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| History |
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Medomak Veterinary Services was founded in 1988 by Dr. Laurie Howarth. The
practice was begun in order to provide veterinary care for small animals and to
provide farm call care for horses, sheep, and goats. At that time the practice
was largely run out of two small rooms in the back of Dr. Howarth’s home. In
1991 the large animal part of the practice was discontinued in order to
concentrate on the growing number of small animal patients and their owners.
The practice grew steadily by word of mouth, slowly outgrowing the two clinic
rooms and encroaching on Dr. Howarth’s living space; a closet was built in the
basement for a dark room, with shelves filling up the remaining space and
overflowing into the barn in order to hold supplies. The work load and
emergency coverage became too much for one veterinarian and the space too small
to add any more staff.
Construction on our new clinic began in June of 2001 and we moved into our new
facility on March 1, 2002. We added our second associate in August of the same
year.
Through the years Medomak Veterinary Services has continued its tradition of
providing the best, most compassionate veterinary care possible. We look
forward to continuing this tradition with the help of a dedicated,
knowledgeable, and skilled staff.
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| Hours |
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We realize that everyone’s time is valuable. In order to minimize waiting time
we schedule time with doctors and/or technicians by appointment only. If you
wish to request a specific doctor please do so when scheduling the appointment.
The clinic is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday from
8am to 7pm, Thursdays 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm, and Saturday from 8am to
12pm. If an appointment must be cancelled we would appreciate 24 hours notice.
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| Financial Policy |
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We expect that services will be paid for as they are rendered. We do not
routinely bill. One of our receptionists will be happy to provide you with an
itemized estimate. We accept cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard and debit
cards. We can also provide you with information on pet insurance if desired.
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| Emergencies |
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We participate in the Lincoln County Emergency Coverage Group. Emergencies are
shared between four veterinary clinics on a rotating basis. If you call your
clinic you will be directed to call the emergency answering service at
1-800-719-3447. The doctor on call will then return your call, answer any questions
you may have, provide reassurance, and if need be see your pet as an emergency
at the clinic he/she works out of.
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