Hospital Services
The Highland Animal Hospital offers a comprehensive list of services to promote the health of your pet. If you would like additional information about any of the services we offer, contact us at (781) 433-0467, and our staff will be happy to assist you.
Wellness care
As your pet matures from juvenile to adult to senior, we offer comprehensive wellness plans designed to address the particular health needs of each life stage. Because our pets age much faster than humans, our wellness program begins with twice a year physical examinations. We will make recommendations for your pet regarding his or her vaccinations, nutrition, dental care, heartworm prevention (both dogs and cats), parasite control, appropriate laboratory testing and behavioral counseling. Our health care team works with you to ensure that your pet enjoys a long, happy and healthy life.
Dental care
Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some degree of dental disease by the age of three? Our focus is on preventative dental care. We aim to detect dental problems before they become too severe to be corrected thus requiring surgical extraction. After completing your pet’s oral examination the veterinary team will make specific recommendations regarding proper dental care to optimize your pet’s oral health and comfort.
Diagnostics
When your pet is ill, a thorough physical examination is only a piece of the puzzle to help us determine what is wrong. Highland Animal Hospital has a full in-house diagnostic laboratory capable of providing immediate blood work results as well as a state-of-the-art veterinary x-ray machine with digital imaging. When more sophisticated testing is required, we utilize a certified veterinary laboratory offering the expertise of board certified specialists in pathology, hematology, internal medicine and radiology. For your convenience we can also schedule in-house echocardiograms, endoscopy and colonoscopy performed by board certified veterinary cardiology and internal medicine specialists.
Surgery
No procedure is routine when it comes to surgery. Our doctors and nurses provide an individualized anesthetic and pain management plan for each pet undergoing surgery. For your pet’s safety, our operating suite is equipped with the latest in veterinary monitoring systems including EKG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, temperature, heart rate and respiration rate. Our nurses monitor and record vital signs from the moment your pet is anesthetized until he/she is safely in recovery. The doctors at Highland Animal Hospital are experienced in a wide variety of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries. In the event that a surgical procedure requires techniques beyond our expertise we utilize a board certified surgeon who will perform both orthopedic and soft tissue surgery right at our hospital.
Oncology
The health care team at Highland Animal Hospital is experienced in diagnosing and treating a variety of cancers. Oncology specialists are available to our doctors for consultations regarding the most current treatment protocols available to extend your pet’s life. Our goal is to work closely with you to ensure your pet’s comfort, dignity and quality of life.
ResQ pet identification system
The resQ™ pet identification system is a safe and convenient ISO-compliant microchip system designed to help reunite lost pets with their owners. ResQ is the first ISO-compliant microchip system for companion animals available in the United States. It utilizes technology recommended by most major pet welfare organizations including the American Veterinary Medical Association. For more information, please visit the ResQ website.
Birds, reptiles, and small mammals
We understand how important your exotic pet is to you. The diagnostic and treatment options available for our dog and cat patients are also available for our exotic patients. The doctors at Highland Animal Hospital have a special interest in treating birds, ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats hedgehogs and reptiles.
Pharmacy and prescription refill
To expedite the treatment of a sick pet and for the convenience of our clients, Highland Animal Hospital stocks a wide variety of veterinary pharmaceuticals. We realize how valuable your time is therefore we offer online prescription refill requests as well as a pharmacy request message line. To phone in a refill request, call 781-433-0467 and ask for the pharmacy refill line. The pharmacy message line is checked daily, Monday through Friday at 1:00PM and if your veterinarian authorizes your prescription, it will be available for pick-up after 3:00PM of the same day.
Prescription diets
The treatment of many conditions often requires the feeding of specialized veterinary diets. We carry a variety of Hills Science Diet, Eukanuba, Waltham and Purina prescription foods.
Parasite control
Our knowledgeable staff is happy to assist you in determining the right products to protect your pet against heartworm disease, flea and tick infestations and internal parasites. Many parasites pose a zoonotic threat to humans. It is critical for the health of your pet and your family that a thorough parasite control plan be implemented throughout the life of your pet.
Travel certification
Requirements for pets traveling within and outside the U.S. have become more stringent often requiring a health certificate and a current rabies vaccination at a minimum. Many countries also require microchip identification and the completion of a health certificate by a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)–accredited veterinarian. Still others require blood testing for rabies antibodies several months in advance. If you plan travel with your pet, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can help you with the proper planning.
