VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center

September is ! 😊🐾 To celebrate, here are some of Encina's associates' furry friends! Give your fur babies a little extra love this month. Let's see your fur babies in the comments below!

It's ! Enjoy some photos of our staff's furry friends! Do you have any pictures of your your fur babies? Comment them below! 🐾💞

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.

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

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT FOR JULY🎊! Starting with our Employee of the Month for July we have Suzanne (on the left)! Suzanne has been at Encina for 9-years as a Doctor Assistant for our Internal Medicine Department. When she is not working, she spends time with her dog, Frankie, who is a 8-year old spaniel mix getting a pup-cup at Dunkin Donuts🐾. Her insightful, optimistic persona never goes unnoticed and is constantly appreciated, especially with all of the strong relationships she has made with clients. We wouldn't know what to do without you Suz!💕

On the right, we have Kayla, who has won our monthly award for "Caught Doin' Something Good!" Which has been voted by her fellow co-workers. Kayla has been at Encina for 7-years, starting as a Client-Service Representative (CSR) and currently is a Doctor Assistant in our General Practice Department. In her spare time, she is volunteering with K911 Animal Rescue - Adoption Page & spending time with her 2 dogs & 2 cats; Akira, 4-year old Alaskan Klee Kai , Laika, 3-year old Siberian Husky, Draco, 6-year old Domestic Short-hair & Kovu, 4-year old Domestic Short-hair. Kayla is admired for not only being a huge help in our DA department but also helping out with our technicians in the back as well. The next time you see these lovely ladies, please wish them a huge congratulations! 💖

Warm weather is still upon us!! Keep your pets cool!

As many of you know, we are undergoing a large remodel project. This project started in 2022 and we are happy to announce, we are in our final phase of the remodel! We have expanded to have 13 exam rooms, two surgical suites, dental specialty, dedicated ICU suite, conference room and much more! Stay tuned for more updates and look out for our Open House in 2025!

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.

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

With us in the middle of a heat wave, consider these hot weather tips!
* leave multiple water bowls out
* ensure ample shade
* utilize cooling mats and fans
* keep pets indoors
* never leave animals in a car unattended

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 safe fourth of July from our hospital mascot, Sonic!
As always, we are open 24/7 for your emergency and urgent care needs!

Cheers to 20 years! Last week, we were able to celebrate Sheryl, one of our Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVT), working at Encina for 20 years! For those that may know or may not, Sheryl is also one of our 2 technicians who performs the chemotherapy treatments for our Oncology patients. She is super compassionate to our patients and her fellow co-workers and is constantly offering her assistance. Your so appreciated, Sheryl! If you see her, give her a big congratulations! 🎉❤️🐾

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

Monday’s at have us feeling like our Oncology patient Van Gogh! Who else is needing a bit more Monday Motivation?💤🥱🐾

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.

🎂What pet matches your birth month?🎂

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

June is National Pet Preparedness Month. Natural disasters are often accompanied by evacuations. Even if you are able to remain in your home, you may be cut off from public services for several days. Having a “Go Bag,” containing supplies for a several-day period, can help you be prepared to go without emergency services during a disaster.

Happy birthday Buddy!!
Buddy has been visiting us for his wellness care, and the occasional emergency visit. We love watching him grow! Happy first birthday!!

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