Riverside Veterinary Hospital

Riverside Veterinary Hospital Riverside Veterinary Hospital has 6 veterinarians to assist you in all your veterinary needs! Come on by and become a part of the RVH family!
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We look forward to meeting you! Riverside Veterinary Hospital was founded in 1978 with a purpose to provide the best possible care to pets and piece of mind to their owners. Dr. Charles Harris, who purchased the hospital in 1979 and is a graduate of Auburn University, and a current member of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) as well as the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (A

labama VMA) and East Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (East Alabama VMA). His associates are Dr. Kerri Teague, Dr. Shani McCrillis, and Dr. Cindy Rogers. We have always striven to build and maintain a reputation for excellence and satisfaction amongst our customers, and are extremely proud of the results. Dr. Charles Harris and staff have been helping to keep the pets of Lanett healthy and happy. You're always welcome at Riverside Veterinary Hospital; we hope that you will join us sometime. ANIMALS TREATED
Cats, Dogs, Horses, Exotics, Pocket Pets, Cattle, Hogs, Llamas, Large Animals

EMERGENCY***
If you have an emergency, please call (334)-644-2061.

❓ Why Does My Pet Need An Exam Before We Can Refill Their Medication❓📞We’ve received many calls just this morning from c...
09/04/2026

❓ Why Does My Pet Need An Exam Before We Can Refill Their Medication❓

📞We’ve received many calls just this morning from clients requesting medication refills for pets who haven’t been seen by a veterinarian recently. We completely understand that keeping up with medications can be stressful and inconvenient, but there is an important reason we cannot simply refill medications without seeing your pet.

👩‍⚕️ Veterinarians must have a valid veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) in order to prescribe medications. This means our doctors need to have recently examined your pet and have enough current information about their health to safely prescribe or continue a medication.

This isn’t just a Riverside Veterinary Hospital rule — federal law(Section 503(f) of the FD&C Act) and veterinary prescribing regulations require veterinarians to have a valid VCPR when prescribing medications. Which means we cannot legally dispense or authorize certain medications for a patient we have not recently examined.

This includes:
🦟Prescription heartworm prevention
💉Prescription flea and tick prevention
💊Antibiotics
🩺Controlled substances
🩹Pain medicaton/Anti-inflammatories
And more...

But there’s an even more important reason for this requirement: your pet’s health can change. ❤️

A medication that was appropriate months ago may no longer be the right choice or dose today. Regular examinations allow our veterinarians to:
🐶 Monitor your pet’s overall health
🐱 Check whether medications are still appropriate
💊 Adjust dosages when needed
🩺 Look for changes or underlying problems
❤️ Catch potential issues before they become bigger problems

That’s why yearly wellness exams are so important, even when your pet seems perfectly healthy! We know life gets busy, and we’re happy to help you stay on track with your pet’s preventative care.

Thank you for understanding that these requirements are in place to protect your pet and ensure we are providing them with the safest, most appropriate care possible. ❤️

09/03/2026

🎉🐾 SOMETHING NEW IS COMING TO RIVERSIDE! 🐾🎉

We've been keeping a secret and are excited to finally announce that our brand-new website is launching soon! 💻✨

We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a website that makes it easier than ever for our Riverside family to find the information you need about your pets, livestock, and their care. 🐶🐱🐴🐮

🌿 Explore our services
📚 Find helpful pet health resources
👩‍⚕️ Learn more about our Veterinary team
📞 Access your patient portal anywhere
🩺 Book appointments online
🐾 And so much more!

Our goal is to make staying connected with Riverside Veterinary Hospital easier and more convenient for you and your four-legged family members.

👀 Keep an eye out… our new website will be LIVE SOON!

We can’t wait for you to check it out! 🩵🐾

🐾 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month 🐾Our pets can’t tell us when something hurts, so it’s up to us to recognize t...
09/02/2026

🐾 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month 🐾

Our pets can’t tell us when something hurts, so it’s up to us to recognize the signs. ❤️

Animals are notoriously good at hiding pain. Changes like limping, sleeping more, decreased appetite, difficulty getting up, hiding, excessively licking a particular area, panting, or simply acting “not quite themselves” can all be signs that something is wrong and they are in pain.

Just because they aren’t actively crying or whining doesn’t mean they aren’t hurting. 🐶🐱

This month, take a few extra minutes to pay attention to your furry family members. If you notice changes in their behavior or mobility, don’t ignore them—pain is not a normal part of aging, and help is available.

Let’s be their voice and make sure they don’t suffer in silence. 🐾💙

💡Trivia Time ANSWER💡 We are pleasantly shell shocked at all the wonderful answers! Ya'll are turtle-ly awesome! If you g...
09/01/2026

💡Trivia Time ANSWER💡

We are pleasantly shell shocked at all the wonderful answers! Ya'll are turtle-ly awesome! If you guessed:

A)50

You are correct!!✅

🐢A turtle’s shell is an integral part of its skeleton, composed of bony plates and cartilage that are permanently fused to the spine and ribs, making it impossible for the turtle to leave its shell. The exact number of bones can vary by species and age, but most turtles have approximately 50–60 bony plates in the shell alone!!

🐢When considering the entire skeleton, including the skull, limbs, and vertebrae, a turtle may have around 280 bones or more depending on its type and size.

Thank you for participating in our Trivia Time!! 👀Keep an eye out for our upcoming one next week and put your animal knowledge to the test!

💡Trivia Time Tuesday💡Let's keep our exotics theme and shell-abrate the good times with today's trivia!❓Question: How man...
09/01/2026

💡Trivia Time Tuesday💡

Let's keep our exotics theme and shell-abrate the good times with today's trivia!

❓Question: How many bones, approximately, make up a turtle's shell?
A) 50
B) 27
C) 90
D) 0

💬Drop your answer in the comments below - No Cheating! 👀Stay tuned! We'll reveal the correct answer later today!

Good luck RVH Family!

🍂🐾 STEP INTO SEPTEMBER SATURDAY SCHEDULE! 🐾🍂❗️Fall is fast approaching and with the season change comes a whole lot more...
08/31/2026

🍂🐾 STEP INTO SEPTEMBER SATURDAY SCHEDULE! 🐾🍂

❗️Fall is fast approaching and with the season change comes a whole lot more seasons cheer... and a slightly different schedule! As much as we love getting into the holiday spirit, our every other Saturday schedule has to change to accommodate. You may start to see back-to-back open and closed Saturdays so continue to check here for our up-to-date schedules❗️

Appointments still available for 9/5✔️
Appointments still available for 9/26✔️

🏩Saturday's open hours 8:30am - 12:00pm EST
🚶‍♂️‍➡️Walk in's welcome from 8:30am - 10:00am EST

📞 Give us a call to schedule your pet’s Saturday appointment today!

🐾🌟PATIENT SPOTLIGHT🌟🐾Say hello Duke and Rosebud!🐕🌹We had the BEST time welcoming these two adorable twins to the office ...
08/29/2026

🐾🌟PATIENT SPOTLIGHT🌟🐾

Say hello Duke and Rosebud!🐕🌹

We had the BEST time welcoming these two adorable twins to the office for their first puppy series! 🥰🐶🐶

These sweet 9 week old siblings are red Irish Setter/Golden Retriever mixes, and they brought double the cuteness, double the wiggles, and definitely double the puppy love! 🐾❤️

We’re so excited to watch these two grow and are honored to be part of their journey to a happy, healthy life! 🩺✨

Welcome to the Riverside family, little ones!

We can’t wait to see you again! 💙

🐾🌟 PATIENT SPOTLIGHT🌟🐾Say hello to Milo! 😻💙 This handsome little guy is a 16-week-old Grey Maine C**n who is weighing in...
08/28/2026

🐾🌟 PATIENT SPOTLIGHT🌟🐾

Say hello to Milo! 😻💙 This handsome little guy is a 16-week-old Grey Maine C**n who is weighing in at a whopping 5.6 lbs!

Milo may be growing into those big, well-known Mainecoon paws, but he’s still very much a loving little mama’s boy! 🥰 His favorite place to be? Right by her side! ❤️🐾

With his fluffy grey coat, sweet personality, and overflowing love for his mom, it’s safe to say Milo completely stole our hearts! 🐱💕

Welcome to the RVH family, Milo! 💙

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🌈 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈Today, we remember the beloved pets who crossed the Rainbow Bridge and forever left pa...
08/28/2026

🌈 Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 🌈

Today, we remember the beloved pets who crossed the Rainbow Bridge and forever left pawprints on our hearts. 🐾

❤️They may no longer be by our side, but the love, memories, cuddles, and unconditional companionship they gave us will never fade. These losses leave a hole in our hearts that can never quite be filled. We often miss their faces, their little or BIG personalities, the sound of their paws around the house, and simply having them beside us.

Today, of all days, we stop and take the time to remember all the sweet souls we've come across, who we've loved deeply, cherished completely, and will never be forget. Until we meet again, run free, sweet babies. You were loved more than words could ever say.🌈 ❤️🐶🐱🐰🐴

💔Our office is very saddened with the loss of Dolly Parton. While the world knows her as a country music legend, Dolly’s...
08/27/2026

💔Our office is very saddened with the loss of Dolly Parton. While the world knows her as a country music legend, Dolly’s massive heart extended far beyond the stage.. especially when it came to animals.

🐾Her lifelong advocacy and legacy as a protector of living creatures is a beautiful reflection of who she was.

Her light will be missed but her legacy will continue on. ❤️✨

Rest in Peace Miss Dolly Parton

Address

2110 S Broad Avenue
Lanett, AL
36863

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+13346442061

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