Las Posas Veterinary Medical Center
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Services
General Wellness
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Dentistry
Annual dental exams and cleanings are recommended to protect your pet from many health problems and help them maintain a healthy and clean mouth.
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Diet and Nutrition
Proper diet and nutrition can help your pet fight against disease, maintain a proper weight, and promote the overall well-being of your pet.
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Parasite Control (Fleas, Ticks, & Heartworm)
Parasites such as fleas and ticks can be very damaging to your pet’s health. Preventive measures should be taken year-round to inhibit potential outbreaks.
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Wellness & Preventive Care
Annual wellness exams evaluate your pets overall health, detect problems before they become serious, and keep them on track to live a long, healthy life.
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Vaccinations
Preventative care is an important aspect in maintaining your pet’s health. Proper vaccination is vital in protecting them against harmful diseases.
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Anesthesia & Patient Monitoring
We monitor our patients closely to keep them as safe as possible during procedures that require general anesthesia. Our team will continually assess your pet’s heart and respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs (SpO2 and respiratory CO2) to help prevent any anesthetic risk.
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Microchipping
Imagine if your dog or cat got lost. You’d want to give him or her the best chance of getting home. With microchipping, you can.
Microchip identification is the most reliable way to reunite lost pets with their owners.
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Puppy Wellness
Congratulations on your new puppy and thank you for choosing us to help care for the new addition to your family!
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Kitten Wellness
Congratulations on your new kitten and thank you for choosing us to help care for the new addition to your family!
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Adult Pet Wellness
Bringing your pet in for an annual diagnostic and wellness checkup can not only reassure you that your dog or cat is healthy but can allow us to detect hidden conditions or diseases for which your pet may be at risk.
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Senior Pet Wellness
As dogs and cats get older, they need more attention and special care. Our senior wellness program can help your pet remain fit and healthy as he or she ages and help us catch any potential problems earlier, when they’re easier to treat or manage. Regular veterinary exams can actually help your pet live longer, too!
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Diagnostic Services
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Diagnostic Assessment
We begin by determining the reason for your current visit. We also need to obtain information about your pet’s past medical history, behavior, environment and nutrition, as well as addressing any other concerns you may have.
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Diagnostic Ultrasounds
An ultrasound is a highly useful tool when evaluating heart conditions, internal organs, cysts and tumors, and diagnosing pregnancy.
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Endoscopy
Las Posas Veterinary Medical Center and our sister location Channel Islands Veterinary Hospital have been performing endoscopy in-house for over 30 years and are two of only a few hospitals in the area that offers this specialized technology often found only at veterinary specialty facilities and universities.
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Radiography
We’re equipped to perform routine radiography services to identify many types of illness or injury when pets are sick or suffer a trauma.
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Surgery Services
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Spay and Neuter
Spaying or neutering your pet can help them live a longer, healthier life, minimize behavior problems, and help control the population of unwanted dogs and cats.
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Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform soft tissue surgery for a number of medical reasons. This common surgery can be used for most anything non-joint or bone related.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgery can help pets who suffer from joint problems, torn ligaments, broken bones, and even help correct congenital problems.
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Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery is a relatively painless and quick procedure that uses extremely cold temperatures to freeze and destroy small growths on the skin.
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Special Health Services
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Cardiology
Cardiology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart as well as part of the circulatory system.
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Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
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Oncology
We know it can be difficult to discover that your pet has cancer. We’re here to help you every step of the way from diagnosis to treatment.
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Tonometry
Tonometry is the measurement of pressure inside the eye and is performed with an instrument called a tonometer.
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Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a surgery-free, drug-free, noninvasive treatment to reduce pain, inflammation, and speed the healing process. Veterinary laser therapy has been scientifically proven to help treat post-surgical pain and many acute and chronic conditions.
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Acupuncture Therapy
Acupuncture therapy for your pet is a pain-free way to treat a variety of conditions, primarily those dealing with inflammation and pain.
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End of Life Care
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Euthanasia
Euthanizing a pet is not an easy decision. We are here to discuss options and assist in every way we can during this difficult time.
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Cremation
There are a number of wonderful ways to memorialize your beloved pet. Cremation can be a lovely way to honor and celebrate their lives.
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Grief Counseling
Losing a pet can be extremely upsetting, sometimes even more so than you might expect. We have such a close bond with our pets so letting go is never easy and is often filled with pain, sadness, depression—even anger.
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