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Veterinary Technician Services

At Wholistic Pet Care, our in-home vet tech services focus on whole pet wellness, providing Fear Free and compassionate care that supports both your pet’s physical and emotional well-being. By coming to your home, we create a calm, familiar environment that helps reduce stress, saves time, and allows for more personalized attention.

In-home vet tech services are a wonderful extension of your existing veterinary team—designed to nurture the human-animal bond while supporting your pet’s long-term health and happiness. We offer guidance and education to help you feel confident and empowered in your pet’s care, and we collaborate closely with your primary veterinarian for seamless communication and comprehensive health support.

All veterinary technician services are provided by a Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) licensed in the State of Ohio. Please note that some treatments must be approved by your DVM. While I cannot diagnose or prescribe, I work hand-in-hand with your regular veterinarian to ensure your pet receives safe, consistent, and compassionate care at home.

In-home veterinary technician services are offered within 20 miles of 43074

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Canine Nail Care Services

Consistent nail maintenance isn’t simply cosmetic. In some cases, nails can cause pain and trigger irreversible damage to the animal. When people think of the damage a pet’s nails can cause, most consider scratches on hardwood floors, carpet snags, and claw marks on furniture. However, long nails create potential issues for animals — a splayed foot, reduced traction, deformed feet, and even injured tendons over time. As long nails hit the ground, it puts force on the foot and leg structure. This force can potentially lead to arthritis and ongoing pain. The growth pattern of a dog's nails forms a curved shape. If left untrimmed, the claws will eventually curve under the dog's paws and dig into the skin, creating pain when they walk.

Anal Gland Expression

Your dog’s anal glands are not usually a conversation starter. But knowing how they work and how to recognize a problem can ultimately save your dog (and you) much discomfort. Anal glands secrete fluid originally meant for scent-marking in the wild. The anal glands are small sacs on either side of your dog’s anus. When your dog poops, fluid from the anal glands is also released. But some dogs may not release enough fluid naturally. In that case, the excess anal gland fluid may need to be removed by a professional. Signs that your dog needs its anal glands expressed include:

Scooting across the floor
Having a foul, fishy odor
Licking or biting around the anal area
Chasing its tail
Having matted fur around their anus
Swelling and redness around the anus

Ear Cleaning

Ear cleaning is an important part of your dog’s grooming needs. Some dogs need more frequent ear cleaning than others. Dogs who are prone to ear infections often benefit from more frequent ear cleanings. The structure of the dog’s ear canal makes it difficult for material trapped deep within the horizontal canal to be expelled without the assistance of cleanings. This material can lead to itchiness and ear infections if not removed.

Patient-Client Advocate

There is nothing worse than when your pet is experiencing a medical problem and you don't understand all of the "medical talk" or maybe you are just too upset and overwhelmed to understand everything that is happening. That is where I come in. As an experienced RVT, I understand these terms and conditions and can help you better understand what is going on with your pet and what options are available to you. The overall goal of a patient advocate is to provide pet caregivers with the support and education they need so they can make their own decisions about their next steps. Advocates have the patient's back (like a “wingman”) and help make their journey through the veterinary health care system as smooth as possible.

Aromatherapy

At Wholistic Pet Care, aromatherapy is approached through a Fear Free, behavior-centered lens. Essential oils are never used as a “quick fix” or replacement for medical care, but rather as one tool that may help support relaxation, emotional regulation, environmental comfort, and overall wellbeing when used safely and appropriately.

Because scent is processed directly through the limbic system—the emotional center of the brain—aromatherapy can have powerful effects on stress, memory, relaxation, and emotional state. Every pet is different, which is why safety, observation, and individualized planning are central to how we use essential oils.

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PEMF and Red Light Therapy

At Wholistic Pet Care, PEMF and red light therapy are offered as supportive, non-invasive therapies designed to help pets feel more comfortable in their own bodies. These sessions may support mobility, muscle comfort, relaxation, circulation, tissue health, and overall well-being.

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Vet Tech Consultation

Skip social media and ask your questions to someone licensed and experienced in the veterinary field.

Consultation topics can include:

Quality of life
Diabetic pets
Nutrition
Dental disease and products that work
Parasite prevention based on your pet's lifestyle and your budget
New puppy / kitten questions
Senior pet needs
And so much more!!

DVM Prescribed Treatments

Sometimes pets require ongoing medical care that can be safely administered outside of the veterinary clinic. Wholistic Pet Care is here to help support your pet’s prescribed treatment plan under the guidance of your veterinarian.

Injections or Medication Administration
This includes injectable or oral medications prescribed by your veterinarian, such as Solensia, Cytopoint, insulin for diabetic pets, or other prescribed therapies requiring professional handling and accurate dosing.
Subcutaneous Fluid Therapy
Often recommended for pets with kidney disease, dehydration, or other chronic conditions, subcutaneous fluids help maintain hydration and overall comfort.
Wound or Surgical Site Care
Assistance with dressing changes, incision monitoring, cleaning, and bandage replacement to promote proper healing and reduce infection risk.
Topical or Ophthalmic Treatments
Application of medicated ointments, creams, or eye/ear drops as directed by your veterinarian for skin, eye, or ear conditions.
Blood Glucose Monitoring and Log Maintenance
Support for diabetic patients through regular glucose checks and record-keeping for your veterinarian’s review.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Regular at-home blood pressure checks can be valuable for patients with kidney disease, heart conditions, or hypertension, helping your veterinarian make informed treatment adjustments.
Therapeutic Support
Administration of prescribed PEMF therapy, red light therapy, cold compress, or other at-home therapies recommended by your DVM to enhance recovery and comfort.
Monitoring and Reporting
Observation of your pet’s response to treatment, documentation of progress, and communication with your veterinarian to ensure continuity of care.

Nutrition Consultations

Nutrition is one of the most powerful tools we have to support overall health and wellbeing—but with so much conflicting information in the pet industry, it can feel overwhelming trying to determine what is truly best for your pet. At Wholistic Pet Care, nutrition consults take a whole-pet approach, looking beyond the food bowl to consider your pet’s medical history, lifestyle, behavior, emotional health, and individual needs. Whether your pet is struggling with chronic skin issues, digestive concerns, weight management, mobility changes, anxiety, or you simply want guidance choosing a more supportive diet, our goal is to help you make informed, realistic choices that support long-term wellness and quality of life.

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