Veterinary Medicine and Surgery offers a full-service climate-controlled boarding facility for companion animals. Our kennel staff goes above and beyond for each pet that is in their care. If for some reason your pet becomes ill or needs medical attention, a veterinarian is available at a moment’s notice. We take pride in our boarding facility and encourage everyone to take a tour of the facilities before boarding their pet(s).
Pet Lodging & Boarding
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Kennel Manager, Lloyd
When you drop off your pet, a team member will ask questions regarding an emergency contact number, food, feeding schedule, medication, bathing, special commands, and any problems that need to be addressed by a doctor during their stay.
You are encouraged to bring your pet’s normal food while boarding. A sudden change in your pet’s food could result in diarrhea or constipation. We do carry Royal Canin dry dog and cat food in case a pet runs out or you forget to bring food. This food is available at no extra charge. You may bring 1 item of bedding, 1 toy, and treats for your pet. It is very helpful to have all items labeled with the pet’s first and last name.
You may visit our Online Forms page to print out our boarding consent form to bring with you on the day of boarding, or you may fill out the boarding consent form to be sent to us directly from the website.
Canine / Dog Boarding
For our canine friends, we have 5 extra large kennels, 9 large kennels, 9 medium kennels, 13 enclosed kennels and 5 outside runs. These outdoor runs are to provide your pets with some sunshine and fresh air. While your pets are enjoying the outdoors the inside kennels will be cleaned and sterilized. All dogs are hand walked at least twice daily. The dimension of the kennels are as follows:
Extra Large Canine Kennels: 84″L x 34″W
Large Canine Kennels: 66″L x 36″W
Medium Canine Kennels: 36″L x 33″W
7 Enclosed Kennels: 28″L x 21 1/2″W
2 Enclosed Kennels: 28″L x 45 1/5″W
2 Enclosed Kennels: 28″L x 33 1/2″W
2 Enclosed Kennels: 28″L x 27 1/2″W
Canine Boarding Requirements
Pet must have proof of monthly heartworm prevention purchased through a licensed veterinarian, or a negative fecal exam within the last 30 days. Vaccinations must be current and have been administered by a licensed veterinarian:
- Rabies: Must have annually or verification of 3 years rabies vaccine.
- Distemper/ Parvo/ Parainfluenza/ Hepatitis (DHPP): Must have annually or every 3 years at a doctor’s discretion based on previous vaccinations and potential risk status.
- Bordetella (Kennel Cough): Must have annually.
- Other vaccinations such as Lyme, Leptospirosis and Corona are not required.
If these requirements are not met, VMS will deworm or vaccinate your pet at your cost.
*If these requirements are not met, VMS will test and/ or vaccinate your pet at your cost.
**All pets will be administered a Capstar before entering the kennels to ensure a flea free environment.
Large Canine Kennels
Small Canine Kennels
Outdoor Kennels
Feline / Cat Boarding
For our feline friends, we have 8 kennels and a playroom that are located upstairs in a very quiet, peaceful area called the Cat Nap Inn. This has a tropical theme with St. Kitts Island mural on the wall with a large window from which to gaze.
2 Large Feline Kennels: 27″L x 45″W (Upstairs in Cat Nap Inn)
6 Medium Feline Kennels: 25″L x 27 1/2″W (Upstairs in Cat Nap Inn)
Feline Playroom (Upstairs in Cat Nap Inn)
Feline Boarding Requirements
Vaccinations must be current and have been administered by a licensed veterinarian:
- Rabies: Must have annually or verification of 3 years rabies vaccine.
- Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis/ Calcivirus/ Panleukopenia (FVRCP): Must have annually or every 3 years at a doctor’s discretion based on previous vaccinations and potential risk status.
- Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): For outdoor cats or cats exposed to outdoor cats, must have annually. For exclusively indoor cats it is not required. However, annual testing is required.
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV): We are not currently vaccinating for this disease, therefore, vaccination is not required. However, annual testing is required.
- Feline Leukemia/ Immunodeficiency Virus testing is required annually for boarding.
* If these requirements are not met, VMS will test and/ or vaccinate your pet at your cost.
** All pets will be administered a Capstar before entering the kennels to ensure a flea free environment.
A perfect solutions to your boarding needs.
Contact our main office for details on boarding your pet.
(803) 438-1223
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