West Ridge Animal Health Center

10/17/2025

This is the 2025 registered veterinary technician crew!!
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They have been hard at work this week just like every week taking care of pets and people. Doing lab work and x-rays, bandaging and drawing blood. They’ve been grief counselors, and pet educators. This week ( just like every week) they have spent all of their time trying to make sure that your pets are well taken care of and that YOU as pet owners feel heard and supported. 
West Ridge could not exist without them!

10/15/2025

🌟 It’s National Veterinary Technician Week! 🌟
This week we’re celebrating the heart of our hospital — our incredible veterinary technicians! 💜

At West Ridge Animal Health Center, we’re lucky to have three of the best:

🐾 Sara – Our anesthesia and dental care pro! She’s the calm, steady hand that helps keep pets safe and comfortable during procedures and ensures every smile shines bright. 🦷✨

🐾 Alex – Our nutrition and Fear Free care specialist! She’s passionate about helping pets feel relaxed during their visits and helping families find the perfect diet for their furry friends. 🥦🐶🐱

🐾 Dusty – Our orthopedic rehabilitation and Fear Free guru! From helping pets recover after surgery to making each visit stress-free, Dusty is always there with patience, skill, and love. 💪💚

Our technicians are nurses, anesthetists, lab techs, dental hygienists, counselors, and comfort-givers all rolled into one — and we couldn’t do what we do without them.

Please join us in thanking Sara, Alex, and Dusty for their hard work, compassion, and dedication to keeping Topeka’s pets healthy and happy! 💕

10/13/2025

It’s here!!!!
A whole week about our 3 registered veterinary technicians! Alex, Dusty, and Sara have so much knowledge, talent, and compassion. WRAHC is lucky to have them on the team.

Help us celebrate all they do!

09/11/2025

🇺🇸❤️ On this day of remembrance, we are reminded of how deeply love and unity matter. With all the heaviness in our world — the sadness, division, and uncertainty — our pets continue to show us what’s pure and good.

🐾 They don’t see differences. They don’t hold grudges. They simply love us — unconditionally, fully, and joyfully.

Today, as we honor and remember, let’s also choose hope. Let’s be grateful for the comfort of a wagging tail, the warmth of a purr, and the way our pets don’t see differences.
They don’t hold grudges. They simply love us — unconditionally, fully, and joyfully.

In a world full of division let’s choose pets🐾❤️

09/02/2025

😺 Meet Jake, our handsome orange boy!Did you know that most orange cats are actually boys? In fact, about 80% of orange cats are male. So when you meet a lady orange kitty, she’s extra special! 💫

Jake also wants you to know that cats aren’t just little lions—though they may act like it when they knock your coffee off the counter ☕🐾. They need regular checkups, vaccines, and dental care just like dogs (and maybe just a bit more patience).

Give your cat some extra love today—they’ll pretend they don’t care, but we all know they do. 😉❤️

08/26/2025

📸We know your camera is filled with so many pictures of your pets!

Please take a moment and share pictures of those precious fur babies
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08/24/2025

🐾It has been a great leaning adventure for the WRAHC Team!!! We went to Kansas City for our annual veterinary conference called Fetch!

🩺🩼❤️We have learned about pain management, surgery, neuropathy, ophthalmology, nutrition, best care for wounds and ear infections. We have explored new medications and techniques to help your pets live longer and healthie and so many other great things!!!

We can’t wait to see you on Monday!

07/30/2025

Mark your calendars!

It’s almost time for our annual Dog Swim, where the pups take over the pool before we close for the season!

Locations & Dates:
Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center – Aug. 4
Shawnee North Family Aquatic Center – Date coming soon!

Session Times:
4–5:25 p.m. – Small dogs only (30 lbs. or less)
5:35–7 p.m. – All dogs welcome, any size

Cost:
$5 per dog, per session
Please note: Pools will be cleared between sessions.

Rules & Reminders:
Up to 2 dogs per owner (13+ only)

Dogs must be under control at all times

Aggressive or uncontrollable dogs may be asked to leave or be leashed

Waivers must be signed before entry

No human swimming. Standing in the water is okay up to chest level only

Keep dogs out of deep ends and dive wells

Clean up after your pet when possible

Dogs must be current on vaccinations

Feel free to bring toys and floaties!

No people swimming. This one's just for the dogs!

Come out and celebrate summer with some tail-wagging fun.

07/04/2025

🇺🇸Happy 4th of July!!

Be safe, make good choices, have fun, hydrate, and be kind.
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