Blog

Blog

Pet Poison Prevention
posted: Apr 12, 2017.

Greetings, everyone! Dr. Martini here. March is poison prevention month so I wanted to share with you this scary story of a family and their close call with rat poison. You may Read more
A personal tale: Heartworm disease
posted: Apr 12, 2017.

I wanted to help animals and be a veterinarian ever since I was a young girl growing up in rural Northwest Ohio. My childhood dog, Casey, who was only a Read more
Bonding for Better Behavior
posted: Jan 18, 2017.

For those of you with dogs like mine that believe they will melt in the rain, I am sure thankful this precipitation has finally turned to snow! What a way to start Read more

Ask Us About Our Referral Program

Refer a friend and receive $10 in “SWVH Bucks” to use at your next visit!

Featured Services

Office Hours

Monday:

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Tuesday:

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Wednesday:

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Thursday:

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Friday:

7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Find Us

Check out the map below to locate SWVH!

Testimonials

We love to hear your feedback!

"Southwest Vet is a wonderful place to take our animals. The front desk ladies are knowledgeable, patient, and compassionate. The vet techs are so wonderful with our animals. And Drs. Sargent and Rasmussen are just the tops!! The care our animals receive is extraordinary!!"

Sarah S.
"Thank you so much for all that you do. You have always gone above and beyond for my pets and I. I feel truly blessed to have found you when I moved to Reno. Tank thinks you’re pretty awesome, too!"

Ashley D.
"Thank you to each and every one of you who helped care for Gus while he was recovering during his long and scary week with Parvo. We can’t thank you enough for everything you did to get our loving and playful guy home."

Aaron and Lisa C.
"So rare it seems to encounter an entire professional office who are as smart as they are kind. We are so grateful to have you care for Einstein. Thank you for your excellent care, patience and generosity."

Leah R.

Featured Services

What to Do If Your Pet is Stung

Don't get us wrong, we love the bees! But we don't love when our pets get stung. Follow our tips to treat and prevent bee stings on your furry best friend. ...
Read More
Tips for Traveling With Your Pet

Do you dread hitting the road with your pet? These tips may make the trip more comfortable and enjoyable for you both. ...
Read More
6 Questions to Ask At Your Senior Pet's Next Check Up

Want to keep your senior pet healthy and happy? Ask these six questions at your pet's next check up. ...
Read More
Why the Controversy About Pet Vaccinations?

As with anything, pet vaccinations can be too much of a good thing. Similar to parents who are learning more about vaccinations for children, veterinarians and pet owners alike are beginning to question some of the standard wisdom when it comes to protecting pets. There are certain fatal diseases against ...
Read More
Pet Clothes: A Fashion Statement or a Necessity?

There is nothing cuter than a pet in a colorful sweater, but do our furry friends really need to wear clothing? Although clothing is not a necessity for every pet, some animals benefit from a little extra protection during cold or damp days. Others enjoy wearing festive clothing during holidays or other ...
Read More
Introducing a New Pet to Your Current Ones

Pet Proofing Your Home Introducing your new pet to your current one is only a single part of the equation relating to taking a new pet home. You also have to make sure your new pet is comfortable in your home, which is a foreign environment to the animal. Like humans, animals can experience high levels ...
Read More

Newsletter Sign Up