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Diagnostic Imaging
     X-ray
          With our equipment and experience we produce high quality x-rays for all sizes of patients.  X-rays allow us to get answers about what is going on inside an animal as comfortably and safely as possible.  We also offer dental x-rays.
     Ultrasound
            Our ultrasound capability allows us to visualize problems without invasive surgery. 

Dentistry
    Dogs and cats can’t brush their teeth.  But foul breath and yellow-brown teeth are not only unappealing, they could indicate serious condition called periodontal disease.  And periodontal disease can lead to other health problems.
     Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums that is most commonly caused by the buildup of plaque and tartar in a pet’s mouth.  This often painful infection can spread through the bloodstream to the heart, liver and kidneys leading to health problems that can shorten the life of your pet.
     Without proper dental care, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three.  In fact, oral disease is the Number One health problem diagnosed in dogs and cats.
     Hilltop Pet Clinic has a Dental Suite with a dental radiograph machine as well as a state of the art dental machine with an ultrasonic scaler.  Our Doctors and staff are trained to perform full dental examinations, dental extractions and oral surgery.  Staff can discuss preventative techniques with owners and make recommendations, including teeth brushing, chews and toys that can help decrease further tarter buildup.  Hilltop Pet Clinic’s progressive approach to veterinary dentistry assures that pets receive the care and diagnosis equivalent to that provided by human family dentists

Laboratory Services
     Hilltop Pet Clinic offers a variety of laboratory testing. Many services are offered in-house so we may provide results while you wait. Our facility has some of the most advanced laboratory equipment in use by veterinarians, offering complete blood count, comprehensive blood chemistries and blood thyroid levels. Hilltop Pet Clinic also offers in-house snap tests that provide rapid results for feline leukemia, FIV, heartworm, lyme and giardia.  Other in-house laboratory tests include fecal analysis, cytology, and urinalysis.

Acupuncture
     Hilltop Pet Clinic is excited to offer a new service to their clients.  We would like to introduce the integrative service of veterinary medical acupuncture to the cutting edge veterinary care we already provide.
     Acupuncture is a technique that dates back thousands of years and is now being described and understood in modern scientific terms.  We employ a veterinarian who has been certified through Colorado State University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital in Veterinary Medical Acupuncture.  She is a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
     This technique has the potential to improve quality of life for patients suffering from chronic pain from musculoskeletal disease (such as arthritis), neurologic disease (such as intervertebral disc disease or facial nerve paralysis) as well as improving the athleticism of performance animals such as dogs shown in agility, obedience or field trials.  This complementary technique can be used to aid in the treatment of a variety of medical ailments and improve homeostasis, gastrointestinal motility and immune function.  This technique is also available to aid in pain control associated with surgical and dental procedures.
     Acupuncture involves the placement of very small, rounded, disposable, sterilized acupuncture needles into specific acupoints on the body that are usually associated with neurovascular bundles or related structure.  The needles can then be stimulated through a variety of techniques, including transcutaneous electrostimulation (TENS).  Acupuncture treatments allow the doctor to interact with the nervous system, immune system, and inflammatory mediators, down regulation the pain receptors and hormones associated with heightened pain response as well as improving the body's natural mechanisms associated with good health through decreasing a pathologic stress response and improving immune function.

• Puppy Kindergarten ---helps your new puppy develop the social skills that will help it to be a happy and well-loved member of the family
• Canine College - we use positive reinforcement, emphasizing management rather than correction, and companionship rather than dominance.
• Advanced Obedience
• Agility
• Canine Good Citizen

Photo shows Dr. Neil bringing fresh pancakes for a Sunday morning treat.

Grooming
     At Grooming at Happy Tails we have full service grooming available.

Microchips
     Hilltop Pet Clinic thoroughly endorses micro-chipping as a safe, effective and inexpensive method to ensure that beloved pets can be reunited with the families who love them.  Ten million unidentified pets get lost every year and  90% don’t return home!  Compared with these statistics, over 94% of micro-chipped pets have been reunited with their families.  All shelters and veterinary hospitals have microchip scanners which means that micro-chipped pets can quickly and easily be identified if brought to a facility. 
Hilltop Pet Clinic uses Home Again microchips.  They are approximately the size of a grain of rice and are inserted under the skin with a syringe.  Microchips are often implanted at the time of spay or neuter, but can also be inserted when the patient is awake as part of a regular exam.

Emergency Veterinary Services
    Compassionate, consistent and timely emergency services available every hour, every day.  These services are provided by Hilltop Pet Clinic, Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic and Riverside Animal Hospital.

• Vaccinations

• Allergy Testing

• OFA hip x-rays

• Pregnancy diagnosis

• Compassionate euthanasia

• Physical exams

• Behavioral counseling

Hilltop Pet Clinic
is located at 4507 First Avenue Place in north Kearney. 
Happy Tails Pet Lodge
is also home to Grooming at Happy Tails,
Hilltop Canine College,
and our peaceful Hilltop Pet Cemetery.

(308) 236-5912     Fax (308) 237-0542