WE DID IT, AGAIN!
Following our evaluation this month, our team is proud to celebrate our 46th year of accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association, the veterinary board who accredits animal hospitals on quality, consistency and general high standards of companion animal care.

To become, and now maintain, an AAHA accredited practice, we must meet more than 900 standards of veterinary excellence. This is no easy feat, but we are passionate about providing top-level care for your pet.

Are You Prepared For A Natural Disaster?
In the event of a natural disaster, a  preparedness   plan for your pet is essential.

Here are the three most commonly overlooked yet critical steps you can take to preparing your family pet for a natural disaster:

Step 1: Ensure your pet can be easily identified
At minimum, your pet should wear a collar with a rabies tag and identification at all times. Permanent identification such as a microchip and enrollment your pet in a recovery database is our top recommendation.

Step 2: Connect with LVCC to Prepare
Ensuring you have a stock of your pet's medication and vaccination records on hand and accessible is another essential step. The Lafayette Veterinary Care Center app is a great and convenient resource as it provides quick and easily access your pet's vaccinations records and a current medication and dosing list which you could use to request medication refills with from other veterinarians in the area where you have evacuated to.

Step 3: Keep a Crate or Pet Carrier Handy
Having a way to contain your pet while evacuating, and in the case you need to stay in a pet friendly shelter or hotel is important. The carrier should be large enough for your pet to stand, turn around, and lie down in.

For additional information on disaster preparedness for pets, visit the
Don't forget!
Give your pets their monthly Heartworm & Flea Prevention!
Laser Therapy

Laser therapy is a versatile, non-invasive and painless procedure that is FDA approved and scientifically proven to stimulate injured cells, causing increased blood flow that speeds up healing.

We use our laser to speed up healing and treat an array of painful conditions including arthritis, torn cruciate ligaments, back/neck pain, etc. It's even ideal for pets with chronic skin and ear infections. The list goes on and on as laser therapy is a safe treatment option with no side effects. It can be part of a treatment plan for so many problems in our patients.

Laser treatment sessions typically last between 10 and 30 minutes, depending on your pet’s size and treatment needs. Pets seem to really enjoy their laser therapy as it creates a feeling of soothing warmth and comfort, and often they fall asleep during their session.
Employee Of The Month
Congratulations to Rachael Aloia on being June's Employee of the Month! She is an incredibly talented groomer and always ready and willing to help where needed. Thank you for being such a great team leader, Rachael!
L afayette Veterinary Care Center
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