Mountain West Veterinary Specialists

04/24/2025

Sweet Miss Daisy from the Humane Society of Utah came in for her post op echocardiogram with Dr. Jeff Simmons. We are so happy that Daisy did so well for surgery and is doing great! Here is to a long and happy life Miss Daisy!

*If you are interested in adopting Daisy please reach out to the Humane Society of Utah directly.

04/21/2025

This week is Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week and we want to take a moment to thank the wonderful client care coordinators and doctor’s assistants we have at our hospitals.

These amazing individuals do SO MUCH more than just answer phones and emails. They are a vital part of what keeps our hospitals running - greeting clients and patients, discussing concerns, helping other staff members, helping with patients, and overall handling so many of the day to day items that have to be done.

Thank you all for everything you do! We are very lucky to have so many talented and caring individuals on our team.

04/19/2025

Keep your pet safe and avoid these Easter dangers!

If you do experience an emergency with your pet we are open 24/7, with two locations to help - Layton and Bluffdale.

📍 908 North Main Street in Layton • 801.683.6201
📍13860 South 2700 West in Bluffdale • 801.515.5011

04/18/2025

We love to be able to support the USU veterinary students with specialty lectures and hands on experiences. Dr. Kimberly Claus (DACVECC) was able to come to USU for a hands on ultrasound lecture for students to discuss centesis procedures (removing fluid from a body cavity) and let the students experience ultrasound imaging on practice models as well as patient models ♥️.

We are so excited to see these students pursue their vet med goals and we wish them the best in their veterinary medicine journey!

04/18/2025

Do you remember the absolutely adorable Goober from the Humane Society of Utah that couldn't open his jaw all the way?

We are happy to report that he came and had surgery at our Bluffdale hospital with Dr. Ryan Demianiuk. After careful mapping of the surgical site, placement of a tracheal tube for intubation (since he couldn't open his mouth to be intubated), and a whole team of technicians to assist, Dr. Ryan was able to remove the portion of the bone preventing his jaw from opening. Goober recovered in our ICU and was able to return to his foster family the following day!

We are grateful that we are able to work with the Humane Society of Utah and help them ensure pets receive all the medical care they need.

A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO DR. RYAN AND HIS TEAM AS WELL! We are so lucky to have you all at our hospital - Thank you!!!

04/16/2025

We are excited to announce our MRI has been installed at our Bluffdale location, and we are starting our staff training this week!

04/11/2025

April is Heartworm Awareness Month and now is the perfect time to start your pet on a heartworm preventative if they are not already on one!

04/10/2025

Why choose MWVS?

Mountain West Veterinary Specialists offers 24/7 emergency and specialty care - with a team of professional, passionate and caring individuals, we are here to help your pet - day or night!

With two locations to serve you:

📍 13860 South 2700 West Bluffdale, Utah
📞 801.515.5011

📍 908 North Main Street Layton, Utah
📞 801.683.6201

for more information visit us at www.mtnwestvet.com

04/10/2025

📅 Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, June 21st from 11AM to 3PM for our annual pet adoption event in Farmington, Utah!

We are still accepting applications for vendors -- if interested please reach out to us via DM or email [email protected].

04/09/2025

Our dedicated technicians are not only skilled in caring for patients, but they are skilled in performing laboratory testing, radiographs, blood draws and other important parts of veterinary care during your pet's visit -- day or night!

04/09/2025

04/08/2025

Besides life-saving blood and plasma transfusions for pets, blood products can have other uses in veterinary medicine. One such use is plasma as an eye drop to help heal eye injuries. This plasma can be from the dog itself, or from a donor dog.

Through our in house blood bank, Wagging Tails Blood Bank, we are able to stock plasma in small aliquots specifically for ophthalmic application in our hospitals. We are also able to supply local general practice clinics with these vials for their in house patients, making ophthalmic use of plasma even more accessible to patients!

04/08/2025

UPDATE: Pet transferred to Ogden Animal Control

This female puppy was found in Ogden, Utah. She does not have a microchip or ID tags. Please share and let’s find her family.

If you believe that this is your pet please call us at 801.683.6201. Proof of ownership is required.

04/07/2025

Although most veterinarians can perform surgery, not all surgeries are able to be performed in general practice clinics.

With multiple specialists, we are able to perform more complicated surgeries at our hospitals -- including hemilaminectomy (back disc surgery), complex fracture repairs, difficult soft tissue surgery (such as removal of gallbladders, spleens or liver lobes, etc.), and other uncommon surgical procedures.

To schedule a consultation for surgery please contact us at:
📞 801.683.6201 - Layton (Surgery Department)
📞 801.515.5011 - Bluffdale (Surgery and Neurology Departments)

04/06/2025

Did you know that the American Veterinary Medical Association recommends that dental procedures be performed under anesthesia?

Unlike humans, in order to fully evaluate the oral cavity (yes, even in the best behaved patients) general anesthesia is needed to ensure that we are able to get a complete view of the pet's dental and gingival health.

While your pet is under anesthesia the veterinary team is able to perform dental radiographs, the dental cleaning and any necessary extractions or procedures.

To schedule a consultation for your pet with Dr. Alterman, our veterinary dental specialist, please call our Bluffdale location at 801.515.5011. Our dentistry department is in clinic Tuesday through Friday from 9AM to 6PM.

04/06/2025

UPDATE: Pet transferred to Weber County Animal Control

This female cat was found injured in North Ogden, Utah. She does not have a microchip or ID tags. Please share and let’s find her family.

If you believe this is your pet please call us at 801.683.6201. Proof of ownership is required.

04/05/2025

We introduced you to Kennie a few weeks ago....and we are excited to share his update with you! Kennie is moving around without any issues, and has been doing wonderfully at home.

A huge thank you to his family for doing everything they could to ensure his recovery was as smooth as possible.

Dr. Molly Kelley was overjoyed to see the progress that Kennie has made, and was grateful she was able to be a part of his story (and we are grateful to have Dr. Kelley as a part of the team of skilled specialists and doctors we have here at MWVS)!

04/04/2025

How can you not just love this face?!?!

The Humane Society of Utah brought Goober into our Bluffdale location after he began no longer being able to open his mouth fully. Dr. Ryan Demianiuk (surgery) and Dr. Jennifer Alterman (dentistry) consulted together to evaluate the potential cause.

After a full exam, and sedated oral examination, a CT was performed which showed abnormal bone growth that has fused Goober's jaw, stopping it from being able to fully open.

In order to fix this issue surgical removal of the abnormal and impeding bone is needed. Luckily for Goober he has the full support of HSU to move forward with his care, and the talents of Dr. Demianiuk to perform the surgery!

We are proud to be able to support and donate the specialty medical needs of the Humane Society of Utah. Please consider joining us supporting their mission here in Utah to care for homeless pets in need. To donate to HSU, and help other pets like Goober, please visit their website: www.utahhumane.org

Stay tuned for Goober's progress....