Where Smart Pets Bring Their People
At VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital, our mission is to be the most trusted hospital in the community by practicing the highest quality of medicine and providing compassionate care.
The team at VCA Merrimac Animal Hospital strives to provide exceptional care for your pet. We believe in compassionate and preventative care. We also believe in utilizing every available resource when your beloved pet has an illness or injury. We provide general practice, emergency services, and overnight boarding.
We harness the scale and strength of our global network while acknowledging each individual's contribution. We work locally to improve the lives of all who interact with our brand.
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ASPCA Poison Control Center Hotline
The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center is staffed 24 hours with veterinary health professionals who have been specially trained in veterinary toxicology. If you think that your pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance, call the ASPCA 24 hour emergency Animal Poison Control Center hotline at (888) 426-4435.
Canine Blood Donor Program
Your dog can save a life!
Dogs that are enrolled in our blood donor program will receive a complimentary wellness exam and annual comprehensive blood work which includes screening for heartworm and four tick-borne diseases.
Canine Requirements
*Must weigh 55lbs or more
*Friendly personality
*Between 1-8 years old
*Never traveled abroad
*Annual exam with one of our veterinarians
*Current on vaccines
*Negative stool sample and heartworm test
*Not on medications
Heartworm and flea/tick preventions are acceptable
What to expect when your dog donates:
Your dog will be dropped off in the morning and stay a few hours at our hospital.
Your dog must be fasted 12 hours prior to donating blood; a meal will be provided after they donate.
Your dog will be monitored in a quiet and comfy room in our treatment area.
Sedation may be required.
In order to collect blood, your pet's neck will have a small area shaved.
If you have any questions or would like to enroll your dog in our blood donor program, please call us at 757-253-0812.
Lionbridge provides over-the-phone and video interpretation services for non-English-speaking and American Sign Language (ASL) clients. In real time, veterinary providers can enlist an expert Lionbridge interpreter to facilitate a clear exchange of information between themselves and clients. Lionbridge’s on-demand, remote interpretation services enable effective and accurate communication with clients. This service empowers clients to be heard and spoken to in their own language, which in turn facilitates a deeper understanding of the care your pet needs.
Learn more about Lionbridge’s interpretation services: https://www.lionbridge.com/content-transformation-services/interpretation-services/.
