I started taking the dogs to see Dr. Hillary when I lived in Orange. Initially, she just saw Sam for acupuncture treatments but it wasn't long before she started seeing all the dogs, and Grace, for general care. When Bogey joined the family, he started going to Dr. Hillary too. Last fall Dr. Hillary left the clinic in Orange to strike out on her own and open an integrative clinic in Crozet. It's been a long haul getting the clinic open but, she's finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
In the meantime, she's been making house calls. Do you know how cool that is? With the exception of Sam's surgery this spring, she's come to the house for nearly a year now to take care of the dogs. She was here yesterday, along with her new vet tech, Tara, for some annual check ups. Four of the five dogs needed testing for heart worm and the girls all needed vaccinations; rabies only for Ginny & Ra, but the works for Georgia since she's show dog and exposed to lots of nasties. We also sedated Ra so we could get her toenails clipped and Dremeled. I know that seems extreme but, it's the only way to do her nails that doesn't cause undue stress and injury for everyone involved.
Dr. Hillary's new clinic, Crozet Animal Wellness Center, should be opening by the end of July. If you are in Central Virginia and looking for a wonderful, progressive and integrative vet give Dr. H a call.
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| Dr. H with Bogey during his first vet visit. |
