrate their hard work and dedication throughout the week!

10/13/2024

🌟 Happy National Vet Tech Week! 🌟
Today, we’re kicking things off with Self-Care Sunday because our amazing vet techs deserve some well-earned relaxation after taking care of our furry friends all week long! 🐾💙

Here are a few ways our techs like to unwind after a busy day:

Amanda: I enjoy taking hot baths after a long day at work.
Abby: I enjoy reading, crafts, anime, and playing with my dog.
Lee: I enjoy making arts and crafts.
Arik: I enjoying sitting in my car and listening to some good music.
Charlie: I enjoy reading in the park and playing video games!
Kisha: I enjoy seeing and loving on my 4 we**ie dogs, then jump into the hot tub.

Stay tuned for more this week as we highlight our incredible team!