About
We’re Different
- The clinic has been open and operational since January 1982 and was started by Dr. Tommy Richardson. It was taken over by Dr. Chis Merritt and has since transitioned ownership into the hands of Dr. Sarah Gilkerson who is also the main DVM.
- Dr. Gates and Dr. Gilkerson are the youngest veterinarians in the River Valley, affording them the most up to date knowledge in the industry.
- Dr. Gilkerson has worked as a high volume General Practitioner. She has also worked in emergency and urgent care clinics giving her extensive experience with a wide range of cases.
- Dr Gilkerson has a family legacy in Veterinary Care, to include her late uncle, mother, and father. She grew up surrounded by the clinic environment, learning to love the practice herself.
Easy Appointments
You can book online, or call the office to book your appointment.
Convenient Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Compassionate Vets
Dr. Gilkerson and Dr. Gates (needs more info than just their names?)
Services
What We Do
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Routine Wellness
Wellness care is preventative care such as vaccines for preventable diseases, medications for heartworm, deworming, and flea and tick preventatives.
Specialty Care
Specialty Care is services provided when a patient is ill, such as bloodwork, radiographs, ultrasounds, and hospital care.
Urgent Care
Urgent Care covers events that may be classified as emergencies including traumas such as a dog fight or being hit by a car, and acute illnesses like poisoning or infection that require immediate attention.
Reproductive Services
Progesterone testing, canine semen collection, canine vaginal artificial insemination, canine surgical insemination, and canine or feline cesarean section are available.
Boarding
Dog and cat boarding is conveniently available on site, allowing for quick medical intervention if it is ever needed.
Surgery
This includes elective surgeries such as spay and neuter, dental care, tumor removal, and orthopedics (available soon)
Emergency surgeries including cesarean sections, and abdominal/soft tissue surgeries are also offered.
Emergency surgeries including cesarean sections, and abdominal/soft tissue surgeries are also offered.
Locations
We serve Dardanelle & the River Valley
Dr. Gates provides care to large animals including: Bovine (cattle), Equine (horses), Ovine (sheep), and Caprine (goats).
