Hammond Veterinary Services

23/08/2024

Have you gotten a “birthday bag” from us yet?!

We’ve loved celebrating your pet’s birthdays with you! Make sure to tag us in any pictures you take with the birthday goodies! 🐾🎂🎉

22/08/2024

We will be closed for our staff meeting today from 12pm - 2pm.
Please message us here on Facebook, [email protected], or through the PetDesk App if needed.

Thanks for understanding!

23/07/2024

🌀 As we near the end of the second month of hurricane season, it's always better to be prepared than caught off guard! 🌊 Here's a handy safety checklist for our clients and followers:

13/07/2024

☀️ 💧 Don’t forget to keep yourself and your pets hydrated in this scorching summer heat! 🔥 🐾

10/07/2024

Celebrating National Kitten Day with little Maine C**n boy Logan 🤍🎉

03/07/2024

As the time for fireworks gets closer- we want to share a few of our favorite tips to keep your pets safe tonight! 💥 🎉🇺🇸

26/06/2024

Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. To prepare for the unexpected follow these tips with your pets in mind: 1. Make a plan. 2. Build an emergency kit. 3. Stay informed. Make a Plan If you have a plan in place for you and yo...

21/06/2024

It’s ℕ𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟𝕒𝕝 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝔻𝕠𝕘 𝕋𝕠 𝕎𝕠𝕣𝕜 𝔻𝕒𝕪 🐾
•Queso might as well be a dog•

Who else was lucky enough to participate today?? Show us your pictures!!

22/05/2024

May is Responsible Animal Guardian Month – a time to salute the great joy and added responsibility that pets bring. It’s a special time for pets, from the largest horse to the smallest fish, to be recognized for the joy they add to our lives. History of Responsible Animal Guardian Month It has i...

07/05/2024

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

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We’re looking for:
• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred. Even though experience is preferred, please consider applying if you desire to work in the veterinary community.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

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We offer our staff:
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Personal pet discounts, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.*

27/04/2024

World Veterinary Day is marked on the last Saturday of April, which is April 27 this year. It is a day to celebrate the noble profession of veterinarians. The day provides recognition for those who have dedicated their lives to helping animals, and it honors the profession’s role in the health and...

25/04/2024

Buying children new pets can be beneficial for both the child and the pet—if the right pet is chosen for the child at the right time. A day that reminds us of that fact, and one that also celebrates the joys of children’s pets, is National Kids and Pets Day. This holiday falls on April 26th each...

24/04/2024

A mark that will last forever Every day for past 12 years, the lives of Madison Best and her family have been much brighter than they would have otherwise been. That’s because, over a decade ago, they welcomed this sweet dog named Dixie into their hearts and home. “She’s been with me and by my...

19/04/2024

NATIONAL PET ID WEEK National Pet ID Week is always for seven days starting April 17. It gives pet owners an excellent opportunity to review the steps they can take to ensure their pet has the best chance of being recovered should the animal become lost. An estimated one in three pets will go missin...

11/04/2024

NATIONAL PET DAY National Pet Day on April 11th dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention pets deserve. While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. It will improve their health and enh...

11/04/2024

National Pet First Aid Awareness Month is celebrated in April every year. This is a special month dedicated to raising awareness among pet parents and animal lovers about pet injuries and providing emergency care in case of injuries. Have you ever wondered what you would do if you find yourself in a...

04/04/2024

One minute into Luna’s working interview… HIRED🥹

03/04/2024

Heartworm Awareness Month, observed in April, aims to bring awareness to all pet owners about the deadly heartworm disease and how they can prevent and cure it. Did you know that heartworm disease can lead to the death of your beloved pets? Yes, heartworm disease in dogs and cats can result in sever...

30/03/2024

28/03/2024

Many families are gearing up to go on egg hunts and eat tons of candy for Easter this weekend. But before you jump into this spring holiday’s festivities, be sure to read over the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s (APCC) list of the top four most common pet dangers associated with Easter to k...

20/03/2024

Take a minute to ‘paws’ and honor National Animal Poison Prevention Week, held during the third full week in March each year. This year, it takes place from March 17 to 23. This week educates pet owners on what can poison their pets, how to spot the signs of poisoning, and how to help pets if th...

13/03/2024

NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY March 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day and the dedicated K9 units who've served since World War II. A lot of things changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. We rationed oil, leather, and rubber. The military draft men into service. Wo...

07/03/2024

She honked her horn but nothing happened ... A woman was out driving in Southeast Missouri when she spotted what looked like a wig in the middle of the road. Confused and a little concerned, she slowed down — and soon realized it wasn’t a wig at all. The lump of hair lying motionless on the road...

06/03/2024

Professional Pet Sitters Week takes place during the first full week in March. Throughout the week, pet sitters are recognized and appreciated for the incredible job they do. For many households, pets are more or less a part of the family. Thus, when pet owners are indisposed, by work or travel, pet...

03/03/2024

While pets bring unconditional love and joy to our lives, not having opposable thumbs can present some limitations. On March 3, National If Pets Had Thumbs Day, we are given the opportunity to imagine what life would be like if our fuzzy little friends had that extra digit. Would they use it for goo...

01/03/2024

Bringing home a furry friend in need — it's all about giving a second chance and finding a loyal companion for life. It is estimated that there are millions of homeless cats in the United States each year who are just waiting and hoping for a family to take them in and love them! International Res...

26/02/2024

She never expected that. When Sage Horn and Jakob Mattern first met, he wasn’t really a cat person. Horn, on the other hand, has always been completely head over heels for her kitties, and pretty soon, Mattern was too. “[He] knows that I LOVE my cats so dearly, they’ve been such a huge and spe...

21/02/2024

Bringing our beloved pets to the vet to be spayed or neutered can be a difficult task for many pet owners. Some pet owners may view spaying or neutering as more harmful than beneficial for their furry companions, but the truth is that these procedures not only help our pets but the entire animal com...

14/02/2024

It’s Responsible Pet Owners Month, the month of February. Everyone knows that the 14th is a time to think of love, yes. But for the whole month, and every minute, who really loves you more than your dog, cat, or other furry or feathered friend? We’ve read books and watched movies where dogs or c...