Vermilion Hillcrest Animal Hospital
2722 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832
Kate Brucker DVM            Jill Bair DVM

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Vermilion Hillcrest Small Animal Hospital in Danville, IL 61832 | Kate Brucker, DVM, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Hospital, Veterinarian Hospital-Clinic, Pet Doctor, Pet Vet

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some questions/answers that we are frequently asked. If you have additional questions that aren't covered here, please feel free to give us a call at Vermilion Hillcrest Animal Hospital.

1. What are the Hospital hours?

   Our hospital is open Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. On Saturdays we are open from 8:00am until noon. The clinic is closed on Sunday.

2. Do I need to have an appointment?

    Yes, patients are seen by appointment.

3. What forms of payment do you accept?

     Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover

4. Can I make payments?

    Payment is required at the time of service.

5. At what age can I have my pet spayed or neutered?

   Spaying or neutering can be done at approximately 4 months of age. Your pet is given an exam prior to surgery to help determine whether your pet is healthy enough to undergo the surgical procedure. Current vaccinations are required at the time of surgery. Also a pre-anesthetic blood screen is recommended prior to undergoing anesthesia and surgery.

6.  What is the pre-anesthetic blood screening?

   This is a blood test that is run here in the clinic prior to surgery. It tests the organ functions and clotting function of your pet. The pre-anesthetic blood screening is done to avoid complications that may affect safety during surgery and the ability to heal following surgery.

7. How long do the sutures stay in after my pet's surgery?

   Procedures involving sutures require them to be removed in 8-10 days following the surgery. Absorbable sutures are used in most surgeries, they do not require removal.

8.  Is it a good idea to let my pet have at least one litter?

    No, there is no advantage to letting your pet have one litter. However there are plenty of advantages to having you pet spayed or neutered. These advantages include decreasing the chances of breast tumors later in life, decreasing the chance of cystic ovaries and uterine infections later in life, decreasing the desire to roam the neighborhood, decreasing the incidence of prostate cancer later in life, helping prevent spraying and marking, and also decreases the surplus of unwanted puppies and kittens.

9.  Do you board pets?

   Yes, we do offer boarding for our clients. We have boarding space for both dogs and cats.
10.  What are your kennels like?

   Our kennels are all indoor. The dogs are excercised 3 times daily while they are boarding. Blankets and food are provided for our boarders, but you are always welcome to bring your own.