Animal Hospital at Brier Creek

Animal Hospital at Brier Creek Treating pets like family in the Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina area. The best technology combined with the best care! Here at Animal Hospital at Brier Creek, we will treat you and your pet like family. You will become an integral part of the decisions and treatment of your pet. Your pet will receive all the love, attention, and hugs and kisses that he or she deserves. We also have state of the art equipment including digital radiography and digital dental radiography. Our anesthesia is the safest possible with the safest drugs and the best monitoring equipment and veterinary nurses available. About Us At Animal Hospital at Brier Creek, our goal is to provide the highest quality of medicine and surgery available with a focus on patient care and compassion in a warm, friendly family atmosphere that encourages both staff, and client growth, education and well-being. Your pet will have access to cutting edge medicine and technology. We have digital radiography and digital dental radiography, 24 hour website access to view sick pets in the hospital, state of the art dentistry and surgical equipment. We even offer access to board certified surgeons and radiologists without removing your pet from the hospital. Consults with a large variety of specialists can be obtained over the phone and on line to give you access to same day second opinions. We treat you and your pet like family. All pet parents will receive extensive education on their pet's routine care and any medical conditions that arise. Every new patient gets his or her very own three-ring binder to keep medical records and other important information. We love to give all pet parents handouts and educational materials. We offer several different pet insurance companies to help pay for your animal's routine care and in the advent of an emergency. We promise that your pet will be treated with all the love and respect we give are own pet and with tons of hugs and kisses. Don't forget to pick up a free bandana for your dog or catnip and a toy mouse for your kitty. At Animal Hospital at Brier Creek we love animals and people who love animals. Core Values Patient care Education of Staff and Clients Trust and Honesty Sincere, Friendly and Kind Patient Care We are here for the patient and to respond to the patient's needs. We need to tell the client what the patient needs. We need to give the client two yes options. Listen to the client's response. Education of Staff and Clients Give the client our full attention and explain rule outs, diagnostics, and treatments clearly and send home appropriate handouts. Weekly staff training meetings, 90 day training protocol for all new staff, and cross training. CE as appropriate. Staff must believe in our standards of care to work at our hospital. Trust and Honesty Encourage staff to share feelings and ideas. Encourage ethical treatment of clients and patients in accordance with the veterinary practice acts. Hire only people that can be completely trusted and will be entirely honest. Dishonesty or a breach of trust is not to be tolerated of any staff, including doctors. Sincere, Friendly and Kind Encourage sympathy and empathy for clients grieving and/or in difficult situations. Encourage treatment of patients, clients, and staff as you would like to be treated and as you would like your pets to be treated. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Remember that all patients are beautiful and wonderful and deserve hugs, pets and kisses. Remember that all clients that come to your clinic come to you for help and should be treated like family and with dignity and respect. Mission Statement Our goal is to provide the highest quality of medicine and surgery available with a focus on patient care and compassion in a warm, friendly family atmosphere that encourages both staff, and client growth, education and well-being. Animal Chiropractic Information (We now offer Animal Chiropractic Services with Dr. Deb Bigsby) Why would I choose chiropractic services for my animal? If you pet is experiencing any of the following problems * neck, back, leg or tail pain * muscle spasms and nerve problems * jaw or TMJ problems * sports injuries * chronic pain Many animals receive chiropractic care simply for maintenance of joint and spinal health. What is animal chiropractic? A chiropractic adjustment is defined as short lever, high velocity controlled thrust by hand that is directed at specific articulations to correct vertebral subluxations. It includes evaluating the patient’s history, intended use/athleticism, health state and prior x-rays and tests. A chiropractic exam includes a neurological exam, stance and gait analysis and motion and static palpation. Indications for care Difficulty getting up and down, lameness, seizures or neurological problems, behavior or mood changes, geriatric patient How chiropractic works The bones of the spine and joints are maintained in a specific alignment. The nerves which surround each joint and vertebral articulation are in constant communication with the central nervous system, brain and all organs. When even a subtle change in the alignment occurs, it is called a subluxation. Subluxations affect the nervous system, local muscles, joints and even distant organs, glands and body functions. Will an adjustment hurt .Most animals accept both the exam and adjustment without signs of pain. .When a painful area is found, the practitioner will use the gentlest techniques to reduce pain before delivering an adjustment. In cases of acute or extreme pain, the doctor will often delay the complete adjustment until your companion can be relaxed. How often does my pet need to be adjusted It depends on the reason for the adjustment, and any additional therapies being undertaken (acupuncture, medications, physical therapy). If your pet has an acute injury, it may need weekly adjustments to start. In many geriatric patients, a visit every 4-6 weeks results in an improved quality of life. Healthy, young pets are often seen 3-4 times per year for maintenance. What are Dr. Bigsby’s qualifications Dr. Bigsby became involved in chiropractic after a sports injury to herself. While qualifying for the Boston Marathon, she injured her iliotibial band. Thanks to chiropractic care, she made a full recovery, ran Boston and continues to run marathons to this day. Dr. Bigsby attended the Veterinary Spinal Manipulative Therapy course at The Healing Oasis Wellness Center in Wisconsin in 2002. She participated in 200 hours of intensive coursework in small animal and equine chiropractic. She then received further certification by passing the testing by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. She has practiced chiropractic on a part-time basis since that time, incorporating it with her more traditional approach to veterinary medicine. Her passion is working with sporting dogs to achieve maximum athletic potential and helping our geriatric patients, who truly can benefit from regular adjustments.