The Animal Hospital of Waynesboro

Animal Hospital of Waynesboro Inc in Waynesboro, VA with 5 Vets: AAHA-accredited, Board Certified doctors & hospital provide the finest care for your pet.

The Animal Hospital of Waynesboro was started in 1981 by Dr. Robert Partridge. The current facility was completed and opened for service in 1989. In October of 2008 Dr. Greg Lorenz took over as the new owner and Director of Medicine of the Animal Hospital of Waynesboro. Dr. Partridge retired at the end of 2008.

The Animal Hospital of Waynesboro is a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical and dental care. No DescriptionWe provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. The facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray and ultrasound capabilities, a hospitalization area, grooming services and indoor boarding kennels with outdoor walking areas.

We are also one of a select group of veterinary hospitals in the entire state that has been awarded accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Since 1991 we have regularly undergone inspections by AAHA to ensure that we comply with the association's standards of care, which are recognized around the world as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. These standards cover nearly every aspect of our hospital, including surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, pet health records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental and nursing care, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology. Approximately 15 percent of animal hospitals in North America are accredited by AAHA.

Our accreditation by AAHA is one way of demonstrating our commitment to excellence and we are very proud of this achievement. The welfare of our clients and pets is the focus of all staff members at the Animal Hospital of Waynesboro. Our job is not only to provide your pet with excellent medical care when he or she isn't feeling well, but also to work with you so that your best friend lives a happy and healthy life. Our entire team is dedicated to meeting the needs of your pet in a caring environment.

Services:

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your pets feeling their best. Please select from the menu to the left or the highlighted links below for additional information on any of our services.

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services: Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets' complete health care needs.

Surgical Services: Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures. We offer orthopedic (bone and joint) surgeries including anterior cruciate repair, luxating patella repair and fracture repair. We also offer a wide range of soft tissue surgeries and cryosurgery.

Anesthesia: We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient's vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.

Internal medicine and referrals: We offer complete diagnostic workups and treatment for most internal medicine cases. For more complicated cases, we offer referrals to an internal medicine specialist.

Radiology Services: Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the diagnosis of many disorders. We offer dental radiographs as well.

Ultrasound Services: We provide ultrasound services on-site for the diagnosis of abdominal disease. We also provide referrals to a specialist for echocardiograms (heart ultrasounds).

Electrocardiography Services: We provide EKG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.

Dentistry: Our dental services include complete oral examinations, ultrasonic scaling to clean the teeth, polishing, dental X-rays, tooth extractions and minor oral surgery. For more advanced procedures, including root canals, we utilize the services of a dental specialist.

Laboratory: Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.

Permanent identification: We offer microchip identification.

Pharmacy: We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.

Individualized Flea Control Programs: We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling: We will provide guidance regarding your pet's nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling: We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, and house soiling.

Boarding: We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours Monday through Saturday with an additional pickup time available on Sunday evening.

Grooming: Routine and therapeutic bathing and grooming services are available.

Emergency Care: Please call our main telephone number for instructions for after-hour emergencies.

List Of Veterinarians working in Animal Hospital of Waynesboro Inc in Waynesboro, VA:

• Dr. Greg Lorenz
• Dr. Valerie Weiss
• Dr. Jennifer L. Ratigan
• Dr. Michelle Weeks
• Dr. Robert Partridge