About Riverside Veterinary Clinic

Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a small independent companion-animal practice in Marlow Bend, in the Driftless region of southwest Wisconsin. The clinic opened in 2009 and has been under current ownership since 2018. It is staffed by two veterinarians and one veterinary technician, and sees roughly 40 to 60 patients each week.

Because Marlow Bend is a rural town of around 1,000 people, the clinic also serves surrounding districts including Tarnwell, Coolagh Creek, Bently Flat, Dunbar Downs and Kerrigan Flat. Some clients travel up to 45 minutes to attend.

Where we are

• Street address: 18 Riverside Road, Marlow Bend, WI 54665, United States
• Region: Vernon County, Wisconsin
• Nearest larger town: Ellisford, approximately 45 minutes south-west
• Parking: Free off-street parking for six vehicles at the rear, accessed from Weir Lane
• Access: Ground-floor entry, step-free, with a separate cat waiting area to the left of reception

Office hours

Surgery and dental procedures are scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Consultations on those days begin from 11:00 AM.

The clinic closes for a short break between Christmas Day and 2 January each year. Dates are confirmed on the website and by text message to clients in early December.

After-hours and emergencies

For emergencies outside office hours, call the after-hours mobile on (608) 555-0182. One of our veterinarians is on call most nights. If nobody is available locally, the recorded message directs callers to the nearest 24-hour emergency center in Madison, approximately two hours away.

After-hours attendance attracts an emergency call-out fee in addition to treatment costs. See 03-appointments-and-pricing.md.

Call immediately, do not wait for an appointment, if a pet:

• Is struggling to breathe, or has blue or pale gums
• Has been bitten by a snake or a wild animal, or has collapsed suddenly
• Has been in a room with a bat, or has caught one — treat this as a rabies exposure and call us
• Is a male cat straining in the litter box without producing urine
• Has a bloated, hard abdomen and is retching without vomiting
• Has had a seizure lasting more than two minutes, or repeated seizures
• Has been hit by a vehicle, or has significant bleeding
• Has eaten snail bait, rat bait, antifreeze, or chocolate in quantity

What we do

Routine and preventative care

• Consultations for illness and injury
• Annual wellness exams and vaccinations, including rabies
• Puppy and kitten courses, including microchipping
• Parasite prevention advice and products
• Weight and nutrition consultations
• Senior pet checks, including blood pressure and blood screening

Procedures

• Spaying and neutering of dogs, cats and rabbits
• Dental scaling, polishing and extractions
• Lump removals and wound repairs
• In-house blood, urine and fecal testing
• Digital radiography and ultrasound
• Microchipping, rabies certificates and county license paperwork

Other services

• End-of-life consultations, home euthanasia within 30 minutes' drive, and cremation arrangements
• Prescription diet and medication supply
• USDA APHIS health certificates (CVI) for interstate and international travel, issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian

What we do not do

• Large animals and livestock. We do not attend horses, cattle, sheep or goats. These are referred to a mixed practice in Ellisford.
• Reptiles and native wildlife. Injured wildlife should go to a licensed rescue group. We will provide first aid and pain relief at no charge while transfer is arranged.
• 24-hour hospitalization. Patients needing overnight monitoring are referred to Madison.
• Advanced imaging and specialist surgery. CT, MRI and orthopedic referrals go to Madison.

Contact

• Phone: (608) 555-0147 — answered during office hours
• After-hours mobile: (608) 555-0182
• Email: hello@riversidevet.example.com — checked twice each business day
• Mail: PO Box 214, Marlow Bend, WI 54665

Repeat prescriptions and food orders require two business days' notice. Prescription medication cannot be dispensed without a consultation in the previous six months.

Payment

Payment is due at the time of service. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, cash and CareCredit. We do not offer accounts or payment plans, but we can quote in advance for any procedure and will always discuss costs before proceeding. Pet insurance claim forms are completed free of charge, usually within two business days.

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