Bennetts Creek Veterinary Care

06/20/2024

Neville checking in - still waiting on my fur-ever home! I am available for adoption, I just need to go to a lovely home with no other cats, or cats that are positive for FIV like me 😆.

Don't forget, I love to play, I love to purr and receive pets, and I love snacking on some wet food! 🥰

If you are interested or know someone that is looking for a furry companion, please reach out to us at (757) 483-5990.

06/19/2024

Good afternoon everyone,

Unfortunately, our phone lines are down and we are unsure of when they will be back to functioning properly. We are able to send out text messages to our clients at this time, but we cannot make phone calls out or receive them. As soon as the system is back, we will notify you all. Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

UPDATE: We were just notified by the tech company that the phone lines are back on. Please be aware that there may still be some technical difficulties, but we are back online and can make phone calls.

Send a message to learn more

06/10/2024

**UP FOR ADOPTION!** Through Eve's Orphans.

Feline immunodeficiency virus, or FIV, affects the immune system of cats and can make them more prone to developing infections. The virus is transmitted among cats through saliva, so primarily through bite wounds. Cats that remain outdoors, male cats, and senior cats are more likely to develop FIV. With that being said, cats that have FIV can still live a long, happy, and fulfilling life. It is just imperative that they do not go outdoors and if they are to live with other cats, those other cats must also have FIV so there is no risk of spreading infection.

Please do not let Neville’s FIV+ diagnosis scare you away from meeting and potentially adopting this sweet boy! He is very healthy otherwise, has a great appetite, and LOVES to play with everything. Neville found himself on the porch of a fellow BCVC employee about a month ago and he has been taken care of at the clinic ever since, however, Neville would really love to find his forever home.

If you are interested in meeting Neville or know anyone that is, please reach out to us at (757) 483-5990 or email us at [email protected].

06/05/2024

This is very kind of you, thank you! We are so glad to hear Emmie is recovering well ❤️ she truly is such a joy whenever she comes to visit.

🎵 Guess who’s back, back again.
Emmie’s back, tell a friend! 🎵

Ember made it through her mass removal procedure with flying colors today. She has three stitches and lost a bit of the hair we’ve worked so hard to grow, but we’ll take that over a suspicious lump any day! The pathology report should be back in a week or so, but for now we rest, heal, and hope for the best.

Special thanks to Portsmouth Humane for making the health of their animals a priority and also to the staff at Bennetts Creek Veterinary Care for taking such amazing care of Ember when she’s there! Emmie gets so excited the minute we pull up in the parking lot of either place. Her friends always call her by name and greet her with smiles and snuggles. She couldn’t be in better hands.

06/04/2024

Pictures, videos, or any funny moments, please share! We appreciate the opportunity to care for all your pets!

05/24/2024

Who wore it better? Surgery suit edition🩱✨ Cori, Holly, or Peanut? 😄

05/23/2024

Had the pleasure of hanging out with this sweet little guy today - he enjoyed being in our assistant Holly’s pocket 🥰🩵.

05/21/2024

Good morning! We just wanted to notify you all that the clinic will be closed Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. If you need to pick up any prescriptions or food, please try to do so before this weekend.

Thank you for your understanding and we hope you have a safe and happy Memorial Day! 💙❤️

05/04/2024

May the 4th be with you all ✨

04/25/2024

Hey everyone, we are currently experiencing internet difficulties and it is affecting our phones as well. If you are trying to call us and we do not answer, it is because the calls are not going through properly.

We are very sorry for this inconvenience, it is affecting our day-to-day duties as well. As soon as the issue is resolved, we will post another update. Thank you all for your cooperation and patience.

04/22/2024

This week we are shining a light on our amazing receptionists for veterinary receptionist week!! These ladies have a tough job that pulls them in all sorts of directions, but they manage to keep us all on the right track week after week!

If you’re stopping by this week for an appointment or to pick up a medication, please take an extra second to show some appreciation for our ladies up front 🩷

04/16/2024

PSA! We will be closing early this Friday, April 19th at 5:00PM to attend a team-building event! We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

If you are experiencing an emergency situation during this time, please consult any of the local urgent/emergency veterinary clinics in the Hampton Roads area.

04/09/2024

Do you struggle giving your dog oral heartworm prevention? Do you often forget to give your dog their prevention every month?

Great news! - We now offer Proheart 12 and Proheart 6 heartworm prevention! Proheart 12 and 6 are injectable heartworm medications that last either 6 months or a year depending on which one your dog gets!

For dogs over 1 year of age, they can safely receive the Proheart 12 injection. For dogs under 1 year of age, they can safely receive the Proheart 6 injection.

Contact us today if you are interested in this form of heartworm prevention for your pup, or if you have any lingering questions about Proheart! As always, we would be happy to care for your pet.🥰

04/08/2024

Something we hear very often is that heartworm prevention is so expensive that it just does not seem worth it. In reality, not only is it worth it for your pet's health, but the treatment for heartworms can cost you thousands of dollars. Not to mention, treatment can last months and is quite grueling.

Please invest in your pet's health and wellbeing by putting them on monthly heartworm prevention for life!

04/04/2024

For National Heartworm Awareness month, we wanted to address one of the questions we get asked the most regarding heartworm prevention - "my dog is inside most of the time, why do they need to be on heartworm prevention?"

Please check out this poster from the American Heartworm Society discussing the importance of keeping your dog on heartworm prevention, even if they are indoors more often than not!

04/02/2024

April is National Heartworm Awareness Month! 🪱❤️🦟
Check out this informative video from heartwormsociety.org: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/images/Heartworm_Prevention_for_Your_Dog_Cat_Ferret.mp4

03/19/2024

Starting April 1st, 2024, construction will begin to widen Route 17 which is going to drastically affect traffic on Knotts Neck and Shoulder's Hill road. For our clients that do not live in the Suffolk region, this may be news to you.

Because it is going to affect traffic on Shoulder's Hill road, Bridge road is most likely going to be congested as well. We wanted to make sure to announce this to you all as this new project is going to affect everyone and may interfere with appointment times if traffic is severe.

Folks may want to consider leaving for their appointment times a bit earlier than normal once this construction begins. We apologize for any inconvenience this may bring to you all (and us as well😉)

03/19/2024

03/17/2024

Happy St Patrick’s day! Celebrate responsibly 🍻😉💚

03/08/2024

PSA: our computer software, Impromed, will have a mandatory update taking place today at noon and will last about 3 hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to you all. This means we will not be able to access your pets medical records or respond to messages in our message center during those few hours. We assure that as soon as the update is finished, we will be able to answer your questions or concerns expeditiously.

If you have an urgent or emergency situation occur, please reach out to any of the local urgent or emergency veterinary services in the Hampton Roads area.

Again, we apologize for any inconvenience and we hope you all (and your fur babies) have a wonderful day! 😃

02/29/2024

Our February Dental raffle has ended! Congratulations to Kai, the sweetest little Mini-Pinscher, owned by Pete Soter. Pet dental care is crucially important to the overall wellbeing of your pet and we hope that was highlighted for the month of February. Thank you to all that participated and stay tuned for more! 🦷🐾💗

02/26/2024

Georgina shadowing the receptionists to see if it would be a good fit 💻📞

02/20/2024

We truly have the best clients!! We could not do this without you all! Thank you to Todd’s wonderful mom for the amazing gift basket 💖 what a kind gesture.

02/16/2024

Nala and Simba soooo sleepy after their initial puppy visit with Dr. Johnson today for vaccine boosters (& lots of kisses and cuddles of course)! 💋💕

02/16/2024

POV getting a dental cleaning! 🦷✨ Come follow Oz while he gets his dental procedure done! Thank you to Oz’s mom for allowing us to not only take care of her precious baby, but letting us post this as well for a behind the scenes look! 🎥🎬

Check out BCVC's video.

02/14/2024

Feeling all the love from our patients today! 🩷

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine’s Day! We hope you feel all the love today 😁💖 shoutout to Lexi (one of our LVTs baby) for being an exceptional model.

02/13/2024

February is national cat health month!! Take a moment to swipe through to learn about the importance of annual wellness visits, what illnesses cats are prone to, osteoarthritis pain management, and more!

Call us at (757) 483-5990 to schedule an appointment for your feline family member!! We would love to care for them 🐱🐈🐈‍⬛🧡

02/13/2024

Interesting day at BCVC! The owners brought Rowan by to see us today with his head stuck in a jar! This can be very frightening but it is something we all as pet parents need to be aware of.

To remove: we used some lubricant and applied it liberally around Rowan’s neck and used a red rubber catheter (a straw is also acceptable). We inserted the catheter into the jar before removing to provide some airflow incase there was any suction while removing the jar. Once the catheter was in the jar and there was plenty of lubricant, we used a gentle twisting motion and slowly pulled it off of Rowan’s head.

As you can see he recovered well and got some snuggles and kisses after. 💜

Please try not to leave any open jars around your pets if possible!!