Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center

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SOVSC is a specialty and emergency veterinary facility. We are open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We are local, we are ready and we care.
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09/10/2026

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07/20/2026

When a pet needs extra special attention, our team has advanced tools available to provide the best possible care including TIVA!

So… what exactly is TIVA?
TIVA stands for Total Intravenous Anesthesia, an advanced anesthesia technique where carefully selected medications are delivered through an IV to keep a patient safely and comfortably asleep during a procedure. Unlike traditional anesthesia protocols that rely primarily on inhaled anesthetic gas, TIVA allows our veterinary team to precisely manage anesthesia using a customized medication plan.

Why do we use TIVA for some of our critical patients?
🐾 Individualized care: Every medication and dose is carefully tailored to that patient’s unique needs.
🩺 Precise control: Our team can adjust throughout the procedure to support each patient appropriately.
💙 Advanced options: TIVA gives us another valuable tool when caring for pets with complex medical conditions.

Not every patient requires TIVA, but for some of our most fragile or high-risk cases, it can be an important part of our advanced anesthesia approach.

Behind every procedure is a dedicated team, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to keeping our patients as safe and comfortable as possible... because every pet deserves exceptional care especially when they need it most.

07/07/2026

Did You Know Dogs and Cats Have Different Blood Types?
Most people are familiar with the human ABO and Rh blood typing system, which includes four blood types (A, B, AB, and O) that can each be either Rh-positive or Rh-negative, resulting in eight common blood types.

But did you know our pets have their own unique blood typing systems?

Canine Blood Types
Dogs are typed using the Dog Erythrocyte Antigen (DEA) system. The most clinically important blood type for transfusions is DEA 1.
• DEA 1 Negative – These dogs do not have the DEA 1 antigen and are considered universal donors. They can donate blood to both DEA 1-negative and DEA 1-positive dogs but can only receive DEA 1-negative blood.
• DEA 1 Positive – These dogs have the DEA 1 antigen and can receive either DEA 1-negative or DEA 1-positive blood in many clinical situations, making them more flexible recipients.

Feline Blood Types
Cats use the AB blood group system, but it is different from the human ABO system.
• Type A – The most common blood type among domestic shorthair cats in the United States. These cats have antibodies against Type B blood and should not receive Type B blood.
• Type B – Less common overall but seen more frequently in certain purebred cats and in regions such as Italy, France, and Australia. These cats have strong antibodies against Type A blood and must not receive Type A blood.
• Type AB – The rarest feline blood type. These cats do not have naturally occurring antibodies against either Type A or Type B blood and can generally receive blood from either type, although compatibility testing is still essential.

Blood Products We Keep on Hand
At SOVSC, we strive to maintain a supply of DEA 1-negative canine packed red blood cells (PRBCs) and Type A feline PRBCs so we're prepared for emergencies involving our furry patients.
Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) contain the red blood cell portion of blood with most of the plasma removed. This allows us to deliver a concentrated source of oxygen-carrying red blood cells to patients suffering from anemia.

We are also fortunate to have employee-owned canine and feline blood donors available if whole blood is needed. Whole blood contains red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and clotting factors, making it especially valuable for patients with significant blood loss or clotting disorders.

Why Crossmatching Matters
Before a blood transfusion, we perform a crossmatch to help ensure the donor's blood is compatible with the recipient's.
During this test, the recipient's blood components are mixed with the donor's red blood cells to determine whether the recipient's immune system will react against the donor blood. If a reaction occurs, a different donor is tested until a compatible match is found.

Crossmatching is an important step that helps minimize the risk of transfusion reactions and provides the safest possible care for our patients.

06/23/2026

When evacuation orders come, there may be little time to prepare. Help keep your pets safe by planning ahead, packing essentials, and sharing this checklist with fellow pet owners.

06/08/2026

In an instant, a playful puppy found herself needing advanced orthopedic surgery.

Holly, an energetic young pit bull puppy jumped from the window of her family's moving vehicle! At first glance she appeared to have escaped the ordeal with mostly just scrapes and bruises, but upon closer inspection her parents noticed she had lost the ability to bear weight on her right hind leg. Her family acted quickly and rushed her to their trusted primary care veterinarian.

After radiographs revealed a serious fracture of the femoral head growth plate (known as a capital physeal fracture), Holly's veterinarian recognized something important: this injury did not necessarily mean losing the hip joint. Drawing on previous experience, they knew Holly had an opportunity for a much better long-term outcome through specialized orthopedic repair.

Holly was referred to SOVSC the very next day.

Following a comprehensive examination and pre-anesthetic testing, our surgical team confirmed that Holly was otherwise healthy and an excellent candidate for repair. During surgery, Dr. Fugazzi carefully realigned the fractured hip and stabilized it with orthopedic pins, preserving her natural hip joint and restoring normal anatomy.

The results were exactly what everyone hoped for. Post-operative radiographs showed excellent alignment and stabilization, Holly recovered smoothly from anesthesia, and she was already placing weight on the leg before heading home the very same day. Today, Holly is using her leg well and is on her way back to being the playful puppy she was meant to be.

Cases like Holly's highlight the value of strong partnerships between family veterinarians and specialty hospitals. Her primary veterinarian recognized both the severity of the injury and the opportunity for advanced repair, helping ensure Holly received the specialized care needed to maximize her long-term comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Great teamwork. Great medicine. And one very lucky puppy.

06/05/2026

The Best Reminder of Why We Do What We Do

The responsibility of caring for your pets is something our team takes deeply to heart. It's a calling that brings immense joy, but it also carries a heavy emotional weight.

That's why seeing and hearing your appreciation means more than we can properly express.

When a client takes the time to write a beautiful note or leave a meaningful review, it's not just a compliment, it's a lifeline for our staff. It turns a challenging shift into a deeply rewarding one and reminds everyone here that their hard work and compassion are truly making a difference.

Thank you to everyone who has shared kind words.
Thank you for caring for our team the way we care for your pets.
We see you, we read every word, and we are so incredibly grateful.

05/15/2026

Meet the faces behind our patient and client care teams!
May Anniversaries:
We have Aiden, she is one of our amazing Client Service Liaisons here at SOVSC! She is greatly appreciated, and we are so thankful to have her here!
Each month, we'll be introducing a few staff members celebrating their work anniversary with us here at SOVSC. They are caring, skilled, and thoughtful
members of our community, and we are lucky to have them!
Read below for some fun facts 😎

05/10/2026

Meet the faces behind our patient and client care teams!
May Anniversaries:
We have Jessica, she is one of our outstanding Veterinary Technicians here at SOVSC! She is greatly appreciated, and we are so thankful to have her here!
Each month, we'll be introducing a few staff members celebrating their work anniversary with us here at SOVSC. They are caring, skilled, and thoughtful
members of our community, and we are lucky to have them!
Read below for some fun facts 😎

05/07/2026

Meet the faces behind our patient and client care teams!
May Anniversaries:
We have Dr. Natasha Chmelir, she is one of our dedicated ER Veterinarians here at SOVSC! She is greatly appreciated, and we are so thankful to have her here!
Each month, we'll be introducing a few staff members celebrating their work anniversary with us here at SOVSC. They are caring, skilled, and thoughtful
members of our community, and we are lucky to have them!
Read below for some fun facts 😎

05/06/2026

Meet the faces behind our patient and client care teams!
May Anniversaries:
We have Alexis, she is one of our amazing Veterinary Assistants here at SOVSC! She is greatly appreciated, and we are so thankful to have her here!
Each month, we'll be introducing a few staff members celebrating their work anniversary with us here at SOVSC. They are caring, skilled, and thoughtful
members of our community, and we are lucky to have them!
Read below for some fun facts 😎

Address

4901 Biddle Road
Central Point, OR
97502

Telephone

+15412827711

Website

http://www.sovsc.com/

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