Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services: Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs. Surgical Services: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures. Anesthesia: We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide that extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high risk patients. Using the most modern equipment (ECG, pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring), the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures. Radiology Services: Our on-site, brand new digital X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of many disorders. Ultrasound: We offer ultrasound imaging on-site, and can make arrangements with an area colleague for echocardiography and endoscopy. NEW Laser Therapy: We are using a new, class IV therapeutic laser for treatment of many chronic joint and skin issues. Please ask whether our laser might help provide additional relief for your pet! Oncology: We offer medical oncology services in the form of chemotherapy for our cancer patients, after consultation with board-certified oncologists. Laboratory: Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, endocrinology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations. Pharmacy: We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. Dentistry: Our dental services include teeth cleaning and polishing and tooth extractions. Individualized Flea Control Programs: We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet. Dietary Counseling: We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance. Behavioral Counseling: We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression. Emergency Care: In the event of an emergency during our normal office hours, please call ahead. We will help you assess the situation on the phone, and will tell how to transport your pet to our practice. For after-hours and weekend emergencies, please contact Littleton Area Veterinary Emergency Service at 59 W. Main Street right here in Littleton. They are fully staffed with veterinarians and technicians through the night. They can be reached at 603-444-5533 between the hours of 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM on weeknights, and 24 hours daily on weekends and holidays. Please call them for assistance; they will help you determine if emergency services are required, and can give you directions to their clinic.