Welcome to Our Clinic

Take a behind the scenes look at our clinic.


The Clinic - We are located on Sale Street in Downtown Tuscola. We are renovating the exterior of the building. The tile has been replaced with similar colored tile. The building trim and awnings have been painted. The landscaping will be finished after the this spring. 
                    






Waiting Room - Clients enjoy flipping through one of our photo albums or a magazine while waiting for their appointment. While here, you can purchase a leash and collar, toys, special harnesses, treats and other items from a selection provided by Kim Koester, a trainer we work with.


Two of our clients with their dogs.



Exam Room - We try to make our exam room as comfortable as possible. You can sit in a chair or stand by your pets during exams. We like to encourage you to talk to your pet and offer treats during the exam. Your pet is comforted by you and our staff while we do the exams and other care. We have many informational brochures you can take home. You can learn about heartworm disease and prevention, flea prevention, the importance of blood work before surgery and while on long term medications, information about special needs of senior pets, arthritis, separation anxiety, brushing your pets teeth and much more. We also have containers containing heartworms, tapeworms, ticks and roundworms to help our clients understand what is happening inside their pet.

Dr. Foote examining a patient


 
Dr. Foote giving a vaccine while the client distracts

Lab - We have a VetTest machine that allows us to perform most of your pet's blood work while you are here. We also have the ability to do a complete urinalysis, heartworm test, Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus test, fecal test and Canine Pancreatitis test. We also read cytology slides, including skin, fine needle aspirate and fecal. We collect samples to check for ear and skin mites. We evaluate blood smears for parasites and blood cell morphology. We have a relationship with the University of Illinois Clinical Pathology for additional tests.
        


Tanya starts a Heartworm Test



Debbie looking at a slide under the microscope



Debbie running blood work on our Vettest Machine

 Surgery -  Dr. Foote does all of the sugeries in our clinic assisted by a technician throughout the procedure and recovery.  The technicians duty is to monitor your pet using ECG, pulse ox and blood pressure as well as direct monitoring. Each patient has an IV and fluids flowing during surgery. This helps keep the patient hydrated as well as providing a place for emergency drug injection, in case of an emergeny. Pain relief is given to each patient at surgery, as well as to go home.     


Dr Foote neutering a dog 



Anesthetic monitor

X Ray - An x-ray can find problems we can't see on an exam or in blood work. Our 300 ma Summit X-ray equipment meets all standards of the Illiniois Department of Nuclear Safety for proper exams and safety of your pet. Our automatic processor for developing x-rays helps us find the answers more quickly. We can do this even while you wait. X-rays allow us to look inside your pet for broken bones, bladder or kidney stones and objects your pet may have swallowed. We can also check for fluid in the lungs or abdomen and evaluate your pet's organs.


X-raying a dog




Hospital Ward - When your pet stays at our clinic, they are provided with their own cage, food and water dishes, comfortable bedding and any other items to help them be less anxious. Cats are provided with a litter box and a box bed for their comfort. Visiting is encouraged anytime during normal business hours. Please let us know if you wish to visit with your pet so we can provide a private visiting area for you and your pet. Cages, bedding, bowls are limited to your pet's use during their stay. All cages and items are cleaned daily.


Two cats staying with us. Ranger's cage is top left.



Two dogs staying with us.