Waconia Veterinary Clinic

Waconia Veterinary Clinic Provides high standard of care for your pets. Wellness, medical, surgery and dentistry services.

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.

Happy Belated Administive professionals day!! A BIG THANK YOU to Kathy, Tracy, Angie, Samantha, Denise, and Lisa for for...
04/24/2025

Happy Belated Administive professionals day!! A BIG THANK YOU to Kathy, Tracy, Angie, Samantha, Denise, and Lisa for for all the invaluable contributions made behind the scenes to keep the office running efficiently!

Happy Earth Day! “Be the change you wish to see in the world” GandhiEvery spring and fall we get together to do Highway ...
04/22/2025

Happy Earth Day!

“Be the change you wish to see in the world” Gandhi

Every spring and fall we get together to do Highway clean up! We are happy to be apart of the change!

Today's Veterinary Vocab Word: E is for EpilepsyEpilepsy (specifically idiopathic epilepsy) is the most common neurologi...
04/18/2025

Today's Veterinary Vocab Word:
E is for Epilepsy

Epilepsy (specifically idiopathic epilepsy) is the most common neurologic disorder seen in dogs, and is rarely seen in cats. Epilepsy is a seizure disorder where animals have recurrent, unprovoked seizures due to an abnormality in the brain. Idiopathic epilepsy is most often diagnosed in dogs between 6 months to 6 years of age, and can range in severity and frequency of seizures. When seizures happen frequently or are severe, anti-seizure medication is typically started to manage this condition.

"Life is better with a pet by your side." Thank you for trusting us with your new family member!
04/08/2025

"Life is better with a pet by your side." Thank you for trusting us with your new family member!

Our next Veterinary Vocab word: D is for Distichiasis Distichiasis is a condition dogs have where an extra eyelash grows...
04/03/2025

Our next Veterinary Vocab word: D is for Distichiasis

Distichiasis is a condition dogs have where an extra eyelash grows from the margin of the eyelid from the meibomian gland (glands that provide lubricant for the surface of the eye). Often, there is more than one distichia, and these eyelashes can cause irritation to the surface of the eye, leading to redness, discharge, squinting, or in severe cases, can lead to a corneal ulcer.

It's the first of the month! Once again, Mother Nature is playing an April Fool's joke on us with the cold, snowy weathe...
04/01/2025

It's the first of the month! Once again, Mother Nature is playing an April Fool's joke on us with the cold, snowy weather - but we hope spring weather will be back soon! Lindy wants to remind you to give your monthly heartworm and flea/tick prevention on the same day each month - we've already seen some ticks and mosquitos out and about this year.

This Month's MIP (Most Interesting Patient):You may recognize Lindy as our monthly prevention mascot. Lindy belongs to D...
03/28/2025

This Month's MIP (Most Interesting Patient):

You may recognize Lindy as our monthly prevention mascot. Lindy belongs to Dr. Lamont, and is a 4 year old Miniature American Shepherd. As Lindy has gotten older, she began to build up tartar and calculus on her teeth. Dr. Lamont regularly performed home dental care (brushing teeth and dental chews every 24-48 hours), but just like with people, even with brushing daily, eventually a dental cleaning is needed to remove the hardened calculus from the teeth and reduce gingivitis and periodontal disease.

Lindy came to the clinic for a routine dental cleaning - this is an anesthetized procedure, so Lindy was fasted from the night before.

Lindy was given a pre-medication injection in the muscle to provide sedation and pain relief, and then an IV catheter was placed, and medications were then given into the vein to induce anesthesia. A tube is placed into the trachea, and anesthesia is then maintained throughout the procedure with an inhaled gas anesthetic.

After inducing anesthesia, Lindy was hooked up to the different monitoring equipment we have for monitoring heart rate, breathing rate, oxygen and CO2 levels, blood pressure, and temperature - this allows us to make sure she is at the correct depth of anesthesia, and make sure anesthesia is as safe as possible.

Lindy's teeth were cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner to remove the calculus, and then the teeth were polished to smooth any microabrasions from the scaling - this is important to make sure there are no grooves/rough surfaces for tartar to accumulate on in the future.

After cleaning and polishing, Dr. Lamont probed and evaluated each tooth and the soft tissue structures of the mouth, evaluating for any mobile teeth, pocketing, masses, or missing teeth. Lindy was missing a couple premolars and molars, so radiographs were taken to ensure these teeth were truly missing, and not just unerupted below the gumline - this is very important to evaluate for, as unerupted teeth are at risk of forming a dentigerous cyst. Luckily, Lindy's teeth were truly missing, so no further workup or extraction was needed.

All of Lindy's teeth probed normally, so she was taken off of anesthesia and allowed to slowly wake up. Once she was swallowing on her own, her endotracheal tube was removed. She was a bit groggy for a couple hours after anesthesia and sleepy that night, but was back to her normal self the next morning, with pearly white, healthy teeth!

Our Next Veterinary Vocab Word:C is for Cherry EyeCherry eye (also known as a pr*****ed 3rd eyelid gland) is a condition...
03/20/2025

Our Next Veterinary Vocab Word:
C is for Cherry Eye

Cherry eye (also known as a pr*****ed 3rd eyelid gland) is a condition affecting dogs, mainly young, growing puppies, where the 3rd eyelid gland pops out from below the 3rd eyelid, creating the appearance of a red, swollen mass near the inner corner of the eye. The 3rd eyelid gland is responsible for much of the eye's tear production, so when cherry eye occurs, it is important that it is corrected by surgical replacement of the gland back below the 3rd eyelid. After surgery, the gland typically returns to normal within a couple weeks. In about 5-20% of cases, the surgery may need to be repeated if the gland prolapses again.

“Every new friend is a new adventure… the start of more memories” Thank you for trusting us with your new pets!
03/11/2025

“Every new friend is a new adventure… the start of more memories” Thank you for trusting us with your new pets!

"Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way." John ...
03/06/2025

"Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way." John Muir

"Animals are a gift from above for they truly define the words unconditional love." Heather Wolf
03/04/2025

"Animals are a gift from above for they truly define the words unconditional love." Heather Wolf

Employee SpotlightMelissa CVT1. How long have you worked at the vet clinic? 24 years as CVT, 9 years @ WVC2. What is you...
03/03/2025

Employee Spotlight
Melissa CVT
1. How long have you worked at the vet clinic? 24 years as CVT, 9 years @ WVC
2. What is your favorite snack or treat? Chips/salsa & Margaritas
3. Favorite breed or animal? English Bulldogs
4. Favorite task at the clinic? Wound care
5. If you are going on your fantasy vacation where would you go? US National Park tour

It's the first of the month! March sure seemed to blow in like a lion yesterday - we hope you didn't blow away! Spring i...
03/01/2025

It's the first of the month! March sure seemed to blow in like a lion yesterday - we hope you didn't blow away! Spring is finally on its way (we hope), and Lindy (and her new farm friends) want to remind you to give your pet's heartworm and flea/tick prevention on the same day each month. Any time it's above freezing, ticks are out and hungry, so make sure to keep your pets protected!

Happy National Retro Day! Remember when? Here are some pictures of the good old days!!
02/28/2025

Happy National Retro Day! Remember when? Here are some pictures of the good old days!!

Our next installation of Most Interesting Patient (MIP):Rupert is a cattle dog mix. One night, Rupert went missing for a...
02/28/2025

Our next installation of Most Interesting Patient (MIP):

Rupert is a cattle dog mix. One night, Rupert went missing for a few hours, and when he came back, he seemed painful and his owners were worried he may have been hit by a car, so they brought him in to the clinic the next morning. On exam, Rupert was painful on the left side of his abdomen. Luckily, on bloodwork and x-rays, there was no evidence of internal trauma. Rupert was sent home with pain medications, instructions to restrict activity, and close monitoring for any worsening. About 3 days later, the owners noticed a region of skin on his left side that the skin was bruised and damaged, and Rupert was licking the area excessively. Blunt trauma will often take a couple days to present after the initial trauma, and as time goes on, the tissue will start to die off, which is what happened for Rupert. Rupert was continued on pain medications, as well as antibiotics to prevent infection. Over the next couple weeks, the region continued to heal well, and Rupert was back to his normal active self shortly.

We would like to share some of our newest members to the Waconia Vet Clinic!
02/25/2025

We would like to share some of our newest members to the Waconia Vet Clinic!

Our next Veterinary Vocab Word:BrachycephalicBrachycephalic is a description of dogs with a short nose and flattened fac...
02/20/2025

Our next Veterinary Vocab Word:

Brachycephalic

Brachycephalic is a description of dogs with a short nose and flattened face. Brachycephaly is seen in several dog breeds, including pugs, bulldogs, boston terriers, cavalier king charles, and other breeds or breed mixes. With brachycephalic dogs, there is increased risk of what is called Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS), where these breeds will often have an elongated soft palate, stenotic nares (narrowed nostril openings), and everted laryngeal saccules. These changes are what make these breeds more likely to snort, snore, or have difficulty breathing. Stenotic nares and elongated palates can be addressed surgically to help these dogs breathe more easily.
There are also terms for dogs with long and narrow skulls and noses - called dolichocephalic, seen in collies, greyhounds, and other sighthounds - and dogs with more moderate skull shape - called mesocephalic, and seen in the majority of breeds like labradors, retrievers, shepherds, etc..

Waconia Vet clinic's Employee spotlightWe will be turning on the spotlight to each of us in 2025.Dr. Erin Lamont 1. I ha...
02/17/2025

Waconia Vet clinic's Employee spotlight
We will be turning on the spotlight to each of us in 2025.

Dr. Erin Lamont
1. I have worked at the clinic as an assistant since 2019, and after vet school, starting working here as a veterinarian in June of 2022.
2. My favorite treat is homemade crème brûlée.
3. My favorite dog breed is a mini Aussie (just like my dog Lindy), but I love all herding breeds! I also love horses and have 2 of my own at home (along with 2 miniature donkeys too!)
4. My favorite task at the clinic is the monthly HG/NG reminder posts with Lindy, and cat spays are my favorite surgery.
5. My dream vacation would be hiking in New Zealand or an Alaskan river cruise.

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

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