Business Details
9 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in Saint Johns
Switzerland Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care in a compassionate and professional environment. Our mission focuses on ensuring the health and safety of pets through comprehensive services including dental care, emergency treatment, and advanced surgical procedures. With a team trained in prestigious institutions and extensive experience in veterinary medicine, we prioritize preventive care and early detection of health issues.Our commitment to using state-of-the-art technology and personalized treatment plans reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of pet healthcare. We strive to treat every pet and owner like family, fostering trust through transparency and clear communication about treatment options and costs.
Services
Dental Cleanings
Emergency Care
Vaccinations
Laser Surgery
Digital Radiology
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency veterinary care for urgent pet health needs
- Our team includes veterinarians trained at prestigious institutions like Hanover, Germany
- We utilize advanced technologies including digital radiography and laser surgery
- We provide comprehensive preventive care programs for long-term pet health
- Our staff maintains transparent communication about treatment plans and costs
What people say
Incredibly kind staff
Emergency accommodation
Same-day treatment
Professional and loving
Explained treatment steps
Services
Dental Cleanings
Our comprehensive dental cleanings include ultrasonic scaling, subgingival tartar removal, and dental radiographs under safe anesthesia protocols. We address periodontal disease and perform polishing to prevent future plaque buildup. Annual cleanings help prevent systemic health issues from oral bacteria.
Laser Surgery
We utilize CO2 laser technology for precise tumor removal, spaying/neutering, and oral procedures. This minimally invasive approach reduces bleeding, swelling, and post-operative discomfort while promoting faster healing for pets.
Emergency Care
Our hospital provides immediate care for critical conditions including trauma, poisoning, and acute illnesses. We maintain diagnostic equipment and surgical capabilities to stabilize emergencies during regular business hours.
Digital Radiology
Digital radiography enables rapid diagnosis of internal issues with reduced radiation exposure. We use this technology for dental assessments, orthopedic evaluations, and organ system examinations to guide treatment decisions.
Pet Vaccinations
We administer core and elective vaccines following AAHA guidelines to protect against infectious diseases. Our wellness exams include personalized vaccination schedules based on age, lifestyle, and health status.
People
Dr. Michael Bredehoeft
Veterinarian
Dr. Bredehoeft received formal training at Hanover Veterinary College in Germany and completed internships in Germany and Wisconsin. He specializes in advanced veterinary care with a focus on compassionate treatment.
Questions
What emergency veterinary services do you offer?
We provide urgent care for critical conditions during regular business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting a dedicated 24/7 emergency facility.
Do you accept walk-in appointments?
We recommend scheduling appointments in advance, but accommodate urgent cases as needed while maintaining quality care standards.
What dental care services are available?
Our dental services include cleanings, extractions, radiographs, and periodontal treatments using modern anesthesia protocols and monitoring equipment.
Are payment plans available for veterinary services?
We accept major credit cards and offer CareCredit financing options for qualified applicants to help manage veterinary care costs.
What surgical procedures do you perform?
We offer soft tissue surgeries including laser procedures, mass removals, spays/neuters, and dental surgeries using advanced monitoring equipment.
How do I schedule a veterinary appointment?
You can book appointments through our website, by phone at (904) 287-2527, or via our online patient portal for convenient scheduling options.
Reviews (4)
No Chance
Nov 19, 2021
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These guys misdiagnosed our standard poodle with gastroenteritis. Our dog ended up dying the very next day after being in their care and misdiagnoses and releasing her. In the process of trying to diagnose our poodle, they did several testing on her to the tune of almost $1000.We've had to call and ask for all of our testing results to come back. At no point did they ever reach out and call us. Poor communication and would not recommend. We were of course warned by our neighbors having the same bad experience with these guys. Go somewhere else.
Update - See owners response below.... You first
Update - See owners response below.... You first
Angelina Middleton
Nov 03, 2021
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I cant say enough amazing things about Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff and doctors are truly amazing. We got our first dog at 5 weeks old and from day one they were very caring, responsive, and genuine. My dog gets excited when we pull into the parking lot. Ive gotten calls in the evenings from the doctors to check on Buddy after treatments. I absolutely love this place. They are the best!!!
Lisamarie Monaco
Oct 31, 2021
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Switzerland Animal Hospital is by far the best! We are fairly new to Switzerland Animal Hospital. Our first experience was a few months back Dr. Victoria Nihls and her staff helped save our 9 year old, Olde English Bulldogge, Dagg's Life. He had heat stroke and we called them as they are the closest to our home and they said bring him in NOW. They opened their arms and hearts to our family of dogs ever since. We have 3 Olde English Bulldogge's and a toy poodle. Since then we have had to bring our pups into the office, and each time Dr. Michael Bredehoeft and his wonderful staff took care of us
Linda Stahl
Oct 21, 2021
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I cannot say enough good things about Switzerland Animal Hospital. The staff and the doctors are so compassionate and responsive. They saved my 12 year old Pomeranian by getting her right in and on fluids and antibiotics. When she needed emergency care over the weekend, they helped to get her into an emergency vet for her care. Turned out she needed gallbladder surgery. She would have died without the care and surgery. Our old vet was too busy to even talk to over the phone. My 3 dogs and 2 cats will never go anywhere else. They are the best and I highly recommend them!
