Philosophy

To benefit from our time together and best promote a high quality of life for your pet companion, it is important that you understand our holistic approach to your pet companion's wellness. We believe the best health comes from the integration of western medicine and eastern health practices.  This is why we offer so many modalities all in one complex. 

We are proud to be quite unlike any other veterinary practice!

The health of your pet's mind, body and spirit is influenced by your wellbeing, the health of your pet's environment (external forces including hygiene and nutrition), and genetics. I believe the six most important factors a guardian must provide to achieve maximal quality and longevity of life for his/her pet companion are: unconditional love, safety, exemplary nutrition, abundant exercise, training, and the wellbeing of the guardian's self. Remember, it is difficult for a caregiver to give if he/she is not whole. I encourage you to look at and into yourself during this nurturing process. What can you do to support the health of your mind, body, and spirit?

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Location

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Pricing

Please realize a business can charge" lump" fees for services or break down their fees to make clients aware of what is included with in a "lump " fee. In some cases, we have chosen the break down method in the attempt to best explain what goes into the provision of a service. We sincerely hope you will see our expert service as a great value and the best you can find for your pet!

Client Service (CS)

 Every time you call or your pet visits, receptionists and assistants must record the interaction in the computer.
The CS covers facility and staffing overhead.

The CS is included in the following price:


 New Client Physical Examination/Consultation $125.00

Charged per pet.
It also compensates doctor's time, education, and decision making.
It does not include blood work, urinalysis, etc.
Payment is due at time of services.
A new client visit usually takes 60-90 minutes.
Please bring a fresh stool sample and all past records to the appointment.
Please allow additional time in case we're running behind.
We prioritize based on patient needs.
Additional diagnostics may require as long as three hours.

 Physical Examination/Consultation $71.50

Charged per pet.
It compensates doctor's time, education, and decision making.
Payment is due at time of services.
A physical exam/consult usually takes 30-45 minutes.
Please bring a fresh stool sample and all past records to the appointment.
Please allow additional time in case we're running behind.
An exam is required within 1 month or at the time of a vaccination with the exception of the intranasal bordatella, which can be given any time within the year of a current wellness exam.

Brief or Recheck Exam/Consultation $36.50

Pet needs to have seen a doctor for a full exam within 1 month.

Wellness Exam/Consultation $51.50

Annual Check-up, No Illness

Urgent Care Fee $25.00

An appointment that is scheduled the same day, that needs to be fit in around other previously scheduled appointments, will be charged an urgent care fee.

Lab Handling Fee $13.50

Charged with lab tests to compensate for time involved with inventory, sample collection, preparation, submission, electronic recording and messaging.

Acupuncture Initial Plan/Treatment $75.00

Follow-up Treatment $55.00

Treatment may include dry needles, aqua or electro as deemed appropriate to patient's needs.
There will be an extra charge for homeopathic injections.

TCVM DX $35.00

(Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medical Diagnosis)

Compensates doctor's time involved with tongue and pulse diagnosis, evaluating pet's constitution and selecting appropriate herbal formulations based on hundreds of hours of out of state continuing education.
This does not include the herb.
(Included in initial/acupuncture fee)

Laser Therapy

May be prescribed by the doctor at a visit and implemented by a veterinary assistant. A session is $30.00 for the first site and $10.00 for each additional site. For initial treatment two sessions are scheduled during the first week, usually twqo sessions the second week, and then the sessions are spread one week apart. Most conditions benefit greatly from six sessions. Some conditions require monthly maintenance.

When is an exam required?

A physical exam is performed to assess the wellness of your pet.
It should be performed annually in a younger pet and more frequently in elderly or ill pets.
If an abnormality is found, a vaccination should not be given.

Other Potential Charges

Please request specific estimates for lab work, radiology, dentistry, surgery, or other treatments and procedures.