Fear During a typical veterinary visit, pets often experience a lot of stress. That comes with being in a strange place, seeing unfamiliar animals, smelling unfamiliar scents, and being handled by total strangers. Pet owners can often sense how much a trip to the vet heightens a pet's anxiety. Many pet owners don't know that it also actually makes good health care difficult. That's because increased stress levels release hormones that change a pet's body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. These are signals that are also used in routine diagnostics. This means stress can make veterinary practices chase a problem that doesn't really exist, or worse, fail to see a health issue because the pet is also exhibiting a stress response. We are proud to have a fear free certified employee. Fear Free is a growing movement within the veterinary community to put much more thought into how to design a pet's visit around minimizing any stressors they experience. The accrediting body has rigorous standards of what it takes to qualify as a Fear Free certified practice, and the standards are around a wide array of techniques, such as handling, room design, masking of scents, limiting exposure to other animals, and more. We do it because we believe your pet deserves the best health care there is. We do it because we care. FREE A close-up of a white dog with dark ears, yawning widely against a black background. The dog's eyes are nearly closed and its mouth is open, showing its teeth and tongue, as if it's just finished a visit to the veterinarian. A close-up of a kitten with a dark, almost black background. The lighting highlights its face, focusing on its expressive eyes and soft fur, creating a dramatic and mysterious atmosphere. The kitten gazes directly at the camera, as if awaiting the gentle care of a veterinarian. Front view of a modern house with a unique roofline featuring multiple peaked sections. The house is beige with red trim and has a prominent red front door. It is surrounded by green trees and shrubs, resembling the cozy setting of a local veterinarian's office, complete with a picket fence in the foreground. A close-up of a brown tabby cat against a black background. The cat's ears are perked up, eyes wide open, and mouth slightly ajar, creating an expression that suggests curiosity or surprise. Whiskers are prominently visible, looking as if it's ready for a visit to the vet. A white Apple Magic Mouse with a sleek, minimalist design is centered on a plain black background, much like the precise tools in a veterinarian's clinic. The Apple logo, in a slightly darker shade, is visible on the lower part of the mouse's surface. A white wireless keyboard with an extended layout featuring function keys, a number pad, and navigation keys. The sleek and modern design of the low-profile keys makes it perfect for any professional setting, whether you're a tech enthusiast or a veterinarian needing efficient data entry. A pair of black, rectangular sunglasses with slightly reflective, dark lenses is centered against a plain, white background. The glossy finish on the frames and the straight temple arms extend back, creating a sleek look perfect for any veterinarian on the go. A sleek, thin Apple iMac computer viewed from an angle displays a high-resolution image of a vibrant orange and green flower bud against a gradient blue background on its screen—perfect for a veterinarian’s office. The iMac has a silver stand and a black bezel around the screen. Front view of a slim desktop monitor displaying a serene sunset scene with birds flying across a gradient sky of pink, purple, and blue hues. The monitor includes a central base and is set against a black background, creating an atmosphere as calming as a visit to the vet. A top-down view of a white cup filled with black coffee, placed on a matching white saucer. A silver spoon rests on the saucer to the right of the cup, reminiscent of a veterinarian's precision. The background is completely black, highlighting the cup and saucer. A modern house with a unique design featuring multiple peaked roofs and a central tower-like section. The exterior, reminiscent of a veterinarian’s clinic, is painted beige with red accents on doors and windows. Tall trees and a manicured lawn with a wet driveway are visible in front.