Business Details
Your Pet's Health & Wellness, Our Priority
At St Francis Animal Hospital, we operate with a profound understanding of the bond between pets and their families, treating animals as cherished members of households. Since our establishment, our team of skilled veterinary professionals has delivered comprehensive medical care, emphasizing fear-free practices and advanced treatments. We specialize in wellness programs, diagnostics, surgical interventions, dental care, and acupuncture, tailored to meet the unique needs of canines and felines. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive detailed estimates before procedures, fostering trust through clear communication.With a focus on preventive care and early disease detection, we prioritize patient comfort and client education, maintaining state-of-the-art facilities equipped for rapid diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our staff's extensive experience in handling stressed pets and complex cases underscores our dedication to compassionate, personalized care that aligns with modern veterinary standards.
Services
Wellness Exams
Vaccinations
Diagnostics
Surgical Procedures
Dentistry
Acupuncture
Parasite Prevention
Nutritional Counseling
Microchipping
Palliative Care
Highlights and features
- We offer fear-free certified veterinary care for stressed and anxious pets.
- Our team provides detailed explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans.
- We maintain in-house pharmacy and diagnostic facilities for immediate care.
- We implement tailored nutritional counselling based on pet health assessments.
- Our staff demonstrates extensive experience in handling geriatric pet cases.
Associations and certifications
- Fear Free Certified
What people say
Extremely knowledgeable staff
Detailed explanations
Fear-free handling
Prompt treatment
Reasonable pricing
Services
Wellness Exams
Regular wellness exams help maintain pet health through early disease detection. Our veterinarians conduct comprehensive physical assessments, recommend age-appropriate screenings, and create customized vaccination schedules. Annual exams for pets under 6 and bi-annual visits for seniors ensure timely intervention for potential health issues.
Vaccinations
We provide core and lifestyle-based vaccinations to protect pets from preventable diseases. Our protocols include rabies, distemper, and bordetella vaccines. Recommendations consider exposure risks from dog parks, boarding facilities, and travel, with tailored schedules for feline and canine patients.
Diagnostic Testing
In-house diagnostics enable rapid identification of infections, organ dysfunction, and metabolic disorders. Services include bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, and specialized pathogen testing. Digital radiography and ultrasound provide advanced imaging capabilities for internal injuries and chronic conditions.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical services cover spay/neuter operations, soft tissue procedures, and emergency interventions. Laser surgery options reduce recovery times, while comprehensive anesthesia protocols include pre-operative sedation, intraoperative monitoring, and post-surgical pain management for patient safety and comfort.
Dentistry
Veterinary dentistry prevents and treats oral diseases through professional cleanings, digital dental radiography, and extractions. Anesthesia with dental nerve blocks ensures pain-free procedures, while radiographs identify hidden issues like root infections and jawbone deterioration that affect overall pet health.
People
Madelyn Gonzalez
Medical Director
Dr. Gonzalez leads our veterinary team with expertise in fear-free pet care. Her background includes advanced training in geriatric animal treatment and nutritional counseling, ensuring patients receive compassionate, individualized medical attention throughout their lives.
Jody Stiefel
Veterinarian
Dr. Stiefel specializes in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging. With 12 years of clinical experience, she focuses on early disease detection through comprehensive wellness exams and advanced laboratory testing, prioritizing preventative healthcare strategies for optimal pet longevity.
Keri Webb
Practice Manager
Keri oversees clinic operations with a commitment to client education and service excellence. She coordinates patient care workflows and staff training programs, ensuring efficient delivery of veterinary services while maintaining high standards for pet patient comfort.
Crystal Carter
Licensed Veterinary Technician
As a certified technician, Crystal provides skilled nursing care during procedures and educates pet owners on homecare best practices. Her 8 years in veterinary medicine include specialized training in anesthesia monitoring and post-operative recovery protocols.
Questions
What specialized services do you offer for senior pets?
We provide bi-annual wellness exams, geriatric screening panels, and joint health assessments specifically for pets over seven years old.
Do you handle emergency veterinary situations?
We offer urgent care during regular business hours for non-life-threatening conditions but recommend regional emergency centers for critical overnight cases.
How do you ensure pets remain calm during visits?
Our Fear Free Certified staff uses specialized handling techniques, pheromone therapy, and stress-reduction environments to minimize patient anxiety.
What diagnostic capabilities do you have onsite?
Our facility includes digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house lab equipment for complete bloodwork, urinalysis, and parasitology testing.
What dental care options are available?
We offer professional cleanings, digital dental X-rays, tooth extractions, and periodontal treatments using modern anesthetic protocols for pain management.
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