Business Details
Comprehensive Veterinary Care in Midlothian
At Otterdale Pet Wellness Center, we have dedicated ourselves to providing comprehensive veterinary care for the cherished pets of Midlothian, VA. Our mission is to promote long-term health through preventive strategies and early intervention, ensuring pets live fuller, healthier lives. With decades of combined experience, our veterinarians bring expertise in both companion animal care and specialized health assessments.We emphasize personalized, trust-based relationships with pet owners and patients, ensuring every visit prioritizes comfort and medical excellence. Our full-service facility offers diagnostics, vaccinations, and wellness exams tailored to your pet's unique needs. Through continuous education and a commitment to modern veterinary practices, we strive to be the gold standard in regional pet healthcare.
Services
Preventative Care
Vaccinations
Diagnostic Testing
Wellness Exams
Surgical Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized veterinary experience
- Our team prioritizes trust-based relationships with pets and owners
- We emphasize preventive care and early illness detection
- Veterinarians trained at UC Davis and VPI veterinary schools
- Personalized wellness plans tailored to each pet's unique needs
Services
Preventative Care
Regular wellness exams help identify potential issues before they become serious. Our preventative care includes customized vaccination schedules, parasite control, and nutritional counseling tailored to your pet's age and breed-specific needs. Early detection services can extend your pet's healthy lifespan.
Vaccinations
We provide core and non-core vaccinations following AAHA guidelines. Our protocol considers each pet's lifestyle and risk factors. Services include rabies, distemper, Bordetella, and leptospirosis vaccines administered by experienced veterinary professionals in a stress-free environment.
Diagnostic Testing
In-house laboratory capabilities allow quick bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal testing. We use digital radiography and ultrasound for non-invasive internal examinations. These tools help identify conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or heart problems through early detection of abnormalities.
Surgical Services
Our surgical suite handles routine and complex procedures including spays/neuters, mass removals, and orthopedic repairs. Pre-anesthetic blood testing ensures surgical safety while advanced monitoring equipment tracks vital signs throughout procedures. Post-operative care includes pain management and recovery checkups.
Wellness Exams
Comprehensive physical examinations evaluate weight, dental health, coat condition, and organ function. During these visits we discuss behavior changes, exercise routines, and preventive care schedules. Exams establish baseline health metrics for early detection of age-related conditions in senior pets.
People
Dr. Robert Valentine
Veterinarian
With 20+ years of experience, Dr. Valentine specializes in preventive care and military working dog health. A UC Davis Veterinary Medicine graduate, he combines surgical expertise with compassionate companion animal treatment.
Dr. Carter Burkey Sr.
Veterinarian
A local graduate of VPI's veterinary program, Dr. Burkey brings extensive microbiology expertise and regional animal care knowledge to our practice. His background includes advanced immunology research and community-focused veterinary service.
Questions
What services does Otterdale Pet Wellness Center offer?
We provide preventative care, vaccinations, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, and wellness exams for companion animals in a full-service veterinary facility.
How should I prepare for my first visit?
Bring medical records including vaccination history. Arrive 10 minutes early to complete registration forms at our Midlothian location.
Do you offer emergency services?
We don't provide emergency care. For urgent after-hours needs, local emergency clinics are listed in our patient resources.
What makes your clinic different?
Our veterinarians combine military working dog expertise with personalized care, focusing on early detection and preventive strategies rather than reactive treatment.
How do you handle senior pet care?
We recommend bi-annual wellness exams for seniors, including specialized bloodwork and mobility assessments to maintain quality of life.
