Primary Care Service

A pet owner
waits for an
appointment
with her puppy's
veterinarian.

Our Primary Care service offers routine preventative medicine (including vaccines) as well as treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.  We also provide continued care for animals with chronic health problems such as chronic renal failure, diabetes, and hyper/hypothyroidism.

A fourth year veterinary student and a veterinarian will give your pet extra attention during your 30 minute-1 hour appointment.  Along with the pet’s physical exam, the owner will be educated on pet nutrition, dental care, behavior and training.  Emergency service is also available for urgent concerns, and are handled promptly or referred to another appropriate service that the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital offers.

You should contact your veterinarian immediately if your animal displays any of the following:

• Labored breathing, excessive panting, or persistent cough
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Painful, difficulty getting around
• Lethargy
• Pale, gray or blue gums
• Wound or injury that has blood or pus
• Straining to urinate or defecate
• Seizures
• Doesn’t eat or drink for over 24 hours

Clinicians:

Sandra Sawchuk, DVM

Elizabeth Alvarez, DVM

Calico Schmidt, DVM

Maria Verbrugge, DVM

Routine Service Hours

Monday through Friday, by appointment.

Go to Appointment Information.