Wellness & Preventative Care
Pet Wellness & Preventative Care in Richmond, VA
For over 30 years, Varina Veterinary Clinic has provided our community’s pets with high-quality veterinary care. We are pleased to offer pet wellness and preventative care in Richmond. When you choose to prioritize your pet’s preventative care, you are giving your pet the gift of the ability to thrive at every stage of life. Our team of highly trained and experienced veterinarians will help you gain a better understanding of your pet’s health and what you can do to support it. We strive to help your pet live their happiest and healthiest life by your side.
Ensure that your pet gets regular medical care! Schedule your pet’s next wellness appointment by calling (804) 226-0771 or contact us online to get started.
Understanding the Benefits of Wellness & Preventative Care
For many pet owners, taking a pet to the vet only happens when their pet is not feeling their best. However, like their humans, pets need to see their doctor regularly in order to stay on top of their health. We recommend that most pets should see us once a year. In some cases, we may recommend more frequent visits for pets with certain conditions, ages, or other medical concerns. Our team of highly experienced veterinarians will help you find a cadence that works for you and your pet.
At Varina Veterinary Clinic, your pet’s annual wellness exam includes the following:
- A nose-to-tail physical exam
- Routine laboratory testing
- Parasite prevention
- Vaccinations
Each of these parts of your pet’s annual wellness exam gives us a wealth of information about your pet’s health and condition. By taking a careful look at your pet, we are able to construct a profile of your pet’s health that will guide our future treatment of your pet. We take the time to get to know both you and your pet. We want to understand things about your pet’s behavior, personality, and lifestyle so that we can better treat them. We will ask you questions about their favorite foods and toys, and if you are experiencing any behavioral issues. We like to have a full picture of your pet before we make recommendations as to your pet’s health.
The benefit of these wellness exams contributes dramatically to our ability to prevent future diseases. For example, keeping your pet’s vaccinations up to date will help them avoid certain communicable diseases. We update your pet’s vaccinations every year during their wellness exam. There are basic vaccinations that every pet needs, but, depending on your pet’s lifestyle, we may recommend other vaccinations in addition to the standard suite.
Prioritizing your pet’s health means that you will be able to enjoy many happy, healthy years of companionship. We know that your pet is part of your family. We endeavor to treat your pet with every bit of care and compassion that we would give to our own pets.
Choose Varina Veterinary Clinic for your pet’s wellness! Call (804) 226-0771 to make an appointment today.