​Bentley came to MBAH for vomiting and lethargy a few days after getting into his family's Christmas decorations. It was quickly determined that Bentley had a foreign body and had surgery that afternoon. Bentley is doing well at home. He would like to remind everyone that Christmas decorations are for enjoying with your eyes, not your mouth.

Peaches H. is a sweet 1 year old Domestic Shorthair kitten. She was brought in to the clinic due to having a distended abdomen, not wanting to eat, and lethargy. Our relief veterinarian, Dr. Liskey, discovered pyometra and free fluid in the abdomen after performing an abdominal ultrasound. Surgery to remove the infected uterus and flushing out the abdomen was promptly performed. After surgery, Peaches was taken to Valley Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center to have continued hospitalization throughout the night. On November 20, Peaches was brought back to the MBAH for a follow-up and has shown an amazing level of recuperation.

Leo F., an English Bulldog, is a spunky six year old big boy.

Leo was first diagnosed with radiolucent stones at Valley Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center, then came to Meadow Branch Animal Hospital in need of further care and a cystotomy.

Upon induction for surgery Leo developed hypoxia and was soon diagnosed with pneumonia. The procedure was halted immediately and he was prescribed medication to treat the pneumonia. Leo, after his antibiotic therapy, was then brought back to the clinic undergo examination and evaluate his readiness to proceed with the surgery.

​Once cleared for surgery, Leo's stones were removed, and the he responded beautifully to anesthetic. Leo is healing nicely from his operation; like many dogs, he dislikes his medicine, but his mother has been taking excellent care of him.

Meadow Branch Animal Hospital will be CLOSED Thursday November 23 and Friday November 24, 2023. We will reopen at 8:00AM on Monday November 27, 2023.

If you have a veterinary emergency during our closing, please seek care at a emergency veterinary facility nearest you. Valley Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center is located at 210 Costello Drive, across from Costco in Winchester. (540)662-7811.

Also, remember if your pet needs urgent veterinary care before or after the holidays, we offer veterinary urgent care (by appointment).  If your regular vet can't get you in and you have an veterinary urgent care need, just give us a call.  We'll be happy to assist and then work with your regular veterinarian for follow up care.

​Meadow Branch Animal Hospital will be CLOSED Thursday November 23, 2023 and Friday November 24, 2023. If your pet will be due for medication refills or prescription diets during this time, please call us before 6:00pm Monday November 20, 2023. Refill/prescription requests take up to 48 hours to process, so please plan accordingly.

If you have a veterinary emergency during our extended closing, please contact the veterinary emergency facility nearest you. Valley Veterinary Emergency and Referral Center is located at 210 Costello Drive in Winchester, 540-662-7811.

If your fur baby needs veterinary care before or after the holidays, don't forget we now proudly offer veterinary urgent care (by appointment).  If your regular vet can't get you in and you have an urgent veterinary care need, just give us a call.  We'll be happy to assist and then work with your regular veterinarian for follow up care.

We are pleased to offer to all of our patients at Meadow Branch Animal Hospital laser treatment, commonly known as photo-biomodulation treatment. The way a laser operates is by administering therapeutic dosages of light energy to injured tissues. As a result, the tissues begin to gently heat up and the blood vessels dilate, increasing the amount of blood flowing to the affected area. While eliminating waste, the increased blood flow helps to nourish injured cells. This will then start reducing swelling and hastening our patients' recovery. Among the numerous benefits of laser treatment is the ability to help patients with their arthritis, healing areas where fractures occurred, and hot spots. 

Claire M. is one of our patients who is presently receiving laser treatment. She is a stunningly huge eight-year-old Great Dane with a history of spinal arthritis. Due to the treatment's therapeutic qualities, Claire began receiving it in April and has not needed to take any pain medication for the last six months. Claire is more animated overall and has returned to her usual antics, according to the owner.

​A 16-year-old Pug mix, named Ruca C, is another one of our little ones receiving laser treatment. Laser treatment is a fantastic treatment for patients of all shapes and sizes.

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.
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Please join us in celebrating our LVTs and veterinary assistants this week and every week! #vettechweek #vettechlife #vetmed