Peak Pet Urgent Care

08/31/2026

You go to scratch your cat's shoulder and your hand finds something that definitely wasn't there two days ago: warm, squishy, and very much off limits.

That's usually an abscess, a sealed pocket of infection that hurts a great deal and almost never clears up on its own. What surprises people is that antibiotics alone often aren't enough, because they can't reach inside a walled-off pocket or remove the foxtail, bad tooth, or blocked gland that started it. Our latest blog covers the common types and how fast each one needs attention, and Peak Pet Urgent Care can get your pet comfortable the same day.

You reach down to scratch your cat's shoulder and your hand finds something that wasn't there two days ago: a warm, squishy swelling they very much do not want you touching. Or you walk into the living room and discover that the lump has already opened on its own, all over the couch. Either way,

08/28/2026

Rain or shine, our doctor never stops showing up for the animals who need us most. 🐾🌧️❤️

08/28/2026

🐾 We’re Hiring Veterinary Assistants! 🐾

Peak Pet Urgent Care is growing! With our recently completed expansion and another veterinarian joining our team, we’re excited to add two experienced Veterinary Assistants to our crew.

If you love veterinary medicine, enjoy working alongside a collaborative team, and want to continue building your skills, we’d love to meet you!

✨ What you’ll find at Peak:
🐾 A supportive, team-oriented environment
🩺 Hands-on experience with a wide variety of urgent care cases
📚 Mentorship and opportunities to grow your skills
❤️ A team that cares about our patients, clients, and each other
🎁 Benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, PTO, employee pet discounts, uniform allowance & more!

📅 Two positions available:
Full-Time: Sunday / Monday / Tuesday / Thursday
Part-Time: Friday / Saturday

Previous veterinary clinic or hospital experience is required.

Come grow with us! 🐾

📍 Reno, Nevada
📩 Apply today through the Careers page on our website:
peakpeturgentcare.com

08/27/2026

Your dog's head suddenly won't stay straight, he's circling, stumbling, and his eyes are darting back and forth. That picture is far more often vestibular disease than a stroke, but ear infections and other problems can look identical. Our latest post walks through the causes and how vets sort them out.

A sudden head tilt in a dog traces back to vestibular disease, a disturbance of the balance system in the inner ear and brainstem, far more often than to an actual stroke. The distinction is hard to trust in the moment, because a vestibular episode can also bring circling, stumbling, vomiting from t...

08/26/2026

🐾✨ Meet the newest member of the Peak Pet family — Dr. Cooper! 💙

We asked her to introduce herself and share a fun fact… and you’ll have to watch the video to get to know her! 🎥👇

Welcome to the team, Dr. Cooper! We’re so glad you’re here! 🐾💙

08/24/2026

👀🧫 Watch me make an ear cytology!

Ever wonder what we’re looking for when your pet has itchy, smelly, or irritated ears? 👂🐶🐱

We use ear cytology + our SediVue in-house diagnostics to get a closer look at what’s going on and help guide the right treatment for your pet. 🔬✨

From sample collection to diagnostics, we’re all about getting answers — not guessing. ❤️

08/22/2026

Scrubbing the floor again? When diarrhea won't quit, giardia and coccidia are the usual suspects, but in puppies and kittens it can also signal something more serious. At Peak Pet Urgent Care, in-house f***l testing means most pets leave with a diagnosis and treatment already started the same day. More on the blog, link below.

The sudden, watery diarrhea that has you scrubbing floors at midnight often traces back to giardia or coccidia, two of the most common intestinal parasites in dogs and cats, though only a f***l test can separate them from each other and from other causes of stomach upset. Both spread through contami...

08/10/2026

🔥🐾 When there’s a fire, every second counts — and your pets are counting on you.

Knowing how to safely evacuate your pets and protect them from fire exposure can make all the difference in an emergency. Have a plan, keep carriers/leashes easily accessible, and never leave your pets behind.

🚨 Plan ahead. Practice your evacuation plan. Protect every member of your family — including the four-legged ones.

Share this with someone who has pets! 🐶🐱❤️

08/05/2026

Not everything sold in stores is actually safe for your pet. Toys cause intestinal blockages, hard chews break teeth, and the wrong collar can create lasting behavioral damage or neck pain. Our latest post walks through which gear to skip and what to do when something goes wrong.

The biggest poisoning risks to dogs and cats are rarely exotic chemicals; they are ordinary items already sitting in your kitchen, bathroom, and garage. Sugar-free gum sweetened with xylitol, human pain relievers, lilies, rodent bait, and a surprising share of pantry foods can push a dog or cat into...

07/30/2026

🎉As July comes to a close, we’re recognizing some wonderful members of the Peak Pet team! 🐾💙

🎂 Happy Birthday to Dr. Perera and Dr. Pruyn! We hope you both had fantastic birthdays and wish you an amazing year ahead.

🎉 A special congratulations to Clarice, who celebrated both her birthday AND 2-year workaversary this month! Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the positive impact you make on our team every day.

Please help us celebrate these milestones and join us in wishing them all the best year yet! We’re so grateful to have each of you as part of the Peak Pet family! 💙