Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Companion Animal Care in Truckee
Since 2005, Donner-Truckee Veterinary Hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats in a welcoming environment. Our team of experienced veterinarians and technicians combines advanced medical expertise with compassionate treatment, prioritizing both animal health and client education. We offer preventive care, emergency services, and specialized treatments like laser therapy, regenerative medicine, and advanced diagnostics through digital radiology and ultrasound.Our facility supports urgent care cases during business hours while maintaining strong partnerships with specialists for complex cases. With decades of combined experience across emergency medicine, dentistry, and wildlife conservation, our professionals deliver personalized care tailored to Truckee's unique community of residents and visitors.
Services
Preventive Care
Emergency Services
Dental Care
Surgery
Laser Therapy
Regenerative Medicine
Boarding Services
Diagnostic Imaging
Pain Management
Parasite Control
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Expert emergency care available Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm
- Direct access to specialists with 24-30 minute diagnostics
- Proven expertise in preventive medicine and surgical interventions
- Advanced diagnostic tools including digital radiology and ultrasound
- Compassionate team with combined decades of veterinary experience
What people say
Compassionate team
Prompt emergency care
Knowledgeable staff
State-of-the-art equipment
Clean facility
Services
Preventive Care
Annual exams, vaccinations, and dental checkups form the foundation of lifelong pet health. Our preventive programs identify potential issues early through physical assessments, parasite screenings, and nutritional counseling. Early detection of conditions like dental disease or parasitic infections ensures more effective treatment outcomes.
Emergency Services
Critically ill or injured animals receive immediate attention during business hours. Our protocols prioritize life-threatening conditions like respiratory distress, trauma, or poisoning while maintaining safe handling practices for compromised patients needing specialized interventions.
Diagnostic Imaging
Digital radiography and ultrasound enable precise internal evaluations without prolonged anesthesia. Board-certified radiologists provide rapid interpretations for complex cases, supporting timely decisions regarding surgical interventions or medical management plans for conditions affecting organs, joints, or soft tissues.
Regenerative Medicine
Platelet-rich plasma and stem cell treatments promote natural tissue healing for orthopedic injuries and chronic conditions. These advanced therapies reduce inflammation, accelerate recovery from surgeries or injuries, and provide alternative management options for degenerative diseases like osteoarthritis in canine patients.
Laser Therapy
Non-invasive laser treatments stimulate cellular regeneration to manage chronic pain and inflammation. This modality effectively addresses musculoskeletal conditions, post-surgical recovery, and inflammatory diseases while minimizing pharmaceutical dependencies for improved quality of life.
People
Dr. India Vannini
Chief Medical Officer
Cornell-trained veterinarian with emergency medicine background. Specializes in surgical care and pain management. Advocate for wildlife conservation and dog rescue organizations. Resident since 2022.
Dr. Clif Machado
Associate Veterinarian
University of Illinois graduate with focus on dentistry and internal medicine. Third-generation veterinary professional. Joined team in 2018. Pet owner of two dogs with special interest in sports medicine.
Molly McCabe
Front Office Manager
Lake Tahoe resident since 1987. Former ski instructor with 20+ years client service experience. Front office manager since 2005. Specializing in client communication and community relations.
Questions
What are your emergency care hours?
Emergency services available Monday-Saturday 8:00am-5:30pm. Closed Sundays for urgent care cases.
Do you offer dental care for pets?
Comprehensive dental services include routine cleanings, periodontic treatments, and oral surgery with digital radiology support.
Can you handle specialized diagnostic testing?
Digital radiology and ultrasound available in-house. Specialized cases receive board-certified radiologist interpretations within one hour.
What payment methods do you accept?
Payment information not explicitly stated in provided documentation. Please contact directly for details.
Are regenerative medicine options available?
Offering Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy and stem cell treatments for orthopedic conditions and chronic diseases.
How far in advance should I schedule appointments?
Urgent care cases accommodated during business hours. Preventive care appointments recommended for comprehensive wellness planning.
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