HANFORD Veterinary Hospital is a full-service AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited veterinary medical facility, located in HANFORD, CA . It is the only AAHA accredited hospital in the Visalia, HANFORD, and Lemoore area. The professional and courteous staff seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for their highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventative health care and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. HANFORD Veterinary Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to the surrounding areas. Please take a moment to contact us today, to learn more about our veterinary practice and to find out more information about how HANFORD Veterinary Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
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Pre-Surgery
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This room is where pets are anesthetized, and placed on a gas anesthesia machine. As well as being clipped and prepared for surgery, minor surgery can also be performed on patients here. On the wall in the background is the anesthesia machine. The surgery tray and pack is in the front of the photo.
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Surgery Prep.
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This is the other side of our surgery prep room. Here is where the surgical instruments, packs, suture, and supplies are kept. The autoclave, which sterilizes the surgical packs and instruments can be seen on the right end of the counter.
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anesthesia monitoring equipment
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This monitor is in the surgery room. Patient safety is very important to us. We have invested in the highest quality and latest technology for animal monitoring. We monitor ECG, heart rate, blood oxygen level, blood carbon dioxide level, blood pressure, respiration rate, and body temperature. In the past most monitors only checked the heart rate, ecg, and blood oxygen level.
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Surgery
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Dr. Fausett is assisting Dr. Vasseur (a board certified orthopedic surgeon)repair a dog with severe multiple fractures to the pelvis or hip bones. The hip socket was also fractured into three pieces. Dr. Vasseur travels to Hanford to do specialized bone surgery such as correcting hip dysplasia (triple pelvic osteotomy), torn cruciate ligaments (tibial plateau leveling), and other major fractures. He also performs total hip replacement surgery for dogs. In the past clients had to travel to the L.A. or Sacramento area for these surgeries.
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Reception
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This is the reception work area. Clients are greeted here, patients charts are kept here, appointments are made and patients are checked out from this area.
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Exam Room 2
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This exam room is located right next to the reception and checkout area. Often we examine cats, small dogs and puppies in this room. It is decorated in a feline theme.
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Exam Room 3
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This is one of our medium sized exam rooms. It is decorated in an Americana theme. Cats, small and large dogs are all examined in this room.
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Exam Room 4
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This room is often used for our consultations, showing x-rays to clients, reviewing orthopedic treatment options, dermatolgy cases, as well as general examinations.
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Exam Room 5
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This exam room has a door that leads directly outside. It is utilized for fast access for emergency patients as well as a isolated areea for pets with contagious diseases to be brought into and out of the hospital. Minimizing their exposure to other pets.
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Exam Room 6
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This is our largest exam room. Large or multiple pets are often put in this room. On the right of the photo is a lift table that helps in the examination of large pets that can not be picked up and put on a table easily.
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Hospitilization Kennels
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This is where the animals who will be staying at the hospital for treatments are kept. Our staff can is able to monitor their progress and treatments readily from this area.
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Out patient Kennels
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These kennels are where the patients are brought to for out patient procedures and surgery. They also wait in this area until they are picked up by their owners.
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Radiology control panel
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This area is where the x-ray machine is adjusted and controlled depending on the size and area of the patient that is being radiographed. In the background the ultrasound machine (on the right) and the dental machine (on the left) can be seen.
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Radiology
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This is where the radiograph equipment is located. Here a patient is ready for several radiographs to be taken.
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Lee Fausett
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Dr. Fausett graduated from Oregon State University in 1987. He practiced in northern California (Butte Co) for nine years before purchasing Hanford Veterinary Hospital in 1996. He has a special interest in orthopedic surgery and ultrasound. His family is very happy living in Hanford. The community has provided his children many great opportunities. Dr Fausett is a member of the Rotary Club of Hanford. He has also been a Boy Scout leader.
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Rhett Swasey
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Hanford Veterinary Hospital welcomed Dr. Rhett Swasey in August 2007. He is originally from Utah, where he grew up on a small farm. Dr. Swasey received his undergraduate degree from Utah State University in Cellular and Molecular Biology. He received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. He is currently licensed in Utah and California. Dr. Swasey, his wife Marie and their son Austin are enjoying the small town atmosphere of Hanford.
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Paula
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Paula graduated from Butte College in 1995. As the practice manager, she is involved in every aspect of the business operations of the hospital. As the mother of two children she balances home and work. She enjoys reading science fiction by authors such as Terry Goodkind, Anne McCaffrey, and Tolkien.
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Shawna
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Shawna shares her home with her husband, Chis and daughter, Kaitlyn and a Saint Bernard, Mia, and 2 kitties named Simon and Simone. She enjoys shopping with her best friend. Collecting unusual purses. Her favorite singer is Clay Aiken. She loves listening to Christmas music year round. So the perfect day for her is to go shopping with her best friend for unusual purses while listening to Clay Aiken sing Christmas songs.
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Marci
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Marci has been associated with Hanford Veterinary Hospital for 20 years. As a registered techinician, she is responsible for the care of all hosptialized patients and making sure the treament and surgical areas function efficiently. Marci has an avid interest in canine behavior. She teaches the basic dog obedience class offered at the hospital. Marci's Bulldog Gabbie recently placed first in obedience at the 2003 National Bulldog Show. She and her dog Wouten are a certified search and rescue team working with Sierra Search Dogs which is affiliated with the Tulare County Sheriff's Department.
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Glenna
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Glenna has worked at Hanford Veterinary Hospital for several years. She is in charge of the laboratory, inventory and patient care. She is very involved in the activities of her four children. Glenna currently serves as a manager of the Fresno Force softball team.
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Herminia
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Hermenia is in charge of maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital. She is a tremendous asset in this area. Her family is her priority. She enjoys animals especially cats and horses. On her off time she enjoys doing all types of crafts at home Her current project is creating memory filled scrap books. We hope to have her continue with us for many years to come.
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Alicia
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Alicia has worked at HVH for a few years and enjoys working with all sorts of pets, especially canines. Every day is a new learning experience which makes every day worth waking up to and going to work. She believes you can learn a great deal from them such as Loyalty, Trust Compassion if you open your heart mind and give them a chance, they never give up on you.
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Judy Walt
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Dr. Walt has been associated with Hanford Veterinary Hospital for 17 years. She graduated from University of California Davis in 1970. Dr. Walt has an interest in internal medicine. She is involved in the community and is currently serving on a local school board.
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Danielle
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I am currently attending College of the Sequoias where I am majoring in English. I want to transfer to Fresno State to get my masters in composition and literature and hopefully teach at college level. My one hobby is colorgruard and I am involved in an independent winterguard based out of Fresno State called Frente.
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Phil Vasseur
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Dr. Vasseur has been an orthopedic consultant at Hanford Veterinary Hospital since 1998. Dr. Vasseur is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and was a member of the faculty at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for more than 20 years. He was the Chief of Orthopedics for a number of years and published more than 75 scientific papers on the subject of canine orthopedics; he also authored numerous book chapters and was the Section Editor for Orthopedics in a major veterinary surgery textbook. He served as Editor-in-Chief of Veterinary Surgery (the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons) for 11 years. Dr. Vasseur is available for advanced orthopedic procedures including the TPLO operation here at our hospital.
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Lizandro
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Leslie
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Leslie has worked at Hanford Veterinary Hospital for several years now. She has three children that keep her very busy, an English Bulldog, three cats, two rabbits, and two guinea pigs she adores.
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Susan
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I remember as a child, telling myself one day I would care for animals somehow. It all started as a Freshman in High School. A friend of mine suggested to volunteer at the Kings SPCA. It was a wonderful experience. For the next 22 years I cared for the homeless pets there. I then took a different path in life at Hanford Veterinary Hospital. I enjoy so much all the Doctors and coworkers and seeing all the clients and pets when they come here.
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Dani
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Hi my name is Dani I am a single mother of three children and have lived in Hanford my entire life. My love for animals makes my job so wonderful, there's nothing better than loving your job.
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Andrea
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Andrea is a Certified Veterinary Assistant with a A.S. Degree in Veterinary Technology. She has 2 dogs. A German Shepherd name Zeke, and a Chihuahua/Dachshund named Lillee. She also has 2 tabby cats named Mugsy and Macio. She is proud to be part of Hanford Veterinary Hospitals team. The best thing she loves about her job is working with the animals.
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