FAQs
Staunton River Vet Clinic FAQs
There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team. Below are some answers to our most common questions.
Logistical Questions:
Where are you located?
Moneta, VA 24121
We are located off of Rte 24 across from Staunton River Middle and High School.
What are your hours?
Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
What types of pets do you see?
We provide care for dogs, cats, and pet pot belly pigs. We can see pets in our hospital or at your home.
What should I do if my pet is experiencing an emergency?
During our regular business hours, please call us at 540-297-1000 so we can be prepared when you arrive.
After hours, please contact Emergency Veterinary Services at 540-563-8575 (https://emergencyvetservices.net/).
What are the basic fees for your services?
A basic wellness or sick exam in $65.00. This includes a head to tail examination and consultation with either Dr. Carrie or Dr. Jessica. A more comprehensive sick/non-routine exam is $80. If you would like us to come to your home there is an additional $80.50 fee for travel. House calls are available to clients and patients within 30-miles of our practice.
How can I make an appointment?
Call our office during our regular business hours at (540) 297-1000 (This is the best option for house calls).
Use our online appointment system by clicking the link below:
Schedule an Appointment
Veterinary Questions
What specific services do you offer?
Do you see other types of animals other than dogs, cats and pet pigs, like birds or reptiles?
We do not. We recommend contacting Dr. Paul Stewart of Avian and Exotic Pet Clinic in Roanoke. His clinic can be reached at 540-989-4464.
Why should my dog or cat be on heartworm prevention?
Heartworms are parasites that are spread by mosquito bites. Over a 6 month period, these parasites travel from the site of entry to the blood vessels between the heart and lungs. As these parasites grow, they cause damage to the heart and eventually heart failure.
In cats, heartworms are not treatable and the most common symptom is sudden death.
For dogs, there is a treatment. However, the treatment is painful and your dog will have to be cage-rested for 6 months to help prevent deadly blood clots. We also can’t reverse the damage done to the heart. The treatment costs more than purchasing 7 years of prevention.
Why does my pet need an annual exam to stay on his/her medications?
I only given flea and tick medication from May until October, is that ok?
We recommend flea and tick medication be used 12 months of the year. In this area of the country, we have at least one warm day every month. For the ticks that carry Lyme disease (the black-legged tick) it just has to be over 37 F to be out searching for an animal to bite. As for fleas, it has to be a bit warmer, but when it hits about 50 F those fleas are out biting. And once they are on your pet and come into your home, your home is typically a comfortable 70 F. That is perfect weather for a flea colony to make its home.
Do senior/geriatric pets need vaccines?
Do Pot Belly Pigs need vaccines and medical care?
Fun FAQs
Why don’t you guys see birds?
How does your team get through some of your difficult days?
We love to read, and many times reread, some of the positive and thankful notes that our clients send to us. These help us remember why we are in this business. A good dose of laughter helps as well.
Does it bother you when we bring our human children along? We feel like they are distracting to you!
Not at all! Dr. Carrie and Dr. Jessica both have children and aren’t bothered or distracted at all. In fact we love seeing them being involved in their pet’s care.