Business Details
43 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Allegan, MI
Allegan Veterinary Clinic has served the Allegan community since 1983, evolving from a mixed-animal practice to a dedicated small-animal veterinary hospital. Our multi-veterinarian team prioritizes comprehensive care through preventive medicine, advanced diagnostics, and surgical expertise. We maintain in-house testing capabilities while collaborating with external laboratories for specialized diagnostics. Our philosophy emphasizes client education alongside medical treatment, empowering pet owners to maximize their companions' healthspan. With decades of collective experience, we provide personalized care for routine wellness exams, dental procedures, chronic condition management, and end-of-life support.Our facilities accommodate both urgent care needs and long-term health monitoring, utilizing radiography, ultrasound, and laboratory services. We maintain federal accreditation for issuing domestic and international pet travel certificates. The clinic's community focus extends to allergy management, microchipping, and vaccination programs tailored to local pet health risks. Our team approach ensures continuity of care across all veterinary disciplines while maintaining neighborhood practice accessibility. Through technological innovation like the Happy Healthy Pets app, we enhance client engagement while upholding traditional values of compassionate animal care.
Services
General Wellness
Dentistry
Vaccinations
Microchipping
Diagnostic Services
Surgery Services
End of Life Care
Travel Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Serving Allegan community since 1983 with veterinary expertise
- Multi-veterinarian team for comprehensive pet healthcare
- Federal accreditation for domestic and international pet travel
- Advanced diagnostics with in-house lab and imaging capabilities
- Community-focused preventive care programs
Services
General Wellness
Our preventive care programs include annual checkups, parasite prevention, and nutritional counseling. We create customized wellness plans for pets at every life stage, from puppies/kittens to senior animals. Early disease detection through routine bloodwork and physical exams helps maintain optimal health.
Dentistry
We provide comprehensive oral health services including professional cleanings, dental radiography, and treatment for periodontal disease. Our technicians perform scaling and polishing while monitoring anesthesia with modern equipment. Regular dental maintenance prevents systemic infections and tooth loss in companion animals.
Diagnostic Services
Our in-house laboratory processes blood chemistry, urinalysis, and parasite testing within minutes. For specialized diagnostics, we partner with reference labs for advanced testing. Radiography and ultrasound capabilities enable accurate internal organ assessment and injury evaluation for timely treatment decisions.
Surgery Services
Our surgical suite handles routine procedures like spays/neuters along with complex soft tissue surgeries. Board-certified specialists consult on challenging cases. We maintain strict aseptic techniques and use advanced monitoring equipment to ensure patient safety during all surgical interventions.
Travel Certificates
As federally accredited practitioners, we issue official health certificates for domestic and international pet travel. Our staff stays current with changing import requirements to ensure compliance with USDA regulations and destination country specifications for hassle-free pet transportation.
People
Ashley Swan
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Ashley Swan provides compassionate veterinary care with expertise in small animal medicine. She graduated from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine and focuses on preventive care and internal medicine.
Daniel Brown
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Daniel Brown brings extensive surgical experience to our team. A graduate of Purdue University's veterinary program, he specializes in soft tissue procedures while maintaining broad expertise in companion animal healthcare.
Kimberly Staskus
Hospital Manager
Kimberly oversees clinic operations with 15+ years of veterinary management experience. She ensures smooth daily operations while maintaining high standards of client service and medical recordkeeping compliance.
Brooke F
LVT Technician Lead
Certified veterinary technician Brooke F supervises our technical staff. With advanced training in anesthesia monitoring and dental procedures, she plays key roles in surgical support and patient care coordination.
Kendall Richards
Customer Service Lead
Kendall manages our front desk team with expertise in client relations. She coordinates appointments, explains treatment plans, and ensures smooth communication between pet owners and medical staff.
Questions
What pet services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, diagnostics, surgery, and travel health certificates for cats and dogs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book appointments through our website's online portal or contact our front desk team directly during business hours for urgent care requests.
Do you handle pet emergencies?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency care, we prioritize urgent cases during regular business hours and can recommend local emergency clinics for after-hours care.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, credit cards, and CareCredit financing. Payment is due at the time of service with flexible payment plan options available for extensive treatments.
How can I access my pet's medical records?
Request records through our Happy Healthy Pets mobile app or contact our medical records coordinator directly for digital or printed copies.
Do you provide international pet travel documentation?
Yes, our USDA-accredited veterinarians issue official health certificates for international pet travel with proper advance scheduling for required acclimation periods.
