Grantline Veterinary Hospital has been honored to serve our community, providing compassionate care for your pets. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that our practice must temporarily close, effective December 22nd. The nationwide labor shortage has hit the veterinary industry hard, and we are unable to keep our hospital open without a doctor on site.

While we are actively recruiting for a new veterinarian, we cannot provide medical treatment or authorize prescription refills without a provider onsite. However, our phone lines will remain open to help you. If you need medical care in our absence, we can assist in referring you to another hospital and transferring your pet’s medical records there.

While we cannot provide a timeline for reopening at this time, we want to thank you for the trust you have placed in Grantline Veterinary Hospital over the years, and we hope to see you again soon!

Microchipping your pet could be the key to returning them home in case of an emergency. We understand there are misconceptions surrounding the process, so the team at Grantline Veterinary Hospital wants to take the chance to debunk these common microchipping myths.

 

Myth: My pet needs to be sedated for a microchip

Truth: Although we may recommend microchipping your puppy or kitten while they are under anesthesia for their spay or neuter, pets do not need to be sedated or anesthetized for a microchip. 

 

Myth: A microchip insertion will hurt my pet 

Truth: While the needle used to insert a microchip is a bit larger than the needle used for vaccinations, your pet shouldn’t notice the administration any more than they would a vaccination. By distracting your furry pal with tasty treats, we can minimize the possibility they’ll notice they’re being microchipped.

 

Myth: My pet’s microchip will give out my personal information

Truth: Although linked to your name and phone number, your pet’s microchip won’t show that information when scanned. Instead, the microchip will show a registration number. This number is entered into a universal microchip database, where the registration company is identified. The registration company securely holds your contact information and will call you if someone says they’ve found your missing pet.

 

Myth: A microchip allows me to track my pet’s location

Truth: Unlike a GPS tracking collar, a microchip cannot be used to pinpoint your pet’s location. Instead, it acts as a permanent identification device that cannot be removed, fall off, or become worn and illegible, like collar ID tags. When your pet is scanned at an animal shelter or hospital, their microchip number will pop up, allowing you to be contacted with their location.

 

If you have more questions about how a pet microchip works or your four-legged friend has yet to be microchipped, contact our team.