Additional Services

Our team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians provides many services at our clinic, ranging from routine to advanced procedures. Although we handle most of your pet’s medical and surgical needs in-house, we occasionally refer patients to veterinary specialists or specialty clinics when advanced training or equipment is beneficial. Board-certified specialists, such as oncologists, ophthalmologists, and neurologists, have extensive experience and training in a particular area of veterinary medicine or surgery. Specialty clinics and university-affiliated referral centers have specialized equipment to perform procedures not routinely performed by general veterinary practitioners. We…

Like us, animals such as dogs, cats, ferrets, and rabbits can get cancer. Fortunately, however, some forms of cancer are curable. In addition, recent advancements in cancer treatment can extend the lives of many dogs and cats. Treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery may be used to stop the spread of cancer and remove or destroy cancer cells and tumors. You can help prevent some forms of cancer by having your pet spayed or neutered early, but most cancers cannot be stopped. This is why early detection is…

If you’re concerned about or bothered by an aspect of your pet’s behavior, we can help. Our expert can work with you and your pet to stop or change the behavior. Many aggressive, fearful, or inappropriate behaviors in dogs and cats can be modified through a combination of desensitization and counter-conditioning. These techniques can have dramatic results when applied correctly. In some cases, medication can also help. Contact us for an appointment if you’d like to consult with our expert.

Imagine if your dog or cat got lost. You’d want to give them the best chance of getting home. With microchipping, you can. Microchipping is a safe, permanent way to identify your pet if they become lost. A microchip, a tiny device about the size and shape of a grain of rice, is placed just under the loose skin at the back of the neck. When a lost dog or cat without an ID tag is found, a veterinarian or veterinary technician will use a handheld microchip scanner to check…

To keep all our patients healthy, we require pets to have proof of current vaccinations Rabies, DHPP, Bordatella, K-9 Influenza (Flu), Negative fecal including Giardia within the last year For dogs. Cats Rabies and FVRCP. All pets must be on flea prevention. The added benefit of boarding at our animal hospital is that a veterinarian is always on staff, so you can rest assured that your pets will be well cared for if any emergencies come up. Schedule your boarding reservations today! Serra Veterinary Hospital offers pet boarding for dogs…