Avalon Animal Hospital

06/13/2024

Avalon Animal Hospital will be permanently closing effective June 30, 2024 as a veterinary hospital. We will continue to provide boarding for dogs and cats through Labor Day, September 2, 2024. Retrieval of patient records will be available by appointment through July 15, 2024, please call 304-744-4721 to obtain a copy of your live patient records. Avalon has provided veterinary care to the clients and pets of the Kanawha Valley since the 50s, and we are grateful for their patronage over the years.

05/22/2024

Hiring 2 vet assistants, 1 kennel assistant & receptionist. Email your resume to [email protected]

04/08/2024

We are hiring a front desk receptionist! Must be dependable, available Monday through Friday, and must love animals. It’s a fun job, decent pay, and not hard to learn. Email resumes to [email protected]

04/08/2024

We are scheduling boarding for summer vacation! Call us to schedule your boarding today! 3047444721
Our rates are cheap, we have an immaculate boarding facility, and we love your babies like our own🩵

03/04/2024

Due to demand, we are extending our spay/neuter special through March 15th. If your pet needs a spay/neuter, now’s the time to schedule🐾🐕‍🦺🐩🦴

02/14/2024

Avalon Animal Hospital is running a spay/neuter special throughout the month of February. Call us at 304-744-4721 to schedule yours today!!

02/14/2024

We are running specials through the end of February! A cat neuter is only $129. Call us at 304-744-4721 for other specials and to schedule your spay/neuter🐾🐩🐈‍⬛

02/14/2024

Avalon Animal Hospital is now open from 8am to 5pm. We have surgery/exam appointments available same/next day!! Call us at 304-744-4721 to schedule🐾🐕‍🦺🦴

02/06/2024

Avalon will be open until 5pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. If you need a later appointment please call and schedule!

02/06/2024

Avalon Animal Hospital is looking for a front desk receptionist. Please send resumes to [email protected]

01/29/2024

We don’t have a doctor today, so we will be closed. If you need anything I’ll be checking the voicemail throughout the day. We will be reopen Tuesday at 8am

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from all of us at Avalon Animal Hospital🥰

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
We are closed today

Just sharing a reminder picture, your fur babies can not have everything you eat today!

09/25/2023

Please spay and neuter your pets!
We have surgery openings, call to day to schedule your appointment! 304-744-4721

08/31/2023

We are looking to rehome this baby.
He’s a 7 month old Husky/Pomeranian mix.
Neutered, vaccines current.
Extremely loving and friendly. Loves kids.
Must have a large fenced in yard to allow him to run.

08/23/2023

We received a few telephone calls this week from clients regarding texts they got. saying they owe Avalon an unpaid balance, with our telephone number.

Do Not give this number your credit card information. If you see this text come through, you can call the office to verify if you have a balance or not.

08/01/2023

Can pets have too much water? Yes, they can. As important as water is for our pets, too much can cause water intoxication. Aim for one ounce of water per pound of body weight daily.

07/13/2023

07/06/2023

Please don’t leave your babies in the car.
We had an emergency case today where a cat was left in a vehicle & overheated.
Thankfully the owner brought her to us just in time.
Dr Smith was able to bring her body temperature down. 🐱💜

Never leave your pet alone in a car, even in the shade or with a cracked window. The inside can heat up to around 100 degrees in less than 10 minutes on an 80-degree day.

07/03/2023

Happy 4th of July!!!
Our office will be closed tomorrow in observance of Independence Day.
Today we are in the office from 8am to 4pm.
Wednesday through Friday 8am to 4pm.
Closed on Saturdays until further notice.

Please pick up all medications that is needed today. Remember if your pet can not handle fireworks we have medication we can dispense. Call our office for help. 304-744-4721.

Enjoy the holiday with your families.

06/09/2023

OPERATIONS PROCEDURE UPDATE 6/01/2023

Office Hours Monday through Friday 8am-4pm, Closed for Lunch 12-1:00pm.
Our office is closed Saturday and Sunday.
WE ASK THAT ALL PETS BE ON A LEASH OR IN A CARRIER WHEN IN THE HOSPITAL.

When you arrive at the clinic for an appointment, remain in your car and call us at 304-744-4721 to check in.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR PHONE AND MAKE SURE IT IS READY WITH THE SOUND ON TO RECEIVE OUR CALL.
If you do not have a cell phone, please call the office from your home before leaving to travel here. We can discuss the plan for your pet's visit and prepare for your arrival.
Please DO NOT leave our parking lot while your pet is being examined inside the clinic. The doctors need you readily available for any questions or concerns they may have.

**Medication or Food Pick-up**
Please call ahead for your medication refills and prescription food orders. IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS for us to fill your request. Payment is expected when you call in your refill. Upon arrival to the clinic, please remain in your vehicle, call the front desk and a staff member will bring your items out to you. Due to supply chain issues some of our medications and prescription diets are on still in limited supply. If this is the case, we will work with you to find an alternative.

If you or a family member is exhibiting symptoms of illness or in quarantine, please alert our staff upon your arrival at the hospital so we can find a safe solution for your pets visit and care.
As always, we appreciate your patience as we continue to adjust our method of operations to better serve our valued clients and patients.
Please call us with any questions 304-744-4721.

06/08/2023

Helpful pointers from MedVet to help keep your babies safe from snakes!
We enjoy hikes with our dogs, we are sure you do as well.
Be careful this summer!

Whether you are enjoying a hike or a nice afternoon in the yard with your pet, it’s important to remember that snakes enjoy the warmer weather, too. Combining a curious pet and a venomous snake can end in a life-threatening snakebite.

Learn tips to avoid snakes and what to do if a venomous snake does strike: https://hubs.la/Q01R4ynf0

06/06/2023

Just letting everyone know
AEP called, They are conducting a power outage tomorrow afternoon 6/7/2023. We will close the office at 12pm.

05/22/2023

Avalon will only have a doctor Wednesday and Thursday this week. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

05/09/2023

It's National Pet Week!
Share pictures of your babies with us!

This is the official page of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

05/04/2023

Yesterday was National Hairball Awareness Day.
Is you cat showing these symptoms?
Schedule your appointment today to get your baby examined.
304-744-4721

Most cats pass the hair they consume while grooming, but if it doesn’t pass, it will get bigger and bigger creating a hairball. Once the hairball soaks up enough bile, it triggers a regurgitation response. The gagging, hacking, or retching sounds that often lead to vomiting are unmistakable to most. If these behaviors are prolonged and/or accompanied by lack of appetite, lethargy, constipation, or diarrhea, a hairball could be causing a potentially life-threatening blockage. Call your family veterinarian right away or bring your cat to MedVet.

05/03/2023

Due to a transformer blowing, we do not have electric the rest of the afternoon.
We are extremely sorry for the inconvenience.
Hopefully we will be running normal tomorrow.

04/24/2023

We are seeing a huge increase in Lyme Disease in our clinic. Have you picked a tick off your dog lately? Some ticks are so small you can barely see them.
If you pet is showing any of these symptoms, bring your pet in for a 4DX blood test to see if your dog is Lyme Positive.

If you’ve removed a tick from your pet, you’ll want to keep an eye out for these signs as they could indicate that your pet has Lyme Disease. Contact your veterinarian or come see us for diagnosis and treatment. And remember, one of the best things to do to protect against Lyme Disease is to prevent it. We suggest using tick preventatives year-round.

04/19/2023

As the weather warms up, we travel more with our furry babies here are some travel Tips from our friends at MedVet.

Texting while driving is synonymous with distracted driving, but did you know your pet can be a distraction too? The safest place for your pet is in the back seat in a carrier, crate, or special harness.

04/18/2023

DEA National Take Back Day!
Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT
WV DRUG INTERVENTION INSTITUTE
KROGERASHTON PLACE
WV ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE
KANAWHA CO SO
DRUG EMPORIUM
WALGREENS DRUGSTOREPARKING LOT
PIGGLY WIGGLY
ST. ALBANS POLICE DEPARTMENT
NITRO PD
POC MAJ. J.J. GARBIN