Welcome
Welcome to Veterinary Services. We hope that you enjoy this site and that it helps you to know more about our hospital and wonderful staff. Our mission is simple – prevention and education. The core of all medicine is wellness. At Veterinary Services, we believe an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We think of ourselves as teachers–spending as much time as necessary with every client and educating them in how to have a healthy, long-lived and happy pet. Our doors are open, and we are accessible 24/7. Drop by anytime to visit us. We welcome your pet photos and personal stories. There’s a reason why so many of our patients have been with us for years. We provide compassionate and exemplary service because WE CARE.
Doc Holly examines a patient
Veterinary Services was the first established veterinary hospital in Aiken. It was started in 1950 by Dr. Grady McElmurray. Dr. Holly Woltz (Doc Holly) bought it in 1987 and has gradually added staff (now totaling approximately 20 with three doctors) and moved/expanded into a larger facility in 1995. We have been an AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) certified hospital for 32 years. We are recognized as a three year AAHA hospital. Only 17% of the veterinary hospitals in the U.S. are AAHA approved and only 2% of these are three year approved. We are very proud of this distinction! Every three years we must pass a rigorous inspection by an individual from AAHA who is certified in Practice Management and licensed in Veterinary Medicine. We must complete a 900+ question document on every aspect of the hospital’s services and facilities. Our patient records, housekeeping standards, diagnostic services, nursing care, pharmacy, OSHA standards and more are scrutinized (even plans for emergency evacuation of the facility!). It is an exhausting three months of preparation and one week inspection. To be certified as a member of AAHA says that we are the best that a veterinary hospital can be.
Lobby/ Front desk
We are a full service veterinary hospital offering everything needed for good quality animal care. We provide comprehensive wellness examinations for all your companions’ life stages, helping to ensure early detection of any potential problems (again, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!) From routine care like vaccinations, heartworm and intestinal parasite testing, to more complex issues such as injuries, illness, cancer, dermatology and endocrinology, our experience and compassion will ensure your pet’s best care. Surgery, grooming, boarding, nutrition and a Pet Boutique of toys, leashes and collars, and various pet care products are all offered.
Prep Area
Emergency services are offered to our clientele with an Answering Service contracted to locate us. Cameras are located throughout the clinic for security as well as enabling us to monitor our patients from off site. One of our Technical assistants lives in an apartment on site which enables us to provide 24/7 continuum of care. House calls can also be arranged, and pets can be trasnported to our hospital in our specially designed Pet Taxi.
Technology
Our modern facility includes state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technology to help us provide the best medical care possible for your pets. Our extensive equipment includes:
- Laser surgery
- Digital radiography
- On-site laboratory for blood, urine and fecal analysis
- EKG
- Blood pressure
- Dentistry
- Tonometry
Angie at lab machine - In house bloodwork
Surgery
Laser surgery, as well as conventional surgery, is offered. We provide many surgical services, including routine spay and neuters, soft tissue surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. Pre-anesthetic blood tests help to ensure a safer procedure, along with our sophisticated patient monitoring equipment (respiration, blood pressure and EKG). Personalized pain relief regimens help ensure your pets’ comfort, reduces stress and aids in the healing process for quality of life.
Doc Kevin in surgery room
Dentistry
Dentistry is a critical component of our preventative health care. Our Technical Assistants are trained hygienists who have attended advanced veterinary dentistry programs. Dental disease can lead to pain, tooth loss and bacterial infections from periodontal disease resulting in damage to the heart, and kidneys. More than 85% of dogs and cats over four years of age have some form of periodontal disease. A professional dental cleaning with free introductory samples of dental toys, brushes and cleaners will not only give your pet a perfect smile, but it will help ensure a longer, healthier life.
Barbara- one of our dental technicians
Boarding and Grooming
Boarding (dogs, cats, reptiles and pocket pets) in a secure, doctor-supervised kennel is available. The kennels are spacious in order to hold personal belongings, crates and beds. The dogs are exercised regularly outdoors in a secure, grassy area. Our exclusive cat boarding condo area offers expansive room (from 1 to 4 connecting cages) with climbing shelves, portholes and exercise time with toys and a jungle gym. Lots of TLC, music and special treats reduce anxiety and make our home your pets vacation home. We will gladly email pictures and messages from your pet to assure you they are having a wonderful time. Click to visit our Boarding and Grooming Services.
Grooming services (from simple baths to extensive scissoring and shaving) for dogs and cats are available by our Groomer (with 30 years experience) and staff. Special dermatology shampoos and treatments ordered by our doctors are regularly scheduled. We also welcome cats for grooming.
A caregiver plays with one of our boarding dogs
A little one receives a pamper day
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Additional Services
-Flea and tick prevention
-Micro-chipping
-Pet Portals - Online access to your pet's records
-Pet Retail Shop
-Hill’s Science Diet (including prescription diets)
-Complete pharmacy
-House calls
-Emergency services plus on-site 24/7 care by a residing Technical Assistant
