Michigan Veterinary Specialists

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Welcome to Michigan Veterinary Specialists

WHEN YOUR BEST FRIEND IS SERIOUSLY OR CRITICALLY ILL, WE CAN HELP

Together with the care of your family veterinarian, our goal is to assure that your best friend receives the best possible medical treatment and care
When you choose Michigan Veterinary Specialists, you are selecting the specialty medical center of choice for numerous family veterinarians and pet owners because they know we can help.
Every day, our team of specialists, veterinarians, technicians and staff put their intimate knowledge, experience, skill and love for animals to work so your pet receives access to the broadest spectrum of treatment options available. With three world-class, technologically-advanced surgical and diagnostic centers in Michigan, no other veterinary medical facility offers the depth of knowledge, skill and services under one roof.
Considered among the nation's premier veterinary specialty and emergency care health centers, Michigan Veterinary Specialists delivers comprehensive veterinary emergency and specialty care 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Easy Homemade Treat
One of our veterinary dermatologists, Dr. Candice Goldman, shared with us her favorite easy-to-make treat recipe from Hill's Pet Nutrition. If you'd like to make treats for your cat or dog, check out this recipe.

Take a Tour of MVS
Finally, there is a specialty veterinary hospital that truly deserves to be called "Special." The new, 38,000 square foot Michigan Veterinary Specialists Southfield hospital is setting a new standard of excellence in veterinary medical care. Truly a world-class facility, every element of the hospital from our spacious lobby and outdoor garden space to our technologically advanced surgical suites and in-house pharmacy, has been designed with comfort and care in mind. Come and take a look for yourself.

Your Pet Has Cancer, What Now?
Dr. Christine Swanson discusses what to do when your pet is diagnosed with cancer and the treatment options available to help your pet live with the best quality of life in this short video. Click image once to play on this page or double click to enlarge the video and play.

Six Tips to Prevent Emergencies
The last place you want your pet to end up is the emergency room. Here are some tips on how you can avoid having to bring your pet to the ER and information on how to build a pet first aid kit to keep on hand.

We've Got Heart! Cardiology Now Available at All Locations
We've welcomed Dr. Sarah Achen, board-certified cardiologist, to our cardiology team and are now able to offer cardiology appointments at all three of our locations.

BREEDER CLINICS: Eye & Heart Certifications
Auburn Hills (eye only): Oct. 15, Dec. 17
Grand Rapids (eye only): Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6, Jan. 3
Grand Rapids (eye & heart): Oct. 5, Nov. 2, Dec. 7, Jan. 4
Southfield (eye & heart): Third Thursday of every month
We regularly offer eye and heart screenings that canine breeders can use to check for heritable diseases in their breeding pets. These exams are performed by board-certified specialists.
Pet owners will receive immediate results which can be sent to the CERF registry (eye) or the OFA registry (heart). Appointments are required. Call the MVS location nearest you - Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids or Southfield - to schedule an appointment today. (Pet owners must bring AKC registration papers for each pet and should arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled appointment.)