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Our mission at Irvington Pet Hospital is to provide high quality pet health services to assist your pet in living a longer, happier, and healthier life. We concentrate our expertise on dogs and cats to maximize our efforts in providing leading edge medicine, surgery and dentistry. Our goal is to provide personalized service to you and your pet's individualized needs. Simply put, we provide quality care with a personal touch. |
Our two veterinarians, Deborah Anne Rue, D.V.M., practice owner, and Carol Mertens, D.
V.M., associate veterinarian, have been in practice since 1982. These years of experience
and this long term relationship provide for a continuity of treatment and a synergy of
expertise.
Our doctors have diagnosed and treated a myriad of conditions over the years. They
maintain their knowledge base by frequently attending continuing education seminars
and availing themselves of the latest techniques and treatments.
Our doctors readily consult with a number of specialists in the bay area to ensure your
pet receives the best possible care. Should the need arise, referral to a specialist is
facilitated and expedited without delay to ensure your pet’s treatment is state-of-the-art.
Our veterinarians are supported by a highly trained staff of technicians and assistants
that show a love of animals in every task they perform. Our staff works as a team to
provide your pet with compassionate
state-of-the-art care. The technicians and
assistants attend continuing education seminars to expand their knowledge and
capabilities.
Both of our doctors are members of the California Veterinary Medical Association and the
American Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Rue is also an active member of The Rotary
Club of Fremont.
Our hospital is actively involved in mentoring both Quest students and Regional
Occupational Program (R.O.P.) students interested in the field of veterinary medicine.
Our highly trained veterinary technicians teach these students the various aspects of
veterinary care.
We support many of the rescue organizations in the area and are proud of our work with
the Nike Animal Rescue Foundation and the Ohlone Humane
Society. We offer
complimentary examinations for all pets recently adopted from any animal shelter (within
2 weeks) to help owners identify any potential long term health problems.
We feel client education is essential in providing quality care. Therefore, we examine pets
with the owners present. This enables owners to answer questions and to be involved in
the process of evaluating the history and physical findings. Once a diagnosis and
treatment plan has been formulated, we thoroughly explain the situation to the owners
because we feel the more they understand; the more they can be a part of the treatment
and recovery process for their pet.
Our doctors share a philosophy of providing quality preventative care that is tailored to
your pet’s specific lifestyle and needs. For example, vaccinations provide a wonderful
avenue to prevent disease but they must be used judiciously to stimulate the immune
system for only what is necessary. Vaccinations may cause immune-mediated diseases
especially when overused.
There are a number of vaccines on the market that are appropriate for only a specific
population of pets. Hunting dogs and outdoor cats have a higher risk of exposure.
There are also a number of vaccines on the market that have questionable value and
efficacy. Therefore, not all pets require all vaccines. At Irvington Pet Hospital your pet’s
specific needs will be determined based upon their lifestyle and exposure rate and a
vaccination protocol will then be tailored accordingly.
Both of our skilled doctors have been performing general surgery for over 20 years.
Routine spays and dog neuters are closed with a subcuticular suture pattern which
means dissolving sutures are placed under the skin where they cannot be chewed out.
The subcuticular suture pattern generally alleviates the need for Elizabethan collars and
post-op antibiotics, thus saving the clients the cost of those items. The hospital has
readily available board certified surgeons to perform more complicated soft tissue and
orthopedic procedures.
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CAT
BOARDING
We love to board cats!
We strive to make our boarding cats as happy and relaxed as possible. Our cat ward is completely separated from the dogs. Each cat condo features a two-room arrangement separating the living room from the litter box area. Please come see our boarding facility.
DOG BOARDING
We love to board dogs!
Our facility has spacious, clean condos and runs. The dogs are walked three times daily (twice on weekends). You have the peace of mind that should anything arise regarding their health while boarding, we are right here to take care of them. Come see our boarding facility.
We love to give tours.
Office Hours Are By Appointment Only.
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday:
7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
For after hours emergency care Please Call Ohlone Veterinary Emergency Clinic At 510-657-6620.
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Mission Statement
To provide high quality pet health and wellness services to assist your pet in living a longer, happier, and healthier life.
To provide our clients with access to leading edge products and services and authoritative educational content focusing on enhancing the human animal bond.
To provide quality care with the personal touch.