Amelia’s Countryside Veterinary Center

08/31/2026

Looking for a good home! Asparagus (Gus Gus for short) was dropped off by a client two weeks ago. They had found him in the road while driving. He lives at the clinic during the day and with us, the Heitzmans in the evenings.

He has some sight in his right eye. He has amazing litterbox skills, some that our own cats do not. He loves snuggles, but also plays like a crazy kitten. Any thing that makes a sound is a good toy. His current favorites are a plastic pen, an empty gummy packet, a cat collar with a bell on it, and a paper ball.

Our house is full of hair and animals. Please please come get Gus so that he can learn a new home and find his forever home 💞🐾

08/26/2026

Every wagging tail, muddy paw print, and slobbery kiss in our exam rooms reminds us why we love what we do.

Tell us in the comments: what's the funniest thing your dog has ever done at the vet? We'll pick our favorite story and feature your pup on our page this week! 📸

08/22/2026

Today is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day 🐱 — and it's a good reminder that cats are masters at hiding when something's wrong. In the wild, showing weakness makes them a target, so that instinct doesn't just switch off because they live on your couch.

Even "perfectly healthy" indoor cats should be seen once a year. Subtle changes we watch for include: eating or drinking more or less than usual, hiding more than normal, changes in litter box habits, and weight loss or gain.

If it's been over a year since your cat's last checkup, let's get them on the books. 📅 Call us or send a message to schedule.

08/21/2026

We are closing at 4 pm today, Friday August 21st. We are all getting used to send our kids back this school year!

A few pictures of the work I have been doing out in our planters. Thanks to Hudgens Outdoor Solutions for the beautiful new plants. Go get some great deals like I did!!

08/17/2026

Dropped the ball in sharing this over the weekend, but it is still very important. Make sure to have your microchip checked! And double check your information is up to date 🤞🏼

On , we're sharing a few important reminders on the importance of microchips:
➡ 1 in 3 family pets will get lost
➡ Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be returned to their owners

And remember, while microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen, a microchip only works if its registration information is up-to-date and accurate. Visit avma.org/CheckTheChip to learn more.

08/17/2026

You may have notice some changes in our social medial over the past few months. We had been using an amazing company to help us, but I've tighten our purse strings and have had to do it on my own. I learned some amazing skills while away on our AVMA conference trip this summer and have tried being consistent. Let me know if you have any comments or notes! - Jess

08/17/2026

If you come by today, say hi to Bear!
Fun fact: black cats are actually the LEAST likely color to get adopted from shelters, thanks to old superstitions that have zero basis in reality. In our book, they're just as lucky (and lovable) as any other cat.

Got a black cat at home? Drop a photo in the comments — we want to see those gorgeous green (or gold, or blue!) eyes. 👇

08/12/2026

A question we get a lot: "Why does my puppy need so many rounds of shots?"

Fair question, and the answer is kind of neat. Puppies and kittens are born with antibodies borrowed from mom — protection that fades over the first few months. While it's still in their system, it can also block a vaccine from taking hold.

Nobody can pinpoint the exact day that borrowed protection wears off, so we vaccinate in a series a few weeks apart. It's how we make sure at least one dose lands after mom's antibodies are gone.

Got a new puppy or kitten? Call 804-561-5450 and we'll map out the schedule with you.

08/10/2026

It's National Spoil Your Dog Day, and we fully support this holiday.

A few ways to spoil him that won't land you in our exam room Tuesday morning:

🐾A long, sniffy walk where he sets the pace. Sniffing is genuinely enriching for dogs — it tires them out more than distance does.

🐾A new toy, supervised the first time so you can see how he plays with it.

🐾A dog-safe treat in a food puzzle. Skip the 🚫cooked bones, 🚫corn cobs, and anything sweetened with 🚫xylitol — an artificial sweetener that's dangerous for dogs even in small amounts. (We just use their regular dog food kibble, and they love it!)

05/21/2026

Look at those young kids!

Dr. Heitzman and Jess will be celebrating their 22nd anniversary tomorrow May 22nd!

Thanks to the already long weekend we will be closed tomorrow and Monday the 26th.
Looking forward to seeing everyone next week :D