Double Oak Mountain Animal Hospital

09/04/2026

🇺🇸🐾 Happy Labor Day Weekend! 🐾🇺🇸

Our clinic will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

Need us this weekend? Our Urgent Care will be open Saturday & Sunday from 8 AM–6 PM to help keep your furry family members happy and healthy! ❤️🐶🐱

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend from all of us at Double Oak Mountain Animal Hospital & Urgent Care! 🇺🇸🐾

09/02/2026

🐾💙 Prince’s Visit 💙🐾

Prince had his very own emotional support stuffed animal by his side during his visit with us!🧸🥹 Sometimes, a little extra comfort and a familiar friend can make a big difference when you’re at the vet.

Even with a little help from his favorite cuddle buddy, Prince was such a brave boy! 🥰 We are so proud of him for being so strong and courageous throughout his visit.

Keep being brave, sweet Prince! You did an amazing job! 💙🐶🧸

Take a peak at the comments for a pic of Prince and his stuffed baby 💜💜

08/25/2026

🐾‼️ We’re hiring a seasoned veterinary receptionist! ‼️🐾

The ideal candidate has excellent customer service skills, a passion for helping animals and their people, and at least 3 years of previous reception-specific experience.

If interested please follow the link below to apply to our ad on indeed, or stop in to pick up an application!

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Double-Oak-Mountain-Animal-Hospital/jobs

08/24/2026

🔬Microscope Monday! 🐾

Today’s microscopic view gives us a closer look at cocci bacteria from an ear swab! 👂🦠

Ear infections can be uncomfortable for our pets, and examining an ear swab under the microscope helps our veterinary team identify what’s going on and determine the most appropriate treatment.

What looks like tiny dots under the microscope can give us some BIG clues about your pet’s health! 🔬✨

08/17/2026

🎒📚 Back to School with a Little Extra Support! 🐾💙

It’s officially back-to-school season, and we’re celebrating all the kids heading back to the classroom! ✏️🍎 We’re wishing every student a happy, healthy, and successful school year ahead!

And of course, we can’t forget about a very special member of the school community — June, our facility service dog! 🐶💕

June has an important job at school: helping provide comfort and support to students during testing, stressful situations, and times when anxiety may be running high. Sometimes, a little four-legged support, a calm presence, and a wagging tail can make a BIG difference. 🥰🐾

We’re so proud of all the kiddos heading back to the classroom and grateful for the people — and pups! — who help make their school experience a little brighter. 💙

📸 Follow June: .june.vhelp
🏫 School: Vestavia Hills Elementary Liberty Park
VHELP PTO

Here’s to a wonderful school year filled with learning, growth, friendship, and plenty of puppy cuddles! 🐾🎒✨

08/16/2026

Where do sophisticated shellfish go to borrow money? The prawn shop! 🦐

🌊 Did You Know? The tiny Pistol Shrimp possesses one of the most incredible acoustic mechanics in nature. By closing its specialized claw at an extreme velocity of nearly 60 mph, it expels a high-speed jet of water.

This jet creates a localized low-pressure zone, generating a cavitation bubble. As the bubble collapses, it briefly produces temperatures reaching several thousand degrees Celsius🌡—nearly matching the surface of the sun—alongside a localized flash of light.

🔬The Science: For the folks who love diving deeper into animal biology, you can read the foundational peer-reviewed study on this exact mechanical phenomenon published in Science Magazine: science.org. Or explore the fluid mechanics behind it on the National Institutes of Health index: nih.gov.

From the physics of the ocean to the wellness of your companions at home, biology never ceases to amaze us.✨

Science/AAAS peer-reviewed journals deliver impactful research, daily news, expert commentary, and career resources.

08/10/2026

Our team had a great time at the Southern Veterinary Conference, where we had the opportunity to connect with fellow veterinary professionals, learn about the latest in veterinary medicine, and represent our hospital and urgent care with our very own booth!

Some of our doctors also attended continuing education classes throughout the conference. Staying up to date on new treatments, techniques, medications, and advances in veterinary medicine is an important part of providing the best possible care for our patients. 📚🩺

And of course, we couldn’t leave out some of our favorite “live animal” urgent care cases! 😉🐾

We loved getting to learn, connect, and have a little fun along the way. We’re always proud to invest in our team’s education so we can continue to provide the highest quality care to your beloved pets! ❤️🐾

08/09/2026

🐶 What kind of dog loves taking bubble baths?

A sham-poodle. 🫧🐩😂

Okay, okay… we’ll stop. But speaking of fresh, clean pups—don’t forget, we offer grooming services too! ✂️🐾

08/03/2026

✨ Meet Belle! ✨

Sweet Belle stopped by for one of her weekly laser therapy treatments to help keep her arthritis pain under control. 💙 As our senior pets age, simple things like getting up, climbing stairs, or going for a walk can become more difficult—but laser therapy can help them stay more comfortable and active.

Laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that helps:
🐾 Reduce pain and inflammation
🐾 Improve mobility in arthritic joints
🐾 Speed healing after surgery
🐾 Promote incision and wound healing
🐾 Support recovery from muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries

Many pets find laser therapy relaxing, and treatments are quick and painless. Belle is such a wonderful patient, and we’re so happy to help her stay comfortable so she can continue enjoying life! ❤️

If you think your pet could benefit from laser therapy, give us a call. We’d be happy to discuss whether it’s the right treatment for them!

07/31/2026

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