The Benefits of Regular Vet Exams | Pet Wellness Care Tips

As a pet owner, you know that your furry companion holds a special place in your heart. Your furry friend is not just an animal. They are a valued member of the family. You express your love and affection by taking care of their overall well-being and ensuring they live healthy and happy life.

One crucial aspect of this is keeping your pet up-to-date with their wellness exams. Just like people, pets require regular checkups to detect potential health concerns early on. Your pet trusts you to provide them with the best care, and scheduling regular wellness exams is a vital part of that responsibility.

Regular Wellness Exams for Pets

Just as humans schedule annual physicals, your beloved pet requires regular wellness exams. Pets cannot speak and express their discomfort, leaving it up to you to ensure they receive regular physical examinations.

Many pet owners may find it challenging to identify when their furry friends are in pain or suffering, even with vigilant observation. Regular wellness exams play a vital role in detecting potential health issues early on, ensuring that pets receive the care they need.

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Here is why it is essential to schedule regular wellness exams for your animal companion:

Pets Are Skilled at Hiding Illness and Pain

Pets are masterful at hiding their pain as a survival instinct. This habit dates back to their wild ancestors. Despite their domestication, their tendencies to conceal their discomfort remain. That can make it difficult for pet owners to identify when their furry friends are unwell. That is why scheduling regular wellness exams for our furry friend is best. It will help the veterinarian detect any potential health concerns early on.

Evaluating Mental Status and Behavior

The vet will consider your pet's mental status and attitude, such as aggressive, anxious, or fearful behavior. These changes in behavior can provide valuable information for diagnosing conditions your pet may have.

Monitoring Weight and Nutrition

The vet will evaluate your pet's weight and provide feeding and exercise recommendations during the exam. Weight problems can lead to many health problems in pets. You can avoid these problems with diet and medicine.

Vaccinations

Regular wellness exams allow your animal companion to receive the necessary vaccinations. Pet vaccinations are an integral part of preventive care. They can help protect your pet from severe and potentially deadly diseases.

Parasite Control

During a wellness exam, your vet will check your pet for any signs of parasites, such as fleas, ticks, and heartworm. These parasites can cause severe health problems and even death in pets. So, it is best to detect and treat them early on.

Dental Care

Dental health is a vital part of overall pet health. During a wellness exam, your vet will check your pet's teeth and gums for any signs of dental problems. These include tartar buildup, gum disease, and tooth decay. They can also provide recommendations for at-home dental care, such as brushing your pet's teeth to keep their teeth and gums healthy.

Tailoring Care for Aging Pets

As your furry friend ages, their health needs change. Regular wellness exams allow the veterinarian to advise you on how to best care for your pet based on their age and breed.

Addressing Other Concerns

Annual wellness exams allow you to address concerns about your pet's health. They let you ask any questions about caring for them.

Conclusion

Maintaining your pet's health and spotting potential health issues depend heavily on routine wellness exams. They assure pet owners that their four-legged friends are healthy and enable them to take preventative measures to ensure their pet's well-being.

For more on pet wellness exams, call Liberty Animal Clinic at our Hinesville, Georgia office. Call (912) 368-4080 to schedule an appointment today.

Associate Veterinarian

Do you dream of a place where you have the freedom to deliver care to pets the way you feel is best? Are you searching for a practice that will give you the opportunity to have room to practice the way you want to and lead the team? Are you a motivated, driven Veterinarian that wants to make a difference in the lives of the pets you treat and the staff you work with? Great! We may have the perfect opportunity for you.

Liberty Animal Clinic is privately owned and the newest addition to the Liberty Family of Vet & Pet Care facilities. We are proud to carry-forward the legacy this clinic has built serving the community for more than forty-years. We focus on wellness services and preventative care for small animals. Our enthusiastic team is dedicated to serving our loyal client base without the added stress of working after-hours or emergencies. We offer an incredible benefits package and believe in fostering an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance.

Our animal clinic is located in Hinesville, GA. Hinesville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Southeast Georgia and home to Fort Stewart. Located approximately 45 minutes from Savannah and the Golden Isles, this area offers the unlimited outdoor recreational activities of the Lowcountry at your fingertips as well as being close to the historic Old South cultural vibe of Savannah, GA. From SCAD historic buildings & architectural tours, a foodie paradise with music and food festivals, to art exhibits and Civil War re-enactments, Savannah brims with all kinds of events to excite and entertain!

A Day in Life of our Associate Veterinarian

Lead the medical team and guide the clinic medical caseload daily as the primary Veterinarian
Offer support, advice, and training to our marvelous team members
Enjoy your opportunity to interact with our clients and focus on them and their four-legged fur baby
Diagnose, treat and manage a variety of small animal cases, focusing on wellness & preventative care
Perform routine and elective surgeries at your comfort level
Direct your team of superstars to make your life easier as a Doctor
Communicate with clients about their fur babies medical care and communicate with our sister Hospital with referring cases needing involved medical care or surgeries
A fun and supportive workplace are super important to our culture and growth, we believe you can make them even better!
Recognize a team member’s super performance (we like public praise – donuts and coffee are great too!)

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M) required
Be licensed or able to be licensed in the state of Georgia required
DEA license or the ability to obtain
USDA Accreditation or the ability to obtain
Prefer 2-5 years experience as an associate veterinarian, but we encourage confident new or recent graduates to apply
Ability to work 3 to 4 days per week and two Saturdays per month

What the ideal candidate will offer

You are looking for more than just a generous compensation plan and bonus structure (we have those too!)
A passion for being a team player and flexing your veterinary muscles along with wearing your leadership hat.
A committed learner and teacher, ready and willing to help their team, and also learn from an amazing practice owner with over 15 years of experience as a Vet, 8 of those years as a practice owner.
You enjoy challenges and opportunities to improve quality and function of work.
You are motivated and driven with a high focus on attention to detail

What's In It For You?

What's in it for you?

No emergency or after-hour requirements
Simple referral of cases needing surgery or hospitalization to our sister Hospital in the same town
Opportunity for career advancement and Medical Director positions in our Company
Partnership or ownership opportunities and the ability to learn from a seasoned Multi practice owner Veterinarian
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with employer match
Continuing Education Allowance & Dedicated CE PTO Days
Generous amount of Paid Time Off
ALL Veterinary Association Dues & Licenses paid
Deep Employee Discounts & Membership incentives

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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COVID-19 Status Update

In order to protect the safety of our team, our Doctors, and our clients, we will be instituting changes to our client protocol in order to continue to provide services to our community’s pets. We are requesting that pet owners DO NOT enter our building. We will remain open for drop off and curbside service ONLY. Prescription refills will require a 24-hour notice. Payment for physical examination, diagnostics, treatments, and medications will be taken over the phone. We will continue to see all pets as necessary however, we will be rescheduling all previously scheduled ELECTIVE PROCEDURES and no longer be scheduling ELECTIVE PROCEDURES in order to conserve medical supplies. Please be patient as we institute these changes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (912) 205-5400 with any questions or concerns you may have.

Thank You,
Liberty Animal Clinic

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The Benefits of Regular Wellness Exams for Your Furry Friend

Regular Wellness Exams for Pets

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