When an emergency situation occurs with your animal, it is comforting to know that there are people who can help and will respond to your needs immediately.
Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic of Spring Valley, Minn., has a competent and caring staff that will help put your mind at ease whether facing a medical emergency or routine services for your large or small animal.
Dr. Jim Parker runs the Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic, which was opened in 1956 by his father, Dr. Charles Parker.
Dr. Parker received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) education at the University of Minnesota and began working at the clinic in 1976.
When asked why he chose veterinary medicine as his career, Dr. Parker states, “I grew up with it,” and despite the after-hour emergency calls and other demands that a veterinarian encounters, it’s all worth it.
“I saw all the long hours, which could have been a drawback, but I saw a good way of life and it’s a rewarding way of life,” says Dr. Parker.
“It’s a good way to work with people and animals and I like both,” comments Dr. Parker.
Along with Dr. Parker, the dedicated staff at Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic includes Katie Gehling, D.V.M., Rebecca Richardson, D.V.M., Cailea Mensink, vet tech; Lindsey Twernbold, vet tech; Mitzi Luppen, vet tech; and Wendy Jax, vet assistant.
Equine services offered include routine surgeries and routine dental work as well as taking a look at your sick horse.
Farm animal care includes: medicine for horses, cattle, pigs, goats and sheep, de-worming and vaccinations, preventative medicine, nutritional counseling, reproductive services and trend analysis of illness, according to Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic’s website svvetclinic.net.
“We provide equine, bovine, and swine care programs like preventative and reproductive medicine,” states the website, adding that Dr. Parker makes house calls regularly to ensure your livestock is at its healthiest and happiest.
Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic is a large and small animal clinic caring for pets such as dogs, cats, rabbits, small farm animals and pocket pets.
Additional services offered include vaccinations, spay and neuter surgery, pet dental services, X-rays and lab testing.
Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic also offers pet food and supplies, carrying a complete line of Science Diet pet food and many other pet related items.
Boarding for pets is also available at Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic when your pet needs a home away from home.
You can rest assured that your animal is being well taken care of while at Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic due to the fact that “our team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery,” as is stated on the clinic’s website.
Dr. Parker notes that the best part of his work is “working with people and the variety of veterinary medicine,” explaining that being a veterinarian rarely gets boring, which makes each work day unique.
Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic has a veterinarian and support staff in the office six days a week and are available for urgent care if you need your pet seen as soon as possible and also for emergency situations when they arise.
Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. – noon.
Spring Valley Veterinary Clinic is located at 817 N. Broadway in Spring Valley. To make an appointment phone (507) 346-2734. For more information visit svvetclinic.net or facebook/Spring-Valley-Vet-Clinic.
Kayla Burch says
I love working with pets and animals