Ronny E. Kiehn, DVM

John N. Thomas, DVM

Regular Hours
Call: (580) 477-1623

After-Hours
Call: (580) 477-5274

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 5:30pm

Saturday
8:00am - 12:00pm

Sunday
Emergency Only

Service Area

Altus, Oklahoma

Jackson County, Oklahoma

Altus Air Force Base, OK

Mangum, Oklahoma

Frederick, Oklahoma

Tipton, Oklahoma

Granite, Oklahoma

Hobart, Oklahoma

Snyder, Oklahoma

Olustee, Oklahoma

Blair, Oklahoma

Martha, Oklahoma

Lone Wolf, Oklahoma

Quartz Mountain State Park

"Friendly & Experienced Pet Health Care."

Veterinary Services

Westside Animal Clinic offers a wide range of medical and surgical procedures that include but are not limited to the following:

Physical Examinations
Nutritional Plans & Special Diets
Pet Care Products
Prescription Medicines
Bathing & Dipping
Emergency Care
Flea & Tick Control
Vaccinations Spay & Neuter
Boarding
Luxury Suites & Cat Condos
Preventive Medicine
Hematology Laboratory
Radiology
Electrocardiography
Allergy Testing & Desensitization
Anesthesia
Pre-surgical Blood Work
Pain Management
Orthopedic Surgery
C-Section
Exploratory Surgery
Dental Care & Surgery
Tumor Removal
In-House Crematory Service
Urinary Surgery
Heartworm Exam & Prevention
Dermatology

We Offer HomeAgain ID
Pet Identification System

More Services

Laboratory & Diagnostics

In-House Crematory Service

Laboratory & Diagnostics

Hematology (bloodwork)
In-house lab to quickly obtain results for assessing organ function and blood counts. This time saving procedure allows us to start proper treatment as quickly as possible.

Radiology
Diagnostic x-rays may be referred to outside specialists for review and consultation when indicated.

Electrocardiography
Through telemedicine, we can transmit ECG to a cardiology specialist for expert opinions and recommendations. Patients may be monitored to evaluate treatment.

Allergy testing and desensitization

Surgery

(soft tissue and orthopedic)

Anesthesia
We use gas anesthesia (isoflurane) for most procedures. This is similar to that used in human hospitals and is one of the safest inhalant anesthetics available. The patient's status is monitored with an anesthetic monitoring device that constantly measures oxygen level, heart rate, and respiratory rate. These indices help us recognize potential problems quickly and respond accordingly.

Pre-Surgical Blood Work
We strongly recommend blood work (hematology) before any surgical procedure, especially for pets five years of age or older. These procedures can be performed in our lab. If results indicate any concerns. Surgery may be postponed unless there is some life threatening situation that requires immediate attention.

I.V. Catheter
We recommend placing an I.V. catheter during some surgical procedures. If an emergency should occur, ready I.V. access is available. This can save critical time.

Pain Management
Controlling pain is very important to our staff. We firmly believe there is no excuse for animals to suffer unnecessary pain. We use both injectable and oral medication in the hospital and dispense oral pain medications for use at home.

Radio Frequency Scalpel
This state-of-the-art piece of equipment is useful in many procedures. Many surgeons prefer this technique to laser surgery.

Orthopedic Surgery
A variety of both internal and external procedures are available for fracture repair. We have experience with the racing athlete to the house pet.

C-Section
We are available to assist your pregnant pet during a difficult delivery.

Exploratory & Foreign Body Removal
Both dogs and cats have a tendency to sometimes swallow objects that may become lodged in various areas of the digestive system. Such objects include, but are not limited to socks, string, pantyhose, pecans, and many others. Once, even a sterling silver spoon.

Dental
This area of pet health care is often overlooked. Ignored, the mouth may become painful and develop an offensive odor. Bacteria can also affect internal organ systems, especially the heart valves. This situation can result in a valvular insufficiency leading to congestive heart failure. Some caretakers express concern over anesthesia in older dental patients. This misplaced concern can be a double-edged sword. The affects of dental disease often pose a greater risk than the anesthesia. Today's much safer gas anesthesia, anesthetic monitoring devices, and pre-anesthetic bloodwork contribute to minimize these concerns.

Tumor Removal
Most, but not all, tumors (lumps and bumps) should be evaluated for surgical removal.

Urinary Surgery
Urinary calculi (stones) can cause a urinary blockage creating an emergency surgery situation. Post-surgery, dietary issues usually need to be addressed.

Spay & Neuter
Millions of unwanted stray animals are euthanized annually. Responsible owners have their pets neutered. Spaying the female dog has many benefits which include prevention of pyometra (pus in the uterus), the mess associated with the heat cycle, not attracting every male dog in the neighborhood, or having to raise and adopt out an unwanted litter often of mixed parentage. Females spayed early in life tend to be healthier older adults. Neutered males tend to be less aggressive with much less desire to roam.

Hospitalization

Occasionally pets require hospitalization. During this time away from home, the following are available to your pet.

I.V. Pump
Administers a calculated daily amount of intraveinous fluids.

Special Diets

Vital Signs Monitoring

Climate Controlled
Climate controlled and clean hospital environment.

Boarding

The Westside Animal Clinic has a large number of stainless steel cages and indoor runs available for boarding dogs.

For the really pampered pet, three suites are also available on a reservation basis. Suites are equipped with ceiling fans, television sets, comfortable beds, and windows.

All boarding dogs are provided access to outdoor runs and an outdoor grassy play area. Cats may be boarded in stainless steel cages or in the cat condos. Condos provide an area for climbing and resting on elevated shelves. Reservations for all boarding pets are required during the summer and major holiday periods.

Complimentary baths are given to dogs with three or more consecutive boarding days. Baths are scheduled the day prior to dismissal.

Preventive Medicine

Our goal is to achieve the highest potential for your pet's health and well being. Through annual preventive health programs, like those listed below, your pet can be protected against the most common threats.

Vaccination recommendations closely follow guidelines as set forth by the American Veterinary Medical Association and American Animal Hospital Association.

Feline Programs

Rabies Vaccination (annual as required by law)
Rhino, Calici, Chlamydia (suggested annually)
Physical exam/consultation (annually)
Fecal flotation exam for internal parasites (annually)
Nutritional Plan
External parasite control (fleas/ticks)
Birth control (spay/neuter)

Canine Programs

Rabies Vaccination (annually as required by law)
Distemper, Parvo, Hepatitis, Lepto-5, Parainfluenza, Corona, Bordatella (suggested annually)
Heartworm exam (every two years)
Heartworm prevention (monthly)
Physical exam and consultation (annually)
Nutritional Plan
External parasite control (fleas/ticks)
Birth control (spay/neuter)
Fecal Floatation exam for internal parasites (annually)

In-House Crematory Service

We Provide Professional Crematory services throughout Southwest Oklahoma. Both communal and individual cremation is offered. With communal cremation the ashes are not returned but scattered by the crematory.

Individual cremation offers an ash return in a temporary urn. Permanent urns may be ordered if desired We offer everlasting memories, and an affordable alterative for your special friend.