VCA Lilburn Animal Hospital

We have a new part time vet assistant we would love to introduce you to! Alexia joined the team a few months ago. She has been working mostly on weekends as she is also a vet student at UGA. Go Dawgs! Check out her bio and say hi next time you see her. Welcome to the team Alexia! reptn.io/o3ABAWLdAEb

Cancer in pets is often treatable. If your pet has a bump or lump that’s pea-sized or larger, is painful or seems to be changing in shape or size in any way, it’s time to get serious about having it checked out. Early detection and treatment are key for the best outcome. Talk to your veterinarian if you have any concerns. #vcapets

While on an outside hike, your scout troop discovers a Great Horned Owl trapped in a barbed wire fence. Without rescue, the owl will die, but trapped animals can be very dangerous. What do you do? Fortunately, a scout mother worked for VCA Animal Hospitals. Learn how VCA, Animal Control and the Boy Scouts of America Venturing Crew collaborated to help "Hooty" heal. #vcavoice STORY: http://bit.ly/vcahooty

Reminder of Hours - We will be closing at noon tomorrow and will be closed on Christmas Day to spend the holiday with our friends and family. Should you have a pet emergency please call Blue Pearl Lawrenceville at 770-277-8600. Happy Holidays!

We love our rescues! Show us your rescued baby. #rescuedpets #petlover

We've been getting ready for all our holiday boarders. Their stockings will be hung in the kennel with care! We want to make sure they have a very Merry Christmas!

Chocolates, poisonous plants and holiday hazardsoh my! Find peace of mind this holiday season with FREE 24/7 Live Chat with a licensed veterinary professional through the myVCA app from now until January 4. Download today: myvca.app

Brindal really enjoys being carried around with us when visiting so we happily oblige. Here are Kelsea and Brindal hanging out together last Friday.

It’s Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! Considering adoption? Consider the less adoptable dogs, like Ocean. Ocean nearly lost her hind legs due to violence and abuse in Kuwait. Now, she’s found a new home thanks to VCA shelter partner Homeward Trails. Hear her story: http://bit.ly/vcaocean ... #vcacares #vcapets #vcavoice #shelterdog #shelterdogs #shelterdogsofinstagram #animalshelter #animalrescue #adoption #foreverhome #adopt

Waking up from your dental isn't too bad when you get tons of cuddles from Dr. Boudreau and Cam. Pippa Alexandria did great for her procedure.

All it takes is a bite from 1 infected mosquito for a dog to get heartworm diseaseprevention is the best form of protection. Visit bit.ly/2UD2AzF today for heartworm protection options for your dog.

A fast and more secure way to pay your bill is now available! Pay for your next visit by text and get instant access to your invoice with the myVCA app. Don’t have the app? Install it today to access your invoices: myvca.app

It’s almost #Halloween, so this #FallSafetyTip is all about pumpkins ! Although plain, baked pumpkin can have nutritional benefits for your dog, the stem, skin, pulp and raw seeds are all dangerous for them to eat. When in doubt, stick to dog food or contact your veterinarian. #VCApets

We know you’re so excited to go on some autumn nature walks with your dog, but for this #FallSafetyTip, make sure you watch out for snakes, some of which can be venomous! They’re preparing for hibernation and may be a little crankier if disturbed by a curious pet! When walking or hiking, if something happens to your pet, be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. #VCApets

Last but certainly not least, we want to tell you more about Reece. Reece just recently joined the vet assistant team. Reece started her journey here as an animal care attendant and showed great interest in advancing and learning. Reece also attends Penn Foster in the Vet Tech program. Reece attended Brookwood High School and was on the Volleyball team. Go Broncos! Reece has 2 kitties. She also added a Pit Bull puppy to her family a couple months ago. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to all our clients and patients Reece!

Daiva has been with VCA for a little over a year. Daiva has 20 years experience in the veterinary industry and has been a wonderful addition to our team. One of her greatest interests is assisting in surgery. Daiva graduated from a technical college in Lithuania. Daiva is fluent is English, Lithuanian, and Russian. Daiva has a labradoodle, miniature schnauzer, and short haired kitty. We are so grateful to have you on our team Daiva and appreciate all your hard work!

Today is Global Cat Day, a special occasion devoted to unowned, free-roaming community cats. These cats often get a bad rap but it’s important to understand that these cats aren’t so different from our beloved pets. As a matter of fact, many are living on the streets as a result of being abandoned by their families. We've included some tips to help manage and care for the community cats in your neighborhood. Helping these cats starts by being a responsible guardian! Spay/n...euter your own cat and keep them indoors. * In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens! #VCApets

This week we celebrated National Pug Day! As we celebrate pugs everywhere, let’s give an extra shout out to Ladybug! With the help of our VCA Pet Cancer Care team, she’s living her best (cancer-free) life, everyday. STORY: bit.ly/ladybug20 #vcavoice

Spotlight on Sarah! Sarah is one of our stellar Vet Assistants. Sarah has been with VCA for 5 years. She transferred to VCA Lilburn from VCA Peachtree and is local to the Lilburn area. We are so happy she chose to transfer her as she has been such a hard working and caring team member. Sarah gives excellent care to your fur babies every day. Sarah has 3 cats and a retriever mix at home.

Today we want you to get to know Vanessa a little better. Vanessa has been with VCA Lilburn for about a year and a half. Vanessa always brings positivity to the hospital. You can find her dancing her way around the lab which always brightens our day. She graduated from Ithaca College in New York. We can't thank you enough for your wonderful attitude and spirit and we love having you as part of the VCA LAH family!

Spotlight on Jessica! Next week will be 3 years that Jessica has been with VCA Lilburn and we have loved having her on our team. About a year ago Jessica completed the Veterinary Assistant program at Penn Foster to expand her knowledge. Jessica and her husband John have 3 adorable dogs. Jessica is also bilingual and is fluent in Spanish.