Wellness Program & Appointments

The Rice Pet Clinic Wellness Program is a brand new program that we are excited to offer. The wellness program promotes the proactive services that keep your pet as healthy as possible. Participating pets will receive the care necessary to maintain their optimal health while also qualifying for discounts on in-hospital services including: all physical examinations, dental care and nail trims. There is no contract and no monthly fees which means it offers the most flexible way to provide your pet with the care it needs to stay as healthy as possible. Please contact the hospital to learn more about our services, qualifying discounts and to schedule an appointment. Participation in the Rice Pet Clinic Wellness Program is not a requirement to receive the personalized care that our clients are accustomed.

Our team is fully equipped to provide families with the routine and specialized care that their pet requires to stay healthy. Our doctors help pets experience as high of a quality of life as possible through all of their life stages. We know that pets in general have shorter life spans. The good news is there are steps that have been proven to help lengthen and maximize the quality of their lives. We help all pets maintain an ideal body condition/weight, maintain a healthy mouth and fresh breathe, discuss ways to provide your pet important mental and physical stimulation, and put into place the wellness services that will keep your pet protected from disease that is preventable. At the time of an exam we will be able to discuss many topics. After we learn some important information about your individual pet and how they spend their time; we can make appropriate recommendations that are unique for your pet. Learning how a pet spends their time helps us to tailor their vaccination and parasite preventive recommendations. Each pet has different challenges and risk factors that are unique to them that we will be consider when developing their individual health care plan. Based on a pet’s life style some individuals have higher or lower risk levels for certain infections, and we will help you determine the most appropriate products and services to minimize your pet’s risk exposure. We want to make sure pets have the protections in place that are necessary and avoid those that are unlikely to benefit them at that time. Some very important topics that your veterinarians will have the opportunity to discuss with you during your appointments include: dentistry, vaccinations, behavior, nutrition, common parasites and prevention, and any other concerns you may be having about your pet. Routine exams and wellness services are the best way to ensure your pet is at their optimum level of health. With the knowledge that pets age more rapidly. We recommend your pet be seen for an exam every six months/biannually or at a minimum every twelve months/annually. We like to keep in contact with our clients and their pets in case concerns arise, such as changes in their weight, eating habits, activity level or anything else that may be causing concern for your pet.

Vaccinations are a critical part of a preventative care approach to animal health. Our staff at Rice Pet Clinic is up to date on current recommendations for vaccinations needed for your pet, and we will take the time to discuss with you about your pet’s lifestyle and recommend only those vaccinations that are indicated for your pet. We encourage all cats and dogs to be properly vaccinated for the risks they will encounter in their environment and lifestyle. Vaccinations help protect your pet against numerous disease threats and our doctors will educate you on how to know which vaccines are important for your pet. We also provide preventative care including: parasite screening for fleas, ticks, and internal parasites, routine blood diagnostics such as heart worm/tick-borne disease testing or advanced blood testing. We carry different parasite prevention options to fit each individual pet and help protect your them from dangerous disease carrying parasites: wood ticks, fleas, mosquitoes, mites. We have an extensive in-house pharmacy including skin care products and supplements. Our doctors will educate you on the variety of options and which products will best suite your beloved pet.