Desert Veterinary Clinic

Desert Veterinary Clinic Desert Veterinary Clinic has been proudly serving the Tri Cities community since 1976. Your pets are family to us! 🐾

As a locally owned and operated veterinary clinic, we provide compassionate, high-quality care for your pets with a personal touch. Desert Veterinary Clinic is recognized in the professional community as an innovative leader in veterinary medicine and surgery. We have been selected by the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a Guided Preceptorship Practice, which bestows s

tatus as an adjunct teaching facility. Veterinary students are assigned to our practice for part of their fourth year of study to gain experience in clinical veterinary medicine and business management. Veterinary technician students from Yakima Valley Community College may also spend a month with us during their final year of study to gain practical experience. We meet rigid standards in medicine, surgery, record keeping, and facilities and have received four-year accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association for our efforts. This is the highest possible level awarded and is based on inspection and review of a clinic's medical and surgical equipment, practice methods and business management. We are also proud that we have been chosen to provide veterinary health care for the Hanford Patrol K-9 Division.

07/26/2025

When the patient is positioned perfectly but your foot can’t find the pedal... 😩🤦‍♀️⁣⁣⁣

Sometimes you just have to go to plan B and dance it out! 💃🏻⁣⁣⁣

🌟 DVC Spotlight: Dr. Thomé Represents WA in D.C.! 🇺🇸🐾We’re incredibly proud of our very own Dr. Diana Thomé, who serves ...
07/23/2025

🌟 DVC Spotlight: Dr. Thomé Represents WA in D.C.! 🇺🇸🐾

We’re incredibly proud of our very own Dr. Diana Thomé, who serves as a Washington State delegate for the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) and recently attended the annual AVMA conference in Washington, D.C.!

While there, Dr. Thomé met with members of Congress—including Rep. Dan Newhouse—to advocate for issues that matter to local veterinarians, pet owners, and animals across the country. Topics included animal welfare, updates to the Model Veterinary Practice Act, and veterinary workplace safety.

In addition to her leadership and policy work, Dr. Thomé also participated in continuing education sessions, and will bring back the latest knowledge and medical updates to share with the entire veterinary team here at Desert Veterinary Clinic.

👏 Please join us in giving Dr. Thomé a huge round of applause for her dedication to our profession and her commitment to advancing veterinary care on both a local and national level!

🦠 Why We Include the Lepto Vaccine in Your Dog’s Routine Care 🐶At Desert Veterinary Clinic, we include leptospirosis pro...
07/22/2025

🦠 Why We Include the Lepto Vaccine in Your Dog’s Routine Care 🐶

At Desert Veterinary Clinic, we include leptospirosis protection as part of your dog’s routine DHLPP vaccine—for a very important reason. 💉

Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease that affects both dogs and humans. It’s spread through contaminated water, soil, or urine from infected wildlife—and it’s more common than many people realize, especially after rain or near puddles and standing water.

Why we vaccinate:
✔️ Lepto can cause kidney and liver failure in dogs
✔️ It’s zoonotic—meaning it can spread to people
✔️ The vaccine is safe, effective, and widely recommended. The Leptospirosis vaccines are no more likely to cause side effects than other common vaccines like DHPP, Rabies and Kennel Cough.
✔️ Dogs can be exposed anywhere—from trails to backyards. ALL dogs are at risk - regardless of age, breed and lifestyle.

📢 And according to the 2024 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines, lepto is now considered a core vaccine—recommended for all dogs, regardless of lifestyle. We're proud to follow these up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines to keep your pets (and your family) safe.

Whether your dog hikes, plays at the park, or just goes into your backyard—lepto protection matters.

If you’re not sure whether your pup is up to date, give us a call—we’re happy to help.

📞 509-946-4138

🐾 Need an Appointment After Work? We’ve Got You Covered! 🌙We know your weekdays are busy, so Desert Veterinary Clinic of...
07/20/2025

🐾 Need an Appointment After Work? We’ve Got You Covered! 🌙

We know your weekdays are busy, so Desert Veterinary Clinic offers late-night appointments every Wednesday until 7:00 PM!

Dr. Neuhaus is available for evening appointments on Wednesdays—making it easier to fit your pet’s care into your schedule without missing work. 🐶🐱💼

📅 Call us to book your pet’s next visit during our extended hours. We’re here to make vet care more convenient for you and your furry family!

07/17/2025

Being this good is hard work... 😎

In all seriousness, we truly appreciate hearing feedback—especially the kind words that show up in 5-star reviews. It means the world to us to know you and your pets feel happy, safe, and cared for with our team at Desert Veterinary Clinic.

Thank you for trusting us—and for supporting our locally owned small business! 💛🐾

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🩺 PET HEALTH FACT CHECK 🐾“If my pet is eating and drinking normally, they must be healthy.”Not so fast! 👀Pets—especially...
07/16/2025

🩺 PET HEALTH FACT CHECK 🐾

“If my pet is eating and drinking normally, they must be healthy.”
Not so fast! 👀

Pets—especially our senior companions—are masters at hiding illness. Just because your dog or cat is eating and drinking like normal doesn’t mean everything is okay under the surface.

As pets age and become seniors (typically 8+ years), their risk for silent conditions like kidney disease, liver issues and thyroid imbalances increases—even if they seem totally fine at home.

💉 That’s why we recommend routine senior bloodwork as part of your pet’s wellness care. These tests help us catch problems early—before your pet shows signs—and allow us to start treatment or make simple lifestyle changes to keep them feeling their best.

✅ Early detection = more options, better outcomes, and a healthier, happier pet!

📞 Call us today to schedule your senior pet’s wellness visit and bloodwork screening. Let’s keep those golden years truly golden. 💛

07/13/2025

Exhausted. Defeated. But not done. 💥🐾⁣⁣⁣

From the creators of ‘Purrassic World’ and ‘Guardians of the Pawlaxy’…
comes the most explosive vet drama of the year. ⁣⁣

Starring: One Stethoscope. One Hero. Endless Emergencies. ⁣⁣

🐾💊 Check Out Our Online Pharmacy!💊🐾Did you know Desert Veterinary Clinic has an online pharmacy? You can order your pet’...
07/08/2025

🐾💊 Check Out Our Online Pharmacy!💊🐾

Did you know Desert Veterinary Clinic has an online pharmacy? You can order your pet’s medications, preventatives, prescription diets, and more—shipped straight to your door with just a few clicks! 🐶🐱📦

By using our online pharmacy at desvet.covetruspharmacy.com, you’re not only getting convenience and trusted products—you’re also supporting our locally owned clinic and the team that knows and loves your pets. ❤️

✅ Safe
✅ Easy
✅ Delivered
✅ Local Support

Thank you for choosing to support small businesses like ours. Your pets are family—and we’re here to help keep them happy and healthy, every step of the way!

With the 4th of July approaching, now is the perfect time to talk about microchipping your pet! Fireworks, open doors, a...
07/01/2025

With the 4th of July approaching, now is the perfect time to talk about microchipping your pet!

Fireworks, open doors, and unexpected guests can cause pets—even indoor cats—to panic and escape. Sadly, many lost pets without proper ID are never reunited with their families.

🐾 A microchip is a safe, quick, and permanent form of identification that greatly increases the chance of getting your pet back home.

🚩At Desert Veterinary Clinic, microchip placement includes registering the chip to you with your current contact information—so your pet is protected immediately!

💉 Microchips can be placed while your pet is awake, and most pets hardly notice! We’re usually able to distract them with treats, and it's over before they realize anything happened.

Already microchipped? Now’s a great time to double-check that your contact info is up to date in the microchip registry.

📞 Call us today to schedule a microchip appointment or to have us scan and verify your pet’s chip!

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🇺🇸 HOLIDAY CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸Desert Veterinary Clinic will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th so that our hardworking te...
06/29/2025

🇺🇸 HOLIDAY CLOSURE ANNOUNCEMENT 🇺🇸

Desert Veterinary Clinic will be CLOSED on Friday, July 4th so that our hardworking team can enjoy the holiday with their families—and their own fur babies! ❤️💙🐾

If your pet needs emergency care during the holiday weekend, please contact:
Mid-Columbia Pet Emergency Services
📍8913 Sandifur Pkwy, Pasco, WA 99301
📞 (509) 547-3577

Planning ahead for firework anxiety?
The last day to request anti-anxiety medications for guaranteed pick-up before the holiday is Wednesday, July 2nd.

PET SAFETY TIPS FOR THE 4TH
🐾 Keep pets indoors—even confident pets can panic and bolt.
🇺🇸 Create a safe, quiet space with their favorite bed or blanket.
🐾 Play white noise or calming music to help drown out fireworks.
🇺🇸 Make sure your pet’s ID tags and microchip info are up-to-date.
🐾 Never use fireworks around pets—they can cause severe stress or injury.

Wishing all our clients a safe and happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐶🐱💥

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Richland, WA

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 6pm
Tuesday 7am - 6pm
Wednesday 7am - 6pm
Thursday 7am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 6pm

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+15099464138

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