 About Us
Paula J. Yankauskas, V.M.D. , founded Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services (L.V.V.S.) in 1985. We are one of a select few veterinary hospitals in North America who belong to the American Animal Hospital Association. L.V.V.S. , now in its 25th year, is a round-the-clock staffed hospital facility offering Wellness Care, General Surgery, Dentistry, Ultrasound, Radiographs, Breeding Consultation, House Calls and 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care services. We also provide boarding, grooming, pet food and supplies on site. We look forward to getting to know you and your pets.
While here, you can meet our doctors, learn more about the hospital and browse through our reference encyclopedia of animal healthcare topics, ranging from behavior and preventive care to common and not-so-common diseases. We welcome your comments and suggestions, so let us know what you think of our Web site during your next visit to our clinic.
-- The Doctors and Staff of Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services
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Winter at LVVS
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Summer at LVVS
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Brownies touring the clinic
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Authorized by VINS to triage some wildlife.
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We see animals from birds ...
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... to reptiles ...
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... to puppies ...
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... (of all ages and sizes) ...
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... and kittens ...
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... to pets of all sizes and shapes.
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ICU
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Exam Room
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Consultation Room
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Cat Room
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Rosie the Hospital Cat ... entertaining herself.
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Dr Pratt demonstrates ultrasound for a tour for kids.
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Lobby
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Rub A Dub Dub ... Ask about using OUR tub!
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Fenced in dog yard (rear of building)
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Dr Paula Yankauskas in "Teddy Bear" surgery during a tour for kids.
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Emergency Room
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Treatment & Recovery Area
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Floor Map
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In-house Laboratory
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Treatment & Recovery Area
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Dog Boarding - Runs
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Dental Suite
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February is Pet Dental Health Month!
Please call and schedule an appointment with one of our veterinarians for an oral exam to determine the condition of your pets teeth and determine if an Oral ATP (dental cleaning while under anesthesia) is recommended.
HOW TO BRUSH YOUR PETS TEETH - At Home Care
Brushing a pet’s teeth is no easy feat, we therefore recommend getting your pet used to the routine from an early age.
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Pick an appropriate toothbrush (pet specific)
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Select the appropriate tooth paste (pet speciefic)
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Get the toothbrush and toothpaste into the mouth
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Begin brushing
Recommendations on brushing:
* Make tooth brushing a pleasant experience
* Choose an area of the house that is comfortable for you and your dog or cat
* Start by lifting the lip and gently rubbing the teeth with your fingers
* Once your dog or cat is used to this, then begin by placing the toothbrush, with the mouth closed in between the lips and the outside surfaces of the teeth.
* A circular motion on the surfaces of the teeth is best, however, it is important to remember that any mechanical brushing is better than none, and each dog or cat will be different.
* Tooth brushing is a process that is best started at an early age. Accept the fact, that home dental care is a process of building confidence and trust with you and your dog or cat.
It is important to remember to reward the dog or cat after the tooth brushing with a treat: such as taking him for a walk, giving him a toy or a cuddle.
Warning: DO NOT allow young children to attempt to brush your pet’s teeth or put their fingers into pets mouth.
January 2012
Helping Our Clients get the New Year off on the right foot.
Project: Pet Slim Down is partnering with Jenny (formerly known as: Jenny Craig) to help reverse the trend of pet obesity.
If you feel that your family pet is overweight, please call LVVS to set up a weight loss consultation.
Join the movement and help your pets to get to a healthier, happier weight today.
The first 10 people to register their pets and sign the agreement poster gets a free leash.
Call or email and ask to speak with Crystal
Final Update: January 2nd 2012 - 4th Annual Pet Food Drive
Between November 1st 2011 and December 31st we were able to collect 1,940 pounds and 100 cans of pet food. We did beat our goal by donating more pet food this year than we did last year!
(Previous donations: 2010 - 1,116.5#, 2009 - 664#, 2008 – 525#)
Next year we are going to try to donate a ton!
NOW AVAILABLE FOR EXTENDED EVENING APPOINTMENTS TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 6PM TO 8:30PM -- CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT!
LVVS can engrave custom pet ID Tags, just stop in!
October 2011: NICODEMUS CONTEST
The results from the Guess "What Breed is Nicodemus?"
are in and the winners have been notified.
Curious?
Nicodemus is a Harrier + Miniature Poodle
Mixed with a
Miniature Pincher + Malamute
Who would have guessed!
June 2011 PLANT SALE
The Plant Sale to benefit VETEGA has FINISHED.We'd like to thank everyone who contributed and we hope your plants are growing well and healthy! We had a lot of support this summer, with a grand total of $483.50 in benefit plant donations! Thanks again, and keep your thumbs green!
April 2011 ROYAL CANIN PET FOOD SWITCH
Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services is proud to announce that we switched to Royal Canin diets exclusively as of May 1, 2011. The Royal Canin Company was created by Dr. Jean Cathary, a veterinarian, in 1967 in France, and has become the worldwide leader in nutritional health for dogs and cats. We believe that Royal Canin is the most comprehensive, nutritionally advanced, and palatable line of therapeutic, preventive, and maintenance diets available for dogs and cats. Safety is their concern as well as ours; their state of the art manufacturing facilities combined with the strictest manufacturing standards will give you unparalleled quality assurance for your pets.
We recognize that it can be worrisome switching to a new diet. Available at LVVS are handouts titled “How to switch pet foods” that will help you make the transition safely and reduce the risk of food refusal, diarrhea or vomiting.
Royal Canin is offering a free bag of the appropriate diet for you to switch to; if you have any questions about what the appropriate diet choice should be for your pet, please call any of the veterinarians at Lamoille Valley Veterinary Services or contact Crystal Maxham, Veterinary Assistant. Please visit www.royalcanin.us for additional information.
For pets who do not want to switch diets, we can still special order your pets current Presription Diet. For more information contact Crystal.
LVVS Supports VETEGA, Inc!
For more information visit www.vetega.org
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