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Permanently closed.

Vermillion Veterinary Clinic provides a wide range of services for pets, including wellness care, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, surgical needs, hospitalization, diagnostics, dental care, and much more.

05/07/2024

Dear Valued Clients,
We are currently looking for a veterinarian to work here at the Vermillion
Veterinary Clinic, however, if we are unable to find one by June 1st, we will be
permanently closing the clinic.
Dr. Bessmer and Dr. Gross will be continuing to work at our sister clinic, Elk
Creek Animal Hospital, on Morningside Avenue in Sioux City, IA. You are more
than welcome to continue using our services there if you wish to keep your pets
under our doctors care.
We also understand that this may not be desirable or possible due to the
distance from Vermillion.
We want to be transparent about this situation so that it will give you time to
find new veterinary care for your pets. Our staff here and at Elk Creek Animal
Hospital will be able to email records either to you or your chosen veterinary
practice during this transition period.
Please know that the Vermillion Veterinary Clinic will continue to function as
normal and provide care to your pets until the end of May.
We want to thank you for your patronage and wish you and your pets all the
best.
The Doctors and Staff at the Vermillion Veterinary Clinic

01/24/2024

Happy National Compliment Day!

01/12/2024

We will be closing at 11:00 today to ensure our staff is home prior to the blizzard conditions that are forecasted for today. Emergency services will not be available if our doctors are not able to safely get to the clinic. Thank you for your understanding during this weather!

01/08/2024

We will be closing at 1:30 today due to the winter storm warning for our location. Any further updates will be posted on Facebook.

01/01/2024

Happy New Year!

We are so excited to be your vet as we head into 2024!

12/29/2023

Hi everybody,

We will be closed now this New Year's Day, Monday January 1st, so that our doctors and staff can celebrate with their families. We will be back open at 7:30AM Tuesday for normal business hours.

We will have normal emergency hours this weekend from 8:00AM - 10:00PM, as well as emergency hours on New Year's Day from 8:00AM - 10:00PM. If you are a current client with an emergency, give us a call at 605-741-8008, and you will be directed to our on-call staff member who will assist you with your issues and get ahold of a doctor if one is needed.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope you all have a Happy New Year!

12/22/2023

Hi everyone,

We will be closed now through Christmas so that our doctors and staff can spend this time with their families. We will be back open at 7:30AM Tuesday for normal business hours.

We will have limited emergency hours from 8:00AM - 10:00PM this evening through Christmas Eve, depending on the availability of our doctors. If you are a current client with an emergency, give us a call at 605-741-8008, and you will be directed to our on-call staff member who will assist you with your issues and get ahold of a doctor if one is needed and available.

We will not have emergency services on Christmas day, so we are referring all emergencies to All City Pet Care Veterinary Emergency Hospital in Sioux Falls. We recommend calling them first so that they can assist you with your issue and plan for your arrival. Their phone number is 605-335-4004.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope you all have a wonderful holiday!

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Vermillion Veterinary Clinic!

We hope you all have an amazing day full of fun, food and plenty of time with your family and furry friends!

11/22/2023

Hi everyone,

We will be closed all day tomorrow for Thanksgiving, but we will have normal hours on Friday. We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope that you have a wonderful holiday with your family and loved ones!

We will have a doctor on-call from 8:00AM to 10:00PM tomorrow. If you are a current client with an emergency, call the clinic number at (605) 741-8008 and you will be directed to our answering service who will assist you with your concerns and get ahold of a doctor if need be.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween!

We hope you and your pets have a spooky good time today! If you have any pictures of your furry friends dressed up for the holiday, we would love it if you shared them below.

09/28/2023

Dr. Elizabeth was the judge for the 4-H companion animal competition earlier in the year, and she had an awesome time getting to see all the hard work that everyone put into their projects!

09/22/2023

Hi everybody,

We have a big announcement to make!

Vermillion Vet Clinic along with our sister clinic, Elk Creek Animal Hospital, have been chosen as one of the select few clinics in the country for the early rollout of a new treatment for osteoarthritis pain in dogs, called Librela!

Librela is a monthly injection that functions like the body's naturally occurring antibodies, reducing NGF effects, which are a key factor in canine osteoarthritis pain. Unlike NSAIDs, there is minimal metabolism by the liver and kidneys. Because of this, Librela is safe for most patients to use either by itself or with NSAIDs or other therapies.

We cannot overstate how excited we are to have access to Librela. We see so many dogs here at the clinic that suffer from arthritis pain as they get older. Studies have shown around 80% of dogs over the age of 8, and around 35% of dogs of any age have arthritis. We are so happy to have a new way to help these patients.

Chronic pain can affect not only your pet's physical well-being, but their mental and emotional well-being too. Not only does pain affect your pet's comfort and mobility, it can affect their mood, their cognitive function, their sleep cycle, and their social relationships with people and other pets in the house.

While it may be new to us in the United States, LIbrela has been available in Europe for a couple years now. Almost 5 million doses have been administered, and it has shown be both safe and effective. Studies conducted in both Europe and America have shown improvement for patients' pain, an increase in activity level, and an improvement of quality-of-life after getting Librela.

Dr. Nick gave our first Librela injection to Abby's dog, Scout, at Elk Creek, and she was such a good patient for her poke. She was also a very photogenic model for the picture!

If you've got a dog that has been diagnosed with arthritis, or if they seem to be slowing down, limping, having trouble with stairs, or have stiffness in their legs when they walk, give us a call at 605-741-8008 and we'd be happy to set you up an appointment for Librela or give you more information!

P.S. If you've got a cat that has arthritis or is slowing down or seems to be uncomfortable as they get older, we also have Solensia for the treatment of arthritis pain in cats that functions in much the same way that Librela does!

09/21/2023

Happy Birthday, Dr. Elizabeth!

Thank you for all that you do in helping to make Vermillion Veterinary Clinic what it is today. We don't know what we would do without your knowledge, empathy and hard work. Not only are you a great vet, but you're a great person to work with!

We hope you have an amazing day!

09/13/2023

Happy Birthday, Dr. Bessmer!

Thank you for not only being an awesome vet, but a great boss, business owner and all-around great guy. We appreciate everything you do and we hope you have a fantastic birthday!

09/04/2023

Hi everyone,

We will be closed today, September 4th, for Labor Day. We will be open back up for normal hours on Tuesday.

If you are a client with an emergency, call the clinic at 605-741-8008 and you will be directed to the on-call number.

We apologize for the inconvenience and have a great day!

08/25/2023

Hi everyone,

We will be closed today, August 25th, so that our doctors can attend continuing education classes in Kansas City. We will be open back up for normal hours on Monday.

If you are a client with an emergency, we will be open at our sister clinic, Elk Creek Animal Hospital in Sioux City. If you think your pet needs to be seen, the phone number there is 712-276-5368.

We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope you and your pets have a great day!

08/22/2023

Jade is a 4-month-old cattle dog and lab mix. We took these pictures when she was here for her puppy vaccine boosters. She was such a good dog for her exam, and we distracted her with treats so she didn't even notice she got a shot. She was so happy and just wanted belly rubs and attention.

Now that she's fully vaccinated, her owners can take her out to meet new people and pets knowing that she's protected from a whole host of dangerous viruses.

08/20/2023

When the patient is so relaxed they're about to fall asleep during the exam.

08/18/2023

We are so happy for Dr. Gross and her family. Congratulations!

07/19/2023

Did you know that July is Pet Dehydration Prevention Month? With the Summer heat, it's always important to make sure that your pet has easy access to water. Be careful when going on walks to make sure that your pet is not getting overheated, and is not over-exerting themselves. Watch for the signs of dehydration, such as panting, vomiting, thickened saliva, sunken eyes and dry, tacky gums.

If you're concerned that your pet may be dehydrated, give us a call at 605-741-8008!

07/16/2023

This is Stevie. She's a four-month-old Shar Pei puppy that we saw recently for her vaccine boosters and wellness exam. Stevie was very well-behaved for Dr. Gross, so we made sure to give her plenty of treats as a reward.

07/09/2023

This video might not look like much at first glance, but do you see those thin strands that are wriggling around? Those are adolescent heartworms, called microfilariae. This sample came from a patient of ours at our Elk Creek location that tested positive for heartworms. If left untreated, the microscopic microfilariae continue to grow until they are mature. Mature heartworms resemble cooked spaghetti in size and appearance, and can grow up to 12 inches long.

This is why we always recommend yearly heartworm testing and prevention.

07/04/2023

Happy Fourth of July to all our awesome clients and their furry friends! We hope you all have a fantastic day.

07/03/2023

Hi everyone,

We will be closed tomorrow for the 4th of July so our doctors and staff can spend time with their families.

If you are a current client and you have an emergency, we will have a doctor on-call from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Just call the clinic phone number at 605-741-8008 and you will be directed to our on-call service's phone number.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you have a happy Independence Day!

06/06/2023

We pulled this huge tick off a patient of ours during an appointment. He was treating the poor dog like an all-you-can-eat buffet!

We've been seeing A LOT of ticks so far this year, so if you haven't picked up any flea & tick prevention from the clinic, we definitely recommend it!

06/04/2023

Every day that we get to play with puppies is a good day!

05/26/2023

Hi everyone,

We will be closed this coming Monday, May 29th, for Memorial Day. If you are a client with an emergency, we will have a doctor on-call between 8:00AM and 10:00PM. Just give us a call at 605-741-8008 and you will be directed to our on-call service, who will get you in-touch with the doctor on-call.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

05/15/2023

Is your cat getting older and starting to slow down? They might be dealing with pain from arthritis.

Here at Vermillion Veterinary Clinic, we are happy and excited to offer Solensia injections for osteoarthritis (OA) pain in cats.

Solensia is a monthly injection that can help relieve OA pain in cats, and get them back to acting like their younger selves. Studies show that 77% of owners saw significant improvement of their cat's OA pain after three months.

Recognize the signs of osteoarthritis pain in cats with this simple checklist. This checklist can help explain the diagnosis and treatment of OA pain. Go to the Cat OA Pain checklist quiz here: https://bit.ly/OAChecklist

If you think your cat is slowing down and possibly dealing with pain from arthritis, give us a call at (605) 741-8008. We are happy to get you scheduled or answer any questions you might have.

05/04/2023

This is Anya. We saw her the other day for an exam. She is such a sweet cat, and as you can tell, she is a very snazzy dresser!

04/04/2023

Hi everyone,

We will be opening at 9:00AM on Wednesday, April 5th, due to a staff meeting. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Address

825 N Norbeck Street
Vermillion, SD
57069

Telephone

+16057418008

Website

http://vermillionvetclinic.com/

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This video might not look like much at first glance, but do you see those thin strands that are wriggling around? Those are adolescent heartworms, called microfilariae. This sample came from a patient of ours at our Elk Creek location that tested positive for heartworms. If left untreated, the microscopic microfilariae continue to grow until they are mature. Mature heartworms resemble cooked spaghetti in size and appearance, and can grow up to 12 inches long. This is why we always recommend yearly heartworm testing and prevention.

Have you ever wondered what an ear mite looks like up close? This is a video we took on our microscope of an ear mite from a kitten's ear. Imagine how it must feel having a bunch of these crawling around! Ear mites, while found in dogs as well, are very common in kittens, and can easily spread from one pet to another. Left untreated, they can cause lasting ear issues. That's one of the many reasons we always recommend bringing new animals in for a wellness exam. That way we can get rid of the creepy crawlies and get your pet feeling better.