Primary care

Your Pet’s Partner in Lifelong Wellness

At First Choice Animal Care and Surgery Center, we believe that routine care is the foundation of lifelong health for your pets. Our primary care services are designed to catch issues early, maintain wellness, and give your furry family members the best chance at a long, happy life.

Wellness Exam

Regular checkups let us assess your pet’s overall health. These are often scheduled alongside vaccinations.

Vaccinations

We follow AAHA, AVMA, and AAFP guidelines to provide both core and non-core vaccines tailored to your pet’s lifestyle and risk factors.

Preventive Care & Parasite Protection

From fleas, ticks, and heartworms to intestinal parasites, we offer comprehensive prevention, testing, and treatment options to keep your pet safe.

Eye Exams

We screen for breed-predisposed optic conditions, test for intraocular pressure when needed, and monitor ocular health during wellness visits.

On-Site Diagnostics & Labs

Convenient, fast results are important. We perform in-house bloodwork, biochemical panels, and other lab tests to evaluate things like organ function, thyroid, and infectious disease status.

Ultrasound & Imaging

Non-invasive methods like ultrasound and X-rays help us peer inside your pet’s body to diagnose issues early, without unnecessary delay.

Reproduction

We do progesterone testing in-house. Dr. Kern can also perform artificial inseminations (surgical only), and c-sections.