Our Hospital

A Wealth of Veterinary Experience at Your Service!

At VCA Northside Animal Hospital, we look forward to welcoming you, your dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, ferret, hamster, bird and other pets. Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them. In fact, when you come in, you'll see exactly why our veterinarians and staff are praised for their kind and thorough care. We'll give you and your pet all the time you need, and never rush through an exam. We'll also carefully track the course of your pet's care and nutritional needs, which are so important to your pet's long-term health.

In every case, you'll be served by experienced, knowledgeable members of our staff. Our hospital has been accredited by The American Animal Hospital Association since 1973. Only 15% of Animal Hosptials in the United States hold this honor.

Local Medical Issues

There are numerous local medical issues that can impact your pet's health and that require your attention over the entire year. For example, there's heartworm, which can affect both cats and dogs. Since it's transmitted by mosquitoes, which thrive in our region, it's a serious cause for concern. But since the winter temperatures here do not get cold enough to kill mosquito eggs, it's a year-round risk. the same is true for flea and tick infestation and intestinal parasites, each of which poses a problem in any season. And finally, contrary to what you'd expect, allergies are a year-round issue. Many pets suffer from skin and ear allergies, the signs of which include scratching, redness in the ears, and "scaly" skin. Please ask about our Lyme vaccine and prevention from this terrible disease.