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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Veterinary Care
Skaer Veterinary Clinic has served Wichita, Kansas for over fifty years, founded by Dr. William Skaer and continued by his daughter, Dr. Christen Skaer. We provide comprehensive veterinary services to pets from Wichita and neighboring communities, including Derby, Park City, Bel Aire, Haysville, Oatville, Schulte, and Maize. Our independently owned clinic combines compassion with the highest standards of veterinary care, evidenced by our AAHA Accreditation and Gold Certified Cat Friendly Practice status. We utilize stress-free techniques tailored to each pet's disposition, lifestyle, and personality, ensuring their comfort during visits. Our team is committed to addressing root causes of symptoms through preventative medicine, cutting-edge diagnostics, and personalized health plans.With decades of experience and a focus on intergenerational knowledge transfer, we treat every pet as family, maintaining rigorous standards of care and community trust. Our state-of-the-art facility at 404 South Edgemoor Street offers a wide range of services, from routine wellness exams to advanced surgical procedures, all designed to enhance and extend the lives of pets. We prioritize transparency, empathy, and continuous learning, fostering long-term relationships with clients who have trusted us for generations. Our mission remains unchanged: to provide the highest level of veterinary medicine with honesty, compassion, and dedication to every pet we serve.
Services
Veterinary Dentistry
Routine Wellness Care
Diagnostics
Veterinary Surgery
Hospice Care
Acupuncture
Laser Therapy
Radiology
Internal Medicine
Ultrasound
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of intergenerational veterinary expertise.
- Our clinic is AAHA Accredited, meeting rigorous industry standards.
- We implement stress-free handling techniques tailored to each pet.
- Our team provides personalized preventive care plans for lifelong health.
- We combine cutting-edge diagnostics with compassionate, family-centered service.
Associations and certifications
- American Animal Hospital Association
- Cat Friendly Practice
What people say
Best veterinary clinic
Compassionate and competent
Excellent customer service
Professional and compassionate staff
Fantastic veterinarian
Services
Veterinary Dentistry
Our veterinary dentistry services focus on preventing and treating oral diseases that can lead to systemic health issues. We perform full-mouth X-rays to detect hidden problems and offer routine cleanings to manage tartar buildup. Our team emphasizes the critical link between oral health and overall wellness, ensuring pets receive thorough exams and treatments to alleviate pain and maintain dental hygiene. This proactive approach helps extend the quality time pets share with their owners.
Routine Wellness Care
Routine wellness exams are essential for early detection of potential health issues. We recommend biannual checkups for cats and dogs to monitor for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and dental problems. Our comprehensive evaluations include vaccinations, parasite screenings, and lifestyle assessments tailored to each pet's age and breed. These regular visits allow us to establish baseline health metrics and intervene promptly when abnormalities arise.
Diagnostics
Our in-house diagnostic lab enables rapid and accurate identification of underlying health conditions. Using state-of-the-art equipment, we perform bloodwork, urinalysis, and imaging studies to pinpoint causes of symptoms. Our veterinarians collaborate on complex cases, leveraging their collective expertise to develop targeted treatment plans. This commitment to thorough diagnostics ensures pets receive timely, effective care for both acute and chronic conditions.
Veterinary Surgery
We offer a range of surgical procedures from routine spays/neuters to complex soft-tissue surgeries. Each case receives a customized anesthetic protocol based on the pet's health status and procedure requirements. Our team monitors vital signs throughout surgery using advanced equipment, ensuring patient safety. Post-operative care includes pain management and follow-up appointments to support optimal recovery and long-term health outcomes.
Hospice Care
Our hospice care program provides compassionate support for terminally ill or geriatric pets. We create individualized plans to maintain comfort, including pain management and home visits when appropriate. Our team offers counseling to help owners navigate difficult decisions about euthanasia, ensuring pets pass with dignity at a time of their choosing. This service emphasizes quality of life during a pet's final days.
People
William Skaer, DVM
Founder
Dr. William Skaer established the clinic in 1971 after military service, prioritizing compassionate care and honesty. He built the current facility in 2001, emphasizing quality veterinary medicine. His legacy continues through his daughter Christen.
Christen Skaer, DVM
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. Christen Skaer carries on her father's legacy, focusing on intergenerational knowledge transfer and community trust. She ensures the clinic maintains high standards while adapting to modern veterinary practices and client needs.
Questions
What emergency services do you offer after hours?
For after-hours emergencies, we recommend URGENT Pet Care or Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Wichita. Contact details are available on our website.
Do you accept pet health insurance?
We accept all pet insurance plans and provide necessary documentation for claims. We also offer Pet Health Financing through Vetsource Online Pharmacy.
What makes your clinic cat-friendly?
We are Gold Certified as a Cat Friendly Practice, offering separate exam rooms, pre-emptive medications, and stress-free handling techniques to ensure feline comfort during visits.
How often should pets receive wellness exams?
We recommend biannual wellness exams for cats and dogs to monitor health changes and prevent serious conditions through early detection.
What diagnostic tools are available?
Our in-house diagnostics include digital radiology, ultrasound, and comprehensive lab testing. These tools help identify underlying issues quickly and accurately for targeted treatment.
Do you offer dental care for pets?
Yes, we provide full dental services including cleanings, X-rays, and oral health assessments to prevent disease and maintain overall pet wellness.
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Reviews (4)
Mathew Graham
Oct 16, 2021
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Super friendly Knowledgeable staff. They’re amazing with my monster. He actually likes going to the vet!
Linda L. Schwartz
Aug 21, 2021
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Sheltie Shack Rescue appreciates the wonderful care Skaer Vet Clinic is providing for our current foster shelties, Mariah and Rusty as well as all the past dogs that have also been treated at their clinic.
William Angstadt
May 12, 2021
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We had a Sweet Boy show up at home on Saturday Morning. We wanted to get him checked to make he is ok. Dr. Skaer is always so Loving and Great with our Dogs. We would never consider going anywhere else! Thank You for working us in so quickly!
Allison McElroy
Mar 11, 2021
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I just had my first initial intake appointment with Skaer and had a wonderful experience! They thoughtfully listened as I gave my dogs history, asked questions, and were very positive! They offered me a suggested list of services but I didn’t feel any pressure at all do do more than I originally brought her in for. They gave me tons of pamphlets… and information to read, as well as a new measuring cup. They were supportive and non-judge mental. They took care of my dog really well and I felt confident when they took her inside by herself. It was reasonably priced and I’m excited
