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Mission
The goal of Powell Veterinary Center is to provide friendly, compassionate care in a clean, family-like setting. Our focus is the celebration of the human/pet bond and all the joy it brings to life. We know that your pets are part of your family, so we treat them like they are part of ours!
Services Offered
Dog Services
- Dog Acupuncture
- Dog Allergies
- Dog Anesthesia
- Dog Behavior
- Dog Boarding
- Dog Cancer
- Dog Cardiology
- Dog Dentistry
- Dog Dermatology
- Dog Deworming
- Dog Diagnostic Imaging
- Dog Emergency Care
- Dog Exercise
- Dog Homeopathic Remedies
- Dog Illnesses and Disease
- Dog Laboratory
- Dog Integrative Medicine
- Dog Laser Therapy
- Dog Medications
- Dog Nutrition
- Dog Pain Management
- Dog Parasites
- Dog Flea and Tick
- Dog Heartworm
- Dog Preventive Care
- Dog Endoscopy
- Dog Grooming
- Dog Laparoscopic Surgery
- Dog Microchipping
- Puppy Care
- Dog Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
- Dog Reproductive Services
- Dog Senior Care
- Dog Spay or Neuter
- Dog Surgery
- Dog Vaccination
- Dog Wellness Exams
Cat Services
- Cat Acupuncture
- Cat Anesthesia
- Cat Behavior
- Cat Boarding
- Cat Cancer
- Cat Cardiology
- Cat Dentistry
- Cat Dermatology
- Cat Deworming
- Cat Diagnostic Imaging
- Cat Emergency Care
- Cat Homeopathic and Nutraceutical
- Cat Bathing & Hygiene
- Cat Endoscopy
- Cat Eye Care
- Cat Flea and Tick
- Cat Grooming
- Cat Heartworm
- Cat Illnesses and Disease
- Cat Integrative Medicine
- Kitten Care
- Cat Lab Work
- Cat Laparoscopy
- Cat Laser Therapy
- Cat Medications
- Cat Microchipping
- Cat Nutrition
- Cat Pain Management
- Cat Preventive Care
- Cat Senior Care
- Cat Spaying or Neutering
- Cat Surgery
- Cat Vaccinations
- Cat Wellness Exams
Location & Areas We Serve
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History
Powell Veterinary Center is the oldest veterinary clinic in the city still located at its original site. The clinic was built by Dr Kreitzer in 1929, and served as both his residence and clinic. Its original name was Canine Clinic and Hospital as it reflected the only species considered to be a valuable enough pet to warrant spending money on. Until that era the vast majority of veterinarians were trained to treat only the livestock and working animals of the time. Some of our clients and their families still tell us stories of having to ring the doorbell to enter and of being seated in Dr. Kreitzer's living room until he was ready to see their pet. Yes, he was always willing to see cats too, but they were not commonly kept as pets in that era.
Dr. Kreitzer sold his practice to Dr. Rennick in 1953 and the tradition continued relatively unchanged throughout his practice career. Many of our current clients comment that they like having a clinic that is open all year 'round because, you see, Dr Rennick was a solo practitioner and took his annual vacation from mid December to mid January each year.
Dr. Lathrop purchased the practice from retiring Dr. Rennick in 1984 and immediately set about modernizing the equipment and facility. The building was again completely remodeled in 1997 to accommodate our ever increasing equipment demands and our interest in pet dentistry. The charm of the Spanish architecture and hominess of the original "living room with fireplace" was retained to celebrate our connection with the past. Please come and visit us for all your pet medical care needs.
Business Hours
Affiliations and Certifications
- AAHA
Additional Features
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Insurance