Parties, festive décor and family dinners. Winter holidays are a great time to celebrate, but what effect do they have on your pets? To ensure that this time together is safe and enjoyable for you and your four-legged companions, Dr. Powell and her staff compiled a list of precautions you can take to keep your pets safe and cozy....

Deciding when to say goodbye to your pet is one of the most difficult aspects of being a pet owner. Whether the decision arises from illness, injury or a diminished quality of life, euthanasia can be a compassionate choice to spare your beloved friend from pain and suffering. We hope the following suggestions and information will help you navigate this decision....

Adopting a shelter pet is one of the most caring ways to support needy animals. Giving a homeless pet a second chance at life helps to reduce overcrowding in shelters while allowing you to bond with and nurture a companion that will return the favor with love and companionship for years to come. Consider these tips to help make the transition a good experience for them—and you! ...

Beginning August 30, 2024, the urgent pet care practice will extend its reach by offering part-time clinic hours at Animal Vision Center of Virginia’s Chesapeake practice at 228 Mt. Pleasant Road in Great Bridge. The satellite location will make it easier for pet owners in coastal Virginia and northeastern North Carolina to seek urgent veterinary care....

Veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants work together to support the work of veterinarians, but their roles vary in the type of work they’re each authorized to perform. Since becoming a vet tech requires formal education and professional certification, vet techs are usually authorized to perform more clinical tasks....

Kindly read and share this article by WHRO reporter Laura Philion. May we all "paws to be kind" with veterinary providers in Hampton Roads....

Thanks to WAVY-TV for having Ally on the Hampton Roads Show! Get to know Ally Urgent Veterinary Care owners, Dr. Heather Brookshire and Dr. Ashley Powell, learn about their reasons for opening, conditions they treat and their dedication to filling the animal care gap in Coastal Virginia....

Drs. Heather Brookshire and Ashley Powell are launching Ally Urgent Veterinary Care to help relieve the pressure of overloaded emergency hospitals and family veterinarians in Coastal Virginia. The practice offers same-day online reservations and walk-in appointments for non-life-threatening urgent care of pets that need to be seen quickly....