Business Details
32 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pet Care Provider in Sonora, CA
At Sierra Veterinary Care, we are committed to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine combined with compassionate service. Our team of highly trained professionals treats every patient as if they were our own pet, ensuring they receive the same loving attention and care we would give our family animals. With decades of collective experience, we specialize in emergency care, advanced diagnostics, and preventative medicine while maintaining a focus on personalized attention. Our state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive services including surgical procedures, dental care, and wellness exams, supported by cutting-edge technology like digital radiology and ultrasound. We emphasize client education, working closely with pet owners to develop customized healthcare plans that address unique needs throughout each pet's lifespan.Our commitment to excellence extends to hospice services and nutritional counseling, ensuring complete lifecycle care. Transparency in treatment options, clear communication about costs, and flexible scheduling demonstrate our dedication to both animal welfare and client satisfaction. By maintaining rigorous professional standards and participating in ongoing veterinary research, we ensure our practice remains at the forefront of medical advancements while preserving the warmth and personal touch that define our community presence.
Services
Emergency Care
Dental Care
Vaccinations
Surgical Procedures
Wellness Exams
Ultrasound Imaging
Pain Management
Nutritional Counseling
Senior Pet Care
Microchipping
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of combined experience in small animal medicine
- Our facility offers digital radiology and ultrasound imaging technology
- We provide emergency and critical care services for urgent pet needs
- Team includes specialists in surgery, oncology, and exotic animal care
- Personalized wellness plans developed for each patient's unique needs
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional competence
Exceptional staff
Financial flexibility
Emergency responsiveness
Services
Emergency and Critical Care
Our fully equipped facility provides life-saving interventions for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Available during regular business hours, our seasoned team performs emergency surgeries, stabilize critical patients, and coordinate complex care plans. We maintain advanced monitoring equipment and have immediate access to blood transfusion capabilities for both canine and feline patients, ensuring comprehensive crisis management.
Dental Care
Comprehensive oral health services address periodontal disease prevention and treatment. Our offerings include ultrasonic cleaning, digital dental radiography, tooth extractions, and oral surgery under general anesthesia. We educate pet owners about home care techniques while maintaining strict infection control protocols. Annual dental assessments help prevent systemic health issues linked to poor oral hygiene in companion animals.
Wellness Exams
Annual comprehensive health assessments detect early disease indicators through physical examination and diagnostic testing. These evaluations establish health baselines, track age-related changes in senior pets, and guide vaccine administration schedules. We incorporate parasite screening and nutritional assessments to create holistic wellness plans tailored to each patient's lifestyle and developmental stage.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical suite handles soft tissue and orthopedic procedures using advanced anesthetic monitoring. Services include spay/neuter operations, mass removals, fracture repairs, and abdominal surgeries. Board-certified surgeons collaborate with primary care veterinarians for complex cases, while post-operative care includes pain management and rehabilitation guidance to optimize recovery outcomes.
Microchipping
Permanent identification microchips offer secure pet recovery solutions using ISO-compliant technology. Our trained staff implants chips between the shoulder blades using sterile technique, followed by immediate database registration. This service integrates with local shelter systems to maximize reunification chances should pets become lost, providing critical security for responsible pet ownership.
People
Dr. Jeff Wittman
Co-Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Wittman founded Sierra Veterinary Care in 1994 after graduating from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. With 31 years in practice, he specializes in orthopedic surgery and ultrasonography while serving on local school boards. He co-owns the practice with his wife and supervises clinical operations.
Dr. Janet Halsebo
Veterinarian
A UC Davis graduate with 37 years of experience, Dr. Halsebo joined Sierra Veterinary Care 13 years ago after a San Francisco Bay Area practice. She treats small mammals alongside dogs and cats, focusing on oncology and endocrinology. Her family enjoys outdoor recreation in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Dr. Rebecca Clinite
Veterinarian
Born and raised in Sonora, Dr. Clinite graduated from UC Davis in 2015 after working here as a technician. She brings four years of small animal practice experience from Northern California, balancing clinical work with hobbies like piano and backpacking while raising two rescue pets.
Dr. Michaela Henry
Veterinarian
Dr. Henry earned her veterinary degree from the University of Sydney after UC Davis animal science training. She joined Sierra Veterinary Care following Australian research experience, focusing on behavioral medicine and dermatology while maintaining interests in California wine country exploration.
Dr. Justin Uhl
Veterinary Surgeon
A board-certified surgeon with 18 years experience, Dr. Uhl completed a University of Minnesota residency and now specializes in orthopedics and surgical oncology. He contributes academic research on bone biomechanics and maintains active continuing education involvement while raising three dogs and a cat with his family.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer?
We provide urgent care for traumatic injuries, poisoning, and acute illnesses during regular business hours with immediate stabilization and surgical interventions when needed.
How should I prepare for a wellness exam?
Bring your pet's medical history, current medications, and vaccination records to your appointment. Allow your pet to fast for 12 hours prior to facilitate blood testing.
Do you treat small mammals?
Yes, we care for rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and other small mammals with specialized nutritional guidance and medical treatment from experienced veterinarians.
What surgical options are available?
Our surgical services include spay/neuter procedures, soft tissue surgery, fracture repairs, and complex abdominal operations performed using advanced anesthetic monitoring equipment.
How does your microchipping process work?
We implant ISO-standard microchips between the shoulder blades using sterile technique, immediately register them in national databases, and provide owner verification documentation.
What pain management options exist?
We offer non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, steroid treatments, and strong analgesics alongside glucosamine supplements for arthritis management tailored to each patient's condition.
