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After Suffering From A Fractured Spine, This Puppy Learns To Walk With Help From A Rehab Nurse

On March 14th, 2020, little Sharkie was rescued from a puppy mill and brought to VRC. He was unable to walk and could not stand without falling over. After running diagnostics, it was discovered that Sharkie was suffering from a fractured spine. Luckily, VRC’s Physical Rehabilitation nurse, Ash, took Sharkie in as a foster and started working with him to gain his strength and learn to walk.

Over the course of several weeks, Sharkie has grown much stronger thanks to Ash’s rehabilitation skills. From cones and cavalettis to an underwater treadmill and tennis balls, Sharkie is mastering it all.

Update (5/21/2020): Nurse Ash officially adopted Sharkie and welcomed him into her home!

 

New Rehab Space & Expanded Availability

 

Our rehab department has changed rooms (still in the same building) and now has a new and improved space! Take a tour with our rehab technician Ashley as she shows off the new digs!

Meet Our Newest Radiologists

Meet the newest members of our revamped diagnostics, imaging, and radiology department, Dr. Lisa Suslak-Brown and Dr. Marina Mavromatis!

For the first time, we now offer a full service radiology department led by board-certified radiologists experienced in all imaging modalities. Our radiology department improves the level of care at VRC by offering inpatient ultrasounds, as well as reviewing reads of radiographs, advanced imaging (like our on site CT and MRI), and ultrasound.

Lisa Suslak-Brown, VMD, DACVR
Marina Mavromatis, DVM, DACVR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOW OFFERING OVERNIGHT, WEEKEND, & HOLIDAY EMERGENCY CARE FOR AVIAN & EXOTIC ANIMALS

We have the training and equipment needed to stabilize and care for all types of avian and exotic animals.

If your family veterinarian is closed and your avian or exotic pet  is experiencing an emergency, you can bring him or her to VRC for care. Once your veterinarian opens up, we will transfer your pet to his or her usual wellness clinic for follow up.