Team Spotlight: Meet Leslie Turner, Technician Assistant
Without each dedicated member of our team, we wouldn’t be able to help as many pets as we do. Each team member brings something special to the table, whether it’s their ability to safely handle a scared cat and bring them comfort, or the skills to place an intravenous catheter [...]
5 Tips to Successfully Introduce a New Pet to Your Current Pet
A houseful of pets can be wonderful, provided everyone gets along. However, the initial introduction phase can be tricky because you want to navigate this time without any scuffles that could create a long-lasting negative impression. Whether you are introducing a cat to a dog, or same-species pets, here are [...]
Help Your Pet Beat the Back-to-School Blues
While you may not be ready to think about heading back to school, you should get a jump on preparing your pet for the new routine long before the school year’s first day. Chances are your pet has loved every minute of their summer filled with long walks, plenty of [...]
Hot Dog! How to Help Your Pet Enjoy the Summer Safely
Texas summers are HOT! The sizzling sunshine and muggy humidity can be too miserable for your pet to poke a whisker outside before turning tail and heading back to their favorite spot on the air-conditioning vent. If your fur coat-wearing pal is not a fan of the Willis, Texas, summers, [...]
LVTs, a Legendary Veterinary Team Member: Meet Rhonda Poor, LVT
Licensed veterinary technicians (LVTs) are essential to a veterinary team, because they provide many vital pet care services, work alongside veterinarians, and educate pet owners. In honor of all the important tasks an LVT undertakes each day, we are introducing Rhonda Poor, LVT, to our Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center [...]
The High Cost of Pet Obesity
Chubby babies and pudgy pets are often adorable, but extra pounds can cause serious health issues, including decreased quality and length of life. Additional weight can increase your pet’s risk for a wide variety of medical conditions, including many that are lifelong, incurable, and costly to treat. Here are 10 [...]
The Value of a Veterinary Assistant: Meet Paige Thornton
It takes a village—or in this case, a team—to provide dedicated, skilled nursing care to cats and dogs. With our well-rounded team of veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and receptionists, your furry pal receives nothing but the best here at Stone Ridge Veterinary Medical Center of Willis. While you likely know a [...]
Under the Tartar: The Importance of Professional Dental Cleanings for Pets
You know that you need to visit your dentist biannually, no matter how diligent you are with brushing and flossing at home. The same holds true for your pet. Cats and dogs require as much dental care as people to ensure their smile remains healthy and pain-free. When your four-legged [...]
Get to Know Your Pet’s Veterinary Care Team: Meet Aubrey
When you take your pet to their veterinarian, you naturally want to know about the person who will be taking care of your four-legged friend. And, while you may be most familiar with your veterinarian, like Dr. Pettyjohn, knowing the rest of your pet’s veterinary care team can set your [...]
