Hodes Veterinary Health Center

06/24/2026

🇺🇸 Fourth of July Holiday Hours 🇺🇸

Please note that we will be closed Friday, July 3rd, through Sunday, July 5th, in observance of Independence Day.

Be sure to call ahead for any medication refills before the holiday weekend. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 6th, at 8:00 a.m.

Our doctor and nurse team will still be available on call for emergencies. If you need assistance, please contact us at 316-260-5019 and follow the prompts to connect with the on-call doctor. 📞

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you and your pets a safe and happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

06/19/2026

📌 Important Announcement 📌

We will be closed on Saturday, June 20th, and will reopen Monday, June 22nd at 8 AM.

Our doctor and nurse team will still be available on call for emergencies. If you need assistance, please call 316-260-5019 and follow the prompts to reach the on-call doctor. 📞

Thank you for your understanding - we look forward to caring for your pets again on Monday! 💜🐾

06/16/2026

Act Now!

With less than a month until the 4th of July, it's essential to consider how fireworks and loud noises can affect your pets. If your pet requires anxiety medication for the holiday or the storm season, don't hesitate to contact us, especially if they haven't had their annual exam recently. This way, we can schedule an examination and provide the necessary prescriptions.

Don't delay - reach out today!

Call us at 316-260-5019 📞

06/14/2026

Great information from Dr. Jessica Hodes and Stephanie Anne Fisk McCurdy with Wichita Animal Action League to help keep your pets safe during these hot summer months! ☀️🐾

A few important reminders:
💧 Always provide plenty of fresh, cool water
🌳 Make sure pets have access to shade and cool indoor spaces
🚶 Walk dogs early in the morning or later in the evening to avoid the hottest parts of the day
🔥 Remember: if the pavement is too hot for your hand, it’s too hot for your pet’s paws
🚗 Never leave pets unattended in a vehicle - temperatures can become dangerous within minutes.

Watch for signs of overheating, including excessive panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, weakness, or difficulty breathing. If you notice these signs, move your pet to a cool area and contact your veterinarian right away.

As summer draws closer and temperatures continue to rise, it’s important take precautions, especially for your pets.

06/03/2026

We will be closing early on Friday, June 5, at 12:00 PM.

Please note that our doctor/nurse on-call team will not be available on Friday night. For small animal emergencies, we recommend contacting:

Urgent Pet Care: 316-440-5900
Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center: 785-532-5690

For large animal emergencies, please contact:

Kansas State University Veterinary Health Center: 785-532-5700

We will resume our normal Saturday business hours of 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on June 6. Our doctor/nurse on-call team will be available for emergencies throughout Saturday and Sunday, like normal.

Thank you for your understanding. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your continued trust in our team.

05/19/2026

With the holiday weekend approaching, please ensure that your pets' food and medications are requested before we close.

We will be closed over the weekend and on Monday.

As always, our doctor/nurse team will be available on call for any medical emergencies.

-HVHC Team

05/12/2026

Today we are participating in a training day with the Butler County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Unit. You may see police vehicles at our building as they train with their dogs throughout the day. We will still be open and operating with normal business hours as usual.

We are happy to help support their training needs while continuing to care for everyone’s pets throughout the day. Thank you all for your understanding!

05/06/2026

So what was inside our cute Lab friend’s stomach from yesterday? 👀

After seeing just how much was packed in there, we gave medication to safely induce vomiting. After several rounds, his stomach was completely cleared out - confirmed by his second radiograph showing a nice, normal (and much smaller!) stomach.

And like a proud kid showing off an art project… here were the results 😅

This guy got into a box of condoms, shredded the packaging, and managed to eat 23 condoms in record time… along with a bone and a worm for good measure. 🤦‍♀️

Thankfully, he’s feeling great and went home with no restrictions - other than sticking to approved snacks only from now on. 🐾

05/05/2026

This sweet guy really took “anything can be a snack” to heart… 😅

It all happened quickly, but thankfully his owners didn’t hesitate and got him to us right away so we could help.

Take a guess ❓

What do you think has his stomach completely packed on this radiograph? 👀

Come back tomorrow to find out what he decided was just too tasty to pass up!

04/17/2026

📌 Important Announcement 📌

We will be closed on Saturday, April 18th, and will reopen Monday, April 20th at 8 AM.

Our doctor and nurse team will still be available on call for emergencies. If you need assistance, please call 316-260-5019 and follow the prompts to reach the on-call doctor. 📞

Thank you for your understanding - we look forward to caring for your pets again on Monday! 💜🐾