Services and Additional Benefits

Offered at Creekside Veterinary Clinic

Wellness (Annual) Exams

Having an exam done once every 12 months is what allows us to keep our Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) up to date. We can then provide your pets the quality and timely care they deserve and understand their medical history for any additional visits they may need throughout the year!

Vaccination Appointments

Talk with us so we can help you decide on a vaccination plan for your cat or dog. Each pet has a different lifestyle and part of Creekside's promise of "personalized care" is that there isn't a 'one size fits all' vaccination plan. Through an open conversation we can find the right plan for your pet at this moment. If life circumstances change, we can change our vaccination approach along with it.

Routine Care Needs

Supplemental Care Options:

- Anal Gland Expressions

- Nail Trims

- Fecal Checks

- Urinalysis

- Disease Screening Tests (to include infectious, tick-borne disease and heartworm disease)

- Annual Wellness Lab Work Packages (Complete Blood Count and Chemistry Profiles)

- Ultrasound Care by request (echocardiogram and abdominal ultrasound)

Sick Pet Appointment

Is your pet not feeling 100%? Limping, ear infection, stomach issues, diarrhea, urination concerns, skin or eye trouble? Or something else? Give us a call and we can get them back to themselves.

General Surgery

Types of surgery performed include:

- Spay (female dogs and cats)

- Neuter (male dogs and cats)

- Mass removals

- Additional surgery on a case by case basis

- Cranial Cruciate Ligament repairs and other specialty surgeries offered by a board certified traveling surgeon (see 'Additional Information')

Dental Cleanings

A complete dental cleaning for your pet. Will include full mouth radiographs, any extractions needed and full mouth cleaning. Pearly teeth, improved general health, and fresh breath are one visit away!

During this procedure you pet will be under anesthesia and will be monitored by our highly skilled Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVT). We will take full mouth radiographs (x-rays) of your pets mouth to look for any issues hidden under the gingival (gums) and will scale, clean, and polish the teeth. If any extractions are needed we'll check with your first (to be sure are ok with it) and proceed with those if approval is given. Your pet will then wake up under the supervision of a CVT. You will be able to take your pet home the same day. They may need soft food for a few days depending on how extensive their procedure was. We will communicate all of this to you at your surgical discharge appointment.

VSMT (Chiropractic)

This can be a legitimate game changer for some animals. It is one of Dr. Hoffman's favorite modalities of medicine to perform as it can bring relief to animals that we just can't achieve with pharmaceuticals. Who can benefit: Elderly, Injured, Urinary Incontinence (50% success rate at getting off meds), Back Pain, Limping, or Dragging limbs. Real observable results often after just one treatment! The real magic can come in prevention of these issues however, so the young ones can get the most lifelong benefit.

Dr. Tanya Hoffman is certified in Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT) also known as “animal chiropractic”. VSMT is a gentle and non-invasive integrative manual therapy that may help with symptoms associated with dysfunction of the musculoskeletal and neurologic systems.

An adjustment includes gentle range of motion, traction and joint mobilization techniques and specific adjustments to restricted joints, resulting in the restoration of normal motion and alleviation of pain.

After a thorough initial examination, the doctor will determine if your pet is a good candidate for spinal manipulation and will make appropriate recommendations and adjustments. Veterinarians will only recommend spinal manipulation therapy if it is safe for your pet. If your pet is not a good candidate, she will explain why and suggest additional diagnostics and/or additional specialist consultations (if needed) to work towards a resolution for your pet’s clinical signs. Overall animals love their treatments and eagerly look forward to their visits.

Class IV Therapeutic Laser (Cold Laser)

Laser therapy is a noninvasive treatment designed to reduce pain and inflammation, and to speed healing. Please know that all lasers are not created equal and Creekside has invested in the top of the line! We've had GREAT success using our Class IV Therapeutic laser for urinary issues (especially for cats), ear infections, wounds, surgical recovery, supplemental management for cranial cruciate ligament tears, asthma, pain/arthritis and so much more. It can even assist those chronic loose stool dogs!

WHAT IS LASER THERAPY?

Laser therapy is a noninvasive treatment designed to reduce pain and inflammation, and to speed healing. This treatment is quickly becoming standard of care in both human and veterinary medicine. Our staff members administer laser therapy via a handpiece that emits this therapeutic infrared light in a fast and soothing treatment. The light can treat surface problems such as wounds, as well as deeper structures (penetrating through fur, skin, and fat if necessary) to reach damaged tissue. The therapeutic infrared light targets the mitochondria in damaged cells and stimulates them to regenerate and return to optimal function. This regenerative process is called photobiomodulation (PBM). Laser therapy can be utilized as an adjunct to existing treatments, often reducing or replacing the need for pain medications, and speeding healing.

WHAT ARE TREATMENTS LIKE?

Laser therapy treatments are fast and pain-free, making them well-tolerated by most pets. There is no clipping or shaving required for the treatment area. When your pet arrives for therapy they will be situated in a comfortable position, and may be outfitted with laser-safe doggles. You will also receive laser-safe eyewear to wear during treatment if you remain with your pet during therapy. Treatments take approximately 2 - 10 minutes depending on the patient size, treatment area, and condition being treated. During this treatment your pet will experience a soothing warmth that often relaxes patients, and sometimes makes them go to sleep! Some conditions require just one treatment, others will show maximum response after several treatment sessions. We will evaluate your pet and discuss our recommendations.

Holistic Consultations

Highlights (with more to come soon):

- Allergy management and assistance

- Weak hind end with age

- Chronic immune issues

- Upper respiratory concerns (specifically with cats)

- Acute or chronic disease management

- Assistance after a cancer diagnosis

End of Life Care

Are you wondering about your pets quality of life? Give us a call to discuss what you have been seeing. If is is time to say goodbye, we are here to assist you and your pet on their final journey.

Trusted Journey - Cremation and Memorial Services

Establishing Care and Transferring Records

We encourage you to give us a call so we can discuss your particular situation. In general, if you and your pet have a veterinary relationship (in the last year) with Dr. Hoffman or Dr. Sheldon, this relationship transfers and is honored at Creekside Veterinary Clinic. To complete a record transfer for medical care or grooming, we have a form for you to fill out. Fill out the form by clicking the link below. Otherwise send us an email and we can send it over to you that way also. Then we take care of the rest!

Care Transfer Form

- or - Email us at : vetcarecreekside@gmailcom