Established in 2008
by
Dr. Gary Sargent and Dr. Erin Rasmusson
The goal of Southwest Veterinary Hospital (SWVH) is to provide a standard of excellence for patient care in a modern, fully equipped, AAHA-approved small-animal hospital. We strive to make our hospital comfortable for our patients, attractive to our clients and a pleasant workplace for the doctors and staff.
We are an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited veterinary hospital, one of only 3,000 in the U.S. and Canada. Our accreditation means that we comply with strict standards in patient care, pain management, surgery, safety, and many other important areas. Think of it as a guarantee that your pet is receiving the highest quality care available.
Call (775) 825-7984 or
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Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30a-5:30p
Blooming Hazards of Spring Time!
With the winter finally behind us and the warmer weather moving in, we're anxious to get the summer festivities started! Be aware of some of the
common spring season dangers for your pets!
- Unintended access to the outdoors with open windows, gates and doors
- Spring cleaning chemicals - store securely away from pets
- Toxic plants and flowers - see this website for a comprehensive
list: aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/ - Mulch - watch for the mulch that contains poisonous cocoa and smells like chocolate!
- Fertilizers - many contain dangerous chemicals toxic to animals
- Pesticides - Read warning labels carefully to avoid your pet ingesting the chemicals
- Pests - Wasps, snakes, mosquitoes, oh my!
- If you suspect your pet has ingested a toxic plant, pesticide or poison call
SWVH immediately! For more information on spring time hazards, check out our blog! Remember, we're always here for questions!