Veterinary Services

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Shelton Veterinary Care is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pet's complete health care needs.

Surgical Services

Our state-of-the-art surgical room provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.

Anesthesia

We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.

Internal medicine consults

We offer in-hospital referrals to an internal medicine specialist who performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures and helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.

Radiology Services

Our on-site, digital radiograph equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

Electrocardiography Services

We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.

Dentistry

Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery.

Laboratory Services

Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.

Permanent identification

We offer PetLink microchip identification.

Pharmacy

We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.

Individualized Flea Control Programs

We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling

We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling

We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Emergency Care

Please call the IndyVet clinic at 1-800-551-4879 for after hours emergency care.