From Veterinary Care to Behavior Wellness

At Beacon Veterinary Hospital, we focus on the health and well-being of your dog or cat. Our wellness approach results in a fulfilling life experience for both you and your pet by promoting your pet’s general health and vigor. This, combined with preventive care, early diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions, and behavior wellness programs enhance your relationship with your pet. Together we will make a plan that suits your needs and lifestyle which can lead to a long and joyful experience for you both.

Adopting a new dog or cat from a local rescue group or shelter? Beacon Veterinary Hospital supports your decision by offering free initial physical exams for those animals adopted from a rescue group or shelter. Simply call our office and share the good news—we will schedule your adoptee’s first free appointment right away.

General Medicine

Sometimes pets develop illnesses or injuries and need more than routine care. Dr. Ballas, experienced in emergency, shelter and general medicine, is skilled at detection and treatment of many diseases and conditions including:

• Diseases of the kidneys, liver, and other internal organs
• Thyroid, adrenal, and other endocrine diseases
• Infectious diseases
• Dermatology
• Arthritis
• Cancer treatment and chemotherapy
• Pain management
• Geriatric care

Our on-site laboratory services and digital x-ray equipment allow us to diagnose medical problems without delay, fill a prescription at our pharmacy, and send you home with the least amount of inconvenience for your pet or you. In the few cases when your prescription is not available on site, we will gladly call it into a pharmacy for you.

Surgery

Occasionally pets require surgery, whether it is a simple spay or neuter, or a more complicated procedure. Dr. Ballas is an experienced soft tissue surgeon with a background in emergency, shelter, and general medicine. She is able to provide you with the excellence you need for your pet’s care. We screen all patients carefully for safety, and we tailor anesthetics to the needs of your pet. Pain management is an important part of every surgical intervention—compassionate and humane treatment is the hallmark of our program.

If your pet requires highly specialized surgery, or if you just want the comfort of a second opinion, we refer to the best: board certified surgeons and specialists.

Behavior Modification and Training Classes

Acceptable behavior is the cornerstone of a happy relationship between pet and owner, and behavior advisor Tristan Rehner, MS, CPDT is well equipped to assist you with providing for your pet’s normal behavioral needs or with training and behavior modification plans for pets of any age. Our Puppy Preschool and Kitten Kindergarten are designed to be both training for your young pet and an enlightening educational experience for you, the pet owner—and they’re fun.

See our Behavior and Training page for a complete description of these classes and other behavior wellness services.