The Heights Veterinary Clinic

08/21/2024

Say Hello to Frodo! 🐾 This sweet patient just had his first Wellness Exam and kitten boosters at The Heights Veterinary Clinic. To make the experience even sweeter, Frodo enjoyed a tasty treat during his visit.

Our team is thrilled to be a part of his journey to a happy, healthy life! 🐾😺💗

08/17/2024

Sneaky Kitten Alert at The Heights Vet Clinic! 🐈‍⬛
Meet this sweet, little shadow dweller patiently (and sneakily) waiting at Vet Tech Natalie’s workstation for her Wellness exam and kitten series! 💗

She loved playing hide-and-seek, but unbeknownst to her, we were watching her every move.

We adore what we do caring for pets whether younger or older. Ensuring they grow up healthy and happy is our top priority! 💕😺🐾

08/15/2024

It’s National Check the Chip Day at The Heights Veterinary Clinic! 🐶😺 Any day though, is a good day to have your pet(s) microchipped in case they become lost.

In Tampa’s urban setting, your pet’s safety is our top priority. National Check the Chip Day encourages all pet owners to ensure their pets are microchipped and that their registration information is up to date.

Whether you’re exploring the city with your pet or enjoying a relaxing day at home, a microchip can make all the difference if your pet ever becomes lost.

Easy Steps to Take to Ensure Your Lost Pet Can Be Identified If Missing:

✅ Microchip Your Pet 🐕🐈‍⬛
Haven’t microchipped your pet yet? It’s a quick and easy process to microchip your pet. For appointments, please call our office.

✅Verify Your Info
If your pet is already microchipped, double-check that your contact details are current in the provider’s registration information.

✅Contact Us
Need assistance? Call us at The Heights Veterinary Clinic to verify or update your pet’s microchip information at 813-533-7363.

Why It Matters 🐶😺
In our bustling urban environment, pets can easily slip away. Microchipping ensures a higher chance of a safe return home.

08/13/2024

✈️ Mark Your Calendars for this “Wheels Up For Adoption Event”, August 17th from 11a-3p 🐶😺

✈️ WHEELS UP FOR ADOPTION! 🐶🐱AIRPORT ADOPTION EVENT📍Tampa🐾 Get Ready for a pawsome journey to meet your new furry friend? 🐶🐱 Join us at **Tampa Executive Airport** for our **Animal Adoption Awareness Fly-In**! ✈️ Let’s make this a high-flying day filled with love and wagging tails!

📅 **August 17th, 2024**
⏰ **11 AM - 3 PM**
📍 **Skyport Aviation** 6530 Vandenberg Hangar Ln, Tampa, FL 33610 We’re all set to take off with a selection of adorable pets who are ready to land in your heart! 🐾💖 This event will be packed with fun activities, heartwarming moments, and plenty of opportunities to find your perfect match. 🐕🐈

While you’re here, take advantage of our special offer! Donate supplies for our rescues and receive a **$5 OFF** coupon for the food truck. 🍔🌭 Your support helps us keep our furry friends soaring high and ensures they have everything they need.

Bring your family, friends, and your love for animals for a day of fun and furry excitement. It’s an adoption event you won’t want to miss! 🛫✈️ See you at the airport for a day filled with joy, laughter, and new beginnings! 🐾❤️

08/13/2024

A Great Start to the Week with Walter! 🐶❤️🐾
Our always begins doing what we love best…caring for your beloved pets. 🐾This handsome doggo visited with us today for bloodwork under the care of Dr. Mike Haworth and did great!

Here’s to a great week as we meet more pets with bright faces and wagging tails just like Walter! 🐾💗🐶😺💗🐾

08/10/2024

Meet Darla Who Shared Her Catitude😺Calmness this Week at The Heights Vet Clinic!

This 5-year-old beautiful feline patient brightened our week during her wellness visit. She found the perfect spot by the window in the exam room to relax and enjoy the view. Her sweet and curious nature was a joy to watch!

We love sharing our beloved feline patients with you on Saturdays. 🐾😺💗🐈

08/08/2024

That's One Tasty Treat! 💗🐱🐾 Meet Zelda who is helping us celebrate International Cat Day at The Heights Veterinary Clinic!

Zelda is a 10 year-old Serengeti cat who enjoyed her cat treat after her feline wellness appointment. What a sweetie!

Let's give a round of applause to all our feline friends who make our lives special every day.

Happy International Cat Day from Zelda and all of us at The Heights Vet Clinic! 🐱🐈🐈‍⬛😻

To book an appointment for your beloved pets, we’re here for you in Tampa Heights at 813-533-7363.

08/08/2024

Tips to Prevent Summer Heat Risks with Pets! ☀️
Hot summer days with your pet can be a lot of fun, but our four-legged friends can be put in some pretty unpleasant and even dangerous situations if we’re not careful.

Our video shares some things to keep in mind while enjoying summer days with your pets!

08/05/2024

YES! 🐾 We’re Open. 💗🐶🐱💗
The Heights Veterinary Clinic is open today for our regularly scheduled office hours from 8a - 6p. Should you need us for any of your pet’s healthcare needs, please call 813-533-7363.

08/04/2024

Spend Your Rainy Day Creating a Kit for Pets! 🐾
With our hurricane season in full swing, click on this linkhttps://ebusiness.avma.org/files/productdownloads/STWF_English.pdf for a great guide created by the AVMA with checklists to plan for an emergency with your pet family.🐶🐱

08/03/2024

Bartok’s Purrthday Party Celebrating One! 🎉
We’re sharing this special kitten’s big birthday celebration at The Heights Veterinary Clinic for . Check out the photos! 💕🐱🐾

What a milestone this sweetheart has reached after being adopted by doting pet parent, Natalie, our Vet Tech Supervisor.

Bartok has overcome some health issues in his first year and is deaf, yet Natalie loves his best personality trait - how curious he is about the world. “Nothing scares him and he’s always interested in new things, people and pets.” ❤️

Bartok also plays a special role here at The Heights as he greets and comforts many of our patients. At home, Natalie shares that Bartok is naughty about plants and likes to dig in the plant dirt and terrorize the house 😂🪴🐈

We’re glad that Bartok is living his best life! We enjoy caring for each of our beloved
pet patients. Happy Birthday Bartok!

08/02/2024

What a Good and Patient Boy! 🐾🐶❤️
Meet Kobe, a handsome 3 month-old Doberman pup who visited with us at The Heights Vet Clinic for his follow-up skin exam and vaccines. 🩺 He waited so patiently for his treat after his check-up! 😍🐕🦴

07/30/2024

A Gold Medal Moment! 🐶🐱 A great local story as AGoldPhoto Pet Photo Studio showcases pet champions in need of a loving home! We love this work! 🐾💗🐕

07/29/2024

Do You Have a Senior Pet? 🐶💕🐱
At The Heights Vet Clinic, we're here to support your pet throughout all stages of life including the golden years as your pet becomes older. 🐾

See our informative video on the changes to anticipate as your pet ages.

07/26/2024

Lady's Bright Smile was Hiding a Big Secret 💗
Why routine dental checkups matter! 🐶🦷🐾

Today at The Heights Vet Clinic, we enjoyed caring for Lady, a lovely female Border Collie mix. This sweet patient came in for her routine canine dental cleaning and polishing, a vital part of maintaining her overall health. 🐶😺

What We Uncovered…

Our Vet Tech team took dental X-rays during Lady’s visit and discovered something unexpected: a fractured lower incisor that our canine patient showed no outwardly signs or symptoms of having. Thanks to a thorough examination and procedure by our doctors, the damaged tooth was removed, ensuring Lady continues to be her happy, healthy self.

A perfect reminder of why regular health checkups and dental cleanings are so important. Hidden issues can be uncovered and treated which may cause discomfort or further complications later.

See Lady’s before and after photos including the digital X-ray of her fractured tooth. We’re happy to announce she’s feeling much better!

07/24/2024

Were Closed Today between 12:00 - 3:00p 🐾The Heights Veterinary Clinic will be closed for a few hours today for our monthly staff meeting and team training. 🐶😺 Should you need to pick up pet medications or food during this time, please call our office for special arrangements at 813-533-7363.

We apologize for any inconveniences and look forward to sharing our staff training with you.

07/23/2024

Meet Zimmy Who Rolled Up in Style! 💗🐈🐾
What a pleasure caring for Zimmy, a 15 week-old Sphynx, visiting with us today for kitten wellness. 💗

Regular wellness checks at your family vet are crucial to ensuring your kitten or puppy is healthy during development. We love that Zimmy received both comfort and care during his visit.

Do you have a new addition to your pet family?
We offer comprehensive veterinary care for your beloved pets. 813-533-7363 🐶😺

07/22/2024

Keep Your Pets Cool When It’s Hot! 🐶☀️🐈
We’re no strangers to summer heat here in Tampa which can be extremely dangerous for our pets. Graphic Credit: SPCA of Texas

Along with this great infographic, here’s more heat-related pet safety tips:

💦 Keep Pets Hydrated

🐕 Avoid Midday Walks with Pets

⛱️ Provide Shade for Pets if Outside

🚙. Never Leave Pets in Cars

🐕‍🦺 Limit Exercise to Prevent Overheating and
Know the Signs of Heatstroke:
• Excessive panting and drooling
• Difficulty breathing
• Rapid heart rate
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Lethargy or weakness
• Collapse

If you notice any of these signs, move your pet to a cooler area, offer water, and contact your family veterinarian immediately.

Let’s keep our pets cool and safe this summer!

07/19/2024

💗 Won Over by Wrinkles! 🐾
Meet two of our charming patients: Wilson an adorable 8 year-old English Bulldog and Taj, a lovable Shar Pei who is also eight.

These 2 have definitely won our hearts with their adorable wrinkles and lovey personalities! We love them all! Have a great with your pet families! 🐶😺

07/19/2024

Puppy Wellness at The Heights Vet Clinic! 🐶
Meet these puppy superstars, Kali, Tootsie and Georgia off to a great start, happy and healthy!

We’re dedicated to ensuring your puppy starts off on the right paw. 🐾 From vaccinations and health check-ups to nutrition advice and playful socialization tips, our expert team is here to support every step of your puppy’s journey.💗 We love them all!

Join our family and let us help with a puppy plan for your new addition! We’re here for you in Tampa Heights at 813-533-7363.

07/17/2024

How Do Vet Visits Detect and Prevent Health Issues in Pets? 🐶😺 Check out our latest video that explains the importance of regular wellness visits even if your pet appears to be healthy.

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07/15/2024

Happy Monday from The Heights Vet Clinic! 🌸🐾 Our animal hospital is in full bloom and ready to welcome you and your beloved pets!

Whether it's a routine check-up or something more, we're here to ensure your pets are healthy and happy. Wishing everyone a wonderful start to the week!

07/13/2024

Meet Our Brave Explorers! 🐱🐾 🐈 These little adventurers were on a mission to conquer every corner of the exam room during their recent visit to The Heights Veterinary Clinic.💗

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07/11/2024

Moose and Rupert Officially Welcome Our New Veterinarian to The Heights Vet Team! 💗

We’re looking forward to you meeting Dr. Melonie Jackson as we grow here in Tampa Heights. Check out our welcome video to Dr. Jackson featured at the top of our page. 🐾

Charismatic Moose was Dr. Jackson’s first official patient receiving a Rabies vaccine as part of his puppy series. Rupert was soon to follow with Dr. Jackson treating this cutie pie terrier for skin & allergy issues.

We thank you for welcoming Dr. Jackson so warmly and appreciate each of you entrusting our team with your beloved pet’s healthcare needs. We’re here for you at 813-533-7363.

07/11/2024

Behind the Scenes: A Fresh Feline Mouth! 😺
Have you ever wondered how we clean and polish your pet’s teeth?

Each of our dental procedures are led by our doctors with support from our highly-skilled veterinary technicians and some pretty cool technology! Check out the photos of this feline dental cleaning and polishing!

This dental, led by Dr. Mike Haworth, first began with the patient clearing a pre-anesthetic screening before the patient rests comfortably for the procedure. Next, digital X-rays are taken of the entire mouth.

With these instant digital radiographs, Dr. Haworth and the team evaluate each tooth for any cavities, fractures, abscesses or other medical issues of the mouth that may be present.

After this step, Dr. Haworth then consults with team members Zoe and Phebe who will perform the dental cleaning while constantly monitoring our patient’s vital signs using state-of-the-art technology. Plaque and tartar is meticulously removed from each tooth and along the gum line before polishing. During this procedure, Zoe performed the scaling and polishing process while Phebe closely monitored the patient and “charted” this patient’s dental health with Dr. Haworth.

Did you know our Veterinary Technicians are highly-skilled professionals who perform these procedures using dental scaling equipment equivalent to what you might see in a human dental office. Once this comprehensive dental procedure is completed, our technicians also closely monitor each patient until fully awake and ready to be discharged.

Removing plaque and tartar build-up will aide in improving quality of life for each pet patient and overall health. 💗🐾😺🐶🐾💗

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have questions about your pet’s dental health including signs of bad breath, trouble chewing or swallowing, any bleeding from the mouth area or signs of your pet displaying a general discomfort near the mouth.

Our team at The Heights Veterinary Clinic is here for you at 813-533-7363.

07/09/2024

The Mercy Full Project is seeking volunteers including being a part of their program where you can enjoy a day out with one of their dogs to explore the world together. 🐶🐾💗

07/07/2024

Special Announcement: Welcome Dr. Melonie Jackson! 🐶😺 We are excited to announce that Dr. Jackson will be joining The Heights Veterinary Clinic starting on Monday, July 8th!

Dr. Jackson is a Florida native, raised here in the Tampa Bay area. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida. Her education continued at the University of Florida where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2022. Upon graduation, she spent her first years as a small animal Veterinarian in Georgia. Eager to return home to the Tampa area, Dr. Jackson will be joining us here in Tampa Heights, Florida.

Dr. Jackson’s professional interests include preventative care, dentistry and improving the quality of life for our geriatric pets. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys reading, photography and exploring the outdoors. She shares her life’s adventures with her husband Matt, their Belgian Malinois, Riley, and two purr-fect cats, Roo and Bear.

We welcome Dr. Jackson to our team of veterinary professionals. We look forward to you meeting her with your beloved pets. For appointments, please call our office at 813-533-7363.

07/05/2024

Just a Little Peanut Butter and a Lot of Puppy Love! ❤️ Moose had the best time at The Heights Vet Clinic enjoying his treat during a puppy wellness visit. 🐶 Who knew going to see the doctor could be so much fun!

07/04/2024

A Reminder for July 4th Pet Safety 🇺🇸🐶😺❤️
Throughout the Independence Day holiday weekend, some tips to keep pets calm and safe!

07/02/2024

She’s All Ears and One Adorable Patient! 🐶💗 We welcome Applesauce and her loving pet family to our family at The Heights Vet 🐾 This sweet Basset Hound is now 15 weeks old and was seen for and boosters.

Are you adding a new addition to your pet family? We’re here for all of your pet’s healthcare needs whether young or old, big or small. We love them all!

For appointments, please call 813-533-7363.