Wellness Examinations: Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

New! Reiki Therapy: Reiki (Spiritual Energy) is an alternative therapy that is gentle, noninvasive, painless and stress-free. Reiki sessions are given for the purpose of stress reduction and relaxation to promote healing using intention, focus andmeditation to build a sort of energetic “healing bridge.”

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Cold Laser Therapy: Medicine River Animal Hospital now has the capability of providing additional relief for our patients by using Laser Therapy. To learn more about this new innovative procedure just -> CLICK HERE.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services: Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets’ complete health care needs.

TCVM: We practice both acupuncture and food therapy as alternative treatment options. Surgical Services: We are able to perform routine surgeries on site or will bring in board certified surgeons for any special surgery that your pet may require.

Anesthesia: We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient’s vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.

Surgery: We perform routine general surgery such as spays, neuters, tumor removals and others. We also can do more involved or  specialized surgeries (such as – medial patella repair, cruciate tears, cystotomies, feline perineal urethrostomy and many others)    through Onsite Veterinary Surgical Services.

Read our FAQ page about surgery.

Internal medicine consults: We offer in-hospital referrals to an internal medicine specialist who performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures and helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.

Radiology Services: Our on-site, X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

Electrocardiography Services: We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.

Dentistry: Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery

Laboratory: We utilize in house testing and external laboratories.

Permanent identification: We offer microchip identification.

Pharmacy: We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.

Individualized Flea Control Programs: We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling: We will provide guidance regarding your pet’s nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling: We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Emergency Care: For after hour emergencies you may call Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists or the Animal Emergency Clinic in St. Petersburg. For detailed location and map…