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read moreIf you live in Grand Prairie or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets - look no further. Dr. Joel Nelson is a licensed TX veterinarian, treating all types of pets. Your pets' health and wellbeing are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve. Parkway Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care.

read moreOur team is committed to educating our clients in how to keep your pets healthy year round, with good nutrition and exercise. Parkway Animal Hospital stays on top of the latest advances in veterinarian technology and above all, remembers that all animals and pets need to be treated with loving care in every check-up, procedure, or surgery.

read moreTelemedicine allows us to perform a computerized capture of various veterinary procedures and then transmit them to specialists all over the country with the click of a mouse. We use a solutions called ReferralVision which allows us to have the best equipment, full-featured software, a certified ultrasonographer, and board certified specialists. Simply put, we are able to have the world's leading technology and veterinary specialists as virtual partners in our daily practice. This means top of the line care for your pet.

read moreAccuvet Laser Surgery allows us to provide safer and more comfortable treatment for your pets. In many procedures, the laser can replace the scalpel and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery. We present some general information about laser surgery below. For more detailed information, please visit the Accuvet Website. The CO2 Laser is the most commonly used surgical laser and works by producing an invisible beam of light that vaporizes the water normally found in the skin and other soft tissue.

read moreThis let's us record our pet and owners into our management software so that we can effectively and efficiently provide the service you deserve!

read moreOnce a year, you should take your pet in for a check-up. This will include a full physical exam, and may include teeth and gum cleaning if needed. Dr. Joel Nelson will check the health of your pet from head to tail, and you will be very happy you came to Parkway Animal Hospital for service. Bring in any medical history you have of your pet when you come to our vet clinic. It's best to keep a journal of your pet's health throughout his or her life, including behavioral shifts. If you have something like this, share it with our team.

read moreMany pets hide their pain, choosing to go on with their normal habits so that we cannot tell anything is wrong. Their changes in behavior may be subtle and sometimes it is hard to notice. Parkway Animal Hospital in Grand Prairie, TX knows that a health emergency requiring urgent care can come up suddenly. We will work with you to get a prompt and thorough pet exam so that all you will have to worry about is keeping your furry family member calm and comfortable. Dr. Nelson brings experience and a love for animals to his work.

read moreAs your pet ages, he'll probably require more specialized care to maintain good health. By partnering with an experienced veterinarian, you can have greater confidence that your pet will receive the quality care he needs. At Parkway Animal Hospital in Grand Prairie, TX, we have ample experience caring for senior pets. We'll work with you to preserve the health and happiness of your senior furry friend. Pets vary in how they age depending on their breed and size. Small dogs, for example, aren't really considered old until they reach 10 years of age.