Services

Because of the shorter lifespan of our pets, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination. Thorough check-ups and preventive care can help alleviate serious health problems. We offer a wide range of veterinary services to keep your companions feeling their best:

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services:
Our hospital is equipped to provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to care for your pets’ complete health care needs. We stress biannual wellness exams, as recommended by the Animal Hospital Association of America.


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Dentistry:  We are proud of our state-of-the-art dental suite and are equipped to perform high-level dental procedures including: dental prophylaxis (charting, cleaning, polishing and flouride treatment), advanced endodontic and exodontic techniques such as root canals and surgical extractions of teeth, oral surgery and orthodontic procedures.
Sterling Veterinary Hospital utilizes the The ORAL ATP™ (Oral Assessment, Treatment and Prevention) program, stressing a comprehensive approach to the practice of veterinary dentistry. The framework is designed to give equal emphasis to assessment, treatment and prevention and take the veterinary practice beyond viewing dentistry in terms such as simply doing a “dental” or “prophy” in order to expand and enhance oral care for the benefit of pets’ lives.

Surgical Services:
Our state-of-the-art surgical suite provides for the performance of a wide variety of surgical procedures.

Stem Cell Therapy:
Dr. Sobel is credentialed in Stem Cell Therapy. Stem cells derived from your pet are used in the natural healing process regenerating injured tissue. Present uses are for Arthritis, Knee, Hip, Elbow, Soft Tissue Repair, Tendon Repair, Ligament Repair, and Partial Tears. Current studies under investigation are for: Auto-immune Disease, Renal Disease and Liver Disease.

DNA Testing:
Wisdom Panel MX; In Depth Breed Analysis: Your dog’s customized report includes a detailed analysis of breeds detected in your dog. Profiles of breeds detected in your dog include: Historical background, physical traits, breed-associated behaviors and access to online resources to help you learn more about the breeds in your dog.

Anesthesia:
We utilize the safest available anesthetics to provide an extra margin of safety, especially for our older or high-risk patients. Using the most modern equipment, the patient’s vital signs are monitored during all anesthetic procedures.
Internal medicine consults:
We offer in-hospital referrals to an internal medicine specialist who performs ultrasounds, endoscopic procedures and helps us with the diagnosis of more complicated cases.

Radiology Services:
Our on-site, modern X-ray equipment provides high quality radiographs to aid in the quick diagnosis of many disorders.

Electrocardiography Services:
We provide ECG services on-site as well as consultations with cardiology specialists.

Laboratory:
Our in-house laboratory facilities provide for serum chemistry, hematology, serology, urinalysis and parasite testing. We also utilize commercial veterinary laboratories for specialized diagnostics and consultations.

Permanent identification:
We offer the newest technology in microchip identification.
Pharmacy: 
We maintain a complete inventory of pharmaceuticals, vitamins, shampoos, flea and tick control products and heartworm preventatives to meet the needs of your pet. We also carry a full line of prescription diets.
Individualized Flea Control Programs:
We develop programs for the specific needs of your pet and your own particular environmental situation. We will review with you the best ways to control fleas in your house, in your yard and on your pet.

Dietary Counseling:
We will provide guidance regarding your pet’s nutritional needs for each life stage, including dietary requirements for growth, weight maintenance and performance.

Behavioral Counseling:
We can provide advice regarding the correction of problems such as excessive barking, chewing, spraying, scratching, digging, house soiling and aggression.

Boarding:
We provide pet boarding as a service to our clients. All boarders receive personal attention from our caring staff. Pets may be dropped off and picked up during regular business hours.

Bathing:
Routine and therapeutic bathing services are available.