 Mossy M. is a charming 9-year-old Labrador mix. Mossy's owners reported that she began to have a limp in her rear leg, which had lately become worse. Mossy was found to have a cranial cruciate ligament injury (CCL) , and surgery was advised. On Monday, Mossy had a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) operation to alter the stifle joint's load-bearing force. Mossy's owners stated that she is doing well and is getting enough rest when asked for an update on Mossy's condition. This surgery was performed by our talented Dr. Marcelo and outstanding technical staff. If you ever notice limping or change of pace in your loved one please give us a call.
It’s National Veterinary Technician Week! Each year, during the third week of October, we celebrate our veterinary nursing team and give special recognition to our Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs). On various days this week, we enjoyed a coffee bar and pastries, bagels, Panera sandwiches, and a dessert and mocktail bar! What do LVTs do? They wear many hats that include but are not limited to anesthetist, pharmacy technician, oral hygienist, surgical assistant, radiologist, and phlebotomist. LVTs are essential to providing high level veterinary care at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital. LVTs have graduated from a veterinary technology program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and in Virginia, must pass the National Veterinary Technician Exam to earn their certification. LVTs in Virginia are required to complete a minimum of 8 hours of approved continuing education each year to maintain their licensure. Please join us in celebrating our LVTs and veterinary assistants this week and every week! #vettechweek #vettechlife #vetmed
Wilson is gladly demonstrating a post-operative surgical covering option for our patients. He was dressed by Holly, LVT in a bodysuit to optimize recovery of his surgical wounds. He is healing well and his owner, our own Dr. Melivilu, is happy.
Don't forget, Meadow Branch Animal Hospital we're happy to be able to provide the community with much needed veterinary urgent care services (by appointment). If your regular vet is booked and you have an urgent need for veterinary care give us a call. We'll get your fur baby taken care of ASAP and work with your regular vet for continuing care.  Dipper C. is a 3 year old domestic shorthair cat. Dipper was brought to the hospital due to the inability to urinate. Meadow Branch Animal Hospital staff quickly sedated, placed a urinary catheter, and sterile saline was used to flush out his bladder. After the procedure, Dipper was kept in the hospital for a few hours to be monitored and given fluids. The owner notes that Dipper is back to his joyful, lively self a few weeks later. Owner also mentioned Dipper has had regular bowel movements. This patient was seen as an urgent care referral; at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital, we are able to see your animals in any urgent care-based circumstances if your regular veterinarian is unable to do so. An appointment is needed, so please feel free to call (540) 450-8090 to set up an appointment. |
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