University Veterinary Care Center, P.A.

University Veterinary Care Center, P.A. UVCC was founded with the philosophy that all pets, regardless of species, deserve the best quality University Veterinary Care Center, P.A.

has been providing compassionate full-service health care since 1984. In addition to cats and dogs, our three full-time veterinarians use the latest in medical techniques to care for ferrets, pocket pets, avians, reptiles and amphibians. In 2010, we were the first veterinary practice in the state to use in-house adipose stem cell therapy to reduce pain and increase joint mobility. In addition to t

raditional medicine, we incorporate chiropractic alternative/complementary medicine to provide preventive care, and treat acute or chronic conditions.

Caught some of our staff learning more about our Doppler Monitor, used for blood pressure measurements and more. Here we...
03/26/2025

Caught some of our staff learning more about our Doppler Monitor, used for blood pressure measurements and more. Here we were looking for the snake's heartbeat, giving our RVTs a chance to gain some experience using the monitor!

Managing the temperature in your bearded dragon's environment is one of the most important parts of their care and can a...
03/23/2025

Managing the temperature in your bearded dragon's environment is one of the most important parts of their care and can affect their health in many ways. Here's a great starter guide for lighting and temperature!

Get to know bearded dragon lighting including temperature, setup, schedule, basking spot, and best light for bearded dragon in our guide for beginners!

We're looking to our Guinea Pig friends today for National Poison Prevention Week! Pigs might love mealtime, but not eve...
03/21/2025

We're looking to our Guinea Pig friends today for National Poison Prevention Week! Pigs might love mealtime, but not everything is safe for them to nibble on. Here are some common fruit and vegetables that guinea pigs should not eat:

Avocado (any part of the plant or fruit)
Canned or frozen fruit and vegetables
Chives
Citrus fruit (oranges are safe in small amounts a few times a week, but avoid feeding more acidic fruits like limes, lemons and grapefruit)
Coconut
Fruit seeds and pips
Garlic
Hot peppers
Leek
Onions
Onion grass
Pineapple leaves
Potatoes (any part of the potato plant)
Rhubarb (any part of the rhubarb plant)
Tomato leaves or stalks (feeding the tomato fruits themselves are fine)

Spring & early summer is when people commonly come across newborn & young wildlife. The best thing to do if you come acr...
03/19/2025

Spring & early summer is when people commonly come across newborn & young wildlife. The best thing to do if you come across young wildlife is to keep them wild and, in most cases, leave them alone and don’t interfere. Even though they may appear to be alone, distressed or in need of help, the parents are often nearby and will care for them!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from UVCC!
03/17/2025

Happy St. Patrick's Day from UVCC!

March 15 is National Catio Day to celebrate the benefits of catios (outdoor cat enclosures) and bring awareness to the d...
03/15/2025

March 15 is National Catio Day to celebrate the benefits of catios (outdoor cat enclosures) and bring awareness to the dangers of free-roaming pet cats!

Catios have many benefits, including protecting your cat AND wildlife (Free-roaming cats are responsible for killing over 2.4 billion birds annually 😱), encourages outdoor enrichment and allows our kitties to enjoy the outside world from the safety of their own homes!

On this day in 1942, the US Army first began training dogs for specific military use. The Army called the program the “K...
03/13/2025

On this day in 1942, the US Army first began training dogs for specific military use. The Army called the program the “K-9 Corps” -- Today we reflect on and honor the service of American military working dogs as we celebrate National K-9 Veterans Day!

We will be closed today for our monthly staff meeting! Thanks for your understanding!
03/06/2025

We will be closed today for our monthly staff meeting! Thanks for your understanding!

Today we're celebrating National Welsh Corgi Day! These energetic little dogs belong to the herding breed, but make awes...
03/01/2025

Today we're celebrating National Welsh Corgi Day! These energetic little dogs belong to the herding breed, but make awesome, active companions! Let's celebrate those b***y wiggles -- show us your Corgi!

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month!There are a number of items in and around our homes that are poisonous to pet...
02/28/2025

March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month!

There are a number of items in and around our homes that are poisonous to pets.

With any potential dangers or toxins, it is important to keep them out of paws’ reach. While accidents can happen, the less accessible these items are, the less likely your pet is to get into them!

02/18/2025

❄️ Our phones are down! Our apologies, we are doing our best to get them back up and we appreciate your patience! ❄️

We will be closed this afternoon for our monthly staff meeting!
02/06/2025

We will be closed this afternoon for our monthly staff meeting!

We will be closed today from 2:30pm to 3:30pm for our monthly staff meeting -- thanks for your understanding!
01/09/2025

We will be closed today from 2:30pm to 3:30pm for our monthly staff meeting -- thanks for your understanding!

Due to weather and road conditions we will be opening Monday 1/6 at noon.
01/06/2025

Due to weather and road conditions we will be opening Monday 1/6 at noon.

Just a reminder that we are closed today, January 1st, for New Years Day. We will re-open tomorrow!
01/01/2025

Just a reminder that we are closed today, January 1st, for New Years Day. We will re-open tomorrow!

Here's to ringing in the new year with your nearest and dearest! We will be closed tomorrow, January 1st and look forwar...
12/31/2024

Here's to ringing in the new year with your nearest and dearest! We will be closed tomorrow, January 1st and look forward to seeing everyone in 2025!

Don’t forget that we will be closing at noon today, and will be closed all day on Christmas!
12/24/2024

Don’t forget that we will be closing at noon today, and will be closed all day on Christmas!

Happy Holidays from all of us at UVCC! Please be aware we will be closing at noon on Tuesday and closed all day on Chris...
12/22/2024

Happy Holidays from all of us at UVCC! Please be aware we will be closing at noon on Tuesday and closed all day on Christmas! 🎄

Address

2619 SW 17th Street
Topeka, KS
66604

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

(785) 233-3185

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POV: You're calling UVCC to make an appointment for your allergy medication refill .. Spring is here and we have some great treatment options for those irritating allergies. Give us a call to set up an appointment where we can help you explore what works best for your pet!

On September 23, 2021, the entire world will share the importance of pet adoption, and shine a light on all orphan pets waiting in shelters and rescues. In 2017, people using #RememberMeThursday reached nearly 330 million people on social media. Help us shine a light on orphaned pets, share this post with a friend! https://remembermethursday.org/

#HeartwormAwarenessMonth

On September 23, 2021, the entire world will share the importance of pet adoption, and shine a light on all orphan pets waiting in shelters and rescues. In 2017, people using #RememberMeThursday reached nearly 330 million people on social media. Help us shine a light on orphaned pets, share this post with a friend! https://remembermethursday.org/

Wishing Dr. Akers a very happy birthday!!!

To all the cat ladys out there, today is your day! Share your best crazy cat photos below.

#HeartwormAwarenessMonth

Have you brushed your dog’s teeth recently?

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month! Animals are master at hiding their pain from us. Don't ignore the subtle signs. Bring your pets in for an in-depth pain evaluation with Dr. Gratton and Brenda Buffum. And don't forget to like us to learn more. www.universityvetcare.com/contact-us

As your dog spends more time outdoors the exposure to ticks increases. Although small, ticks can cause great harm to a dog's health Find our recommended oral and topical preventatives on our online store at https://universityvetcare.myvetstoreonline.pharmacy

June 19th is National Garfield Day! Do you have a favorite Garfield comic strip to share? #NationalGarfieldDay #Comics #Garfield

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If you live in Topeka or the surrounding area, then you have found the perfect practice for ALL of your pet's health care needs. Our licensed veterinarians have been treating all types of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets for more than two decades. Your pet's health is very important to us here at UVCC.

​We pride ourselves on providing personalized care tailored to your pet's unique circumstances. We take time to explain your pet's medical problems and provide you with ALL of your health care options. Our goal is to provide you and your pet with the most complete, modern and individualized care possible.​

University Veterinary Care Center is a full service animal hospital offering some of the most advanced diagnostic, surgical and therapeutic options available in veterinary medicine today; including digital X-ray and ultrasound, complete in house lab service, cruciate ligament repair, sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Our doctors regularly consult with and refer to board certified specialists for advanced care options. In addition we have been regional leaders in embracing complementary and alternative therapies such as animal chiropractic, acupuncture, herbal and holistic medical care.