ABOUT THE HOSPITAL

• Two-building, campus-style practice with a Wellness Center and a Specialty Services Center.  The Wellness Center is comprised of 7 exam rooms, a treatment area, an isolation area, a surgery suite, three kennel wards plus runs, a separate feline-friendly boarding area, separate dog and cat waiting areas, and a large comfortable employee lounge.  The Specialty Services Center is comprised of a state-of-the-art surgery suite and a well-appointed dental suite in addition to its 3 exam rooms and 1 comfort room style exam room. 
• Board Certified Specialists in Ultrasound, Internal Medicine, and Pathology which support DVM staff in the diagnostics and treatment of client’s pets
• Complete in-house laboratory capabilities including Catalyst One, Catalyst Dx, Procyte Dx, Sedivue Dx, Imagyst and Coag Dx Analyzer.  Long-term relationship with external full-service clinical and pathological laboratories
• In house ECGs
• Fujinon Eve Processor Endoscope
• TruDR Digital X-Ray System
• Isoflurane anesthesia
• Advanced Dentistry with a Fully Equipped Dental Suite
• Excellent surgical monitoring capabilities including pulse oximetry, multiparameter monitors
• Orthopedic & laser surgery
• Core Imaging SIUI 8800 Ultrasound Machine
• Companion Therapy Laser
• Complete in-house pharmacy inventory of established and up-to-date pharmaceuticals.
• The newest version of Avimark computerization, including in each examination room
• Wellness Plans that assist with client compliance and financial investment in the wellness of pets
• Acupuncture
• Oncology and Chemotherapy
• TPLO
• Boarding
• After Hours Urgent Care
• Supported by well-trained seasoned staff members including 8 LVTs and several LVT students who participate in a well-developed LVT training program
• Close group of seasoned veterinarians who actively participate in mentoring new graduates and in orienting new hires

ABOUT THE AREA:

• Residents and visitors of this area enjoy hiking, cycling, fishing, water sports, winter sports, scenic drives, birding and wildlife viewing, motorcycling touring and geocaching.  The outdoor type can enjoy one of twenty-five hiking trails in close proximity and other amazing hikes just a short drive away. 
• Roanoke is in very close proximity to Smith Mountain and Claytor Lakes.  The Blue Ridge Parkway is steps away from downtown Roanoke. 
• We also enjoy a lively arts community with a plethora of museums, including Center in the Square and the Taubmann Museum of Art, and other historic museums such as the O. Winston Link Museum and Virginia Museum of Transportation. 
• Residents enjoy the performing arts with the Mill Mountain Theatre and Roanoke Children's Theatre as well as local music venues such as the Jefferson Center, Spot on Kirk, Five Points Music Sanctuary as well as larger indoor venues at the Roanoke Civic Center and Performing Arts Center and nearby Salem Civic Center.  Outdoor venues include the Amphitheater at Elmwood Park and Dr. Pepper Park.  The area also boasts a lively brewery community which host musical acts as well.   
• For the foodie, Downtown and surrounding areas offer a wide variety of gourmet and boutique restaurants. 
• The Town of Vinton provides a small-town character with urban services and amenities located nearby.  The small town atmosphere is characterized by a low crime rate; small, locally and regionally owned businesses; and moderately priced homes.  Views of the mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway abound.  Vinton represents the ideal type of community, small enough to provide a feeling of belonging, yet progressive enough to provide the facilities, services and conveniences that are necessary to make a community feel like home to its citizens.