Read Mountain Animal Hospital

11/05/2026

Welcome Corps of Cadets’ new good boy: Cadet Bedford

11/05/2026

One of our clients found this dog near Hanging Rock. Please call us if you have any information that would help us get in touch with the owner.

10/21/2026

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Meet the next mascot for the core of cadets at Virginia tech.

09/27/2026

🤔 Did You Know? ❓
Veterinary care for Iditarod sled dogs begins weeks before the race even starts.

Within 14 days of the race start, every dog receives a complete physical examination by a licensed veterinarian. Within 30 days, dogs also undergo ECG heart screening, blood testing and microchip verification as part of the Iditarod’s extensive pre-race veterinary screening program.

And once the race begins, the care continues all the way to Nome.

More than 40 licensed veterinarians volunteer along the Iditarod Trail, conducting well over 10,000 veterinary examinations throughout the race. At checkpoints, veterinarians routinely evaluate the dogs, monitor their health and provide treatment when needed.

The goal isn't simply to get dogs to Nome—it's to make sure every dog is healthy, happy and well cared for along the way. That commitment begins long before the starting line and continues every mile of the journey to Nome and beyond the finish line. 🐾

🐾 Behind every team on the trail is a veterinary team watching out for them, and we are so very grateful for that team. 🩵

📸 Dave Poyzer | davepoyzer.com

09/27/2026

🐑🐐 THANK YOU for an AMAZING 6th Annual Sheep & Goat Festival! 🐐🐑

What a wonderful day filled with animals, education, demonstrations, music, fellowship, and fun! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, participated, shared our posts, invited friends and family, and helped spread the word about this year’s festival.

A very special thank you to all of our volunteers, vendors, demonstrators, musicians, educators, exhibitors, sponsors, and community partners who gave their time and talents to help make this event possible. So much work happens behind the scenes, and we truly appreciate every person who helped bring the festival together.
It was wonderful seeing families and visitors learning about sheep and goats, meeting different breeds, watching demonstrations, supporting local vendors, enjoying the activities, and making memories together. 💕🐑🐐

Seeing our community come together and watching people of all ages experience agriculture firsthand is exactly what makes this festival so special.

Thank you for supporting the New River Valley Sheep and Goat Association and helping make the 6th Annual Sheep & Goat Festival such a memorable experience!
We hope you had as much fun as we did, and we cannot wait to see everyone again next year on Saturday, September 25, 2027 from 9am - 4pm! 🎉

🐑🐐 Thank you for making this year’s festival one to remember! 🐐🐑

09/14/2026

09/09/2026

Do you love animals?

Have experience with answer phones, scheduling, filing, and greeting customers/clients?

We have a receptionist position opening up at Read Mountain Animal Hospital.



In this position, you are the first associate that the client sees. Ensuring that each client receives the care and attention they need. You must be able to function calmly and compassionately in situations that can be very emotional and difficult for our clients.



Key Responsibilities:


Provides excellent and expeditious client experience; greets clients, responds to questions; processes incoming and outgoing pets, and handles payments. Answers phone calls, which may involve answering questions, screening for service needs, and scheduling appointments. Handles incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail. Monitors client waiting area to ensure cleanliness. Documents and maintains client information, service data and other pertinent information within business operations software. Escalates complex matters to senior staff.


Requirements:

Previous experience as a Veterinary Receptionist or similar position. 1 year preferred.

Responsible for confirming all appointments in advance to ensure clients receive accurate information about preparing their pet for the appointment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Strong attention to detail

Ability to handle upset clients or emergency situations calmly and professionally

Compassion and patience when dealing with distressed pet owners

Hours:

Part-time 30-34 hours per week Monday-Friday

Pay:

Determined by experience

Please bring your resume to us in person or send an email to [email protected]

09/04/2026

Today is . Remember, the best way to appreciate wildlife is to avoid contact and love them from a distance -- or, let them stay wild!