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Waconia Veterinary Clinic

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Waconia Veterinary Clinic

Provides high standard of care for your pets. Wellness, medical, surgery and dentistry services.
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Waconia Veterinary Clinic is a full service practice that can provide for all of your pet's needs. We offer a comprehensive range of services: medical, surgical, and dentistry.

08/28/2024

Meet the breed
Featuring the Breeds owned by our clinic staff
Netherland Dwarf (ARBA description)
Our Netherland Dwarf owner is: Dr. Kilty
Show us your Rabbits!

The enduring appeal of the Netherland Dwarf can be attributed to their diminutive size, variety of showable colors, and brachycephalic head. The Netherland Dwarf breed was first produced in the Netherlands in the early 20th century, and soon made its way to America. Since then their popularity has only grown and new color varieties have been recognized; bringing the total to 25. – Maximum weight 2.5 lbs.

08/26/2024

Let Play Guess who.....
Which Tech has worked at the clinic since she was in Highschool, starting as kennel staff taking care of the boarding animals. ( hint she is also our Large animal Tech)
Is it..........
A) Courtney, CVT
B) Tracy, CVT
C) Elizabeth, CVT

08/25/2024

Sunday morning funnies

08/22/2024

Meet the Cats
Featuring the Cats owned by our clinic staff
Domestic Cat
Today’s Cat owner is: Melissa, CVT
Show us your Cats!

There are many different breeds of cats, including Abyssinian, Himalayan, Maine C**n, Manx, Persian, Scottish Fold, and Siamese, to name a few. The staff at Waconia Vet Clinic does not own any specific purebred cat breeds. Most of our cats were obtained by some kind of chance encounter either at work or a friend of a friend with a cat in need. We would like to share our domestic cats of all different sizes, fluffiness, and colors.

08/21/2024

Photo Dump - (almost caught up)

08/16/2024

Puppy and Kitty photo Dump

08/15/2024

Our next installment of MIP (Most Interesting Patient):
Reggie's Troublesome Tooth

Reggie is a 2 year old Shepherd mix. At his last annual exam, it was noted that his lower right canine looked abnormal - it was discolored, and had what appeared to be a crack down the center with hair and debris packed into it. However, he’s a very happy, bouncy boy, so it was challenging to get a thorough look at the tooth. The suspicion was that he had fractured the tooth at some point, and that it needed extraction. He was scheduled for dentistry, and bloodwork was run to make sure everything looked good for anesthesia. Everything checked out, and we proceeded with his procedure. Once Reggie was anesthetized, we were able to do a very thorough oral exam, and found that the tooth wasn’t fractured, but actually, there were two canine teeth crowded together and causing damage to each other. This is called a supernumerary tooth, and while we see it with some frequency with other teeth in the mouth, it is rare to see a supernumerary canine tooth.

The teeth still needed to be removed since they posed an increased risk of infection and had damage to the enamel surface of the tooth. A nerve block was given to numb the mouth and manage any pain during the procedure. To remove the teeth, the gum tissue was peeled away from the underlying bone, and dental drills were used to trace the roots of each tooth, and tools called dental elevators are used to slowly put pressure on the tooth to loosen the periodontal ligament (the soft tissue structure that holds the tooth in the jaw socket) until the tooth is loose enough to be pulled. The extractions required patience and steady pressure, but eventually, both roots were extracted. We took a radiograph to ensure all portions of the tooth was removed, and then the gum tissue was reconstructed over the extraction site using absorbable suture. The sutures dissolve over time as the tissue heals, and Reggie ate softened food for about a week to protect the surgery site, as well as going home on pain medications and an antibiotic. After about 2 weeks, Reggie could have his chew toys and dental chews back, and was back to his normal self!

08/14/2024

Seems like everyone knows Melissa has a large array of pets that she takes care of.

Lets Play Guess who....
Which of our Staff members is well known for finding new pets. Whether it shows up at her house, a neighbor's, or finds a puppy on "clearance" She does own them all big and small.
A. Samantha; B. Melissa; C. Brittany

08/12/2024

Meet the breed
Featuring the Breeds owned by our clinic staff
Boxer (AKC description)
Our Boxer mix Stella is owned by Elizabeth CVT
Show us your boxers!

Loyalty, affection, intelligence, work ethic, and good looks: Boxers are the whole doggy package. Bright and alert, sometimes silly, but always courageous, the Boxer has been among America's most popular dog breeds for a very long time. A well-made Boxer in peak condition is an awesome sight. A male can stand as high as 25 inches at the shoulder; females run smaller. Their muscles ripple beneath a short, tight-fitting coat. The dark brown eyes and wrinkled forehead give the face an alert, curious look. The coat can be fawn or brindle, with white markings. Boxers move like the athletes they are named for: smooth and graceful, with a powerful forward thrust. Boxers are upbeat and playful. Their patience and protective nature have earned them a reputation as a great dog with children. They take the jobs of watchdog and family guardian seriously and will meet threats fearlessly. Boxers do best when exposed to a lot of people and other animals in early puppyhood.

08/09/2024

Our next installation of X-ray Vision: Take a look at the radiograph below, and comment your best guess for diagnosis. Check back in a few days for the answer.
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Congenital malformation of the radius, ulna, and elbow joint.

08/06/2024

Happy Anniversary Brittany! She has worked at the Clinic for 17 years! She enjoys helping patients from the time they walk through the door to when they leave. When she isn't with patients and their parents she enjoys her coworkers, inventory and anything pet food related.

08/05/2024

Did Everyone Find Michelle at the fair last week??

Lets Play Guess who,
Which one of our Staff members LIVE for the carver county fair? She can be found at the fair all week, possibly from sun up to sun down ( hint: check the cow barn 1st)
Is it.............
A) Dr. Sutich
B) Michelle, VT
C) Melissa, CVT

08/04/2024

Sunday morning Funnies

08/03/2024

Happy Anniversary Michelle! She has worked at the Clinic for 8 years. Michelle enjoys seeing all the different breeds of cats and dogs that come into the clinic. She also likes that every day is different, and you are always learning new things.

08/02/2024

Happy Anniversary Hailee! She has worked at the Clinic for 3 years. Her favorite thing to do at the clinic is working in the lab/pharmacy, where she fills prescriptions and runs labwork. Her favorite procedure to do is emesis induction (induce vomiting) on patients who have ingested something foreign or toxic. You are likely to find her at lunch time eating Taco Bell with Natty!

08/01/2024

It's the first of the month! Lindy wants to remind everyone to give their heartworm and flea/tick prevention on the same day each month.

07/31/2024

Meet the Cats
Featuring the Cats owned by our clinic staff
Domestic Cat
Today’s Cat owner is: Dr. Keehr with Carlos and Brindy
Show us your Cats!

There are many different breeds of cats, including Abyssinian, Himalayan, Maine C**n, Manx, Persian, Scottish Fold, and Siamese, to name a few. The staff at Waconia Vet Clinic does not own any specific purebred cat breeds. Most of our cats were obtained by some kind of chance encounter either at work or a friend of a friend with a cat in need. We would like to share our domestic cats of all different sizes, fluffiness, and colors.

07/30/2024

Puppy and Kitty Photo dump - Welcome to the family!

07/29/2024

Our next MIP (Most Interesting Patient):
Roy's Puffy Paw:
Roy Kent (named after the character from the TV show “Ted Lasso”) is a 1 year old barn cat. As with most barn cats, Roy spends lots of time outside exploring. One morning, Roy’s owner noticed that he was limping, and on closer inspection, one toe on his right hind foot was larger than the others, and very sensitive to touch. Roy came into the clinic, and he was sedated to allow closer investigation of the toe and cleaning of the area. After being sedated, an abscess was found along the side of the nail bed. The abscess was drained and flushed with dilute chlorhexidine, and Roy was given an antibiotic injection and sent home with pain medications. Roy made a full recovery and was back to his rambunctious self in no time!

07/28/2024

Sunday Morning Funnies

07/27/2024

Our next installation of X-ray Vision: Take a look at the radiograph below, and leave a comment with your best guess for diagnosis. Check back in a few days for the answer!
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7/29/24
Good guesses everyone, this one was a little bit tricky! The GI tract is normal in this dog, the abnormality is in his spine - he has a significant amount of spondylosis deformans (excess bony proliferation between the vertebrae of the spine due to aging changes and arthritis).

07/26/2024

Everyone was correct, it is Patty!!

Let Play Guess who! How well do you know our staff?
This person's moto could be: "If I can't bring my horse, I'm not going!"
She knows how to trailer a horse, when she goes camping, trail riding, competing at a horse show, or lassoing calves she is bringing her horse!
A: Patty CVT
B: Jill CVT
C: Dr. Skluzacek

07/25/2024

Meet the breed
Featuring the Breeds owned by our clinic staff
Golden Retrievers (AKC description)
Our Golden Retriever owner is: Sydney VA
Show us your goldens!

The Golden Retriever, an exuberant Scottish gundog of great beauty, stands among America's most popular dog breeds. They are serious workers at hunting and field work, as guides for the blind, and in search-and-rescue, enjoy obedience and other competitive events, and have an endearing love of life when not at work. The Golden Retriever is a sturdy, muscular dog of medium size, famous for the dense, lustrous coat of gold that gives the breed its name. The broad head, with its friendly and intelligent eyes, short ears, and straight muzzle, is a breed hallmark. In motion, Goldens move with a smooth, powerful gait, and the feathery tail is carried, as breed fanciers say, with a 'merry action.'� The most complete records of the development of the Golden Retriever are included in the record books that were kept from 1835 until about 1890 by the gamekeepers at the Guisachan (pronounced Gooeesicun) estate of Lord Tweedmouth at Inverness-Shire, Scotland. These records were released to public notice in Country Life in 1952, when Lord Tweedmouth's great-nephew, the sixth Earl of Ilchester, historian and sportsman, published material that had been left by his ancestor. They provided factual confirmation to the stories that had been handed down through generations. Goldens are outgoing, trustworthy, and eager-to-please family dogs, and relatively easy to train. They take a joyous and playful approach to life and maintain this puppyish behavior into adulthood. These energetic, powerful gundogs enjoy outdoor play. For a breed built to retrieve waterfowl for hours on end, swimming and fetching are natural pastimes.

07/23/2024

Did you know that Waconia Veterinary Clinic is AAHA accredited? More details on waconiavet.com.

07/22/2024

Meet the Cats
Featuring the Cats owned by our clinic staff
Domestic Cat
Today’s Cat owner is: Michelle
Show us your Cats!

There are many different breeds of cats, including Abyssinian, Himalayan, Maine C**n, Manx, Persian, Scottish Fold, and Siamese, to name a few. The staff at Waconia Vet Clinic does not own any specific purebred cat breeds. Most of our cats were obtained by some kind of chance encounter either at work or a friend of a friend with a cat in need. We would like to share our domestic cats of all different sizes, fluffiness, and colors.

07/20/2024

Meet the breed
Featuring the Breeds owned by our clinic staff
Basset Hound (AKC description)
Our Basset Hound owner is: Melissa CVT
Show us your Bassets!

Among the most appealing of the AKC breeds, the endearing and instantly recognizable Basset Hound is a perennial favorite of dog lovers all over the world. This low-slung and low-key hound can be sometimes stubborn, but is always charming. The Basset Hound stands no higher than 14 inches at the shoulder but, with his remarkably heavy bone, powerful little legs, and massive paws, he possesses big-dog strength and stamina. Bassets are famous for a large, domed head that features extremely long, velvety ears, mournful eyes, and a wrinkled brow, which give the breed the look of a sad clown. Built more for endurance than speed, the Basset moves in a deliberate but effortless manner. The breed's scenting ability is uncanny; it's said that among dogs only the Bloodhound's nose is more accurate. Mild and agreeable at home, the Basset is stubborn on the trail and barks in a loud, ringing voice. Although they may not be wildly demonstrative in their affections, they are steadfastly loyal.

07/19/2024

Happy Anniversary Angie! She has worked at the clinic for 5 years! Angie likes helping clients out with any thing that they may need. She loves seeing all the different pets that come in. Angie enjoys working with her coworkers, that have become her friends.

Address

113 E State Highway 5
Waconia, MN
55387

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 5pm
Tuesday	7am - 5pm
Wednesday	7am - 5pm
Thursday	7am - 5pm
Friday	7am - 5pm

Telephone

+19524422119

Website

http://www.waconiavet.com/

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