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Comprehensive Pet Care Services in Scottsville
Riverside Veterinary Hospital offers comprehensive veterinary care for companion animals, combining medical expertise with compassionate service. Founded to provide quality care for pets throughout their lives, our team includes experienced veterinarians and technicians dedicated to preventive care, disease detection, and advanced treatments. We specialize in surgery, dental care, senior pet care, and microchipping, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and diagnostic tools. Our commitment to client education ensures pet owners receive clear guidance for optimal animal health.With over 17 years of experience in small animal medicine and continuous professional development, we maintain rigorous standards in sterilization protocols, anesthesia monitoring, and pain management. Our hospital operates alongside Riverside Pet Retreat, offering boarding and daycare services that prioritize pet comfort and safety through structured routines and personalized attention.
Services
Preventative Care
Surgical Procedures
Dental Treatments
Pet Boarding
Emergency Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of veterinary expertise in small animal medicine and surgery
- Our facility features dedicated surgical and dental treatment areas with modern equipment
- 24/7 VetTriage service provides emergency guidance for urgent pet care needs
- We implement advanced pain management protocols for surgical patients
- Riverside Pet Retreat offers climate-controlled boarding with personalized enrichment
Services
Preventative Care
Our preventative care program focuses on disease prevention through annual exams, vaccinations, and parasite control. We emphasize early detection of health issues during wellness visits, including comprehensive physical exams from nose to tail. Our preventive approach covers dental care, nutritional counseling, and breed-specific health screenings, helping pets maintain optimal health while reducing long-term medical costs through early intervention.
Surgical Procedures
We perform various surgical procedures using modern techniques and safety protocols. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork, IV catheterization, and continuous monitoring ensure patient safety during operations. Our surgical services include soft tissue procedures, spay/neuter operations, and emergency interventions, supported by sterile operating environments and post-operative pain management plans tailored to each patient's needs.
Dental Treatments
Our dental care services address periodontal disease prevention and treatment through professional cleanings and oral surgery. We use general anesthesia for thorough examinations below the gum line, dental radiography, and scaling procedures. Our practice emphasizes home care education, offering brushing techniques and dental-specific diets to maintain oral health between professional cleanings.
Pet Boarding
Riverside Pet Retreat offers supervised boarding for dogs and cats with climate-controlled accommodations. Dogs enjoy individual runs and group play sessions, while cats stay in private condos with enrichment activities. Our staff provides medication administration and special dietary needs, with pick-up/drop-off times seven days a week to accommodate pet owner schedules.
Emergency Services
We offer 24/7 VetTriage access for urgent medical concerns outside regular hours. When emergencies occur, our triage service connects pet owners with on-call veterinarians for immediate guidance. For hospitalized cases, we provide continuous monitoring, critical care support, and referral coordination with specialized emergency facilities during after-hours care.
People
Dr. Kirsten Mueller
Veterinarian
Veterinarian with 17+ years of experience in small animal medicine, specializing in critical care, exotic animals, and surgical procedures. Previously operated an internship at Rochester Veterinary Emergency Services while maintaining a hobby farm with various animals.
Dr. Vanessa Velez
Veterinarian
Bilingual (English/Spanish) veterinarian with internal medicine and feline medicine expertise. Graduate of University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine, practicing since 2003 while maintaining active involvement in professional development and global veterinary practices.
Jennifer
Hospital Manager
BS Biology graduate with 20+ years in animal care, transitioning from laboratory technician to veterinary hospital management. Specializes in combining operational leadership with clinical understanding to optimize patient care delivery systems.
Questions
What veterinary services does Riverside offer?
We provide preventative care, surgical procedures, dental treatments, microchipping, senior pet care, and emergency triage services for cats and dogs.
What are your regular office hours?
Monday & Wednesday 8am-6pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday/Sunday closed. Riverside Pet Retreat operates 7am-6pm daily.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, Care Credit, Scratch Pay, cash, and pet health insurance policies for veterinary services.
How can I access emergency pet care?
Our VetTriage partnership provides 24/7 access to on-call veterinarians for urgent care guidance after hours and weekends.
What boarding options are available?
Riverside Pet Retreat offers dog boarding with group play, cat condos for feline guests, and both half/full-day doggy daycare services seven days weekly.
Reviews (5)
Judy Recca
Dec 31, 2021
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Wonderful, caring, and dedicated professionals. I absolutely trust them with all three of my girls. They're extended family!
Gloria MarrapeseWarner
Dec 22, 2021
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Great staff, the cleanest vet's office that I've ever been in!!! Will NOT take my animals any place else EVER!!!!!!WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE!!!!
Scott Perry
Dec 02, 2021
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Called to get an appointment, very speedy response and friendly staff willing to help and make sure you are taken care of.
Peggy Klemmer
Dec 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Dr Mueller was wonderful and very compassionate to my dog Nebraska . Would recommend her !
Dr Mueller was wonderful and very compassionate to my dog Nebraska . Would recommend her !
Devan Blazey
Nov 26, 2021
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I cannot speak highly enough about our experiences with Riverside Veterinary Hospital. The staff has been amazing with the care of our small zoo of pets, including our two dogs, rabbit, and multiple rats. We have worked pretty regularly with both Dr. Mueller and Dr. Velez over the past 4 years, and I always leave appointments feeling that they have fully communicated any health concerns and given my pets exemplary treatment. Not only are they excellent veterinarians, but all around great people work with that truly care for the well-being of their clients.
