Vet Villa Animal Hospital
Vet Villa Animal Hospital is a general practice practice in South Pasadena, CA. Procedures include Chronic Illness Management, complete blood chemistry, Dental care, and Ophthalmology.
About
Vet Villa Animal Hospital is a general practice in South Pasadena, CA, offering comprehensive veterinary care. Services include routine wellness care, vaccinations, microchipping, dentistry with digital dental radiographs, and general surgical procedures such as spay, neuter, mass removals, gastropexy, hernia repair, and soft tissue surgery. The facility is equipped with advanced technology for diagnostics, including x-ray machines, ultrasound, a cutting-edge monitoring system, and an in-house laboratory for complete blood chemistry, blood count, coagulation testing, urinalysis, and urine sediment profiles.
The clinic, designed by Dr. Swimmer and her husband, features a bright, airy interior with calming blue accents, soft jazz and classical music, and patient rooms with adjustable lighting and call buttons to create a tranquil environment. As an independent, family-owned practice, Vet Villa prioritizes personalized, un-rushed care for pets in the Pasadena region, accepting all types of pet insurance and explaining treatment options.
Surgical team
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Rebecca Swimmer
DVM
Dr. Rebecca Swimmer grew up in the suburbs of Chicago knowing from the age of five that she wanted to become a veterinarian.
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Bailey Hand
DVM
Dr. Bailey Hand was born in Lihue Kauai, and raised in Laguna Beach, CA.
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Lauren Arellano
DVM
Dr. Arellano grew up in the local San Gabriel Valley area.
Procedures
- Chronic Illness Management
- complete blood chemistry
- Dental care
- Ophthalmology
- Routine Wellness Care
- Mass removals
- Cardiology
- Puppy and kitten exams
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Online Pharmacy
- urine sediment profiles
- General Surgical Procedures
- Palliative Care
- Illness Examinations
- blood count
- coagulation testing
- Gastropexy Surgery
- Spay
- urinalysis
- Wellness Examinations
- Vaccinations
- Internal Medicine
- Hernia Repair Surgery
- Advanced Laboratory Testing
- Senior Examinations
- Nail trims
- Parasite Prevention
- Neuter
- Spay/Neuter
- Microchipping
Equipment
- advanced x-ray machines
- ultrasound
- Digital Dental Radiographs
- cutting-edge monitoring system
- pharmacy
- in-house laboratory
- In-House Pharmacy
- Digital Radiographs
- oxygen support
Photos
Photos via Google · Vet Villa Animal Hospital, lenira menezes, Nicole Gregory, Celi
Frequently asked questions
- What diagnostic capabilities does Vet Villa Animal Hospital have in-house?
- Vet Villa Animal Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for diagnostics, including advanced x-ray machines, ultrasound, and a cutting-edge monitoring system. They also feature an in-house laboratory capable of performing complete blood chemistry, blood count, coagulation testing, urinalysis, and urine sediment profiles for efficient and timely treatment.
- What types of surgical procedures does Vet Villa Animal Hospital perform?
- Vet Villa Animal Hospital offers a range of general surgical procedures. These include spay, neuter, mass removals, gastropexy surgery, hernia repair surgery, and soft tissue surgery. They also provide professional dental cleanings and care, including digital dental radiographs, to maintain a pet's oral health.
- What makes the patient environment at Vet Villa Animal Hospital unique?
- The interior of Vet Villa Animal Hospital was designed for patient comfort, featuring a bright and airy layout with calming blue accents, soft jazz and classical music played throughout. Individual patient rooms are equipped with adjustable lighting and call buttons. This design aims to create a peaceful and tranquil environment where pets feel welcome and comfortable during their visits.
- Does Vet Villa Animal Hospital offer specialized care for senior pets?
- Yes, Vet Villa Animal Hospital provides specialized care for senior pets through their Senior Examinations, which include health assessments tailored for older animals. Additionally, Dr. Swimmer's professional interests include geriatric medicine, including hospice care to improve comfort for older patients, and Dr. Arellano's interests include feline geriatric medicine.
- What are Dr. Rebecca Swimmer's professional interests and background?
- Dr. Rebecca Swimmer, who founded Vet Villa Animal Hospital, holds degrees in Animal Science from the University of Illinois, a Master’s Degree in Neurobiology from Harvard, and a DVM from Tufts. She completed a rigorous small animal rotating internship at the Animal Specialty and Emergency Center and worked in overnight emergency care. Her professional interests include preventative wellness care for both dogs and cats, trauma medicine, dermatology, and geriatric medicine, including hospice care.