Animal House Veterinary Clinic

07/09/2026

Happy summer to everyone! The staff of Animal House appreciates your patience and support during this busy time of year. The clinic is hopping! As we try to accommodate the medical needs of our patients, we are asking for your help in several ways:

-- Call ahead for medication refills. This will allow time for the staff to get your meds ready at their own pace. We will call or text you when the medication is ready. This INCLUDES flea/tick and heartworm prevention.

-- We all love Dr. Jessica for her kind heart and willingness to go the extra mile, but PLEASE call the front desk if you have a concern, question, or need an appointment for your pet. We will happily pass messages on to Dr. Jessica.

-- Always call to schedule an appointment for your pet(s). Walk In’s disrupt our entire schedule. Call the clinic so that we can tell you the best time for you to bring your pet in. Many of our scheduled appointments have waited weeks to see Dr. Jessica and need to get their full time with her.

-- There is very limited parking availability at the clinic. Keep this in mind when you make an appointment. Please arrive on time – but not 30 minutes early. We have a very small waiting area in the lobby. We want to provide a comfortable, low-stress environment for our patients. If we all work together, we can keep it that way.

-- Please bring dogs in from the parking lot on a 6 foot leash. If you have a retractable leash, lock it at 6 feet so that your dog can’t freely run ahead of you. Cats need to be in carriers. The clinic is next to a loud and busy road where ambulances and fire trucks go by regularly with their sirens blaring. We want all pets to stay safe during their vet visit.

-- Due to the large volume of patients we are seeing currently, please call or text us when you arrive. That way, if the lobby is full, we can clean exam rooms, check previous patients out, and prepare for your pet to come inside. We want to avoid any unpleasant confrontations, scares, or mishaps in the lobby. Again, this is for the safety and well being of everyone.

We appreciate your cooperation in our efforts to make Animal House a safe and happy place to bring your pets! 😎

06/17/2026

Dr. Jessica has changed her Fairgrounds day to Saturday June 27th from 10-12. She WILL NOT be at the Fairgrounds on June 20th, as originally planned. Mark your calendar for June 27th instead.

06/02/2026

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05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Dr. Jessica Scruggs will be at the Fairgrounds on June 20th from 10:00 - 12:00. She will be at the clinic (991 E. Main Street) all day on Mondays and Wednesdays, and until Noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Please call the office if you need medication refills or an appointment for your small animals.

04/29/2026

Dr. Jessica will be at the Fairgrounds on Saturday 5/16 from 10-12. If you need to see her at the clinic (991 E. Main St.), please be sure to contact the office to schedule an appointment. If you need med refills, please contact the office by phone or text: (828) 524-9990. Feel free to contact us with any questions regarding clinic hours and appointment availability.

03/19/2026

Dr. Jessica Scruggs will be at the Fairgrounds on 4/18 from 10:00 - 12:00. She will be at Animal House on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 until 5:00 by appointment only. Please call the office if you have a pet that needs to be seen by Dr. Jessica. Thank you 🐾

02/28/2026

Many of you know or know of Dr. Shower's husband, William "Bill" Shower (affectionately dubbed "Step and Fetch" by the staff of Animal House) -- the man who stared death in the eye countless times and would not succumb. The Animal House staff joked that he had 9 lives, just like a cat. He always came back from whatever illness or health scare he faced. Even when he was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer 2 years ago, he did not go down without a fight. Dr. Shower (his biggest cheerleader) stayed by Bill's side through thick and thin, encouraging him to keep going, keep living. The man amazed us all! But last Sunday, Bill sustained a massive stroke and brain hemorrhage. He was rushed to Mission Hospital, but the news was not good. Dr. Shower and family rallied around Bill's bedside for several days, knowing it was time to let him go. Bill had fought a good fight. He had beat the odds, time and time again. Now it was time for him to rest, to be at peace. William Shower passed away yesterday afternoon, February 27th, 2026 with his devoted wife, Ann Shower, by his side, holding his hand. Go with God, Bill Shower. Rest in peace.