Business Details
8 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Suffolk Veterinarian for Pet Care
Since 2018, Tidewater Animal Clinic has provided comprehensive veterinary care to pets in the Suffolk community and beyond. Our team of highly trained veterinarians offers state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment options, ranging from routine wellness exams to advanced surgical procedures. With a commitment to preventative care and early intervention, we prioritize your pet's long-term health through personalized nutrition counseling, vaccination programs, and senior pet care. Our facility is equipped with modern diagnostic tools including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory testing. We maintain 24/7 emergency services staffed by trained professionals ready to handle critical cases.Our surgical team performs both routine and complex procedures using multi-modal anesthesia protocols to ensure patient safety. We emphasize client education and transparent communication, providing resources for pet owners on topics like parasite prevention, dental health, and behavior management. Our hospital maintains affiliations with local emergency clinics for after-hours critical care referrals. With over 30 years combined experience among our veterinary staff, we treat every animal as if it were our own, blending advanced medical expertise with compassionate care.
Services
Pet Wellness
Veterinary Surgery
Urgent Care
Pet Testing
Emergency Services
Dental Surgery
Vaccinations
Senior Pet Care
Behavior Therapy
Pain Management
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary services with trained staff.
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialized surgical expertise.
- We use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including digital radiography.
- We provide comprehensive senior pet care programs with age-specific testing.
- Our facility maintains rigorous infection control and patient monitoring protocols.
What people say
Great people
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Highly recommend
Treat pets like own
Services
Pet Wellness
Our comprehensive wellness exams focus on preventative care through regular health assessments. We conduct nose-to-tail physical examinations, age-specific screenings, and vaccination programs tailored to each pet's lifestyle. Our veterinary team emphasizes early disease detection through annual bloodwork and parasite screenings, helping extend pets' lifespans while maintaining quality of life. We provide personalized wellness plans considering nutrition, exercise, and breed-specific health risks.
Veterinary Surgery
We perform both routine and advanced surgical procedures using modern anesthetic protocols. Our surgical capabilities include soft-tissue operations, mass removals, dental extractions, and orthopedic repairs. Patients receive continuous monitoring with multi-modal pain management before, during, and after procedures. Pre-surgical diagnostics ensure safe anesthesia administration while our post-operative care includes detailed recovery instructions and follow-up appointments to monitor healing progress.
Urgent Care
Our 24/7 urgent care services handle critical pet health emergencies including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. Trained emergency staff perform immediate diagnostics like X-rays and blood analysis to stabilize patients. We maintain hospitalization capabilities for ongoing treatment of severe conditions while offering after-hours critical care referrals through partnered emergency facilities for specialized interventions beyond our operating hours.
Pet Testing
We utilize advanced diagnostic tools to assess pet health through laboratory analysis and imaging technologies. Our in-house lab processes bloodwork, urinalysis, and parasite screenings for rapid results. Radiography and ultrasound capabilities allow detailed internal examinations while specialized tests like tonometry and EKG provide specific organ function assessments. These diagnostic services support accurate treatment planning for both chronic and acute medical conditions.
Senior Pet Care
Our senior pet program addresses age-related health challenges through specialized wellness exams and diagnostic testing. We implement early detection protocols for conditions like arthritis, kidney disease, and cognitive dysfunction. Tailored nutrition plans, pain management strategies, and mobility support services help maintain quality of life for aging pets. Regular bi-annual assessments track health changes while our compassionate team provides end-of-life care consultation when needed.
People
Adam Henderson
Veterinarian
Dr. Adam Henderson brings over a decade of veterinary experience to Tidewater Animal Clinic, specializing in companion animal health and surgical procedures. After earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, he completed advanced training in small animal surgery and emergency medicine. Dr. Henderson focuses on preventive care while maintaining expertise in complex medical cases.
Katherine Henderson
Veterinarian
Dr. Katherine Henderson practices comprehensive veterinary medicine with emphasis on feline care and geriatric pet health management. She earned her veterinary degree following undergraduate studies in animal science, then completed specialized training in senior pet care programs. Her approach combines thorough diagnostics with compassionate communication to support informed pet ownership decisions.
Elizabeth Prokop
Veterinarian
Dr. Elizabeth Prokop provides veterinary care with particular interest in animal nutrition and dental health. After obtaining her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, she pursued continuing education in specialized dietary management and advanced dental procedures. Dr. Prokop educates pet owners on proper feeding practices while treating complex oral health conditions through routine and surgical interventions.
Jennifer Fennelly
Veterinarian
Dr. Jennifer Fennelly, a graduate with veterinary distinction from the University of Pennsylvania, specializes in diagnostic imaging and internal medicine. She operates our advanced testing equipment including ultrasound and digital radiography systems. Dr. Fennelly interprets complex diagnostic results to create targeted treatment plans for pets with chronic diseases or systemic health concerns.
Sierra
Hospital Manager
Sierra oversees daily clinic operations while maintaining front-office client relations. With over eight years in veterinary management, she coordinates medical staff schedules, ensures facility compliance with health regulations, and serves as primary client liaison. Her administrative leadership supports seamless delivery of veterinary services across all departments.
Questions
How often should my pet receive wellness exams?
We recommend yearly check-ups for most pets, with senior pets needing exams every six months. Puppies and kittens require more frequent visits during their first year of life.
Why does my pet need regular dental cleanings?
Regular dental cleanings prevent periodontal disease which can cause systemic health issues, organ damage, and chronic pain while extending your pet's lifespan through better oral health.
What surgical procedures do you offer?
Our surgical services include spay/neuter operations, mass removals, dental extractions, soft-tissue surgeries, and orthopedic repairs using modern anesthetic protocols and post-operative pain management.
Do you provide emergency care outside business hours?
We maintain 24/7 emergency services but recommend contacting our office directly after hours for immediate guidance and referral to local emergency clinics when needed.
How do you handle senior pet care?
Our senior pet program includes bi-annual wellness exams with age-specific bloodwork, mobility support plans, chronic disease management, and end-of-life care consultations tailored to aging pets' needs.
What diagnostic testing capabilities do you have?
We offer in-house lab testing, digital radiography, ultrasound imaging, EKG monitoring, and advanced diagnostic procedures for comprehensive health assessments and accurate treatment planning.
