Hayes Nancy J

read moreAre you looking for an animal hospital in Peoria where your companion can receive advanced care in a calming environment by a team of friendly, skilled veterinarians? If the answer is yes, Whitney Veterinary Hospital is the place for you. We do much more than just provide wellness services for dogs and cats. We also place a strong emphasis on patient comfort to help pets have the most relaxed veterinary experience possible. We've been caring for pets of the Tri-County area since 1971, and we want to care for yours, too!

read moreWhitney Veterinary Hospital is so proud to have team members who all share the same love and passion for making and keeping pets in Peoria well. You can learn more about them below. Jill has been with our practice since 2005 as a Certified Veterinary Technician who enjoys all parts of veterinary medicine. Dr. Hayes approached Jill about taking over the practice manager position in February of 2018. Jill was excited to take on the new challenges of what goes on behind the medicine. She has always been a very driven and organized problem solver who is ready to take our team to the next level!

read moreKeeping pets in Peoria and our surrounding communities healthy and protected from contagious diseases is a priority at Whitney Veterinary Hospital. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) sets the standard for dog and cat vaccinations, and we're happy to report that we follow their most current guidelines. Standards we follow include administering core vaccines to every patient, offering vaccines dependent on increased risk factors, and when and how often pets are vaccinated. Incidences of animal diseases have been drastically reduced only through the use of responsible dog and cat vaccinations.

read moreDue to age, injury, or other circumstances, your pet may require a mode of healing and pain management that extends beyond the effects of oral medication. Pet laser therapy for dogs and cats is a proven solution to a wide range of health problems, from gingivitis to slow-healing wounds. At Whitney Veterinary Hospital in Peoria, we dedicate ourselves to utilizing the most advanced equipment and technology to give our patients the best care possible. Laser therapy is an invaluable method of treatment not only because of its many uses, but its therapeutic effects, as well.

read moreJust like their owners, your furry friends need proper dog and cat teeth cleanings. Since they can't brush their teeth themselves, it's up to you to help them maintain their pearly whites. Bad breath is not normal for your pet! It could be a sign of gum disease, which can lead to a number of other health problems, if left untreated. That's why we strongly recommend that you have your pet's teeth examined periodically, just as you do yours, to keep them at their happiest and healthiest. At each health exam, your pet's teeth are examined and graded on a scale of 1-5.

read moreOur Whitney Veterinary Hospital veterinarians perform a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, including dental surgery. Just as with every other service we provide, we make the safety and comfort of your patient a #1 priority. We are an AAHA-accredited animal hospital, which means we meet the highest standards of veterinary excellence with our surgery services. This includes the sterility of our surgical instruments and suite, as well as our strict anesthetic protocols. As a result, any surgical risks are reduced.