Fern Hill Veterinary Care
Fern Hill Veterinary Care is a general practice practice in Happy Valley, OR. Procedures include PET ULTRASOUND, PET MICROCHIPPING, PET VACCINATION, and PET SURGERY.
About
Fern Hill Veterinary Care is a non-corporate, women-owned primary care veterinary hospital in Happy Valley, Oregon. It is home to six experienced doctors, making it the largest primary care veterinary provider in the region. The clinic offers routine wellness care, urgent care appointments, and manages complex medical conditions.
The hospital emphasizes preventative medicine, including semi-annual exams and vaccinations following AAHA and AVMA guidelines. They provide services such as pet dentistry, surgery, microchipping, ultrasound diagnostics, and pet acupuncture. The team has backgrounds in emergency medicine, critical care, and internal medicine.
Surgical team
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Shana Downes
DVM
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Yvonne Roberts
DVM
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Alicia Zambelli
DVM
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Lauren Larson
DVM
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Elizabeth Herman
DVM
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Brianna Blanchard
DVM
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Lynn Shanks
DVM
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JAIDEN
CVT
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CANDYCE
CVT
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ERIN
CVT
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COLETTE
RVT
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LUCY
Procedures
- PET ULTRASOUND
- PET MICROCHIPPING
- PET VACCINATION
- PET SURGERY
- PET DENTISTRY
- PET WELLNESS
- PET URGENT CARE
- PET ACUPUNCTURE
Equipment
- full mouth dental radiographs
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of urgent health care issues can Fern Hill Veterinary Care address?
- Fern Hill Veterinary Care can accommodate same-day urgent care appointments for issues such as skin injuries, difficulty breathing or coughing, bleeding, inability to urinate or defecate, eye injuries, seizures, accidental ingestion of harmful substances, severe lameness, signs of pain or anxiety, vomiting or diarrhea, and pets not eating or drinking.
- What is Fern Hill Veterinary Care's approach to pet dentistry?
- Fern Hill Veterinary Care emphasizes preventative dentistry, recommending semi-annual oral evaluations and routine cleanings. They perform thorough oral and dental evaluations under general anesthesia, including full mouth dental radiographs to assess for hidden disease and pain. They also provide guidance on at-home preventative care like brushing, dental treats, and water additives.
- Does Fern Hill Veterinary Care offer diagnostic ultrasound services?
- Yes, Fern Hill Veterinary Care offers diagnostic ultrasound services. This non-invasive procedure uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of internal organs like the liver, spleen, gallbladder, and kidneys. It can also be used to evaluate fetal health, track pregnancy, and diagnose or stage certain cancers.
- What is the clinic's philosophy regarding pet wellness and preventative care?
- Fern Hill Veterinary Care strongly believes in preventative care and recommends semi-annual exams for all pets to stay ahead of disease. They aim to track optimum weight, assess dental health, and check for orthopedic and heart disease, among other things, to ensure the longest, healthiest life for pets.
- Are the veterinarians at Fern Hill Veterinary Care experienced in emergency medicine?
- Yes, the veterinarians at Fern Hill Veterinary Care have backgrounds in emergency medicine and critical care. Dr. Alicia Zambelli and Dr. Shana Downes have worked at premier emergency hospitals in Portland and have extensive experience in this field, having trained some of the area's top ER veterinarians.