Services
Hillcrest Animal Hospital offers complete, full-service veterinary care for all your pets. From a Wellness Check-up on some exotics to a life-saving surgery on your best and most loyal friend, you can trust us for all your pet's health care needs.
Annual Wellness Checkups
Regular checkups – usually yearly – are the best way to keep your pet healthy and are highly recommended by our veterinarians. Our nose-to-tail exams can identify “hidden” health problems before they become serious, and give you the peace of mind of knowing you’ve done the right thing for you pet’s best care. No appointment necessary – feel free to bring your pet in when it’s convenient for you.
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Allergy Care
Many pets – like many people – are allergic to foods, airborne particles like pollen, and certain substances that come into contact with their skin. If your pet is scratching frequently, licking or biting its paws, or rubbing its eyes or ears, there’s a good chance allergies are the cause. Don’t make your pet suffer through endless itching and discomfort – we can identify and help control allergic symptoms with special skin care products, medications, alternate foods, or other treatments.
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Boarding/Kennels
While our indoors, climate-controlled kennels are primarily used for overnight supervision of pets recuperating from surgeries, you’re welcome to call us next time you’re going out of town, in case there’s “room at our inn.” What better place to leave your pet than in the care of veterinarians?
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Dental Care
Dental problems are one of the leading health issues with pets, particularly older pets. Our veterinarians can provide complete oral exams, remove unhealthy and unsightly plaque buildup, and provide you with the information and tools you need to ensure your pet’s good oral health.
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Diagnostics & Testing
Hillcrest’s diagnostic and testing capabilities are second to none. From advanced surgical x-ray technology, to ultrasound imaging, to blood test screenings, endoscopies, allergy testing, and much more, our on-site technology allows us to diagnose problems quickly, so we can provide the treatment your pet needs as soon as possible.
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Emergency Care
No other veterinary clinic in the Rockford area has more experience handling pet care emergencies than Hillcrest. When your pet needs urgent care, you can trust our highly trained and knowledgeable veterinarians to provide the best care available in this critical situation. Visit our Emergency Care page for more information.
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End of Life Care
As pet lovers and pet owners ourselves, we are intimately aware of how difficult it is to lose a pet, or make the decision that it is time to euthanize a companion that has been such an important part of your family.
During this emotional time, we will provide compassionate, professional guidance to help you choose what is best for your pet, and we will be there for you as well during this difficult time.
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Flea & Tick Control
Heartworm disease, tapeworms, Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Lyme’s disease. West Nile Virus. These are a few of the diseases that can be transmitted to your pets by parasites like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes. Even “inside” cats and dogs are at risk through exposure to other pets and even humans.
Flea and tick preventives – like Frontline Plus and Advantage – are the best, most convenient way to protect your pet and prevent infestations. Preventing flea and tick problems will cost considerably less than attempting to deal with an infestation.
We offer a wide array of safe, easy-to-use products that can help keep your pet – and your home – free of these parasites. We’ll discuss your pet’s outdoor environment, review the preventive treatment options to choose from, and help you decide which is best for your particular pet.
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Grooming
Keep your pet looking its best as well as feeling its best with our head-to-tail grooming service. Our professional groomers use only the finest grooming products on your pet and are trained to look for potential skin, hair, or other problems before they become serious.
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Heartworm Prevention
Sadly, heartworm disease is one of the leading killers of dogs every year. With the right medication, it is also one of the most preventable diseases. As a responsible pet owner, you need to protect your dog against heartworm disease every year, all year long.
Before putting your dog on a heartworm medication, the American Veterinary Medical Association strongly recommends that dogs should not be administered heartworm medication without prior testing, due to the potential dangers of administering heartworm medications to dogs already heartworm positive.
As your trusted partner in the care of your pet, we can provide necessary testing, explain the differences between heartworm medications, and help you select the best option for your dog.
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Prescription Medications
Hillcrest’s full-service pet pharmacy offers prescription medications for all pets and for virtually all medical conditions. We use only the highest quality medications from trusted sources, and, because we know your pet, can provide the best treatment choice for your pet, including money-saving generic drugs, when available.
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Extended Vaccination Protocol
Annual rabies shots are required by law as a societal safety precaution. Often performed as part of your pet’s annual wellness checkup, we will take care of notifying the county of your compliance with the procedure. Other vaccines are also essential for your dog, cat or ferret in this area. Your veterinarian can assist you with the specific vaccines necessary to keep your pet as healthy as possible
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Senior Pet Care
Senior pets deserve – and often require – special care to provide for their unique needs. We can help you extend the quality time you can share with your older friend and make your pet’s golden years more comfortable through pain management, arthritis care, nutritional recommendations, and much more.
For most of our senior companions, more frequent Wellness Checkups are recommended to ensure the highest possible quality of life.
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Vaccinations
Protect your pet against dangerous diseases by keeping current on vaccinations. We use the most current vaccines available from the nation’s most trusted manufacturers to ensure your pet’s immune system has the best help available to fight today’s widespread environmental hazards. Contact us today to find out if your pet is current on its vaccinations.
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