Kansas City Veterinary Care, L.C.

A medication that does one thing for people does not necessarily do the same for our pets. During #NationalPoisonPreventionWeek, discover common human me...dications that can poison your pet and how you can keep them safe by following these simple guidelines: http://bit.ly/2Qa33qt PLEASE NOTE: While Tramadol and others on this list are also used in veterinary medicine, these are 10 of the most common human medication complaints as reported by the Animal Poison Control Center. As always, it’s best to store human medication pills in places where pets cannot access them and to check with your veterinarian if you suspect your pet may have gotten into your human medication.

As of now, water and power have been restored and we are operating at full capacity with normal hours of operation. Thank you for your patience.

Unfortunately, a frozen pipe has left half the building without water, which has forced us to close at noon today. It looks like we will be up and running tomorrow again, at our normal hours of operation. Who’s ready for Spring?

We are back. If we get hit by another outage, we will let you know. Thank you for understanding.

UPDATE: We will remain closed for today and return tomorrow with normal hours of operation (7 a.m. - 6 p.m.). We apologize for the inconvenience.

Apparently, our outage was not part of the plan. We will keep you up to date as we get more information.

Due to the planned power outages throughout the Metro Area, we have just lost power. We expect this to last 30-60 minutes. Our phones, internet, and all other things electric, are down. As soon as we are back online, we will let you know. Apologies for the inconvenience.

Updated info on this ongoing pet food recall.

It's that time of the year again - National Pet Dental Health Month Did you know that Periodontal Disease is the leading animal health problem? Unhealthy teeth often cause pain, bad breath, yellow teeth and premature aging, as well as damage to the liver, kidneys, and heart. But relax, preventing periodontal infection is about as easy as getting it, with regular dental checkups and routine dental procedures. In an effort to promote oral health and accommodate for high demand, during the months of January and February, we are offering *10% off the Professional Dental Cleaning. So don't delay. Schedule your pets dental check-up today! Call us at 816-333-4330. * Discount not applicable to radiographs or additional dental procedures.

How to keep your pet safe during New Year's Eve celebrations!

This 50 year old shark found in Nova Scotia has been dubbed "Queen of the Ocean."

Make sure Jack Frost doesn't come nipping at your dog's toes!

A new year's resolution for you and your dog: keeping your pup active and healthy!

These cats think the best way to celebrate Boxing Day is inside a good cardboard box!

We are now offering text message check-in for appointments. Call or Text 816.333.4330 when you get here for your appointment and we will do the rest. To expedite the process, let us know your pet's name and last name as it appears on your account, parking spot number, and time of the appointment. We will call you shortly to finalize the check-in process.

These guys never cease to amaze us.

This is just a reminder that we will be closing at 6:00 pm tomorrow, Thursday, September 17th, 2020. We will resume normal business hours the following day on Friday, September 18th, 2020 at 8:00 am. Thank you for your understanding.... Stay Safe!

Dear KCVC family, If there is one thing that has been constant during this pandemic, it is things are always changing. We have been proactively monitoring and responding to a variety of factors that affect our service to ensure your health and safety. Based on the current number of the COVID-19 cases rising throughout the state, we have made the decision to offer our services, via Curbside appointments only. Our lobby will remain closed and we will still be operating under o...ur normal business hours. The following is our guidelines for Curbside Service: - You must have an appointment prior to arrival. - Once you arrive please call 816-333-4330 to let the team know you are here for your appointment and let them know what number parking spot you are in. At this time our team member will obtain your pet information, reason for your visit and the best phone number to reach you. - A technician will then give you call to aquire a more in depth history for your pet and then he/she will come out to your vehicle to get your pet for assessment by the doctor. - Please make sure all pets are secure in a carrier or on a leash. - The doctor will call you to discuss the initial findings and secure authorization for diagnostics/treatments/medications, etc. - For payment and treatment authorization we will be using verbal authorization over the phone. - If you have records from a rescue or another facility we ask that you email them to [email protected] or have them faxed to 816-333-7043. - If you are dropping off or picking up your pet for surgery, boarding, bathes, etc. please call 816-333-4330 when you arrive and a team member will come out to your vehicle to get or return your pet. - Walk-in services are still available, please call 816-333-4330 when you arrive. There could be extended wait times however, the receptionist will inform you if this is the case. - If you are picking up food or medications we ask that you call 816-333-4330 prior to arriving to prepay and to allow our staff to get your items ready before you arrive to pick them up. You can also utilize Kansas City Veterinary Care's online store for these items by clicking this link: https://kansascityvetcare.securevetsource.com/ Due to Curbside appointments we are experiencing higher than normal call volumes so please be patient with us as we navigate through this. As always, we thank you for your patience and understanding. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions. We are here for the health and well being of not just the furry loved ones but our community as well. Sincerely, The KCVC Team

Dear KCVC Family, We would like to inform you that this year in observance of 4th of July (which is a Saturday), we will be closed both Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th. If your pet needs any medication to help them through the weekend, keep this in mind and make sure to let us know in advance. Thursday, July 2nd we will be open regular hours (8 am - 8 pm).... Hope you all have a great and safe Independence Day Weekend.

We are beyond thrilled to have been voted as Nextdoor's "Neighborhood Favorite" four years in a row. We continue to work hard every day to provide the highest standard of care for your pets.

Although our procedures for appointments remain the same, we are, as of this week, back our regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8 am-8 pm Wednesday and Friday 8 am-6 pm Saturday 8 am-12 pm

We wanted to reach out to you and let you know we are adjusting our current COVID Protocol at Kansas City Veterinary Care as our lobby is still closed. As we navigate through this pandemic we realize things have been stressful and we are here not only for the well being of your furry loved ones but also to ensure we are keeping the people as safe as possible as well. With that being said beginning June 1st we will be letting clients in the building with their pets under the f...ollowing guidelines: You must have an appointment scheduled for your pet prior to arrival. We will be asking a few short screening questions over the phone and ask that only one person accompany the pet during the appointment. Please come prepared with a mask as we will ask that you wear one at all times inside the building. Upon your arrival please call 816-333-4330 to notify the team. Please remain outside the clinic until further instructed. Once a room has been thoroughly cleaned we will be asking to take your temperature (via a forehead thermometer) and that you use hand sanitizer prior to entering and we will escort you directly to the exam room. Once your appointment has ended, please remain in the exam room until a receptionist comes in to check you out. Once you have been checked out a receptionist will direct you to the proper exit. If you are not comfortable coming inside the building we will still be offering curbside appointments, just let the receptionist know when scheduling your appointment. If you are not wearing a mask or do not consent to the screening questions or temperature we will ask you to do your appointment via curbside. If you have records or paperwork from another clinic we ask that it is faxed to 816-333-7043 or emailed to [email protected] If you need to pick up medications or food please call ahead so we can get everything ready and prepay over the phone. Once you arrive, call 816-333-4330 and we will bring your items to your vehicle. If you are dropping off your pet or picking up your pet please call 816-333-4330 when you arrive and a team member will come out to your vehicle to get or return your pet. We ask that all pets are in carriers or on leashes when you arrive. Kansas City Veterinary Care business hours will be Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. until further notice. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we transition into more normal business practices.

Good morning KCVC family, As many are preparing for a long weekend we wanted to remind you that we will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. We will be back in the office Tuesday morning at 8am!... Hope you have a great and safe weekend!

KCVC Family, We are excited to announce that as of last week, we have started offering TPLO (tibial plateau leveling osteotomy) as a surgical option for patients with a torn cranial cruciate ligament. TPLO is considered the gold standard for cranial cruciate ligament tears, especially in young, active, large breed patients. In addition, we will continue to offer the lateral fabellar suture repair for those patients whose lifestyle, or size, may not warrant a TPLO be performed. Call and schedule a consult with Dr. Erdozain at 816.333.4330. For more information about the TPLO procedure, click on the link below. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx

We’ve suspended our evening hours until further notice. Our current hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.

To help our clients and our staff remain healthy during the COVID-19 Pandemic we are making some changes to our procedures and our hours of operation. If you have symptoms of acute respiratory illness, you should self-quarantine or seek medical attention as stated by the CDC. We know that some of you may end up quarantined or stuck at home sick. We still want to help you the best we can. Some choices are as follows:... Identify another person who is willing and able to transport your pet to our office. With notice, we will meet them in the parking lot. This will become a drop-off appointment. We are not allowing owners or pet care takers to enter the building. We request that you call our practice when you arrive for your appointment. The Technician will then call you to get a brief history of what brings you in with your pet today. The Technician will then retrieve your pet from your car, and we’ll perform a physical exam in the hospital. The doctor will call you at that time to discuss any findings and the plan moving forward. Once the exam is complete, we will process payment over the phone. The Technician will bring your pet back to the car for you along with your receipt, foods and/or medications as needed. We can arrange to deliver needed food/medications to your door by utilizing our online store, https://kansascityvetcare.securevetsource.com/ . Moving forward our new hours will be Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Given this is a rapidly developing situation, we will continue to monitor developments and update our course of action as new information becomes available through the CDC. We know it’s a stressful time, but please believe that your pets are safe and that you are safe around your pets. If you have any more questions, we’re here to help! Stay healthy, The Kansas City Veterinary Care Team

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