Community Practice Service

Our Services

The Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital offers excellence in veterinary care. We offer a Community Practice service that provides your pet with the best in primary care.

The Community Practice clinic is an essential and integral part of our teaching program. Under the direct supervision of our faculty veterinarians, our students perform preventative healthcare exams and provide treatment for both acute and chronic illnesses in cats and dogs. Our students also develop communication skills by interacting with and informing owners and caretakers regarding issues such as parasite control, weight management, senior pet care, behavior and dentistry. We can tailor a wellness plan that best fits both your pet's and family's lifestyles. When you bring your pet to our Community Practice clinic, your animal will receive thorough, integrative medical care.

In order to provide continuity of care, we encourage you to bring your pet in annually for physical exams and vaccination updates.

Service Highlights

• Annual physical examinations
• Vaccinations/preventative healthcare
• Management of acute and chronic illnesses
• Dental care
• Behavioral counseling/Puppy kindergarten
• Nutritional counseling/Healthy Weight Clinic

What to Expect

Senior Veterinary students are an important part of our Community practice service (or team). A senior veterinary student will greet you and ask you questions regarding your pet's health and perform a physical examination on your pet. The student will present this information to a Veterinary Clinician and together they will develop recommendations for your pet. All pets are given a thorough examination by a licensed veterinarian. Once the team has collaborated, they will meet with you to discuss their recommendations. Our wellness appointments last approximately 60 minutes.

Clinicians

Community Practice Faculty

Jane Flores, DVM

Interns

• Kelly Carlsten, DVM
• Rachel Casamina, DVM
• Ryan Fries, DVM
• Michele Keyerleber, DVM
• Paula Martin-Vaquero, DVM
• Joshua Stern, DVM
• Bridget Urie, DVM
• Alessio Vigani, DVM

Technicians

Dawn Eblin, RVT, Community Practice and Dentistry
Michelle DuMond, RVT, Community Practice and Nutrition

Appointments and Office Hours

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8am-5pm
• Tuesday 8am-8pm
• Saturday 8am-2pm
• Drop off Service Monday thru Friday: You may drop our pet off between 7:30 and 9am and arrange a time to pick them up later that day.

To schedule an appointment, please call (614) 292-3551.

After Hours emergencies are managed (treated) by the OSU Small Animal Urgent Care/Emergency Service at (614) 292-3551.

Payment

Payment is required at the time of service. Read more about our payment policies.