Veterinary Services at Victoria Park Animal Hospital
Looking for veterinary services near you in Fort Lauderdale?
We provide compassionate care for your furry friends. Our experienced veterinarians and staff use state of the art equipment to offer a wide range of services including dentals, surgeries, and emergency care. Victoria Park Animal Hospital offers a wide range of veterinary services for pets in the following areas:
- Pet wellness and vaccination programs to prevent illnesses
- Animal medical services for diagnosing and treating health conditions
- Pet surgery including spay and neuter
- Pet dental cleanings and treatment to avoid serious dental diseases
- And many more
If you’re ready to see our expert veterinary team in Fort Lauderdale, call Victoria Park Animal Hospital today at (954) 617-8724 or make an appointment now.
General Wellness at Victoria Park Animal Hospital
Adult Wellness Visit
Bringing your pet into our animal clinic for their annual diagnostic and wellness checkup can help reassure you that your dog or cat is healthy. Yearly visits to a animal hospital can help detect hidden diseases or conditions early. Early detection can improve the prognosis of many diseases, keep medical costs down, and help your pet live longer.
Many dogs and cats are good at hiding signs that something is wrong, so subtle changes in their health or behavior might be easy to overlook. Depending on the disease, some pets don’t show any symptoms, making regular veterinarian clinic visits even more important.
Dogs and cats age far quicker than humans, so it is even more crucial for our companion animals to receive regular exams. In addition, the risks of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems all increase with age.
Adult Physical Assessment
Because you spend the most time with your pet, you are your pet’s expert, as well as his or her greatest advocate. Please let us, your local animal clinic, know if you’ve noticed any physical or behavioral changes in your pet, as well as any other concerns you might have. Our veterinarian clinic expert staff will be happy to hep.
During your pet’s wellness exam, our animal hospital will perform a physical assessment, checking your dog or cat from nose to tail. Our animal clinic will also make sure your pet receives appropriate vaccinations and preventives for living in the Ft. Lauderdale, Oakland Park area. We will perform a diagnostic workup, which may include blood, fecal, and urine tests to check for parasites and underlying diseases. Our veterinarian clinic may also recommend that your pet receive dental care. When your pet is nearing his or her senior years, we will recommend a baseline exam and diagnostic workup so we’ll know what’s normal for your pet. This will enable us to keep track of any changes.
Senior Wellness Visit
As dogs and cats get older, they need more attention and special care. Our animal hospital senior wellness program can help your pet remain fit and healthy as he or she ages. Visiting our animal clinic will help us catch any potential problems earlier, which is when they’re easier to treat or manage. Regular veterinary clinic exams can actually help your pet live longer, too!
Diagnosing diseases and certain conditions early is important throughout a pet’s life, but it becomes even more critical when your dog or cat enters his or her senior years. The risks of arthritis, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, hormone disorders, and kidney and liver problems all increase with age. In addition, dogs and cats may not show any signs of even serious diseases until they are quite advanced.
Senior status varies depending on your pet’s breed and size. Smaller dogs tend to live longer than larger dogs, and cats generally live longer than dogs. Our veterinarian clinic can help you determine what life stage your pet is in.
Senior Physical Assessment
We recommend that you bring your pet in for a baseline exam and diagnostic workup. This will give us a record of what’s normal for your pet so we can keep track of any changes. In most cases, we suggest this checkup for when your dog turns 7 years of age or your cat turns 8 years of age. Thereafter, your senior pet will benefit from more frequent veterinary exams and diagnostic testing.We can treat many symptoms that are commonly attributed to age, including those associated with cognitive dysfunction syndrome (similar to Alzheimer’s in humans). Our pet doctors can also improve your pet’s quality of life in many ways: by identifying and preventing or reducing pain, recommending an appropriate nutrition and exercise plan, and suggesting environmental modifications to keep your pet comfortable.
Our pet clinic will tailor a senior wellness plan to your pet’s individual needs. If you have any questions, we would be happy to discuss our senior wellness program in more detail. Call us today to schedule your pet’s exam!
Puppies & Kitties at Victoria Park Animal Hospital
Puppy Wellness Exam & Vaccines
Puppy Packages & Graduation Day!
Puppy Packages & Graduation Day!
Congratulations on your new puppy! Thank you for choosing our animal hospital to help protect and care for your new addition to your family.
Our animal clinic puppy wellness program is designed to help get your puppy started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in your puppy’s development, and our veterinarian clinic can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy dog. Our Oakland Park clinic will give information and advice on nutrition, training, behavior, and socialization.
Schedule your puppy for his or her first exam as soon as possible. Until your puppy has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. We will make sure your new dog is protected against rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, among other diseases. Your puppy will also need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are extremely common in young dogs.
Puppy Packages & Graduation Day!
Puppy Packages & Graduation Day!
Puppy Packages & Graduation Day!
Most puppies have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal signs (although dogs can have worms without showing any symptoms). It is important for puppies to be treated for roundworms, not only to rid them of the infection, but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Roundworms are a zoonotic parasite, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people. By ensuring that your puppy is properly treated, you can keep your entire family safe from these and other parasites.
We like to call the last puppy vaccination day "Graduation Day". Your puppy is graduating from getting all of its puppy vaccines, boosters, diagnostic tests, and possible medications. We celebrate by putting a little graduation cap on the patient, and taking a photo.
We look forward to meeting your new puppy! Schedule your appointment today.
Kitty Wellness Exam & Vaccines
Kitty Packages & Graduation Day!
Kitty Packages & Graduation Day!
Congratulations on your new kitten! Thank you for choosing Victoria Park Animal Hospital to help protect and care for your new addition to your family.
Our kitten wellness program is designed to help get your kitten started on the right path to a long and healthy life. The first few months are a critical period in your kitten’s development, and our animal clinic can give you the support and tools necessary to help him or her grow into a well-mannered, healthy cat. Our veterinarian clinic will give you information and advice on nutrition, litterbox training, and behavior.
Schedule your kitten for his or her first exam at our Oakland Park office as soon as possible. Until your kitten has received a series of vaccines, he or she is susceptible to many serious but preventable diseases. Our pet hospital will make sure your new pet is protected against rabies and panleukopenia (distemper). Depending on your cat’s risk, we may also advise vaccinating him or her against other diseases, such as feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV).
Kitty Packages & Graduation Day!
Kitty Packages & Graduation Day!
Kitty Packages & Graduation Day!
In addition, your kitten will need to be tested and treated for parasites, which are common in young cats. Most kittens have roundworms, which are intestinal worms that can cause coughing, weight loss, and a potbellied appearance in cats (although they may not cause any symptoms). It is important for kittens to be treated for roundworms, not only to help rid them of the infection but also to prevent you and the rest of your family from becoming infected. Roundworms are a zoonotic parasite, which means they can be transmitted from pets to people. By ensuring that your kitten is properly treated, you can keep your entire family safe.
We like to call the last kitty vaccination day "Graduation Day". Your kitty is graduating from getting all of its kitty vaccines, boosters, diagnostic tests, and possible medications. We celebrate by putting a little graduation cap on the patient, and taking a photo.
We look forward to meeting your new kitten! Schedule your appointment today.
Puppy & Kitty Wellness Packages
Puppy Wellness Packages
Kitty Wellness Packages
Victoria Park Animal Hospital Telemedicine
Pet Telemedicine
Using our new system at the veterinarian clinic, we now offer convenient care at home. Explore our animal hospital telemedicine services designed to provide quick consultations for your furry friends without the stress of a animal clinic visit or that horrible Oakland Park traffic.
What We Offer:
- Virtual consultations for minor health issues, follow-ups, and behavioral consultations
- Advice on medication management, dietary needs, and wellness checks
Prepare:
- Have your pet's medical history ready for discussion
Radiology (X-Rays) at Victoria Park Animal Hosptial
Radiology (X-Rays)
Our animal hospital performs abdominal and thoracic digital radiology in our veterinarian clinic. All radiographs performed on your pet are read and interpreted by a board-certified radiologist. A board-certified radiologist creates a report on the radiographic findings with recommendations for further testing or treatment. Your general veterinarian in our animal clinic and specialist work together to create the best and most appropriate treatment plan for your pet. When we need to figure out what’s wrong with your pet, we routinely use x-rays to help identify the cause of the problem, rule out possible problems, or provide a list of possible causes. We may also use x-rays during a wellness exam to diagnose potential problems before they become serious. X-rays provide valuable information about a pet’s bones, gastrointestinal tract (stomach, intestines, colon), respiratory tract (lungs), heart, and genitourinary system (bladder, prostate). We use radiology alone or in conjunction with other diagnostic tools. Interpretation of radiographs requires great skill on the part of the veterinarian. We are proud to offer digital radiology (x-rays that are captured digitally rather than on film). This state-of-the-art technology allows us to provide you with a quicker diagnosis for your pet. Plus, it uses less radiation than traditional x-rays.
To avoid a blurry image, pets need to remain completely still while an x-ray is taken. In some cases, we may need to sedate your pet or use short-acting general anesthesia. If you have any questions about our radiology service or what to expect during your pet’s procedure, please don’t hesitate to ask.
The Importance of Flea/ Tick and Heartworm Prevention
Flea Control
A flea problem on your pet means a flea problem in your home. Understanding the flea life cycle and methods for its control can be a daunting task. Our animal hospital will gladly assist you in this process. Our veterinarian clinic can provide you with safe, effective flea prevention and if necessary, flea treatment. Watch our local animal clinic's flea, tick, and heartworm disease educational videos below.
Heartworm Prevention
Giving dogs heartworm medicine prescribed is crucial as it protects them from a potentially fatal infection. Preventative medication prescribed by your local animal clinic is effective in stopping heartworm larvae from developing into adult worms. Regular treatment helps ensure that your dog remains healthy and free from parasites.
Laser Therapy
We Offer Laser Therapy!
At Victoria Park Animal Hospital we strive to stay on top of the latest advancements in veterinary medicine so that we can continue to offer our clients the most effective treatment options for their cherished pets. As part of this commitment, we are proud to offer veterinary laser therapy as an additional treatment option to manage pain and speed healing following surgery or injury. It’s just one of the many ways we are helping to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them.
What is Laser Therapy?
Our veterinarian clinic's therapeutic laser is a small, handheld device that emits a high intensity beam of light. The light painlessly targets problem areas, both externally and internally, to reduce pain, improve mobility and speed healing following injury or surgery. Or animal clinic laser therapy is becoming a preferred treatment modality for many pet owners because it is painless, drug-free and non-invasive, yet results can often be seen after just one session.
What can laser therapy be used to treat?
Victoria Park Animal Hospital offer Laser Therapy in our veterinarian clinic. Our Oakland Park animal clinic knows that Laser Therapy technology is ideal for treating animals that suffer from a number of medical conditions, such as:
- Arthritis
- Hip Dysplasia
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Back Injuries
- Trauma or Surgical Wounds
- Strains or Sprains
- Ligament Damage
- Infections
- Inflammation
- Dental Problems
- Much More…
How many laser treatments will my pet need?
Just as every animal is unique, the way they respond to our animal clinic's laser treatments will vary. Some animals require just one or two sessions administered at the veterinarian clinic, while others take longer to achieve the desired results. This would result in a few more animal hospital visits, but the ultimately they all achieve the same outcome. The doctor will be able to provide you with a customized treatment protocol once your pet has been properly evaluated. We invite you to start a conversation today to find out if this innovative treatment option would benefit your four-legged friend. Visit us in Oakland Park in the Winn Dixie Plaza, located in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale.
Phovia Light Treatment
A non invasive way to reduce inflammation in hour animal clinic!
Our animal hospital offers Phovia. The doctors in our animal clinic use Phovia as a novel way to manipulate the function of cells within the dermis and epidermis, to reduce inflammation but still accelerate regeneration.
It is a two-part system, comprising a LED lamp and a chromophore gel, used together, they produce multi-wavelength fluorescent light energy that can penetrate the skin to variable depths. Unlike other systems, Phovia is capable of triggering different beneficial responses at different levels. Everything is done in our veterinarian clinic by one of our expert technicians.
Behavioral Counseling at Victoria Park Animal Hospital
Consult with your local expert doctor about your pet's behavior in our neighborhood animal hospital.
If you’re concerned about or bothered by an aspect of your pet’s behavior, we can help. Our expert can work with you and your pet to stop or change the behavior. Many aggressive, fearful, or inappropriate behaviors in dogs and cats can be modified through a combination of desensitization and counter-conditioning. These techniques can have dramatic results when applied properly. In some cases, medication can also help. Contact us for an appointment if you’d like to consult with our expert.
Want to travel with your pet?
Pet Health Certificates
At Victoria Park Animal Hospital, our vet clinic provides Health Certificates and other required documentation for traveling with your pet. Depending on the destination, guidelines for travel change. Speak to our staff about the necessary requirements for your next trip.
Nutritional Counseling at Victoria Park Animal Hospital
What diet is best for your pet?
It’s easy to get confused or overwhelmed by all the pet foods on the market. We can help you weed through the choices and find a puppy or kitten food that will meet your growing pet’s specific nutritional needs. We even carry many nutritionally balanced, veterinary-approved brands in our clinic.
Feel free to ask us for a food recommendation or to contact us with any nutrition questions or concerns you might have. We’re happy to help!
Boarding at Victoria Park Animal Hospital
Affordable, close, & reliable Boarding made easy for your pets!
Ease your concerns about leaving your pet behind while you’re away: Let our qualified staff take care of him or her. We will provide your dog or cat with a safe, comfortable, “home away from home” atmosphere. We are happy to accommodate any special care or needs your pet might have. Just let us know when you make the reservation.
We provide amenities such as clean bedding and food and water bowls, but feel free to bring your own if you’d prefer. Toys and other personal items that are washable are welcome. We will administer any needed medication and follow your specified feeding regimen. (Alternately, we can provide a high-quality diet and treats for no extra charge, although eating their own food tends to agree better with most boarded pets.) We can also provide grooming services before you pick up your pet.
Veterinary technicians regularly check on the pets, and our kennel staff monitor the boarding area. You have the added benefit of knowing that one of our clinicians will promptly begin treatment if your pet gets sick during his or her stay. In addition, we can arrange for one of our veterinary team members to provide overnight monitoring for senior pets or those with certain health issues.
To keep all our patients as healthy as possible, we require pets that are boarding with us to have current rabies and distemper vaccinations, along with other species-specific vaccinations. We also require that most vaccinations be given at least two weeks before boarding. Please call us for more information.
Schedule your boarding reservation today! For a tour of our boarding facilities, feel free to drop by anytime.