Our Services  
Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination for younger pets and semi-annual examinations for senior pets. 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:

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

Pain Management  Freedom from pain is essential for a good quality of life for your pet.  We provide excellent management for post-surgery pain, chronic pain and acute pain associated with injury
      
Surgical Services  Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.  Our surgical laser reduces post-operative pain and stress.
   
Anesthesia  We utilize advanced 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.
    
Internal Medicine and Surgery Consults  We offer in-hospital referrals to specialists who help us with the diagnosis and treatment of more complicated cases.
   
Imaging Services  Our on-site, modern X-ray and ultrasound equipment provide high quality images to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders. We offer local referrals for endoscopic procedures.   
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  Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.
    
Permanent Identification  We offer ResQ microchip identification that may assist in reuniting you with a lost or stolen pet.
    
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  If you have an emergency during office hours, you may bring you pet to the hospital for emergency care.  It is most helpful if you are able to call ahead to let us know you are coming. Please call the Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Wichita at 262-5321 for after hours emergency care.