Services

Wellness Programs

At Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital it is our goal to help our patients stay healthy and happy for as long as possible. For this reason, we focus our attention on wellness and preventative care. It is always better for your pet’s health and more economical for you to prevent complications from progressive disorders, heartworms, parasites, and infectious diseases before they get established. This can be accomplished through regular checkups, vaccinations, and maintaining consistent preventative protection from heartworms, fleas, and ticks.

Our veterinarian will discuss in detail the individualized needs of your pet according to your pet’s breed, age, health condition, activity level, and lifestyle. We will give you the information and options you need to make the best decisions for your pet’s health and happiness.

Come check us out at Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital. We are your friendly, neighborhood vet clinic trusted by pet owners in Sylacauga, Oak Grove, Talladega, Alexander City, Childersburg, and the surrounding communities.

FAQs

How often should my pet have an exam and blood work?

We recommend an examination by your veterinarian every 12 months for healthy pets under the age of 7 and every 6 months for healthy senior pets.
Those pets with chronic disease or mobility issues may require examination on a more frequent basis.
We also recommend annual blood work profiles to provide a continuous record for our veterinarian to identify trends and specific areas to focus on in an effort to prolong the duration and quality of life of our patients.

What should I expect during a wellness exam?

During a physical exam, our veterinarian will perform a complete wellness examination of your pet, checking your pet's teeth and oral cavity, examining the joints and muscles, heart and lungs, eyes, ears, and skin. We’ll check everything from nose to tail and in between.

What is preventative care?

Preventative care is a proactive approach to your pet’s health. Through regularly scheduled wellness visits we can record baseline values when your pet is healthy, which allows us to provide better care in the event of an illness or emergency and enables us to spot any trends or changes that may occur.

What does preventative care include?

Regular blood work
Urinalysis
Testing for intestinal parasites, heartworms, and other diseases
Age-appropriate vaccinations
External and internal parasite prevention
Dietary management

What are core vaccinations?

Cat Core Vaccines
- Rabies
- Feline distemper
- Rhinotracheitis (herpes virus type I)
- Calicivirus
Dog Core Vaccines
- Rabies
- Distemper
- Parvovirus
- Canine hepatitis
- Lepto
- Bordetella

What are Non-Core Vaccinations?

Cat Non-Core Vaccines
- Giardia
- Feline leukemia virus
- Chlamydophila felis
- Feline immunodeficiency
- Feline infectious peritonitis
Dog Non-Core Vaccines
- Giardia
- Lyme disease
- Leptospirosis
- Bordetella bronchiseptica (kennel cough)

Comprehensive Steadfast Reliable Veterinary Care

Established by Dr. Andrew Gilliland in 2021, Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital serves the needs of pet owners in Sylacauga, Oak Grove, Talladega, Alexander City, Childersburg, and everywhere in between. After spending several rewarding years practicing veterinary medicine in Texas and South Florida, Dr. Gilliland made the heartfelt decision to return to his hometown to pursue a more community-centered approach to care. Inspired by a passion for building long-term relationships with pets and their families, Dr. Gilliland founded the hospital with a focus on personalized,veterinary medicine. Sylacauga Veterinary Hospital was established with the belief that every pet deserves compassionate, individualized attention– and that veterinary care should feel like family.