At Nolan River Animal Hospital, we stress the importance of an annual physical examination because it allows us to catch medical problems early. While some pet diseases cannot be cured, their early detection can allow better management leading to an improved quality of life. We strive to prevent illness whenever possible. The time and effort invested in early detection and wellness programs has rewards for both pets and owners.  We offer comprehensive pet vaccination and wellness care plans. At your pet’s wellness exam, Dr. Brockett will address any questions or concerns you might have, perform a physical examination and evaluation,... Read The Rest

At Nolan River Animal Hospital, we offer spays and neuters for dogs and cats. Spaying and neutering also have a number of health and behavioral benefits for your cat or dog. We recommend pets be spayed or neutered at approximately 6 months of age.  When your pets are old enough, schedule an appointment at Nolan River Animal Hospital in Cleburne to discuss having your pet spayed or neutered. If you have an older cat or dog who is not spayed / neutered, they can certainly still be spayed / neutered. We’ll discuss all of your options at your first wellness... Read The Rest

Pets have teeth too! Therefore, we provide dental services such as teeth cleaning, polishing, extractions and minor oral surgery. Imagine if you couldn’t brush your teeth and the plaque and bacteria it creates eroded your teeth causing serious infections throughout your body. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop some form of dental disease by the age of three. There are bacteria hidden under the tartar that will reach under the gum lines of your pet’s mouth that could lead to bone loss if left untreated! With routine cleaning, plaque... Read The Rest

Pain is not an option at Nolan River Animal Hospital! Pets feel pain and discomfort under the same circumstances as people. Animals and people have similar neural pathways for the development, conduction, and modulation of pain. Ensuring that our patients are pain-free is one of our highest priorities. Dr. Brockett and our Veterinary Technicians are continually observing your pet to watch for signs of pain and discomfort, and we are committed to meeting pain with pain management in a timely manner. Untreated pain decreases the quality of life in all patients and prolongs recovery from surgery, injury, or illness. Today,... Read The Rest

Every year, thousands and thousands of pets go missing. Animal rescue organizations and shelters are seeing a huge amount of pets that are displaced from their homes and their owners are unable to locate them. Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling. It’s a tragedy that happens all too often. Nolan River Animal Hospital offers microchipping as a form of permanent pet identification. This is a safe and simple way to quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their families. The microchip is a tiny device that is... Read The Rest

Need a safe, loving place to keep your beloved dog or cat for the day while you take care of important business? We know you love your pet, but you find yourself in a situation where you must be away. It could be a business trip, a vacation, or a serious illness, but you simply must make a plan to care for your beloved family member. After all, they depend on you. When you leave your pet with us at Nolan River Animal Hospital, we want you to feel secure in the knowledge that your pet has the best care... Read The Rest

Nolan River Animal Hospital uses the VitusVet™ App. The VitusVet™ App is a life and sanity saving tool for pet owners. In addition to having all of your pet's medical records available in an emergency, the app helps you take the best care possible of your pets. Track major events and daily items such as medication reminders, walk times, current brand of pet food...even request family vet and specialist appointments. All members of your family and your extended pet care team will have login access to upload information and locate records through the VitusVet™ app. Just invite them to your... Read The Rest