Highlands Veterinary Center

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Highlands Veterinary Center We are a full service small animal veterinary hospital in Chesapeake, VA Stromlund as Highlands Pet Clinic in the Norfolk Highlands section of Chesapeake.

About Our Veterinary Center

Highlands Veterinary Center was established in July 1972 by Dr. E.V. In May of 1980, Dr. Wayne T. Springer purchased Highlands Pet Clinic from Dr. Stromlund, who was retiring. The clinic grew over the next 20 years.

Archie's before and after following his first groom - a puppy cut! Lookin' good Archie, and great job Diann! Call toda...
10/21/2026

Archie's before and after following his first groom - a puppy cut! Lookin' good Archie, and great job Diann! Call today to schedule your furry friend for a bath or groom! 🛁✂

10/19/2026

October is National Pit Bull Awareness Month! We decided to have a little fun with Dr. Hood.🤣

"That's so Fetch!"It's National Fetch Day! What a better way to celebrate than by playing fetch with your pet?! Not only...
10/18/2026

"That's so Fetch!"

It's National Fetch Day! What a better way to celebrate than by playing fetch with your pet?! Not only do dogs enjoy fetching toys, but some cats have been known to enjoy getting in on the game!

🥎 There are many benefits to playing fetch. It stimulates your pet's natural prey drive. When thrown, their favorite ball or toy acts as fleeing quarry; your pet will instinctively give chase, releasing dopamine, burning off excess energy, which will decrease negative behaviors such as destructive chewing or excessive barking, as well as aid in weight loss.

🌡️ Be mindful of over-exertion. Some dogs will become overstimulated and play until they drop from over heating. Warning signs include excessive panting, bright red gums, thick & sticky drool, and a wide, curling tongue. Take frequent breaks to cool down and avoid playing during the hottest time of the day.

🥏Teach your dog to "drop it" to avoid an endless game of "keep away" or accidental finger nip when trying to retrieve said toy. Using high-value treats during training is a great way to reinforce a successful release command.

🦵 Protect their joints! Avoid high jumps, sharp turns, and abrupt stops that may impact your pet's joints negatively, especially if they are overweight or elderly. A wrong landing or rapid twist could cause damage to their spine, knees, hips, or various other ligaments & tendons. Instead, opt for rolling the ball on the ground as a lower impact option.

It's World Mental Health Day!What better way to help your mental health than by spending the day with your beloved pet? ...
10/10/2026

It's World Mental Health Day!

What better way to help your mental health than by spending the day with your beloved pet?

😁 Interacting with your pets can decrease anxiety and stress hormones like cortisol while also increasing good hormones like serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin, which make you happy!

🥰 Having a pet decreases loneliness. Studies show pets help ease symptoms of depression, isolation, & social withdrawal.

😄Pets can be good for your physical health! Owning a dog encourages you to be more active through daily walks and play!

🙂 Pet ownership encourages structure and purpose. Scheduling a daily routine of caring for your pet by feeding, walking, & playing can help battle depression and anxiety.

☺️ Pet ownership can be a social experience! Simply walking your dog or even visiting pet-friendly places is a great way to meet new people and make a connection!

Pet ownership can be very rewarding in many ways, not just for you, but also for your pet. They enjoy spending time with us more than we realize. Our pets are just a chapter in our lives, but to them we are their entire book.

It's World Rabies Day!👤 Rabies is a fatal, yet preventable, viral disease that affects the central nervous system in mam...
09/28/2026

It's World Rabies Day!

👤 Rabies is a fatal, yet preventable, viral disease that affects the central nervous system in mammals....and yes, humans are mammals.

🦇 In Northern America rabies is carried by wildlife, most commonly bats, skunks, raccoons, and foxes. It is spread through the saliva of an infected animal, usually by bites, scratches or through contact with broken skin or mucous membranes.

💉Rabies vaccination are REQUIRED by LAW in the United States and are given every 1-3 years depending on the type of vaccine and your pet's booster schedule.

🧠There is no way to test for rabies on a live animal. The only way to test for rabies is to examine the brain tissue of a deceased animal.

If you suspect an animal may be exposed to rabies contact your local animal control, DO NOT try to capture or contain any wildlife yourself! If you or your pet have recently tussled with a wild animal seek medical attention immediately!

Little August got his first haircut the other day and did absolutely wonderfully! Groomer Diann did a great job with hi...
09/18/2026

Little August got his first haircut the other day and did absolutely wonderfully! Groomer Diann did a great job with his "puppy cut". Take a peek at August's before and after photos. Call Diann at Highlands today to book your pet's next groom!

Starting out our Friday morning by celebrating our wonderful vet assistant Helena! Helena is a bright ray of sunshine h...
09/18/2026

Starting out our Friday morning by celebrating our wonderful vet assistant Helena! Helena is a bright ray of sunshine here at Highlands and is getting married this October. We are so excited for her! Wishing her and her fiancé a beautiful wedding and a lifetime of happiness! 💕

Oh my goodness!!!! This absolutely adorable little girl is Luna and we just had to make her our Pet of the Day!!! This...
09/16/2026

Oh my goodness!!!! This absolutely adorable little girl is Luna and we just had to make her our Pet of the Day!!! This cutie is so sweet and was so brave for her appointment. Send little Luna some love!!! 💕🥰💕😍

As we are about to head into the fall and winter months, we know that this time brings with it the very busy holiday sea...
09/12/2026

As we are about to head into the fall and winter months, we know that this time brings with it the very busy holiday season. We would like take this opportunity to offer some assistance to the Chesapeake Humane Society in getting some much needed supplies to prepare for this time of the year. Starting this Monday, September 14, 2026, we will be accepting donations of the most needed items as listed below. They would also appreciate gift cards to the locations listed as well. The Chesapeake Humane Society also has a QR code set up that you can scan which will direct you to their Amazon wish list for you to purchase an item directly from there. Would you consider helping them? We will be accepting donations until Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Thank you in advance for your assistance with this worthy cause.

Address

1615 Volvo Pkwy
Chesapeake, VA
23320

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+17575498609

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