Dr. Stephen E. Hickman

We provide thorough veterinarian-performed physical exams, including ear, eye, dental, cardiovascular, skeletal, and neurological assessments, as well as nutritional consultations and personalized wellness care plans for your pet.

We offer comprehensive wellness packages for puppies and kittens, including age-appropriate exams, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and behavioral counseling to ensure a healthy start in life for your new pet.

For senior pets (cats over 9 years, dogs over 7 years), we recommend semi-annual wellness exams and tailored blood screenings to monitor age-related health conditions and provide compassionate care suited for their needs.

We provide essential core vaccinations, such as rabies, distemper, and parvovirus, to protect your pet from serious and potentially fatal diseases. Vaccinations are a cornerstone of preventive care at Mellett Animal Hospital.

We conduct regular heartworm testing and prescribe preventive medications to protect your dog from heartworm disease, a potentially deadly parasite transmitted through mosquito bites.

Our clinic offers comprehensive flea and tick prevention plans, including topical treatments and oral medications designed to protect your pets and maintain their comfort year-round.

We provide microchipping services and register your pet’s unique implant to improve the chance of reuniting you with your pet if they ever get lost or stolen.

Our team offers behavioral assessments and tailored consultations to address concerns such as anxiety, aggression, or other behavioral issues, helping your pet live a happier, more balanced life.

We use advanced digital radiography (X-rays) for diagnostic imaging, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for various conditions, from fractures to chronic diseases.

We use dental radiography to assess underlying oral structures, including roots and bone, enabling us to diagnose hidden problems such as infections, fractures, or oral tumors.

Following dental cleanings or exams, we safely perform tooth extractions when necessary, prioritizing your pet’s oral health, comfort, and pain management.

Our team performs oral surgeries such as extractions, tumor removals, and corrective jaw procedures in our state-of-the-art surgical suite using safe anesthesia and recovery protocols.

We diagnose and treat periodontal disease via deep cleanings, scaling, root planing, and supportive treatments to restore gum and bone health where necessary.

Our veterinarians provide guidance on daily brushing, dental treats, water additives, and other at-home care techniques to maintain your pet’s oral health between professional cleanings.

We offer routine spay and neuter surgeries as preventive healthcare measures, reducing the risks of certain cancers, unwanted litters, and behavioral issues in pets.

We surgically remove ingested or lodged foreign objects from your pet’s digestive or respiratory tract, prioritizing your pet’s safety during the entire process.

Our surgeons repair wounds and lacerations with meticulous techniques, minimizing scarring and infection risks while ensuring a comfortable recovery.

We provide cystotomy procedures to remove bladder stones, helping alleviate discomfort, pain, and reduce the risk of infection or urinary complications.

While we primarily provide routine and elective services, our facility is equipped to offer initial emergency stabilization before referral to specialty centers if required. We coordinate care for urgent needs.

We monitor hospitalized pets around the clock, providing intensive care, medication management, and skilled nursing support for patients recovering from surgeries or acute illnesses.

We deliver oxygen therapy in our hospital setting for pets who need respiratory support post-surgery or during acute illness or injury.

Our veterinary anesthesiologists monitor and manage your pet’s pain through surgical anesthesia, post-operative care, and chronic pain management protocols.

We utilize cold laser therapy to promote healing, reduce pain, and inflammation for a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic issues, wounds, and post-surgical recovery.