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Richfield Veterinary Services provides a variety of medical and preventative care services to support the health and wellbeing of pets in the community. The clinic offers routine wellness exams, critical/emergency care, vaccinations, surgical procedures, dental care, and diagnostic testing. With a dedicated veterinary team, the clinic focuses on providing compassionate, high-quality care to help animals live healthy and comfortable lives.
Wellness checks
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Head-to-tail wellness checks are comprehensive physical examinations performed to assess an animal’s overall health. During the exam, a veterinarian evaluates the pet from nose to tail, checking the eyes, ears, teeth, skin, coat, heart, lungs, abdomen, joints, and overall body condition.
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We offer heartworm testing and prevention, routine vaccinations, and flea and tick prevention to protect pets from common diseases and parasites. Microchipping is also offered as a safe and permanent form of identification to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
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Appropriate vaccinations are offered to help protect pets from common diseases. For puppies and kittens, vaccinations are typically given at 6, 9, 12, and 16 weeks of age to build proper immunity. After the initial vaccine series, booster vaccinations are recommended yearly to maintain protection and support long-term health.
Orthopedic Surgeries
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Fracture repair, including bone plates, screws, pins, and wires. After the fracture is repaired, the animal typically requires pain management, restricted activity, and follow-up examinations to monitor the healing process. With proper surgical care and recovery management, most animals can regain normal function and mobility.
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Surgical correction of a luxating patella is designed to stabilize the kneecap and restore normal joint function. The procedure typically involves realigning the structures around the knee, which may include deepening the groove of the femur (trochleoplasty), repositioning the tendons and ligaments, and sometimes using pins or sutures to secure the patella in place.
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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) is a surgical procedure used to stabilize the knee in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears. We offer this procedure in smaller dogs under 30 pounds. The surgery involves cutting and rotating the top of the tibia to change the angle of the knee joint, which stabilizes the joint without relying on the damaged ligament.
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Amputation in veterinary medicine is the surgical removal of a limb, typically performed when a limb is severely injured, infected, or affected by cancer or other disease that cannot be managed otherwise. The procedure is carefully planned to remove the affected limb while preserving the pet’s overall mobility and quality of life.
In-house diagnostic testing
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In-house laboratory testing allows the clinic to quickly evaluate and diagnose a variety of health conditions. Available tests include progesterone and cortisol testing, Parvo SNAP tests, FIV/FeLV testing, glucose testing, complete blood counts (CBC), blood chemistry panels, T4 thyroid testing, and cytology, we also can perform fine needle aspirates, fecal testing, and urine testing to help detect infections, and parasites. Having these tests performed in-house provides faster results and allows the veterinary team to begin appropriate treatment as soon as possible.
Soft Tissue Surgeries
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Spay and neuter procedures are routine surgical surgeries performed to sterilize pets and prevent unwanted litters. A spay (ovariohysterectomy) removes the ovaries and uterus in female animals, while a neuter (castration) removes the testicles in males. These procedures also provide health benefits, such as reducing the risk of certain cancers and helping prevent behavioral issues related to hormones.
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An ovary-sparing spay (OSS) is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus and part of the reproductive tract while preserving one or both ovaries. Unlike a traditional spay, this procedure allows the pet to maintain normal hormonal function, which can support growth, metabolism, and other hormone-related benefits, while still preventing pregnancy.
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A vasectomy in veterinary medicine is a surgical procedure performed on male animals to render them infertile while preserving testosterone production and normal male behavior. During the procedure, the vas deferens—the tubes that carry sperm from the testes—is surgically cut or blocked, preventing sperm from reaching the semen.
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Cystotomy performed to remove stones, tumors, or other obstructions from the urinary bladder. The surgery involves making an incision into the bladder to access and remove the problematic material, helping restore normal urinary function and relieve discomfort.
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Gastrotomy, enterotomy, and intestinal resection and anastomosis
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Vulvoplasty involves reshaping or correcting the vulva to address anatomical issues that may cause chronic urinary tract infections, irritation, or skin inflammation. This procedure is commonly performed in female dogs with recessed or excessively small vulvas, which can lead to urine pooling and increased risk of infection.
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Ear hematoma repair used to treat blood-filled swelling in a pet’s ear flap (pinna), often caused by trauma, scratching, or underlying ear infections. During the procedure, the hematoma is drained, and the ear is stabilized using sutures, drains, or other techniques to prevent re-accumulation of fluid and to help the ear heal in its normal shape.
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Tumor Removal and biopsy, we additionally offer off site pathology for suspicious masses.
