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We Look Forward to Working with You!Meadows Veterinary Clinic first opened its doors in 1993. Since then, we have expanded our talented staff and our facility to better suit the community's needs for dog and cat care. We specialize in general health services with emphasis on disease prevention.
Our services include: preventative care physical exams and vaccinations, senior wellness care, parasite prevention and treatment, spay/neuter/general surgeries, professional dental cleanings and extractions, illness care and hospitalization, digital X-rays, diagnostic blood analysis and other testing, microchip implantation, and laser therapy. We understand your hectic schedule and offer convenient "drop off" services. We welcome questions and strive to provide you with all the information we can so that you can make the best choices for your pet! Call us today at 309-694-0505 to schedule an appointment or fill out the New Client Form below so that we can contact you! |
We appreciate the privilege of serving your family's pet care needs and we would like the opportunity to show our compassionate care to other members of our community! Please let us know who referred you to us so that we can thank them with a $20 account credit!
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR MARCH 2020
Yes, Meadows Veterinary Clinic will remain open for regular clinic hours!
We want to be able to be here when you need us! However, in order to protect our staff, our clients, and everyone's families, a few temporary changes will need to be implemented.
Effective immediately, our waiting room will be closed and clients will not be allowed inside all areas of the clinic (with few exceptions). In an effort to follow the CDCs recommendations on social distancing and prevent crowding, our doors will be locked during our regular business hours.
For already scheduled appointments or drop-offs: We ask that clients call from the car to notify our staff that you are ready for your appointment. Please let us know at time of scheduling if you do not have a cell phone available. During this phone call, our staff will go over any medical history, concerns, symptoms, questions you have regarding your pet, and what services you wish performed (just as if you were inside the clinic). Estimates for treatment and services will be available upon request as always. Then, a staff member will either come out to your car to bring your pet into the building or, if you are able bodied, you will be directed to bring your pet to a designated doorway so that your pet can be admitted. In a majority of cases, you will be asked to wait in your car while your pet is seen. Exceptions to this rule may include: emergency visits, euthanasia appointments, or if we are unable to handle your pet without your assistance. After your pet is seen, we will call you to go over examination findings, recommendations, or test results and we will bring your pet back outside for you.
We ask that all pets have well-fitting collars / harnesses / leashes / or carriers. Let us know if you need to borrow one!
We understand that some clients may be anxious about being separated from their pet even for brief times- please know that this is not how we would prefer to have appointments either, but this is an important step in preventing human illnesses that would hamper our ability to help pets when they need it most!
Drop-off appointments will be handled much the same way, except we will either set up a designated pick up time or arrange to call you when your pet is ready to go home. For those of you who have not utilized our drop-off service before, this type of appointment comes at no additional charge- you drop your pet off to receive your desired service, we call with information or recommendations, and we feed / water / walk your pet as needed during their stay until you are available to pick them up.
Surgery / Dentistry appointments: We are continuing these services in a socially responsible manner. As a small clinic, much of our personal protection equipment (PPE) has always been able to be sanitized / sterilized in an autoclave and reused. We will endeavor to not add to the strain of our human medical facilities need for supplies while protecting ourselves and our patients. We will notify those patients affected if a procedure will need to be postponed.
Payment for services can be taken via phone or we have a mobile card reader that can be used carside. We still accept cash, check with drivers license number, Visa/Mastercard/Discover, debit cards and don't forget our 90 Days Same As Cash Program through Mariner finance. (This program requires approval in advance for amounts of $250 or more, but allows interest free payments to be made over a period of 3 months- ask a staff member for details).
Key Points You Need To Know:
-Pets can NOT get COVID-19. Idexx Laboratories, a global reference laboratory, has tested thousands of pets for COVID-19 and not found ANY positive tests. See the article here: https://www.idexx.com/en/about-idexx/news/no-covid-19-cases-pets/ While a dog in China tested weakly positive for COVID-19, he was living in a household with infected human family members. Finding viral particles on a swab does not definitively mean infection in a contaminated environment, just exposure. The dog never developed COVID -19 symptoms and after repeated negative testing, he was released from quarantine. There is more information available on the AVMA website: https://www.isvma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AVMA-FAQ-for-Pet-Owners.pdf There is small concern that viral particles could live briefly on collars/leashes of pets touched by infected humans. If you become infected with COVID-19 yourself, it is wise to avoid unnecessary contact with these items and wash your hands frequently! Learn more by visiting the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital site: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/coronavirus-pets/
-There has NOT BEEN ANY INTERRUPTION in our ability to get supplies / drugs / prescription diets. We order medications daily and diets weekly from our trusted distributors and have not had any problems attaining them. If you would like to ?stock up? on something in particular, please contact us and we will be happy to get it for you!
-If you need to reschedule or postpone pet medical care- talk to us about how to safely do that! For example, a previously vaccinated adult pet can be a little late on routine vaccines without losing immunity, but a young pup or kitten can?t. Vaccination of the young, protection against zoonotic disease (illness that humans can get from their pets), heartworm prevention, etc are still very important. If we lapse on all basic care now, we could be stuck with a preventable major illness later. If you have questions or need help budgeting, please just ask and we will help prioritize things with you!
How to contact us:
-by phone: 309-694-0505. This is the best way to reach us as these needs will be triaged first. If you do not reach a staff member right away, please leave a message on our answering machine with your name, pets name, needs, and return phone number. Please feel free to be specific. We WILL return your call as quickly as possible.
-Petly account: this is a free, private website that you can use to view medical reminders, request prescriptions, and request appointments. If you have not set up your Petly account yet, please email us for help. Petly is a great way to contact us if your needs are not immediate and, generally, our response will be within one business day.
-Email / Facebook messaging: you are welcome to contact us this way, but be aware that the needs of patients in the building or on the phone will take precedence. We cannot be everywhere at once, although we will sure give it a try! Messages sent in this way may take 1 to 2 business days to be returned unless you have a telemedicine appointment (there will be more information on this later). Our email address is meadowsvetclinic@gmail.com and you can find us on Facebook as Meadows Veterinary Clinic.
We want to thank you for your support and cooperation during this difficult time. We will get through this together!
We want to be able to be here when you need us! However, in order to protect our staff, our clients, and everyone's families, a few temporary changes will need to be implemented.
Effective immediately, our waiting room will be closed and clients will not be allowed inside all areas of the clinic (with few exceptions). In an effort to follow the CDCs recommendations on social distancing and prevent crowding, our doors will be locked during our regular business hours.
For already scheduled appointments or drop-offs: We ask that clients call from the car to notify our staff that you are ready for your appointment. Please let us know at time of scheduling if you do not have a cell phone available. During this phone call, our staff will go over any medical history, concerns, symptoms, questions you have regarding your pet, and what services you wish performed (just as if you were inside the clinic). Estimates for treatment and services will be available upon request as always. Then, a staff member will either come out to your car to bring your pet into the building or, if you are able bodied, you will be directed to bring your pet to a designated doorway so that your pet can be admitted. In a majority of cases, you will be asked to wait in your car while your pet is seen. Exceptions to this rule may include: emergency visits, euthanasia appointments, or if we are unable to handle your pet without your assistance. After your pet is seen, we will call you to go over examination findings, recommendations, or test results and we will bring your pet back outside for you.
We ask that all pets have well-fitting collars / harnesses / leashes / or carriers. Let us know if you need to borrow one!
We understand that some clients may be anxious about being separated from their pet even for brief times- please know that this is not how we would prefer to have appointments either, but this is an important step in preventing human illnesses that would hamper our ability to help pets when they need it most!
Drop-off appointments will be handled much the same way, except we will either set up a designated pick up time or arrange to call you when your pet is ready to go home. For those of you who have not utilized our drop-off service before, this type of appointment comes at no additional charge- you drop your pet off to receive your desired service, we call with information or recommendations, and we feed / water / walk your pet as needed during their stay until you are available to pick them up.
Surgery / Dentistry appointments: We are continuing these services in a socially responsible manner. As a small clinic, much of our personal protection equipment (PPE) has always been able to be sanitized / sterilized in an autoclave and reused. We will endeavor to not add to the strain of our human medical facilities need for supplies while protecting ourselves and our patients. We will notify those patients affected if a procedure will need to be postponed.
Payment for services can be taken via phone or we have a mobile card reader that can be used carside. We still accept cash, check with drivers license number, Visa/Mastercard/Discover, debit cards and don't forget our 90 Days Same As Cash Program through Mariner finance. (This program requires approval in advance for amounts of $250 or more, but allows interest free payments to be made over a period of 3 months- ask a staff member for details).
Key Points You Need To Know:
-Pets can NOT get COVID-19. Idexx Laboratories, a global reference laboratory, has tested thousands of pets for COVID-19 and not found ANY positive tests. See the article here: https://www.idexx.com/en/about-idexx/news/no-covid-19-cases-pets/ While a dog in China tested weakly positive for COVID-19, he was living in a household with infected human family members. Finding viral particles on a swab does not definitively mean infection in a contaminated environment, just exposure. The dog never developed COVID -19 symptoms and after repeated negative testing, he was released from quarantine. There is more information available on the AVMA website: https://www.isvma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AVMA-FAQ-for-Pet-Owners.pdf There is small concern that viral particles could live briefly on collars/leashes of pets touched by infected humans. If you become infected with COVID-19 yourself, it is wise to avoid unnecessary contact with these items and wash your hands frequently! Learn more by visiting the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital site: https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet_column/coronavirus-pets/
-There has NOT BEEN ANY INTERRUPTION in our ability to get supplies / drugs / prescription diets. We order medications daily and diets weekly from our trusted distributors and have not had any problems attaining them. If you would like to ?stock up? on something in particular, please contact us and we will be happy to get it for you!
-If you need to reschedule or postpone pet medical care- talk to us about how to safely do that! For example, a previously vaccinated adult pet can be a little late on routine vaccines without losing immunity, but a young pup or kitten can?t. Vaccination of the young, protection against zoonotic disease (illness that humans can get from their pets), heartworm prevention, etc are still very important. If we lapse on all basic care now, we could be stuck with a preventable major illness later. If you have questions or need help budgeting, please just ask and we will help prioritize things with you!
How to contact us:
-by phone: 309-694-0505. This is the best way to reach us as these needs will be triaged first. If you do not reach a staff member right away, please leave a message on our answering machine with your name, pets name, needs, and return phone number. Please feel free to be specific. We WILL return your call as quickly as possible.
-Petly account: this is a free, private website that you can use to view medical reminders, request prescriptions, and request appointments. If you have not set up your Petly account yet, please email us for help. Petly is a great way to contact us if your needs are not immediate and, generally, our response will be within one business day.
-Email / Facebook messaging: you are welcome to contact us this way, but be aware that the needs of patients in the building or on the phone will take precedence. We cannot be everywhere at once, although we will sure give it a try! Messages sent in this way may take 1 to 2 business days to be returned unless you have a telemedicine appointment (there will be more information on this later). Our email address is meadowsvetclinic@gmail.com and you can find us on Facebook as Meadows Veterinary Clinic.
We want to thank you for your support and cooperation during this difficult time. We will get through this together!
Dental Health is Important All Year Round!
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Oral health is SO important to the your pet's general health and too often we see pet parents miss their opportunity to preserve their pet's teeth! By waiting until your pet has bleeding gums, visible tooth roots, infected bone, or appetite changes- you are missing the chance to give your pet a comfortable mouth without costly tooth extractions. Help your pet live a longer, happier life by fighting dental disease in its early stages!
-Our current clients can schedule their pet for a complimentary dental exam any time of the year! This is a great opportunity for us to help you assess your pet's current dental health and determine if a professional dental cleaning is needed or if home care will suffice. -We offer a Preventative Dental Cleaning discount for pets with mild disease that schedule within 3 months of our recommendation! -Need some help finding a home dental disease prevention product? Ask us! -Click HERE to learn more about what dental health means to your pet. |
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Convenient! Affordable! Effective! ProHeart6! ProHeart 6 is a single, affordable injection that provides 6 consecutive months of heartworm prevention for dogs. - No more monthly pills to remember! Ask us for details and don't forget to take advantage of the 2019 rebate program! |
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