VCA Sand Lake Animal Hospital

10/23/2026

🎃 🐾Halloween is just around the corner, and while we love a good fright, we want to keep our furry friends safe from any real-life scares! Before the ghosts and ghouls arrive, check out these quick tips to keep your pets safe and comfortable:

🍬 Hide the Loot: Chocolate, raisins, and sugar-free treats containing xylitol are highly toxic to dogs and cats. Keep all trick-or-treat candy safely out of paw's reach.
🚪 Watch the Door: Constant knocking and ringing doorbells can stress out even the calmest pets. Set up a secure, quiet space away from the front door to prevent any accidental escapes when trick-or-treaters arrive.
🎃 Check the Decor: Glowing jack-o'-lanterns are beautiful, but curious noses and wagging tails can easily knock over candles, risking burns or fires. Consider switching to pet-safe battery-operated LED tea lights instead!
🦸‍♂️ Fashion Forward (and Comfortable): If you're dressing up your pet, make sure their costume doesn't restrict their vision, breathing, or movement. If they seem stressed or unhappy, a festive Halloween bandana is a great, stress-free alternative!
IDs, Please! Make sure your pet's collar tags and microchip contact details are up to date just in case they manage to slip outside.

Wishing all of our two-legged and four-legged neighbors a spooktacular, safe Halloween! ❤️

10/23/2026

Meet the new Royal Canin® Fresh* Veterinary Diets. Wondering if one could be right for your dog? Ask your VCA veterinarian today.

10/23/2026

Jump scare!! We're here for you and your pet's needs all spooky season long 👻

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/23/2026

Happy National Pit Bull Awareness Day! 🐶❤️

Today is all about celebrating these incredibly loyal, affectionate, and goofy dogs.
Despite the unfair stereotypes, anyone who loves a pit bull knows they are absolute champions at cuddling, smiling, and stealing your spot on the couch.

Let's celebrate the blockhead dogs today by spreading love, sharing facts, and supporting local shelters. Drop a picture of your pittie in the comments below! 👇✨

10/23/2026

Happy 3-year Anniversary to our amazing CVT, Valerie! Thank you for the extra loving care you always provide!

10/22/2026

Meet Toni. ✨ Technician Supervisor. Mentor. Lifelong learner. And the kind of colleague who makes everyone around her better. 🐾

Every day, Toni shows up to teach, inspire, and invest in the Associates around her — from dental wet labs to ultrasound training — because she knows what it feels like to have someone believe in you.

💙 We're so proud to have Toni on our team. Her dedication to mentorship is exactly what makes VCA a place where careers and people truly thrive.

Explore what a career at VCA could look like for you. 🌟

10/22/2026

Today is National Make A Dog’s Day! 🐶

While it's a great reminder to spoil the pups already safe and cozy in our homes, this day was originally created with a special mission: to shine a light on shelter dogs waiting for their forever families.
In particular, today is about celebrating the "underdogs"—the senior pups, special needs dogs, and long-term residents who are often overlooked but have so much love to give.

How you can make a dog's day today:
🏡 Adopt or Foster: Open your heart to a shelter animal.
Volunteer: Offer your time to walk or play with local rescue dogs.
🎁 Donate: Drop off toys, blankets, or treats at your local shelter.
Let's help every dog feel loved today! 🐾

10/21/2026

Have a reptile or thinking of getting one? 🐢🐸🦎🐍

Learn more about what that involves here! https://vcahospitals.com/sand-lake/know-your-pet =reptile

10/21/2026

Welcome back to - today we're learning about why our dogs roll around in things we'd rather them not 😅

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/21/2026

To the furry heroes who look after our human heroes 💞

10/20/2026

This National Veterinary Technician Week, we're celebrating the incredible Associates who make our hospitals thrive — like Karen, who began as a CSR and never stopped growing and like Joanne, who sought mentorship and support to obtain her VTNE.

At VCA, we're proud to champion our veterinary technicians every step of the way — offering mentorship, encouragement, and the resources to help you reach your full potential.

To every vet tech in our VCA family: thank you. What you do matters deeply — to our teams, to our patients, and to the pet owners who trust us with their most beloved companions.

🌟 Ready to grow your career with a team that believes in you? Explore open roles at VCA. https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en

10/20/2026

Did you know? Black cats often experience lower adoption rates and stay in shelters significantly longer than cats with lighter or multi-colored coats—a phenomenon sometimes called "black cat syndrome".
Misconceptions linking black cats to bad luck, witches, or bad omens persist, peaking around Halloween. Don't let them spook you out of finding your purrfect feline family member!

10/18/2026

Help us celebrate Audrianna, VA, for 1 month of compassion and dedication!

10/18/2026

Help us celebrate Lauren, VA, for 1 month of compassion and dedication!

10/16/2026

🎃 Costumes, PSL's and scented candles... oh my! Be on the lookout for these potential pet hazards this fall. 🍂

And if you need support from your veterinary team, we're just a call away! Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/15/2026

We dare you to swipe through the puppies without saying "awww" 😍

Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/14/2026

Every surgery starts long before the first incision. It starts with a veterinary technician who has spent years mastering their skills, anticipating needs, monitoring vitals, and showing up fully prepared for every patient who comes through the door.

Vet techs are the heart of every OR team, and their skill and dedication make a difference every single day. At some VCA specialty hospitals, we take surgical collaboration even further. Some of our teams include Certified Surgical Technologists (CSTs) — professionals who earned specialized degrees specifically to support surgeons in the OR.

The result? Less time under anesthesia. Better outcomes. And a team that truly works as one. 💙

Because every patient is somebody's pet — and they deserve nothing less than the best.

10/13/2026

Think you know your veterinary history? Let’s put it to the test. 🩺

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re looking back at the breakthroughs that have helped shape veterinary care over the past four decades.

Take the 40 Years of Breakthroughs in Veterinary Medicine quiz from Clinician's Brief and see how you score!

👉 Take the quiz - https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/quiz-40-years-breakthroughs-vet-med

10/13/2026

What trick do you want to teach your senior dog?! Remember to have their favorite treat on hand 🍬

Curious about more ways to care for your senior pet? Find your local VCA Animal Hospital at https://vcahospitals.com/find-a-hospital

10/12/2026