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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

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.
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.
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

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.
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.
Extracapsular Lateral Suture Stabilization is a surgical technique to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears in dogs, particularly those under 50 lbs. It stabilizes the knee by placing a heavy, non-absorbable suture outside the joint capsule to mimic the ligament, restricting tibia thrust and allowing scar tissue to form. 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.
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.

Eye Surgeries

Entropion is an eye condition where the eyelid turns inward, causing the eyelashes and skin to rub against the surface of the eye (cornea). This rubbing can irritate the eye and may damage the cornea if not surgically repaired.
Enucleation is the surgical removal of the entire eyeball. We would perform it when the eye is painful, severely damaged, or affected by disease that cannot be treated while preserving vision, after an examination and discussion with owner.
Eyelid masses in dogs are growths that develop on or along the edge of a dog’s eyelid. They are relatively common, especially in middle-aged and older dogs, and most are benign (non-cancerous). However, even benign masses can irritate the eye and may require removal.
Prolapsed Nictating Membrane commonly known as cherry eye, occurs when the tear gland of a dog’s third eyelid flips out and appears as a red, swollen mass at the inner corner of the eye.

Dentistry

Prophylactic scaling & polishing ; Removing plaque and hardened tartar, reducing oral bacteria, preventing gum inflammation by scaling underneath the gumline where bacteria start and habor, improving breath odor, protecting teeth and gums. Recommended starting annual cleanings at year 3.
Dental Imaging: In veterinary medicine, oral radiographs are essential for diagnosing dental disease in dogs, and cats because most oral problems occur below the gumline, where they cannot be seen by the naked eye.
Simple & complicated tooth extractions: Extractions done when Severe periodontal disease is present, there are broken or fractured teeth, tooth root infections, retained baby teeth, oral tumors causing issues, advanced decay or trauma. After care from tooth extractions would entail pain medication (provided); antibiotics (if needed); soft food for 7-14 days.

Hospitalization

Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious virus causing: severe vomiting, diarrhea (often bloody), dehydration, weakness and sometimes death, especially in puppies, virus is extremely resilient in the environment and can survive months on surfaces. We are one of the few local hospitals that carry the CPMA-Canine Parvovirus Monochlonal Antibody. CPMA is a targeted monoclonal antibody therapy for canine parvovirus (parvo) in dogs. It represents a major advance in how we can treat and even help prevent parvo infection. With our hospitalization we have the option for this medications as well as supportive care, medications, IV fluids, and vitamins will be given in hospital.
Patients may be hospitalized for: Illness (infections, vomiting/diarrhea, dehydration), Surgery and recovery (orthopedic procedures, Foreign body, pyometria), Injury or trauma (car accidents, wounds, Diagnostic monitoring (to run tests and observe symptoms over time, Chronic conditions that need stabilization (e.g., Diabetes mellitus or Kidney disease)
While hospitalized, a dog typically receives: Regular monitoring of vital signs and condition, Medications or treatments (oral, injectable, or IV), Fluids and nutrition support if needed, Rest in a controlled, safe environment, Veterinary supervision during clinic hours

In-house diagnostic testing

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

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.
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.
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.
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.
Gastrotomy, enterotomy, and intestinal resection and gastropexy.
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.
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.
Tumor Removal and biopsy, we additionally offer off site pathology for suspicious masses.

Diagnostic Imaging

Digital Radiology allowing staff to take, process, and view radiographs immediately on a computer instead of sending films to an outside facility.
Ultrasound Used to examine: Liver, Kidneys, Spleen, Bladder, Intestines and Masses or tumors. Pregnancy diagnosis can be made at 30 days gestation. We additionally offer quick scans that can detect; internal bleeding or fluid in the abdomen or chest.
OFA Hips and Elbows

Pain Control and Management

Pain control especially after surgery, trauma, or chronic conditions like arthritis. Come in for an examination and we can discuss what medication will work best for your needs including Librella and Carprofen.
Ketamine is used in dogs with chronic pain as a specialized, second- or third-line treatment, mainly when more common medications aren’t enough. It’s not a routine daily drug like NSAIDs—it’s typically used in carefully controlled veterinary settings.

Dermatology

Wound Care, Skin Scraping, Cytology, Fungal Testing.
Allergy Management: Allergies are a common cause of chronic itching and skin infections. We have several different successful options in house.
We also have in house Phovia which is a fluorescent light therapy system used in veterinary dermatology to support and accelerate healing of skin wounds and lesions in dogs and cats. It combines a special chromophore gel with a blue LED lamp to produce fluorescent light energy (FLE) that stimulates skin regeneration, reduces inflammation, and supports faster recovery.

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