Welcome to Michigan Veterinary Specialists

Together with the care of your family veterinarian, our goal is to assure that your best friend receives the best possible medical treatment and care

When you choose Michigan Veterinary Specialists, you are selecting the specialty medical center of choice for numerous family veterinarians and pet owners because they know we can help.

Every day, our team of specialists, veterinarians, technicians and staff put their intimate knowledge, experience, skill and love for animals to work so your pet receives access to the broadest spectrum of treatment options available. With three world-class, technologically-advanced surgical and diagnostic centers in Michigan, no other veterinary medical facility offers the depth of knowledge, skill and services under one roof.

Considered among the nation's premier veterinary specialty and emergency care health centers, Michigan Veterinary Specialists delivers comprehensive veterinary emergency and specialty care 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

Keep Your Pets Safe in Warmer Weather Recently Dr. Cassandra Bliss was interviewed on Fox 2 News about the common items pet owners choose to use in their yard that can be deadly for their faithful companions. To learn about these hazards and what to do in case of an emergency, view the video clip.

Take a Tour of MVS Finally, there is a specialty veterinary hospital that truly deserves to be called "Special." The new, 38,000 square foot Michigan Veterinary Specialists Southfield hospital is setting a new standard of excellence in veterinary medical care. Truly a world-class facility, every element of the hospital from our spacious lobby and outdoor garden space to our technologically advanced surgical suites and in-house pharmacy, has been designed with comfort and care in mind. Come and take a look for yourself.

WHAT'S NEW?

Your Pet Has Cancer, What Now? Dr. Christine Swanson discusses what to do when your pet is diagnosed with cancer and the treatment options available to help your pet live with the best quality of life in this short video. Click image once to play on this page or double click to enlarge the video and play.

How to Avoid a Pet Emergency The last place you want your pet to end up is the emergency room. Here are some tips on how you can avoid having to bring your pet to the ER and information on how to build a pet first aid kit to keep on hand.

Is This a Normal Sign of Aging? Just like in people, age slows down pets and produces normal physical changes. But how can you tell when those changes are normal or when your pet needs to visit your primary care veterinarian for a problem? Read on for three normal signs of aging and three red flags that indicate your pet needs medical attention.

We've Got Heart! Cardiology Now Available at All Locations We've welcomed Dr. Sarah Achen, board-certified cardiologist, to our cardiology team and are now able to offer cardiology appointments at all three of our locations. If you'd like to learn more about our cardiology team, click here for their biographical information. If you'd like to schedule an appointment, please call our closest location.

BREEDER CLINICS: Eye & Heart Certifications

Auburn Hills (eye only): August 13

Grand Rapids (eye only): Aug. 2, Sept. 13, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6

Grand Rapids (eye & heart): Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1

We regularly offer eye and heart screenings that canine breeders can use to check for heritable diseases in their breeding pets. These exams are performed by board-certified specialists.

Pet owners will receive immediate results which can be sent to the CERF registry (eye) or the OFA registry (heart). Appointments are required. Call the MVS location nearest you - Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids or Southfield - to schedule an appointment today. (Pet owners must bring AKC registration papers for each pet and should arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled appointment.)