VCA Crown Hill Animal Hospital

Vaccines and Immunization are important and necessary to help prevent hospitalization and stress to your pet. Make sure to speak with your veterinarian on which vaccines are right for your pet's age and lifestyle.

Utility Alert! Our water will be shut off tomorrow, Friday, August 9th from 8am until 4 pm due to construction outside of the building. In lieu of litter boxes, We have placed porta-potties with wash stations just outside in the right-hand parking lot should anyone need them. We apologies for the inconvenience.

Happy ! 🎉😺 To celebrate, we're spotlighting some of our Associates' adorable furry friends!

Can you guess that pet? 🐾 Answer in the comments 👇!

Hint: They make a clownish and fun-loving companion.

Comment below and let us know if you guessed correctly!

With heat waves sweeping across the country, blue-green algae is appearing in new areas and posing an increased risk to pets.

Found in lakes, ponds or any source of standing water, it’s extremely toxic and consuming it can be fatal. The best way to prevent accidental poisoning is to keep a close eye on pets when they’re around water.

If you think your pet has been exposed, take them to the nearest emergency veterinary hospital and contact the ASPCA Poison Control at 888-426-4435.

Congratulations to all of these wonderful VCA associates, especially our very own Dr. Darley, for completing RECOVER CPR training last month! These amazing folks are now CPR certified! Just another way we help ensure the quality of our medicine and standards for our patients and their people.

VCA accepts the CareCredit credit card to help provide a full range of care and a flexible way to pay over time.

Learn more and see if you prequalify at https://gosyf.com/3UnNr3Y.

Due to the global technology outage, our computer system is down. We are open, but have limited capability. If you have an appointment, please give us a call to check on your appointment status. We do not have access to any client or patient information at this time. 206-782-6363

We have a big announcement!

We would like to welcome Dr. Belle Kim to the VCA Crown Hill team!

Dr. Kim will be starting July 29th and we could not be more excited to have her. Keep an eye out for her bio coming soon.

Tornadoes form during intense thunderstorms and can reach wind speeds of 200+ mph. Although tornadoes can occur anywhere, they are prevalent in the Southeast and Midwest. Stay informed by downloading the FEMA app and signing up for weather reports and evacuation notices.

Keep a list handy of pet-friendly shelters and contact information for your local animal control office and ASPCA Poison Control (888-426-4435) in case of evacuation.

Hurricane season is here and keeping pets safe is our top priority. Help prepare your pets for when disaster strikes with these Hurricane Safety tips.

Get your FREE Hurricane Preparedness Playbook Now: https://vca.mobi/HurricanePreparednessPlaybook

Have a happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Wishing you and your pets a safe holiday weekend!

Tips for a safe Independence Day: https://vca.mobi/FourthofJulySafety

Have a happy and safe Independence Day!

Your friends at VCA Crown Hill Animal Hospital

Heatstroke is no joke, and now that the summer heat is here, you can bet that our pets are feeling the heat in a big way!

Check it Out Now: https://vca.mobi/UrgentCareHeatstroke

We love all pets no matter what they look like, but Wild Thang is making our heart sing! 💙

Meet Wild Thang, crowned the World’s Ugliest Dog after 5 tries Wild Thang, an 8-year-old Pekingese, and his owner Ann Lewis stop by TODAY to celebrate his newly crowned title of World’s Ugliest Dog after competing in the contest five times. NBC’s Gadi Schwartz, who was a judge in the competition, shares highlights for TODAY.

Hey everyone! Our schedule is booking up fast, so we encourage you to schedule your pets annual exams early to secure your preferred appointment time. Take care of your pet's health and reach out to us soon to book your appointment! If you don't see an opening on our online schedule, please give us a call and we will do our best to find a time that works for you! vcacrownhill.com 206-782-6363

If your pet has firework anxiety, we can help!

🎂What pet matches your birth month?🎂

Let us know if we got it right in the comments 👇!

June is recognized as Pride Month and is a time to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. This year the Pride Diversity Resource Group (DRG) is recognizing Pride Month through the theme of Unity Through Diversity.

At VCA, we recognize that each individual possesses unique identities and experiences this is something to be celebrated!

Happy Father's Day to all fathers out there. You've helped us learn that anything is 😸💙

New Travel Requirement Alert

As we are entering the summer months, we want to make sure all of our clients are aware of new CDC travel requirements for entry into the United States that takes effect August 1st. If you are planning to travel with your pet, please visit the following link for vital information regarding this change.
https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html

From August 1, 2024, Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States | Importation | CDC Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the 6 months before entering the U.S. and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required).