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Your Trusted Veterinarians in Wichita, Kansas
Cimarron Animal Hospital was founded with a commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for pets in Wichita, Kansas. Our experienced team of veterinarians and staff combines professional expertise with genuine care for every animal entrusted to our practice. Specializing in preventive care, surgical services, and treatment for exotic animals, we offer a comprehensive range of services including laser therapy, microchipping, dental care, and pet boarding. With over two decades of combined experience, Dr.Kara James and Dr. Gary Skinner lead our team in delivering personalized care tailored to each pet's unique needs. We prioritize patient comfort and owner education, emphasizing preventive medicine to ensure pets live longer, healthier lives. Our hospital maintains rigorous standards of hygiene and safety while using advanced diagnostic tools and treatment technologies. By treating every pet as a valued family member, we aim to build long-term relationships with both animals and their owners through consistent, reliable care.
Services
Pet Boarding
Microchipping
Laser Therapy
Spay/Neuter
Surgical Services
Physical Exams
Allergy Consultation
Gentle Dentistry
Radiology
Wellness Vaccination
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized care for exotic animals alongside traditional pet services
- Our veterinarians have combined 40+ years of local veterinary experience
- We utilize advanced Companion Therapy Laser System for effective treatments
- We provide comprehensive preventive care programs for all life stages
- Our staff remembers every pet by name through personalized care records
What people say
Caring compassionate doctor
Sick dog immediate appointment
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Wonderful treatment
Recommend to everyone
Services
Pet Boarding
Cimarron Animal Hospital offers comfortable pet boarding for dogs and cats. Our facilities maintain strict health protocols with twice-daily feeding and three walks daily for dogs. Boarders receive Hill's Science Diet or specialized owner-provided diets. We require current vaccination records for all boarding pets and maintain separate housing for different animal types to ensure safety and reduce stress.
Microchipping
We provide pet microchipping using HomeAgain technology for permanent identification. Each microchip links to owner information in our national database, enabling nationwide pet recovery. Our registration process includes creating detailed pet profiles with photos and contact information. This service significantly improves recovery chances for lost pets while providing owners with peace of mind through lifelong identification.
Laser Therapy
Our veterinary laser therapy uses Companion Therapy Laser System for non-invasive pain management and tissue healing. This advanced treatment accelerates recovery from surgical wounds, chronic conditions, and acute injuries. The high-power laser penetrates deep tissue layers, reducing inflammation and promoting cellular repair. Treatment sessions typically last 15-30 minutes with no side effects, offering an excellent alternative to pharmaceutical pain management.
Spay/Neuter
We provide comprehensive spay and neuter services for pets aged four months and older. These procedures prevent unwanted breeding while reducing risks of reproductive cancers and infections. Our surgical team follows strict anesthesia protocols and includes post-operative care instructions. The hospital also offers boarding services for post-surgery recovery, with special attention to pain management and wound monitoring to ensure proper healing.
Preventative Services
Our preventative care program includes annual exams, parasite screening, and vaccination schedules tailored to each pet's lifestyle. We emphasize early disease detection through regular bloodwork and dental evaluations. The program features heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, and nutritional counseling. Personalized wellness plans consider breed-specific risks, age-related concerns, and environmental factors to maximize long-term health outcomes.
People
Dr. Kara James
Veterinarian
Graduated from Kansas State University in 1996 with veterinary medicine degree. Specializes in exotic animal care while treating dogs, cats, and small mammals. Known for compassionate approach and exceptional diagnostic skills.
Dr. Gary Skinner
Veterinarian
Kansas State University veterinary graduate with 30+ years local practice experience. General practitioner with special interest in preventive medicine. Lifelong Wichita resident dedicated to community pet health.
Questions
What exotic animal services do you offer?
We provide care for exotic pets including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. Our team has specialized training in exotic animal medicine and maintains certification for unique diagnostic and treatment procedures.
What are your emergency care protocols?
While we don't operate overnight emergency services, we prioritize urgent cases during regular hours. If a boarded pet becomes ill outside business hours, we contact owners immediately for emergency transfer.
How do your boarding services work?
Boarding requires prior client relationship. Pets stay in climate-controlled facilities with twice-daily feeding and three daily dog walks. We provide premium Hill's Science Diet or owner-supplied special diets with appropriate feeding schedules.
What vaccination requirements apply for boarding?
Boarding pets must show current distemper-parvo, bordetella, and rabies vaccinations. If needed, we administer any overdue vaccines at owner's expense before admission to maintain disease prevention standards.
Do you accept walk-in appointments?
While we prefer scheduled visits, we accommodate urgent cases and emergencies during regular business hours. Routine appointments ensure optimal time allocation for thorough examinations and consultations.
