Veterinary Medical Center 600 Oxford Street P.O. Box 785 Worthington, MN 56187 (800) 522-3276 or (507) 372-2957 (p) (507) 372-2950 (f)

The Veterinary Medical Center, based in Worthington, MN, offers state-of-the-art veterinary services for both large and small animals. The goal of the Veterinary Medical Center is to ensure their clients are equipped with the preventative, diagnostic, and educational tools necessary to ensure top health for their animals.

VMC has a reputation for being an early adaptor of new technologies, and the practice is dedicated to finding practical solutions to complex animal disease issues. The staff at VMC prides itself on going the extra mile to provide clients with cost-effective and accurate answers.

Large Animal Services

VMC is nationally known for excellence in swine production medicine. Recently, dairy production medicine has become an additional specialty to serve the expanding dairy industry.

The VMC provides one-stop veterinary assistance, regardless of your needs. They can assist in:

• Herd health
• Diagnostics
• Blood profiling
• Vaccination programming
• Nutrition
• Biosecurity
• Cost-effective solutions
• Sow center startups
• SEW nurseries

VMC Large Animal wing includes a variety of quality animal health supplies, vaccines, and animal handling equipment.

The veterinarians at VMC are licensed to provide service to swine, beef, cow/calf, dairy, dairy calf grower, sheep, poultry, and equine clients in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Florida and Montana.

Embracing New Technology

The livestock industry changes quickly, and these changes often bring unique disease challenges. While it is impossible to predict what each new day will bring, the VMC team is dedicated to keeping producers "ahead of the curve" by utilizing cutting-edge tools for diagnostics and disease prevention.

Technologies and innovative practice techniques improve the level of animal care offered by the VMC and set them apart from their counterparts.

The use of molecular biology techniques such as gene sequencing and DNA fingerprinting save valuable time in diagnosing complex problems. By genetically selecting specific virus strains, the VMC team can create Pinpoint (autogenous) vaccines specifically targeted to the issues facing an operation. They also utilize such tools as ultrasound pregnancy detection, state-of-the-art surgery equipment, diagnostic sample collection, post-mortem techniques, and digital photography to build complete case histories.

VMC veterinarians network across the country to stay current with new technology, production information, and the latest advances in animal care. Owners can rely on the VMC for animal care, product information, diagnostic evaluations, production performance, enterprise analysis, and food quality education programs. The group is actively involved with swine, dairy, and beef specialty associations.

Pet Care

No matter what type of care your pet requires, you can trust VMC to provide it in a responsible, caring fashion. We offer:

Routine well-pet exams, including new puppy/kitten and senior pets Full range of vaccinations Nail trims Full-service dental, including cleaning and extractions Ill pet examinations, consultation, and treatment End-of-life services

Full line of medications, supplements, and health-care equipment X-rays Laboratory testing, including parasites, heartworms, FeLV/FIV, urinalysis, etc. Nutrition consultation and diet formulation, featuring Purina and NutriSource diets Behavioral consultation

We also are proud to feature full surgical service, including:

• Spay/neuter
• Declawing
• Orthopedic procedures, including joint/back
• Setting broken bones
• Other miscellaneous procedures
• Anesthesia administered and monitored by qualified, experienced professionals

In addition, we also offer:

Boarding Individual kennels/runs Runs/kennels cleaned twice daily Pets walked twice daily We treat your pet like family! Bathing services available

Grooming Shave-downs Breed-specific clips Brush-outs Nail trims Baths

The VMC Pet Care Division offers private examination rooms that are fully stocked, clean, and comfortable.

A successful veterinary facility will not only be efficient, but it must also create a soothing atmosphere for pets and their owners. At the VMC, our modern medical equipment combined with a cheerful mood help to build a successful experience for our clients, whether they are visiting us for a quick examination or a longer boarding stay.

Sharing Information and Staying Informed

The veterinarians at VMC meet daily to discuss problem cases. This forum of sharing information is a priceless resource, with the end result being seen in healthier animals and cost-effective solutions.