Merkwan Veterinary Services

13/11/2024

Happy World Kindness Day! This year's theme is "Make kindness the standard instead of the exception". While we always treat our patients and clients with kindness, we hope that you can find some or, even better, spread some kindness today! We certainly will!

03/11/2024

Come see us at the Elks Lodge from 11 to 2pm today for the Omaha Fish Swap!

01/11/2024

Come see the MVS crew at the Fall Freshwater Fish Swap on November 3rd from 11am to 2pm! Admission is free and you can expect numerous freshwater fish species from a variety of vendors. We will have our prize wheel and multiple fish-related prizes! We can't wait to see you there!

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! We would love to see photos of your pets and families in their Halloween gear!

29/10/2024

Happy National Cat Day! Show us your kitties!

15/10/2024

Just a reminder that Dr. Merkwan will be out of the office from October 15th to October 22nd while he attends the AAFV annual conference! We will be back and ready to handle any and every pet's needs on October 24th!

If you are a current client in need of care during this time, please reach out to Dr. Molly McWilliams at Prairie Lane Veterinary Hospital (402-333-3847) for your exotic pet needs.

10/10/2024

It is World Mental Health Day today. The veterinary profession as a whole is facing a mental health crisis, with rates of a multitude of unhealthy coping mechanisms far exceeding the average for almost every other profession in the United States. While we at MVS strive to create a healthy environment for our employees both inside and outside of the office, not every veterinary employee is as lucky. So what can you do to help? Be kind to ALL of your veterinary staff with any and every interaction. Make yourself aware of the national prevention hotline of 988. Support NOMV (www.nomv.org), which is working hard to change the landscape of the veterinary profession with both veterinary and client outreach programs. NOMV is raising awareness for the mental health status of veterinary medicine while also researching ways to help.

Not One More Vet (NOMV) will transform the status of mental wellness within the profession so veterinary professionals can survive & thrive.

08/10/2024

Dr. Merkwan will be out of the office from October 15th to October 22nd. He will be attending the AAFV (Association of Fish Veterinarians) Conference! Conferences such as this one allow Dr. Merkwan to stay up on the latest medications, techniques (such as the ultrasound in the photo), and medical advances. With this conference focusing on fish, we can't wait to see what exciting tips and tricks Dr. Merkwan will bring back with him!

23/09/2024

Did you bring home a new friend from the expo? Need a care sheet on a critter you found interesting? Wondering how to properly set up for a new creature? Give us a call or send us a email! We have care sheets on a multitude of species and habitat parameters! Even more importantly, we love what we do and are happy to share about it!

22/09/2024

Come see us until 4pm at the La Vista Conference Center for the Nebraska Reptile Breeders Expo! We have giveaways, the prize wheel, and of course all the information Dr. Merkwan can provide on the critters that pique your curiosity!

21/09/2024

It's Red Panda Day today! The Red Panda was discovered around 1825 and inhabits the Himalayas and South Western China. While unrelated to Giant Pandas (which are bears), their closest relatives are hotly debated with skunks and weasels or raccoons being the possible front runners. One of their coolest features? Their wrists are designed to rotate so they can move down a tree headfirst! They also have a pseudo-thumb which, combined with their special wrist, allows them to grasp bamboo while they feed!

20/09/2024

Come see us this Sunday at the Nebraska Reptile Breeders Expo! One of our favorite stops of the year! Come see us and meet some of the best of the best local breeders! Even if you aren't ready to bring home a new critter this weekend, this expo is a great place to meet with multiple knowledgeable handlers and breeders and get more information on the species that interest you! As always, we will have equipment for brief exams, however no outside animals (besides service animals) are allowed! We can't wait to see all our old friends and make some new ones!

17/09/2024

Happy National Pet Bird Day! Not only is Dr. Merkwan a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians, but he is one of only a select few veterinarians who are also Fear Free Certified Avian Veterinary Professionals! That means that we will handle your bird in a way that reduces both anxiety and stress, any and every time we see them for a visit! Give us a call at 402-689-3801 to get your bird bestie scheduled for anything from a beak or wing trim to an x-ray or ultrasound! We love birds at MVS and would LOVE to see yours in person for visit or with a friendly picture in the comments!

13/09/2024

Happy Friday the 13th! Go hug a black cat for good luck! While black cats are thought to be unlucky dating back as far as medieval Europe, many Asian cultures believe they attract wealth and help to ward off evil spirits! Another fun fact, the medical term for crossed eyes is medial strabismus, which this cat showcases beautifully!

02/09/2024

Happy Labor Day! We hope you take this day to relax and unwind!

28/08/2024

Happy Labor Day Weekend! We will be closed starting Saturday the 31st through Monday the 2nd to allow our families to celebrate! Regular business hours will resume on the 3rd. We hope you have a relaxing weekend!

26/08/2024

Happy National Dog Day! While exotics may be our backbone, we still love a good wagging tail and slobbery kiss! Let us see your favorite furred friends photos!

19/08/2024

These two are looking for anyone that has had a positive MVS experience. We would LOVE it if you would write us a 5 star review on Google or Facebook! As we redo some of the details of our website, it would be great to have positive feedback to share with our new clients! We appreciate all of our current and past clients and would love for you to share your experiences! If you would feel more comfortable emailing MVS directly, feel free and we can keep your review anonymous! Thank you so much!