Services

Preventive care is the foundation of lifelong health. Regular wellness examinations allow us to monitor your pet’s overall health, identify potential concerns early, and create a customized healthcare plan based on age, lifestyle, and breed. Our wellness services include:

• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Health screenings
• Preventive health recommendations
• Senior pet care
• Puppy and kitten wellness programs
• Annual and semi-annual checkups

Fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites can cause significant health problems for dogs and cats. We offer effective prevention and treatment options designed to protect your pet year-round.

Our parasite prevention services include:

• Heartworm testing and prevention
• Flea and tick prevention
• Intestinal parasite screening
• Deworming treatments
• Personalized parasite control recommendations

When your pet isn’t feeling well, prompt veterinary attention can make all the difference. We provide same-day sick pet appointments whenever possible and offer urgent medical care for a wide range of illnesses and injuries. Common concerns we treat include:

• Vomiting and diarrhea
• Ear infections
• Skin issues and allergies
• Coughing and respiratory concerns
• Lameness and mobility problems
• Eye issues
• Minor wounds and injuries
• Changes in appetite or behavior

Vaccinations play an important role in protecting pets from serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. Our veterinarians will recommend a vaccination schedule tailored to your pet’s age, health status, and lifestyle.

We provide vaccinations for dogs and cats, including core and lifestyle-based vaccines to help keep your pet protected throughout every stage of life.

Proper nutrition is essential to your pet’s overall health and longevity. Whether your pet needs help achieving a healthy weight, managing a medical condition, or transitioning to a new diet, we can provide expert guidance.

Our nutritional services include:

• Dietary consultations
• Weight loss programs
• Weight maintenance plans
• Senior pet nutrition
• Therapeutic diet recommendations

Dental disease is one of the most common health issues affecting dogs and cats. Routine dental care helps prevent pain, infection, and damage to important organs caused by untreated dental disease.

Our dental services include:

• Oral examinations
• Professional dental cleanings
• Digital dental assessments
• Tooth extractions when necessary
• Dental health recommendations for home care

Regular dental care can significantly improve your pet’s comfort and quality of life.

Spaying and neutering are important procedures that provide both health and behavioral benefits for many pets. Our surgical team performs these procedures with a strong focus on safety, comfort, and pain management.

We will guide you through every step of the process, from pre-surgical preparation through recovery.

Brightside Animal Hospital offers a variety of surgical services to help cats and dogs recover from injury, illness, and other medical conditions.

Our surgical capabilities include:

Soft Tissue Surgery

Soft tissue procedures may include mass removals, wound repair, abdominal surgeries, and other medically necessary procedures.

Orthopedic Surgery

We also offer orthopedic surgical options for pets experiencing bone, joint, or ligament injuries, helping restore mobility and improve quality of life.

Every surgical patient receives individualized anesthesia monitoring, pain management, and post-operative care.

Fast and accurate diagnostics allow us to identify health concerns quickly and develop effective treatment plans.

Our diagnostic services include:

• In-house bloodwork
• Laboratory testing
• Urinalysis
• Diagnostic imaging
• Digital radiography (X-rays)

Having these services available in-house often allows us to provide answers and begin treatment more quickly when your pet needs care.