Associated Veterinary Medical Center

11/05/2025

From ninjas and nurses to Winnie the Pooh and a doodle in scrubs, our AVMC family knows how to celebrate spooky season in style. We had a wonderfully frightful, spooky season this year! Take us back!

POLL TIME!

🗳️ Are you... Team Spooky Season Forever or Team Bring on the Stuffing and Lights?

Reply with your answer below in the comments with a Halloween 2025 photo 📸 or dare we say it 😂...festive photo!

10/28/2025

🎃 It’s officially the week of spooks and sweets!👻

Let’s make sure your pets enjoy Halloween safely, no scares, just treats!

🍫 Keep the Candy for Humans: Chocolate, raisins, and xylitol (found in sugar-free treats) can make pets feel frightfully sick.

🏷️ Tag Check! Make sure collars and microchips are up to date, just in case an open door turns into an escape route.

🕯️ Watch the Witchy Decor: Candles, cords, and glow sticks can be tempting toys for curious paws.

🧙‍♀️Costume Safety: Costumes should be comfy and never block breathing or movement.

🚪 Set the Scene for Calm: A quiet space away from the doorbell parade helps keep everyone relaxed.

🏠 Home Sweet (and Safe) Home: The best place for pets during the festivities is right by your side indoors.

🧡💜 From all of us at AVMC, we wish you a spook-tacularly safe Halloween! 🐾🎃

10/27/2025

Meet Georgie! This pocket-sized Chihuahua puppy was just the CUTEST patient!

Georgie came in for his puppy visit to get a healthy start, complete with his first vaccines and some extra snuggles from Dalana, one of our wonderful assistants.

Early puppy visits are the best way to prepare your pet for a lifetime of wellness. These visits ensure that your puppy is protected from preventable diseases, builds positive experiences at the vet, and allows us to start forming that special bond early on.

We think Georgie’s already off to a pretty great start!

10/24/2025

Stompers says recovery is always better with cuddles from Mikayla.

Neutering is a procedure that can make a big difference for your cat’s health and well-being. It helps prevent certain cancers, reduces spraying and roaming behaviors, and plays an important role in reducing pet overpopulation.

Safety and precision are at the forefront of every surgical procedure. Our advanced surgical suite is designed to make each operation as non-invasive as possible. We customize anesthesia protocols for every pet, use advanced monitoring systems, and maintain separate areas for diagnostics and surgery, ensuring specialized, focused care from start to finish.

Every patient, like Stompers, receives the same level of compassion and meticulous attention from all of our team, because your pet’s comfort, safety, and lifelong wellness are always our top priority.

Associated Veterinary is an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital in Walla Walla. We provide phenomenal veterinary care for dogs, cats and horses.

10/21/2025

Behind the Scenes with Poppy at AVMC!

Dr. Laura Beth Wick and Sheila gently cared for sweet Poppy’s ears, while Haeli kept her happy and calm with a Kong and a little Cheez Whiz love!

At AVMC, we believe every patient deserves care that’s not only effective, but also kind. Our Fear Free approach focuses on reducing stress and creating positive experiences, so pets learn that visits here mean comfort, not fear.

Moments like these build the trust that helps our patients feel safe, loved, and understood. ❤️

10/16/2025

Happy Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week!

We are so grateful for our incredible team of Veterinary Technicians here at AVMC!

From assisting in surgery and monitoring anesthesia to comforting nervous pets, running diagnostics, and supporting our doctors, our techs truly do it all. Their expertise, compassion, and dedication make every interaction with our pet patients and their families and amongst our team that much brighter!

Our mission has always been to provide exceptional, compassionate care for pets and the people who love them, and our technicians are at the center of it all. We’re endlessly grateful for their skill, teamwork, and the heart they bring to our practice every single day.

Please join us in thanking our amazing tech team for everything they do! ❤️ 👏

10/04/2025

09/26/2025

Meet Odin! This 5-year-old gentle giant came in for an ear recheck after a recent infection, and we’re happy to report he’s doing so much better.

True to his nature, Odin turned his visit into a play session, soaking up all the love and showing off how much he enjoys a good butt scratch. Just look at that happy pant and wagging tail!

Visits like this remind us that follow-up care is just as important as the first appointment. It keeps pets feeling their best and gives us more chances to celebrate moments like this.

09/22/2025

Veterinary medicine is full of surprises, and this week brings a special one! Dr. Campbell had the privilege of helping the performers from Sea Lion Splash with their health certificates while they were in town for the Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days.

These happy (and very kissy!) sea lions travel the country educating and entertaining crowds, and we were honored to play a small part in keeping them healthy on their journey.

A day in the life of a vet means one day you're cuddling kittens and the next day getting smooched by a different set of whiskers... belonging to three adorable sea lions! Sea lions may not be cats or dogs, but they sure love cuddles all the same.

09/16/2025

Healing is more than medicine. It's in the love, comfort, and trust we provide our pet companions. They are there for us when we need them most, and we'll always be there for them.

We have always been committed to blending top-tier medical expertise with genuine compassion because pets deserve nothing less. We are proud to have a team that lives out that promise every single day as they treat each patient like family, celebrate the bonds we share, and ensure every pet receives not just the best care, but also the gentlest hands and kindest hearts.

09/12/2025

Life gets busy, and our four-legged friends often remind us to slow down and focus on what matters most. This month is a gentle reminder of the little things that make a big difference in your dog’s health and happiness:

❤️ Wellness Care: Regular check-ups, dental care, and year-round flea, heartworm, & tick protection

🐶 Identification: Microchips and ID tags keep tails wagging safely home. Is your information up to date?

🎾 Socialization, Exercise, and Nutrition: Like humans, dogs need daily exercise, social time, and a balanced diet.

🚨 Preparedness: Do you have an emergency kit for your pets, too? Food, toys, blankets, water, medications, carrier/leash, first aid, and important documents are essential.

Our dogs give us unconditional love every day. Let’s give them the very best in return.

👉 If you’ve been meaning to schedule your dog’s check-up but haven’t had the time, this is your sign! Call us or book online through our website today.

Associated Veterinary is an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital in Walla Walla. We provide phenomenal veterinary care for dogs, cats and horses.