Care at the Courtyard Veterinary Clinic Offical Site

Our office will be closed from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm on Thursday December 17th. During this time, medication or food pick up will be unavailable. We will resume normal business after 1:30pm. Our normal business hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30am-6pm. If you have a medical emergency, please contact your nearest emergency facility. Located in Visalia is Tulare Kings Veterinary Emergency Services. Their phone number is 559-739-7054... We wish you and your family Happy Holidays.

Happy Monday, here is some photogenic Pups! Both of our offices will be closed this Thursday for Thanksgiving! We will be open on Friday, so please keep this in mind if you have any questions or need to call in/pick up any medications or make appointments! ... Reminder Here’s a list of thing NOT to feed your pets on Turkey Day! Stuffing, ham, turkey bones, mashed potatoes, salads with grapes/raisins, and chocolate deserts!

It’s time again for Nike’s annual wellness exam. Many subtle changes can occur in as little as one year, so it is important to have a thorough nose to tail exam by one of our veterinarians. An exam in your pet’s mouth can help to reveal broken or chipped teeth, dental disease, or other changes. The doctor will also look at your pet’s gums to ensure that they are a healthy pink color. This tells your doctor that your pet has good oxygen flow in its body.... The eyes are examined to pick up changes such as cloudiness, dryness, or unusual redness. Your veterinarian will also examine the eyelids because irregularities including swelling, redness, or lumps can directly impact the eye. Sometimes an ear infection can go unnoticed, so our doctors will check the ears during your visit. Your animal companion receives a good pat down and rub while the doctor palpates limbs and the abdomen checking for any unusual lumps. Sometimes the doctor can detect if the lymph nodes are enlarged. This can be a clue that your pet may have an underlying infection that needs attention. A stethoscope can detect irregularities to the heart and lungs. Examination of the hair coat and skin can help the doctor determine if there might be underlying internal issues, a skin infection, any allergies, or the presence of external parasites like fleas and ticks. We recommend checking your pet’s stool yearly. Most parasites are only seen under a microscope, so we do special testing procedures to make sure there are no problems. Remember, sometimes internal parasites like worms and microscopic critters like giardia can be transmitted from pets to their human family members. Although we can collect a sample during your visit, your pet will be much happier if you remember to bring in a fresh stool sample for your exam. Finally, make a list of any questions you might have for our doctors. They will be happy to answer them and to help educate you on the best way to care for your fur baby.

Tomorrows the day! We hope our clients take advantage of this opportunity to help our community and properly dispose of any prescribed medications!

HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY This is one of Katie’s many sweet furry friends, Zuko and he is just as ready for for Halloween as she is! #nationalcatday #vettechlife #vet #veterinarymedicine #catsofinstagram #blackcatsofinstagram #blackcat #kittensofinstagram #kitty #batty #visalia #smallbusiness #kittycat

Due to COVID-19, we know it can be scary sending your fur babies into the clinic while you wait in your car during the appointment, but they could not be in more loving hands! This Georgia, a 5 month old shepherd mix, getting all the love from Cori!

NATIONAL PRECAUTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY! Not only for your medications, but your pets too! Help out our community by properly disposing of medications! We hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend! This event is being held at the Visalia Police Department this Saturday October 24th, 2020 10 am - 2 pm!

It’s hard to have Mondayitis when Bosco is this cute!!! We hope you all are making the best out of your Monday!

VET TECH APPRECIATION WEEK!! We would like to take the time to introduce you to our veterinary technician assistants & Registered Veterinary Technicians. We know with COVID- it has made it hard to have face to face interactions with our wonderful clients. (First picture)... Kasey, on the left, started with us last year and immediately embraced the Courtyard family! With her vast experience in an emergency clinic she is quick on her feet and is wonderful in a stressful situation! When she’s not saving lives she is performing her ukulele for her friends and family! On the right is Amanda, who back in 2017 made us one lucky clinic! She is always the first to help her fellow coworkers and is never afraid of the task in front of her! The work place is not the only environment that she takes head on, in her spare time she was a competitive power lifter! #girlpower (Second picture) Lastly we have our Lead Registered Veterinary Technician Cori! She started with us back in 2015 and has helped our clinic run smoothly and efficiently since day one! Cori has a passion for all senior dogs, she even has even taken several into her home and gives all her love to each and every one! Fun fact about Cori is she is a master at BBQing!

If you need your pet’s medication refilled or have a request for new medication call our clinic today or email us at [email protected]. Please let us know your name with contact information, your pet’s information, and the medication they’re needing, and that you’d like the home delivery option. Also, include the best mailing address we should send the medication to. Unlike other online options, there is absolutely no fee for shipping, and you are receiving manufacturer... backed medications. We send our medications priority mail; it takes 2-5 business days for them to arrive at your doorstep. Give us a call and let us save you an extra trip! Care at the Courtyard Veterinary Clinic 120 N Akers St. Visalia Ca, 93291 (559)732-8651 We are unable ship controlled medications or medications that require refrigeration, these would have to be picked up in clinic.

WE’VE GOT MAIL! Just to keep our clients updated, our email is back up! If you have sent us an email in the last 3 days please send it again, [email protected] . We appreciate your patience during this time! Have a happy Friday!

Thank you to all of our amazing clients for your understanding and patience as we continue through these uncertain times. We know waiting is hard and we appreciate all of you! Happy Friday !

It’s National Hair Day! Look at all of these beautiful locks of hair in the clinic today! What is your favorite doggie hair accessory??

As of roughly 3pm on Wednesday September 30th, we started having interruptions with our email service. We are in contact with our email provider to have the issue resolved. Unfortunately as of 12pm Thursday October 1 we are still unable to access our email. If you are trying to contact our clinic via email and we have not responded, please call the clinic at 559-732-8651 We will keep our clients updated as soon as the situation is resolved. We appreciate your patience and understanding.