Badger Veterinary Hospital

01/13/2025

Booking your next appointment has never been easier. With our new online booking system, you can schedule your visit anytime, anywhere!

Visit our website now to book!

01/10/2025

We will be closing at 4:30pm today due to the weather. Please drive carefully and thank you for understanding!

01/06/2025

Dr. Boonstra will be here once a week (Thursdays) to see exotic and avian patients starting this week!!

Call now to get scheduled with her!

All new clients/patients will receive their first exam for $25!

01/02/2025

We have some very exciting news! Dr. Jennifer Boonstra is a full time veterinarian at our Cambridge location but she will be coming to our Beloit location once a week (Thursdays) to see exotic and avian patients! She is also available to see small animal patients as well!

Dr. Jennifer Boonstra graduated from the University of Illinois in 2006 and holds a Master of Public Health. With extensive specialized training and experience in exotics, zoo, and wildlife medicine, Dr. Jennifer Boonstra completed a Veterinary Fellowship at Shedd Aquarium and is Board Certified with the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM). Dr. Jennifer Boonstra serves on the Executive Board for the ACVPM, the Board of Directors for the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council, and as an alternate member on the AVMA Clinical Practitioners Advisory Committee for zoo and wildlife.

Additionally, Dr. Jennifer Boonstra has conducted and published original pharmacological research involving jellyfish, California Sea Lions, and flamingos. Currently, Dr. Jennifer Boonstra serves as the Attending Veterinarian at UIC Medical College in Rockford and works part-time at a small zoo. With experience in emergency and shelter medicine and surgery, Dr. Jennifer Boonstra is dedicated to advancing veterinary science and animal care.

Outside of work, Dr. Jennifer Boonstra enjoys spending time outdoors with their husband, daughter, two dogs, and several cats.

Dr. Boonstra welcomes exotic and avian patients at our Cambridge and Beloit location.

We are very excited to have Dr. Boonstra come to Beloit once a week to expand our services and knowledge on exotic and avian patients!

12/30/2024

We will be closed today for inventory! We will also be closed the 31st and the 1st for the holiday! Sorry for the inconvenience.

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays! 🎄

Normal hours will resume December 26th!

12/19/2024

Thank you for understanding! ❤️💚

12/17/2024

12/09/2024

Good morning!
We will be closed today from 12pm-1:30pm for an all staff meeting! Normal hours will resume afterwards!

12/08/2024

This is appointment based ONLY!

Please call ahead of time to schedule so our staff can prepare to take care of the nail trim adequately!

All pets must be up to date on Rabies vaccine prior to nail trim!

5 slots available per day! ❤️

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO Specialty Purebred CAT Rescue 🐈

11/26/2024

Our clinic will be closed Thursday, November 28th for Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/22/2024

🎄Holiday Hope🎄

As some of you may know, last year our staff at Badger Veterinary Hospital-Beloit wanted to give back to our community and we held a fundraiser for OF THE KINGS SANCTUARY AND RETREAT. With your help we were able to raise money to give back!

This year we wanted to give back to another nonprofit organization and gather some much appreciated donations. We picked Specialty Purebred CAT Rescue! 🐾

Their mission:

Our mission is to use our specialized knowledge of cat breeds to provide an appropriate foster alternative for homeless purebred cats and kittens whose special requirements are difficult to meet in a shelter environment, in addition to helping as many special needs domestic cats as our resources allow.

About them:

Specialty Purebred Cat Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1999. We specialize in finding quality homes for abandoned/surrendered purebred cats. We are the largest rescue organization of its kind in the Midwest and we are well known and respected throughout the animal shelter community.

Our group is composed of wonderful foster volunteers who generously open their homes and hearts to abandoned and abused purebred cats. Our volunteers work hard to find homes for these felines. We are capable of fostering over 100 cats at one time, spread among the group. However, we always have a considerable waiting list of cats that need to come into our limited foster space. Cats are kept in homes in their own rooms and are given the best of care.

Foster homes are located in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, eastern Iowa, and southern Michigan. Cats are seen by appointment only after an adoption application has been submitted and approved.

To learn more about the rescue please visit their website:

https://purebredcatrescue.org/about-us/

11/19/2024

We are hiring a veterinary technician! Join our team!

Job duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: Providing nursing care to animals, administering medications, fluids, and vaccinations.

𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: Conducting laboratory tests, such as blood work, urinalysis, and f***l exams, as well as preparing samples for analysis.

𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Assisting veterinarians during surgeries by preparing the surgical area, sterilizing instruments, and monitoring anesthesia levels.

𝗔𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Administering and monitoring anesthesia during procedures, ensuring the animal's safety throughout.

𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Taking and developing x-rays, ensuring proper positioning and safety protocols for both animals and staff.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Educating pet owners about animal care, medications, treatments, and preventive measures.

𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records, including medical histories and treatment plans.

𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀: Performing in-house diagnostic tests, including cytology, blood smears, and microbiology cultures.

𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: Assisting in emergency procedures and providing support in critical care situations.

𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Dispensing medications, preparing prescriptions, and managing inventory of pharmaceutical supplies.

𝗣𝗿𝗲- 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: Preparing animals for surgery and monitoring their recovery after procedures.

𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁: Safely restraining animals for examinations, procedures, or tests.

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: Assisting with dental cleanings, examinations, and treatments for dental disease

Please send your resume to:
[email protected]

or send us a message via messenger if you have any questions!

Beloit Veterinary Hospital-Beloit
608-362-1515

11/11/2024

Thank you veterans! ❤️💙

Reminder: We offer 10% off all services for all veterans! Just bring in your military ID and the discount will be added to your invoice!

11/08/2024

Our Badger team has been hard at work the past 2 days with some hands on CPR training! We were given many tools and resources to help your pets in critical need. We take pride in being there for you pet no matter the circumstances. 🐾

To learn more about CPR for pet owners and professionals:

https://recoverinitiative.org/

10/31/2024

Happy halloween from the staff at Badger Vet!
We hope you have a happy and safe night! 🍭❤️

10/29/2024

Happy national cat day! 🐱🐾

Gus is the best clinic cat ever! He’s the sweetest boy and he loves all the pets he receives from our clients ❤️

Post a picture of your cat(s) in the comments! 🥰