Vermont Integrative Veterinary Associates provide medical and surgical services for pets at our clinic and livestock at your stable, commonly including horses, cattle, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, pigs and farm-raised deer.
Most soft-tissue surgery at VIVA, including spays, neuters, eyes and eyelids, tumors and much more is performed using a carbon-dioxide surgical laser. The laser is portable, allowing its use for certain procedures at the farm or stable.
2012 marks the opening of our rehabilitation and physical therapy facility!
Our most exciting new feature is our underwater treadmill. We also have many physical therapy tools such as a cold laser, balance boards, cavaletti poles, etc. We will use these tools along with complementing them with acupuncture and Chinese herbal medication as needed or desired.
There are many pets that can benefit from rehabilitation and physical therapy. A short list of those types of animals include older or arthritic dogs, overweight dogs, dogs recovering from orthopedic and other major surgeries including cruciate ligament injuries (both pre- and post- operatively), degenerative myelopathy, canine athletes including agility, service and police dogs and dogs who could use additional exercise during the colder months of the year.
The general goals for rehabilition and physical therapy include regaining or maintaining strength, mobility and balance; the goals for surgical patients are to speed recovery time. We also develop specific goals for each animal, and tailor those goals to also achieve the owner's objectives as well.
Please contact our office if you would like additional information about these services, our availability and prices.
We are located at 4706 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. in Waterbury Ctr., Vermont. Please click HERE for directions. We are available at the office Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. to make appointments and supply pet and farm animal needs and for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When you make an appointment, you will be asked to fill out some paperwork about your concerns so that the veterinarians will be better prepared to diagnose and treat your pet. Please take the time to print our Client Intake form or and bring it with you or fax it at (802)882-8157. If you are new to VIVA, please print and fill out the Welcome Form and bring it along for your initial visit.
CLINIC POLICY: Payment for services and supplies is expected at the time of services by VIVA. For your convenience, we accept Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express, cash or personal check.
You may wish to apply for Care Credit. With pre-approval of a Care Credit account, owners have been able to have peace of mind, especially when unforeseen emergencies arise. Care Credit accounts allow VIVA to be paid at the time of service and allow the owner to manage his or her account free of finance charges for six or more months. Care Credit is also commonly accepted by many health care providers for your family as well. Get pre-approved today for those unexpected emergencies by visiting www.carecredit.com.
PATIENT ARRIVAL POLICY: For your protection, and that of others, all dogs must be on a leash and properly controlled while in the waiting area or exam rooms. All cats must be presented in an appropriate carrier.
Vermont Integrative Veterinary Associates
4706 Waterbury-Stowe Rd.
Waterbury Ctr., VT 05677
(802)882-8314
vtintegrativevet@aol.com
