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Leading Edge Veterinary Service

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Leading Edge Veterinary Service

Leading Edge Veterinary Service provides routine and emergency care for all animal needs.
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We are located in Springbrook, Wisconsin (7 miles south of Hayward on Hwy 63) Leading Edge Veterinary Services is a mixed animal practice located a few miles south of Hayward, WI. We have a large and small animal hospital to accommodate all animals on site and we also offer large animal ambulatory appointments.

06/24/2024

Take walks during the cooler parts of the day and bring water for both you and your dog.

Keep in mind that asphalt heats up quickly. If you can't hold your hand on it for 30 seconds, it's too hot for your dog's paws 🥵.

06/24/2024

Keeping horses cool during the summer is essential to their well-being. Here are some simple tips to help maintain their comfort:

- Provide Ample Fresh Water
- Shade and Shelter
- Proper Ventilation
- Turnout Schedule
- Fly and Insect Control
- Regular Grooming
- Wetting and Cooling
- Adjust Feeding Routine
- Exercise Management
- Monitor Health

06/21/2024

Friendly reminder that the 4th of July is only 2 weeks away! Here are some pet safety tips to help them have a safe and fun holiday. If your pet needs medication to help keep them calm, please remember to call the clinic and schedule an appointment sooner rather than later! 💥

06/21/2024

It's ! 📸

We know you all have a ton of them with your pets, so drop your best selfies in the comments below!

06/20/2024

It is officially summer! ☀️

Tell us your summer plans in the comments below!

06/18/2024

Did you know - When the air temperature is 77°F, asphalt can heat up to 125°F.

This temperature can burn human skin and is dangerous for dogs' unprotected paws.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the doggie dads who take one for the team!

Have a great day with your 2 and 4 legged kids! 🐾

06/13/2024

You never know what will walk through our doors……

George the goose came for a vet visit today for a painful eye that he injured a few days ago. Dr. Metcalf was able to examine him today and didn’t find anything serious that needed to be fixed. He was sent home with an eye ointment and a clean bill of health!

Thanks for visiting us George!

06/06/2024

🎊🌟EXCITING NEWS 🌟🎊

We would like everyone to give a big welcome to Dr. Marty Anderson! He will become a familiar face around the LEVS clinic as he just started on as our new full-time mixed animal veterinarian. Dr. Marty Anderson will be seeing small animal patients Monday-Friday at the clinic with some large animal haul-in appointments thrown in the mix.

Dr. Marty Anderson graduated from University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2024. He was raised on a family farm in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, and then proceeded to attend UW - River Falls, majoring in Pre-Vet Dairy Science. During vet school he trained with Wisconsin Large Animal Emergency Response doing Large Animal Technical Rescue. He is excited to be back in the area practicing mixed animal medicine, and looks forward to providing exceptional care to all of your animals.

06/04/2024

⭐⭐⭐ UPDATE!!!!⭐⭐⭐

We are happy to report these pups have been found!

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06/03/2024

Whether you're looking for healthy alternatives to commercial pet treats or just trying to slim down your pet's waistline, these vegetables are safe to add to your dog or cat's diet!

06/01/2024

Why Vet Med is tough-

We have to care enough to put our heart and souls into treating a pet as if it were our own.

We have to care enough to be able to have the conversation to open an owner’s eyes to their pet’s suffering.

We have to care more than our clients sometimes in order to show them what they can do to improve or maintain their pet’s health.

We have to have patience with people who reject every single recommendation we have for their pets.

We have to understand that every pet in every household has a different kind of status (or non-status) within that home. And the kind of care they will receive often depends on this status given to them by their owners. We can’t assume or guess what that is.

Often we only find out by making our medical recommendations and seeing the owner’s reaction, which can range from being thankful for being so invested in their pet’s health and well-being (whether they can afford everything or not), to being yelled at, chastised, or even threatened for being such greedy uncaring people who charge for our knowledge and services.

We are in the business of caring, knowing, and treating what we know to treat. We are scientists. We don’t like to guess…unless we have to.

Not knowing and not caring are very hard for us. When people tell us their neighbor, breeder, or the teenager in the pet store know more, and when people tell us that we don’t care simply because we lay out medically correct diagnostics and treatment plans, we take it personally.

We understand that having a sick pet is very, very hard. It’s scary to contemplate the seriousness of an illness and how well our pet will do with or without treatment. We understand that finances, guilt, stress, and fear play into it a lot. We are willing to work with people, but they have to be willing to work with us too. It’s a two way street, and they have to care as much about their pet as we do for it to work.

And then sometimes we have to care less, and this is the hardest thing; when we have someone just unreasonable who does not even try to understand, doesn’t try to work with us, blames us for their circumstances, and nothing is done for the pet. We cannot and should not take on the responsibility for someone else’s pet.

Pets are their people’s responsibility, and the financial preparation, time investment and decisions on what they can and will spend for taking care of their pet rests solely on their shoulders, yet many people try to shift the blame and responsibility for timely treatment to veterinarians when they have no funds saved or available to diagnose or treat their pet in its time of need.

The veterinarian’s job is to examine, advise, diagnose and treat when given permission. The owner’s job is to hear the results of the exam, ask questions, and decide how far they will go with diagnosis and treatment based on their own finances and home situation.

Because of these varied situations, we have to turn on/turn off so many emotions during the day. It is exhausting, and this goes on day in and day out. We must care- but not too much, lest we anger the client who doesn’t care as much and thinks our recommendations are ridiculous and we are only in it for the money. Not too much, because we can find ourselves devastated when we cannot treat a treatable disease due to the owner’s circumstances.

Yet we can’t care too little- lest we fail to offer every diagnostic available the first go-round and have a client upset that we did not make a complete diagnosis during the very first visit and then we get publicly slammed for being incompetent. Within a single hour we might be in all these situations, repeated throughout the day.

Our days are not all puppies and kittens and sweet healthy pets visiting us all day long. They are certainly there sprinkled in throughout the day, but mostly it is worried pet parents and us, making our best pet care recommendations and hoping for a reasonable conversation to follow.

05/30/2024

If you haven’t heard by now, we have a pretty amazing groomer at Leading Edge. 🤗

Call today to get your fur babies Spa Day’s scheduled with Emma! 🛁🫧💈🐾🐶

715-934-9055

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day! We will be closed today in observance of the Holiday.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the extraordinary men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their courage and sacrifice inspire us all to be better and to strive for a more just and peaceful world. ✨

05/24/2024

Heading in to the holiday weekend, we just wanted to remind our clients that we will be closed Monday, 5/27/24 in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!

If you have a large animal emergency please call the office at 715-934-9055 and our automated receptionist will give you information regarding emergency care.

If you have a small animal emergency please contact one of the following emergency pet hospitals:

Blue Pearl Emergency Pet Hospital-
2314 W Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806
218-302-8000

Allied Emergency Veterinary Services-
2135 N Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703
715-529-5900

Animal Emergency and Referral Center-
1163 Helmo Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128
651-501-3766

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day ✨ Wishing you all a wonderful day from all of us here at Leading Edge Veterinary Services!

05/10/2024

⭐️🌟Clinic update!!! 🌟⭐️

“Focus on the step in front of you, not the whole staircase.” ...

We finally have a sign!!!!

Dr. Metcalf has always had a vision to make veterinary care for large and small animals more accessible to the Hayward and surrounding areas. He purchased this land with a dream to be able to expand and offer many different services. We’re proud to say we have a location that can accommodate almost all of your animal needs. Having this facility helps make life a little easier for clients to be seen sooner for both large and small animal services. We pride ourselves on being able to accommodate our clients as much as possible, and give them the compassionate care they deserve.

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Services we offer in clinic:
Small animal veterinary care
Large animal veterinary care
Grooming
Small Animal Boarding…..and soon Equine Boarding!

We’re excited to see what the future holds!

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"

05/09/2024

We wanted to share a few Before & After's of some of Emma's recent grooms! Call the clinic at 715-934-9055 to get your pet's scheduled. She is currently booked out until the first week in June, so make sure to call and get scheduled as soon as possible! 🐕🐾

05/07/2024

May is 📸 We know you have a ton of them, share your favorite pet photos with us!

05/06/2024

Life is better with horses 😍

Make sure to give us a call @ 715-934-9055 to get your horses scheduled for any Spring needs!

05/03/2024

Call us today at 715-934-9055 to refill your pet's preventatives and protect them from fleas and ticks.

Introducing Nexgard Plus a monthly chew that gives you the power to protect your best buddy from fleas, ticks, heartworm disease, roundworms, and hookworms. Ask us about protecting your dog today.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: NexGard® PLUS (afoxolaner, moxidectin, and pyrantel chewable tablets) is for use in dogs only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy, and itching. Use with caution in dogs with a history of seizures or neurologic disorders. Dogs should be tested for existing heartworm infection prior to starting a preventive. For more information, visit NexGardPLUS.com.

05/01/2024

Wishing you all a wonderful May ☀️

04/30/2024

The horse life 🐴❣️

04/29/2024

Selecting the right veterinarian and pet healthcare provider is vital. Here are the key factors to consider:

❶ Location: Choose a clinic that's convenient for you and your pet. Easy access is a must for emergencies.

❷ Reputation: Research online reviews, ask for recommendations, and check for accreditations.

❸ Specialties: Consider your pet's specific needs and look for a clinic that specializes in their species or condition.

❹ Open Communication: A good vet listens to your concerns, answers your questions, and involves you in your pet's care.

❺ Clean and Well-Equipped Facility: Ensure the clinic is clean, organized, and well-equipped for exams, surgeries, and diagnostics.

At Leading Edge Veterinary Services we strive to provide you with exceptional and compassionate care and are thankful to have multiple Vet's for you to choose from.

04/27/2024

Celebrating all of the veterinarians that help keep our animals safe on World Veterinary Day! Leave us a comment below to show your appreciation for one of your favorite Vet's on staff. :)

04/25/2024

Receptionists are the face of our veterinary hospital. They play the starring role in every client experience — from scheduling exams to check-in and checkout. To continue celebrating these amazing , we are celebrating Grant Roedel! A lot of you know him by name, and always appreciate his positive attitude. Grant has been with us since the summer of 2022. We are so fortunate to have such a caring and sweet person on our staff that always goes above and beyond for our clients and patients! Make sure to stop in and thank these wonderful individuals, or drop a comment below! ⬇️
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04/24/2024

Paige Kershaw is our first veterinary receptionist we’ll feature this week! Paige grew up in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. She moved to Shell Lake, Wisconsin in the summer of 2019. She graduated from Iowa State University in fall of 2023 with a B.S. in Animal Science. She just started here at Leading Edge in February 2024. You would think she has been working at Leading Edge for years with how quickly she has picked up on things! Paige has been a great addition to the team, and our clients appreciate her great attitude and willingness to help with whatever they may need. Join us in thanking her for all her hard work and dedication to helping make things run smoothly up front! 🐾⭐🎉

04/23/2024

Did you know that Emma now offers a Loyalty Card for her grooming clients?!? Get 10% off on your 10th groom! Call today and get your grooming appointments scheduled!🐾🐕✨🌸

04/22/2024

Fun Fact: Veterinary Reception week started in 2007.

This week we are featuring our amazing receptionists that hold down the front lines. Without them we couldn’t do our jobs. Front desk staff have remained the apple of my eye. Veterinary receptionists are generally very hard-working and often absorb much of the stress that enters a facility.

So let’s show them the appreciation they deserve, not only this week, but everyday! ❤️🐾🐈🦮🐎🐥🐄

Address

N10120 County Highway M
Springbrook, WI
54875

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17159349055

Website

http://leadingedgevets.com/

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Jamie is one of our wonderful veterinary receptionists that we're celebrating this week. Jamie completed her schooling to become a veterinary assistant from the US Career Institute in 2011. After moving back to the Hayward area from North Dakota she started working at LEVS in March 2021. She currently resides in Minong with her two children, her boyfriend and dog, Piper, and kitty, Scarlett. In her free time, Jamie enjoys hiking and kayaking. Thank you Jamie for all you do ! #veterinaryreceptionist

For #vetreceptionist week we need to give a huge thank you to Amber! Amber has been a team member at Leading Edge since spring of 2014. Amber started with the practice when it was a strictly large animal, ambulatory practice based out of Dr. Metcalf's house. She has grown with the practice and we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated person. Amber has a degree in Biology from Northland College and Vet Assistant certification from Penn Foster. Amber and her husband have two adorable little girls, a dog named Greta and a fuzzy cat named Cruiser. She enjoys camping and going to the lake in her free time. Thank you Amber for the many years and we look forward to many more ! #veterinaryreceptionweek

To continue celebrating #vetreceptionist week, we will feature Jen! Jen helps as a receptionist along with her veterinary technician duties. She completed her veterinary technician training at Rockford Career College. Jen has worked in an ER clinic and general practice clinics prior to moving to Hayward in 2015. Jen started at Leading Edge in January of 2019 and has been a vital team member ever since. She has two kids and is just recently engaged! Leo, the puppy, has been a recent addition to her family along with Thor her other Golden Retriever. She enjoys fishing and hiking in her free time. Thank you Jen for all you do!

Rudolf was in need of emergency surgery. His nose wasn't working!! Thanks to the skills of Dr. Dopamine, Rudolf has full function of his red nose and is all set for Christmas

It's Farm Cat Friday! Everyone needs a shotgun rider to check on the herd.

Does your pet have skin issues or itch? Call today to make an appointment for a skin exam and get relief for your pet. #ItchyPetAwarenessMonth

New Clinic Tour!

Pictures and brief video of the inside of the small animal and large animal hospital! It's still a work in progress but very functional and so beautiful.