Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Selma Veterinarians for Small Animal Care
Our hospital was founded on the principle of providing quality pet healthcare that is accessible to the typical American home, delivered with old-fashioned customer service. We understand the special bond between pets and their owners, providing comfort, stability, and unconditional love. Our mission is to provide quality healthcare to small animal patients while creating a caring, respectful, and considerate atmosphere for our clients and patients. Our dedicated team ensures you receive timely and friendly service, tailoring treatment plans that fit your pet, finances, family, and situation. We maintain strong relationships with specialists, referral clinics, and emergency care providers for comprehensive care. Our staff is committed to honest, professional opinions based on expertise and education, prioritizing your pet's life and happiness.We strive to make every visit timely, honest, and friendly, welcoming new clients to arrive 10-15 minutes early for paperwork. Our veterinary assistants gather detailed histories and necessary samples, while our experienced veterinarians provide comprehensive examinations and personalized recommendations. We maintain high standards of care and compassion, ensuring each patient receives individualized attention and treatment. Our decision-making process is guided by the philosophy of treating others how we would like to be treated, ensuring satisfaction with every choice made for our patients.
Services
Veterinary Exams
Preventative Medicine
Soft Tissue Surgery
Behavior Medicine
Internal Medicine
Flea Prevention
Blood Testing
Medication Refills
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your pet and family needs.
- Our experienced team offers preventative medicine and soft tissue surgery expertise.
- We maintain strong relationships with specialists for comprehensive pet care.
- Our facility prioritizes a caring, respectful, and considerate atmosphere for all visits.
- We operate with transparent communication and timely service for all appointments.
Services
Veterinary Exams
We provide comprehensive veterinary exams for small animals, including physical assessments, medical history review, and preventative care recommendations. Our experienced veterinarians develop personalized healthcare plans based on each pet's unique needs. The examination process includes consultation about dietary requirements, behavioral patterns, and appropriate vaccination schedules.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Our hospital offers soft tissue surgical procedures performed by experienced veterinary professionals. This includes spaying/neutering, mass removals, and other routine surgical interventions. We maintain strict sterilization protocols and provide detailed pre- and post-operative care instructions for optimal recovery outcomes.
Preventative Medicine
We emphasize preventative medicine to maintain pet health through regular wellness checks, vaccination programs, and parasite control measures. Our comprehensive approach includes customized flea, tick, and heartworm prevention plans tailored to each pet's lifestyle and environmental factors in Selma, NC.
Medication Refills
Our medication refill service provides convenient access to prescribed treatments for ongoing pet health needs. We process requests during specified hours and require advance notice for controlled substances. Our staff ensures proper documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements for all medication dispensing.
Behavior Medicine
We address pet behavioral concerns through specialized consultations focused on understanding and modifying unwanted behaviors. Our approach combines medical evaluation with practical guidance for managing anxiety, aggression, and other behavioral issues affecting pet well-being and owner-pet relationships.
People
Dr. Barbara Cotten
Veterinarian and Founder
Dr. Barbara Cotten graduated from NC State University in 1999 with degrees in Biology and Education. With diverse experience in education, research, machining, and food industry, she established For Pets Sake Animal Hospital in 2008. Her interests include preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, behavior medicine, and internal medicine.
Questions
What services does For Pet's Sake Animal Hospital offer?
We provide comprehensive veterinary services including preventative medicine, soft tissue surgery, behavior medicine, internal medicine, vaccinations, and medication refills for small animals in Selma, NC.
How do I schedule an appointment?
New clients should arrive 10-15 minutes early for paperwork. We schedule appointments during regular business hours and offer a $100 prepayment option for first-available time slots.
What are your hospital hours?
We're open Monday 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Tuesday 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
How can I request prescription refills?
Complete our online Rx refill form for medication requests. We process refills before 3 pm on most days, with controlled substance documentation required for certain medications.
What makes your hospital different from others?
Our practice emphasizes personalized treatment plans, old-fashioned customer service, and a compassionate approach to pet healthcare, with a focus on creating a comfortable environment for both pets and their owners.
