Stony Creek Veterinary Hospital

12/22/2023

🎄 Wishing you and families a very Merry Christmas! 🎄
Reminder the office will close at 6pm today and will remain closed until Wednesday, December 27th. We will reopen Wednesday at 9am.

🐾 Take care and have a safe holiday! 🐾

12/17/2023

Nox and Syrus are working hard to stay on Santa's nice list this year!

They are here to share our holiday hours with everyone!
🟢 Week of December 18th-22nd: Normal business hours
🔴 Week of December 25th-29th: CLOSED December 25th AND 26th to allow staff members time with their family for Christmas celebrations. We will reopen for normal business hours on Wednesday, December 27th.
🟢 Week of January 1st-5th: CLOSED January 1st in observance of the New Year. We will reopen for normal business hours on January 2nd.

Please keep these changes in mind for appointment needs, medication refills and phone calls.

We wish you all a very happy holiday season! 🎄🎁 Thank you for selecting us for your pets health care needs in 2023. We hope to continue to care for each and everyone of them in 2024!

12/07/2023

Merry Christmas from our Stony Creek family to yours! 🎄🎁

📣 HOSPITAL HOURS FOR 12/8/23: The hospital will be closing at 3pm tomorrow for our staff holiday party. Please keep this in mind for appointments, phone calls and medication refills. 📣
We will resume normal business hours Monday at 9am.

Thank you for your understanding. We appreciate you all so much and wish you a wonderful holiday season! 💙

12/02/2023

Spotlight Saturday!

Have you heard of the new once monthly injectable medication for osteoarthritis for cats? 🐱 We have carried Solensia for cats for almost a year now! If your cat is slowing down, struggling to jump into their favorite window, having trouble getting into their litter box, etc... it may be time to consider Solensia.

Check out this great checklist to see if your cat may qualify and benefit from Solensia: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/checklist/osteoarthritis-checklist-cat

This will hopefully be a revolutionary change in pain management for our four legged friends!

Use this checklist to see if your cat may be showing signs of osteoarthritis.

11/30/2023

Happy Thursday! The sun is shining! ☀️

A kind notice for tomorrow, Friday December 1st! ❄️
The office will be closed from 12pm to 2pm for lunch and a staff meeting. Please keep this in mind for medication refills, appointments, and phone calls.
We will address voicemails after our meeting so feel free to leave a message for non-urgent cases.

Thank you so much for your understanding and as always your continued support. 💙

11/26/2023

What better way to end our group of gratitude posts as well as small business Saturday? Heres what Dr. McLeod wanted to share;

"If I weren’t a veterinarian, I don’t know what else I wound be!! Thank you all for sharing with me the vision my dad created, where compassion for animals and family come together. I love making your animals feel better, I love the wonderful relationships with pets and clients that I have been so fortunate to build. I love equally the face of your young pup or kitten and the face of your aging and beautiful best friend. Thank you all for your trust in me and our hospital. I am so lucky to call myself your veterinarian." -Cobi McLeod

When I told Dr. McLeod I wanted to do this little project, I told her I planned to keep it short and sweet... but I could write a whole novel about what this wonderful lady has done and continues to do for the Veterinary community. Her passion and kindess for animals is contagious. You cannot have a bad day around her. Her smile lights up a room and fixes all things broken. Just bring her a small white dog and see for yourself! Also she has the most perfect corgi pup who is loving coming to work just as much as she does! ❤️🧡

Thank you for being a wonderful mentor and boss, Cobi. We appreciate you so much! And the community appreciates your kindess and dedication to the profession! 🥰

11/25/2023

Good evening!

I have been working at SCVH for 4 years now. In those 4 years I have heard stories from Dr. McLeod and Breanna about how the clinic use to be 2 doctors and 2 technicians day to day... Mound road was dirt and the subdivisions that surround it now were farm fields.

Even so, Dr. Hoonhout saw the need for great Veterinary care in the area and so he made it happen. Its clear to me that SCVH became rooted well into the community. After all, we still get clients that say they were sent by Dr. H after thet met him at the local diner during breakfast.

When I first started as a newly graduated technician I chose SCVH because it had such a great charm and coming from a small town I knew that I would settle in well. I have been welcomed by the community and have created such wonderful bonds with many of the clients!

If you havent noticed, I have a huge appreciation for short stocky wiggle butts with nubby tails. My coworkers will also tell you if there is a German Shepherd in the lobby, I am the first to say, "Hello Friend!"

I love working with clients to find the answer to their animals concerns whether it be physical or behavioral. My first 4 years as a veterinary technician have been unforgettable and I cannot wait to continue to grow and learn!

I appreciate our clients for their continuous support and kindness. I believe we have the best clients in the area and I am thankful to be apart of their pets team. ❤️🧡

-Nicole, LVT

I will round out our appreciation posts with Dr. McLeod tonight. Stay tuned!

11/24/2023

Sending lots of gratitude from the lovely Dr. Lyons! 🥰

"I'm very thankful to have such caring and trusting owners! And even more thankful for the patients!!! Thank you for bringing your best friends to see us!"

The staff at SCVH is grateful for the laughs shared by Dr. Lyons. She is genuine and carefree in the best way possible! She loves wholeheartedly and is always there to brighten your day! We are thankful for Dr. Lyons! ❤️🧡💛

We will post a few more tomorrow on ! Including one from everyones favorite boss and business owner 😉 Stay tuned!

11/24/2023

Happy Friday! We hope you are all enjoying your day. Lets continue some gratitude posts!

Up next is Dr. Chambers. If you have had the pleasure of working with her, you know what a kind, thoughtful and caring women she is. She goes above and beyond for each patient and treats them each as her own. 💛🧡❤️

"I love my career despite the days when it is an emotional roller coaster. It is knowing that even in the most trying times you put your faith in me to do what's best. It's the laughs we share in the exam rooms, the tears and hugs as we grieve together, the kitty purrs and the doggy nose to nose touches that make it all so much better. I am grateful every day for being able to work with wonderful clients at Stony Creek Vet."

Dr. Chambers is the supplier of cheese and peanut butter that your animal looks forward to at the clinic. As her sidekick, I feel she is a real life superhero when it comes to treating animals both physically and behaviorally. She not only heals animals but she provides great support to her coworkers when needed. We are so thankful to have such a wonderful Veterinarian at SCVH giving a voice to those who cannot speak. -Nicole ❤️

11/23/2023

Hoping you have all enjoyed a little thanksgiving feast so far! I think Dr. Hsieh should go next as she often likes to boast a bit about her thanksgiving turkey skills around the clinic! 🦃

If you have had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hsieh, you will know that she can be a woman of few words, but those few words usually pack a lot of meaning.

She appreciates punctuality both on the client and clinic end. She wants clients to know that she appreciates their patience when things get behind schedule. She knows how valuable your time is and she does her best to keep things moving on track. Shes a pushover for a boston terrier, a chihuahua or a black and white tuxedo cat.

Around the office we are grateful for Dr. Hsiehs cat handling techniques, her sense of humor, and her ability to jump in and lend a hand in all situations. 🧡💛❤️

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!
Our staff are very thankful for you and the wonderful patients you bring us each and everyday. We wanted to share some words of kindness and gratitude from some members of the staff. I think its only fitting to start with a friendly face that greets you at the door when you check in for an appointment or answers your phone calls throughout the day.

"We know the emotional and financial toll a sick or injured pet can take on his or her family. We appreciate your cooperation and trust in us during those times. It does not go unnoticed. Your commitment to your pet is just as important as good medicine. We cant keep the tails wagging or the paws kneading without you." -Jillian

Jillian secretly moonlights as a hallmark card writer in her spare time (kidding, but she has a way with words). She loves a good dad joke and while she loves all the animals that walk through the door, if you happen you own a boxer or a pitty type breed, you very well know that she absolutely adores your pet! Jill appreciates our clients and patients!

11/23/2023

Just a reminder the office will be closed for the rest of the week to give our staff some much needed time with their family and their own fur babies. We will reopen on Monday, November 27th at 9am.

In case of Emergency, we recommend reaching out to:
Advanced Animal Emergency (586) 466-6133
Animal Emergency Center (248) 651-1788

We wish you all a very wonderful Thanksgiving. We are so very grateful for such wonderful clients.
We were so touched by your kind words this week, we wanted to share our own. Stay tuned as I plan to share those over the next few days. -Nicole, LVT

11/22/2023

We are seeing an increase in upper respiratory cases here at the clinic, but this is not abnormal for this time of year. This deadly respiratory illness has not been reported in Michigan at this time.
Around the holidays increased grooming appointments, boarding and traveling with pets leads to an increased chance of spreading infection.
As always please monitor your pet for symptoms such as cough, congestion, nasal drainage, lethargy, lack of appetite and vomiting/diarrhea.
If you are bringing your pet in for a suspected upper respiratory infection, we will ask that you remain in your vehicle until instructed otherwise to minimize potiental spread to other patients.
We will continue to do all we can to keep our clients up to date with the latest information. It is also highly recommended to make sure your pet is current on its Bordetella and Influenza vaccine at this time, especially if yor pet is regularly groomed and/or boarded.

The MSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and Veterinary Medical Center are responding to media reports of canine respiratory disease in several U.S. states.

11/19/2023

Hello! Happy Sunny Sunday!
Please be aware of our holiday hours for the week. Keep these adjustments in mind for medication refills and potential appointment needs this week.
We will be closed for Thanksgiving celebrations Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th this week.
We will reopen on Monday, November 27th.

Wishing you and your furry family members a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/18/2023

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.” — W. Clement Stone

Happy Friday! As we head into Thanksgiving week we cant help but count our blessings to have such wonderful clients! We have also been very lucky to see lots of new client referrals recently and we are so thankful for each and every one. ⭐️ Word of mouth is the best possible compliment we can receive! ⭐️

I would love to share some words of encouragement and praise with the girls at the clinic next week if anyone would like to share a message or recent positive experiences below.

We wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you gobble till you wobble like a bulldog! 🐶
Please be sure to share this page along with your generous referrals as we are planning to keep it more current with up to date information!

Much gratitude,
Nicole, LVT

11/13/2023

Update: It appears to be up and functioning normally! Thanks for your patience and continued support!

Good morning! Our phone system is currently not functioning at 100%. While we work to get it back up and running, please leave a voicemail (we can check it on our email) or send an email to [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and have a happy Monday!

11/08/2023

**UPDATE** TANGERINE HAS A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS! THANK YOU!

**UPDATE**** MJ was adopted, but Tangerine is still looking for his forever home. He experienced some stage fright at his meet and greet. He will need a home that allows him time to decompress, but we still feel that the right home is out there for him!

Our kennel technician (or behind the scenes extraordinaire as I like to call her) has a huge heart and has been helping care for some kittens that are ready to find their forever homes!
Meet Tangerine! 🐱 He is a 6 month old male neutered orange kitten. He is current on age appropriate vaccines and flea/tick prevention. He is using the litter box and loves scratching posts! He gets along with the other cats and dogs in the home.
We would ideally like to see him go into a home with another cat so he can continue to socialize and play! We feel that once he has time to decompress, he will settle in nicely!
If you may be interested in opening.your heart and home this handsome fella, please reach out to the clinic and we will help you get in touch with Danielle.
Thank you and please share! 🧡

11/01/2023

We hope you all had a very Happy Halloween! Milo, Otis and Finn went all out with their group costume!! Feel free to share your animals costume photos in the comments!

10/30/2023

Hello!
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that our phone lines are currently down. We will update you when they are back in service. Sorry for the inconvenience.

10/18/2023

When I graduated 23 years ago, I was fortunate to work with a wonderful Veterinary technician named Marge. Marge had been my fathers very first technician before the job even had an actual title. She was an amazing woman, mom to four, foster mother for babies in need and then eventually full time Vet Tech. She began to work in the pet shop that adjoined my fathers hospital at the time and began to casually assist holding animals as needed. Soon it was noticed, her help made the Dr’s days run much smoother. Her value in the hospital proved to be a catalyst in my father approaching Macomb Community College about starting a Veterinary Technician program.

She was a saving grace in my early years…I was young and inexperienced and she must have thought I was a hot mess. Regardless she always offered encouragement and built my confidence as a young Dr. The first time I spayed a dog, I was struggling to find the uterus and trying my best to not ask my dad to scrub in . Marge gently offered some advice “ when your dad is having trouble finding the uterine horn, this is what I’ve seen him do …”
And wouldn’t you know there it was 😊
I was so grateful for Marge and to all the technicians I have been fortunate enough to work with then and now- thank you for making all my days run smoother and being so valuable to the veterinarians you work with and all the patients you help treat!

A huge thank you to our wonderful technicians, Breanna, Rachel M, Courtney, Nicole, Alexis, Rachael N and Alyssa. Your compassion, hardwork, dedication and amazing skills are a gift to our office and the Veterinary profession.

09/28/2023

Hello Stony Creek Family!
Just wanted to give a heads up that we will be closing early on Friday September 29th! If you think you be may needing a medication refilled please call tomorrow. Thank you!