Summer Street Animal Clinic, Burlington, Iowa

02/08/2024

🐾With another busy week of orthopedic and fracture repair surgeries upon us (next week!), this is a great read for those wanting a better understanding if they've noticed any limping from their pet.

“One of the things I hear most from people when I tell them I’m going to school to be a vet is “Animals are so tricky; they can’t tell you what hurts!” This is a very true statement; they can’t verbally tell us what’s wrong. However, they do give us some clues based on body language…...

11/07/2024

What a great day it’s going to be! Head on out to the fair on July 27th for Kids’ Day!

26/06/2024

Remember the safety of your pets when making plans to celebrate the 4th of July! 🇺🇸🎆

🐾Summer Street Animal Clinic will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We will reopen with normal business hours on Friday, July 5th. Please plan ahead- if your pet is in need of an appointment, food or medication, please contact us right away so we can get you on the schedule or get medications ordered and ready for pick up.

06/06/2024

We love being part of such an incredible story! 🐶

Bronx came to our traveling orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Teachout, about 2 months ago with extensive injuries to both hind legs. This resulted in the fracture repair of one leg and amputation of the other- but look at him now! Bronx is enjoying the puppy life he deserves and has found a wonderful and loving fur-ever home with his foster mom! We love that we got to be such an important part of the healing and recovery of the goodest boy! 🐾

24/05/2024

We will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 We will reopen with normal clinic hours on Tuesday, May 28.

-🐾 We will be open with normal clinic hours on Saturday, May 25 (8:00 am- 12:00 pm).
-🐾 We will have a Doctor on-call for pet emergencies for our current clients when we are closed through the long weekend.
-🐶🐱 We are still hiring for our full-time Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant position so if you're interested, send your resume our way!

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20/05/2024

Come join our zoo! 🐶🐱

We are currently hiring for a full-time CSR/Veterinary Assistant. Experience not required but is definitely a plus! Applicants must be outgoing, friendly, reliable and motivated... if you have those qualities, we can train you on the rest! Please email your cover letter and resume to our Practice Manager, Abbey at summerstreetanimalclinic@gmail.

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17/05/2024

Here's a little feel good to bring some extra sunshine to your weekend! 🌞

Meet Elliot! She is one of the toughest fighters any of us have ever met. She was initially brought to us with a very severe systemic infection that was really giving her little body a very hard time (we're talking kidneys, liver, white blood cell count, platelets and blood... which had nearly 0 platelets!) She underwent 3 separate procedures (including debridement of dead skin that was about 30% of her ventral abdomen, two drains and a feeding tube... ) and had been hospitalized with us on and off for about 2 months. There were some scary days, but Elliot always pulled through and we are SO happy to see her starting to live her best life. She deserves it! 🐱

Major shout out to Dr. Ullmann and our amazingly dedicated, caring, skilled and compassionate team of Technicians. Many hours were spent giving treatments and attention to Elliot without fail. We could not have provided the care that was needed if it weren't for them!

And in the words of Dr. Ullmann... "She never stopped making biscuits." (Every single time anyone would look at her, her little front paws would start kneading.) 🥹

19/04/2024

🐾We want to give a huge shout out and brag a bit on our intern (and soon to be Technician!!!), Arianna! Last night, she received the award for "Outstanding Veterinary Technician Student 2024" from her program at Eastern Iowa Community College in Muscatine!🌟

Arianna has been such an incredible addition to our team since starting with us in May of 2023, so we know how deserving she is of this award! Congrats, Arianna! 🥳

08/04/2024

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25/03/2024

Look at these two cute kids! 🥰

You know what makes a cold, rainy, dreary day a little more manageable? Giving a bottle to a baby goat...

(No, we don't see goats... but when they just show up, this is what happens... 😉)

08/03/2024

Let's give a bark of applause for Vivian!❤️ As of this past Wednesday, she is cancer free! We couldn't be happier for her and her human!

How lucky are we to get to be a part of something so wonderful?! 🐶🐾 We love being able to share such incredible news!

06/03/2024

🐾We are currently hiring for a part-time kennel assistant primarily for morning hours (typically starting around 6:30-7:00 am), though the ideal person would be available for some evening shifts as well.

Kennel Assistants are responsible for (but not limited to) cleaning and disinfecting kennels, providing fresh food and water, medicating patients (if needed), performing play time (if requested) and providing a compassionate and comfortable stay for our furry guests.

If you think that this might be a position that interests you, please stop by and fill out an application or send an email/resume to our Practice Manager, Abbey.

28/02/2024

Here's a little feel good to warm you up on this frigid day- meet Bella! Bella is kicking cancer's butt, thanks to the love of her owners and the care and expertise of Dr. Keller, her Technician, Cara, and the rest of their daily team.

She was diagnosed last summer and started receiving chemo right away. Bella has been so sweet through it all. We love seeing her do so well and we also love the time we get to spend providing care and treatment to her. 🐾❤️🖤

19/02/2024

Heading off on a long vacation or just a weekend get away? We have just the place for your pet to stay! Our new facility has different kennel sizes to choose from, so we have something to accommodate pets of all sizes! 🐶🐱

It's never to early to start planning for summer vacation, as our "rooms" do book up quickly! Want a tour of the boarding area? Just give us a call and let us know- our Lead Kennel Tech, Emily, would be happy to show you around! 🐾

08/02/2024

February is Pet Dental Month! 😁

Just like humans, pets need their teeth cleaned too! But unlike humans, your pets probably aren't brushing their teeth every day... help your pet with their overall health and wellness by giving us a call today to get your pet scheduled for their dental cleaning! 🐾

12/01/2024

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12 ❄️ 🌬️ IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!

Due to worsening weather conditions, we will be closing at 2:00 pm today. If you find yourself with a pet emergency, we will have a Doctor on-call. From 2:00-5:00 pm today, there will not be an after hours fee charged.

Please call 319-752-1566 and our answering service will put you in touch with the on-call Doctor. We apologize for any inconvenience this may present. Please stay safe and warm out there!

Also, please keep in mind that the incoming bitter cold temperatures are very dangerous for both humans and pets! Make potty breaks short and sweet and bring your pets back inside as soon as you can! 🥶

09/01/2024

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!! ❄️ We have made the decision to close at 1:00 pm today (Tuesday, January 9). Should a pet emergency arise, we will have a Doctor on-call to help. From 1:00-5:00 pm today, any urgent calls that need to be seen will not incur an after hours charge.

Please call 319-752-1566 if your pet is in emergent need of being seen. The call will be routed through our answering service and a Doctor will be in touch.

Stay safe out there, everyone! 🐶 🐱 ⛄️

09/01/2024

🌬️ Due to the current road and weather conditions and the importance of keeping our staff safe, we will be closing at 5:00 pm today (Tuesday, January 9).

Even though we are open, please be patient with us as we will be very limited on staff. ⛄️

27/12/2023

🐾'Tis the season for celebrating!🥳

Meet Nicholas Rose- a 3 year old Irish Setter. He came to us in August of 2022 when Dr. Merlin Van Zee performed surgery on an abdominal mass and shortly after, it was confirmed as aggressive lymphoma. In September of 2022, Dr. Paige Keller took over his case so that he could begin chemotherapy treatments... unfortunately, just a couple of months after starting chemo, the cancer relapsed. Quickly, Dr. Keller did some research and they were able to switch his chemo drug and in turn, Nicholas finished his chemo in December of 2022. The best part of it all?! Nicholas's original prognosis was only 6 months- and here we are defying odds an entire year later and he is still in remission! Nicholas Rose, you are the goodest boy!🐶

19/12/2023

Wondering what the perfect Christmas (or birthday, anniversary, just because, literally any gift giving excuse you can come up with...) gift might be to the staff here at SSAC? 🎁 Well wonder no more- we'd love nothing more than to add another incredible Veterinarian to our team! If you know of any Veterinarians or soon-to-be vet school grads looking to work at a clinic that offers exceptional care, top-notch support staff and values work-life balance, send them our way!

Resumes can be submitted to summerstreetanimalclinic @ gmail to the attention of our Practice Manager, Abbey.

We know we're asking for a Christmas miracle here, but we believe! 🐾🎄

14/12/2023

Christmas and the New Year are quickly approaching! Here is some information about our upcoming clinic hours:
🎄We will be closed Saturday, December 23 and Monday, December 25. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, December 26.

🥂We will be closed Saturday, December 30 and Monday, January 1. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, January 2.

🐾We will have a Doctor on-call for pet emergencies for our current clients.

Please keep the holiday closures in mind if you feel your pet might be in need of food or medications- please get in touch with us to make sure we have them in stock or to give us ample time to order them in. Shipping can get crazy this time of year!

12/12/2023

The perfect addition to our clinic Christmas tree... ❤️🎄

01/12/2023

It’s a day to celebrate! 🥳 After nearly 4 weeks, Bella gets to go home! We’ll miss her so much, but we’re sure she won’t miss the constant bandage changes, kennel rest/containment and surgeries. This girl has been through a lot in the past several weeks, but we are so thankful to have been able to provide her the care she needed to heal and recover. We spoiled her a bit today with some extra festive treats- Bella definitely earned them and we know she is so happy to be going home to her family, just in time for her birthday and the holidays! 🎄

21/11/2023

Keep your pet safe this holiday season! 🦃🥧

Thanksgiving food scraps are nothing for pets to be thankful for. Let clients and loved ones know the reasons why not to share the feast with dogs...

14/11/2023

We will be closed Thursday, November 23 for Thanksgiving! 🦃 We will reopen with normal clinic hours on Friday, November 24.

06/11/2023

Just a little reminder- if you are running late for your pet's appointment, please call us as soon as possible and let us know. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you may be asked to reschedule depending on the day's current schedule. Thank you! 🐶🐱

30/10/2023

It's hard to believe it's almost Halloween! Here are some easy tips to help keep your pet safe while you're tricking and treating!

And share your pets in their Halloween costumes in the comments below! 🧟‍♀️

23/10/2023

🐾Thinking about getting a new pet? That's the perfect time to also start looking into pet insurance! There are a lot of pet insurance companies out there, but it can save you a lot of money in the long-run if your pet should ever need to be seen for an emergency situation. You'll need to do your research to find which company offers the plan that suits you best (and you can usually tailor them a bit to fit your budget), but it's something we sure recommend looking into! Having pet insurance is an excellent way to prepare for your pet's future care so you aren't stuck in a bind if/when something happens!

While we have dealt with companies like Trupanion and ASPCA the most, there are so many great pet insurance companies out there with all sorts of different plans to choose from. Here's a great article to better explain pet insurance along with the breakdown of several different companies. 🐶🐱

Buying pet insurance may help defray the costs of healthcare for your furry (or feathered or scaly) friend. It helps to know which pet insurance companies offer the best deals for your wallet.

20/10/2023

We held a staff coloring contest this week and here’s the winner! This beauty was colored by our Tech Assistant, Angelina! 😍