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Our focus is
Veterinary Accessibility
We create personalized proactive wellness plans for your furry family members.
These plans include:
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Risk-based vaccination and parasite control regimes specific to your pet and family
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Regular diagnostic assessments aimed at minimizing the likelihood of unforeseen medical issues down the road
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In-depth management of ongoing health issues (such as weight management)
Wellness Care
Puppy and Kitten Appointments
Congratulations, you have a new family member! The delightful chaos of a new puppy or kitten leads to lots of questions. The first year of life is a busy one for young animals, and you will see your vet many times. There are so many lifestyle decisions to be made, and we would like to help guide you through this process. We will discuss everything from diet to stool consistency (we love poop talk), and plans that assure the best care for your small floof while suiting your schedule and family preferences.
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Annual Health Examinations
Did you know that each year in your pet's life is equivalent to 3 - 5 human years?! It is important to have a thorough examination every year to discuss life changes, check for new health developments, and give your vet the chance to tell your pet how beautiful they are. We will discuss vaccines, parasite control, and common conditions associated with your pet's age, breed, and lifestyle.
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Routine Diagnostics
In order to "stay ahead of the eight ball," we recommend annual diagnostics such as blood work, urinalysis and fecal examinations. These tests allow us to detect small changes in your pet's systemic function and make changes that can prevent disease. Early diagnosis of almost every medical condition results in a longer, happier life for your furry friend.
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Wellness visits are $120 for 30 minutes
Surgical Services
Spay and Neuter
The spay or neuter is usually the first major event in the life of a companion animal. A spay involves removal of the uterus and ovaries, while a neuter involves removal of the testicles.
All patients are sent home with pain control medication and a "cone of shame" to protect their incision. We consider the incision to be healed about 2 weeks after surgery, during which time your pet will be on a restricted exercise routine.
Most animals tolerate these procedure well and return to their "normal selves" within 3-4 days.
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Benefits of a spay/neuter include:
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Decrease unwanted pregnancies and surplus animal population
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Prevent serious, sometimes fatal diseases, such as uterine or prostate infections
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Prevent certain types of cancer (ie - uterine/ovarian/testicular)
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Decrease marking and territorial behaviors
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Decrease inter-animal aggression
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Decrease wandering and vocalizing during heat cycles
Dental C.O.H.A.T.
A Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment (Dental COHAT) involves a full dental probing and examination of the oral cavity with analysis of each tooth. Intra-oral x-rays are taken to check the status of all the tooth roots. Plaque and tartar are removed with hand and ultrasonic scaling instruments. The teeth are then polished to smooth out any rough surfaces and make it more difficult for bacteria to stick to the teeth. This level of oral health care cannot be provided to animals without full general anesthetic, as it is impossible to address the teeth below the gumline in an awake animal.
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After completion of a full oral exam and scaling/polishing of all healthy teeth, any teeth that are fractured or have severely compromised periodontal ligaments are extracted to prevent infection and chronic pain. Animals' teeth have very long roots, and many of them are multi-rooted. As such, teeth must be sectioned with a dental drill and slowly elevated to make sure that no part of the root is left behind. How long this process takes depends on the overall health of the mouth, age, size, and breed of the dog, as well as what is wrong with the tooth that requires extractions.
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Surgical Estimates:
All prices are set based on the
2023 CVMA Fee Guide
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SPAY (Female)
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NEUTER (Male)
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DENTAL COHAT
Dental Cleaning (aka "Prophy")
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NOTE - estimates are provided to give a general idea of price range. Every pet requires an exam prior to surgery to create an individualized treatment plan and estimate.
'Unwell' and Medical Care
Unwell/Medical exams are $150 for 45 minutes
Exams for Illness, Injury, or any type of Concern
We have elected to expand these exams from 30 minutes to 45 minutes in order to provide time for diagnostics and treatment plans to be completed.
Examples of an Unwell/Medical exam
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Skin concerns (ie – itching, hair loss)
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Lumps and bumps
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Vomiting/Diarrhea
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Lethargy/Inappetance
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Lameness
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Long-term Treatment Plans
From weight loss to Diabetes management, allergy assessments and testing, to treatment for heart disease, we would like to work together with our families every step of the way. We want to be your number one source of guidance and information regarding any condition your animal may develop. We hope to be actively engaged in the maintenance of chronic issues in order to keep your pet as happy as possible for as long as possible.
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Quality of Life consultations
As much as we wish they would all live forever, there comes a time in every pet's life when their bad days outweigh the good days. There are many resources available that can help to determine when is the right time to say goodbye to a furry loved-one. We can help to make this difficult time as manageable and free of regrets as possible.
Acute and Urgent Care
If you are a client of FBVS and your pet is feeling unwell, please call us for advice and to book an appointment if needed.
Urgent visits are $180