 History of the Arthur Veterinary Clinic
The Arthur Veterinary Clinic opened in February of 1989. At the time it was built, the practice consisted of one building, 32’ by 44’, on 1.5 acres at its present location. This building was constructed in the fall of 1988, serving both as a small animal clinic and an outpatient area for treating horses. It consisted of a reception/waiting area, one examination room, a bathroom/darkroom and a combined surgery and treatment area. The garage housed two stocks for restraining and treating horses and cages for hospitalizing small animals. Owner, Dr. Lisa L. Eller was the solo veterinarian at the time.
As the practice grew, and a need for hospitalizing horses became evident, construction began on an equine facility in the fall of 1995. This facility was 44’ by 64”. It was finished in the early spring of 1996. This equine building consisted of four box stalls, a feed room, wash bay and a treatment area with the equine stocks. A lab/kitchen, office for Dr. Eller and bedroom and bath completed the new building. Improvements were made to the front building for increased numbers of small animal patients. This building was now designated as the small animal clinic. Dr. Linda Harmon-Dodge was hired in August of 1996.
With the increasing popularity of artificial insemination and embryo transfer in horses, Dr. Eller decided in the fall of 1996 to add on to the newly constructed equine facility. Construction began and was completed in early 1997. This addition measured 44’ by 80’ and added another 7 stalls with outside lots, an office and a lab designed for evaluation and processing of equine semen. The addition also had an area for collection of equine semen. Dr. Scott Nebergall was hired in May of 1997.
In the fall of 2005, construction began to renovate and add-on to the small animal clinic. Our 15 year old maple tree was professionally moved allowing for an additional 24’ by 32’ addition to the north. This expansion enlarged the reception/waiting room plus added two more exam rooms and a separate surgery room. The extra room allows two veterinarians to see patients at the same time. A new darkroom for processing radiographs was constructed along with the purchase of a new x-ray machine. In addition to the extra space, the outside of the clinic received new siding and a new roof. New landscaping and outdoor lettering completed the remodeling project.
The Arthur Veterinary Clinic has taken advantage of computer technology to provide quality veterinary medicine. Our computer network has grown to allow computers in all examination, surgery, treatment and equine areas. All patient records are computerized which allows for easier and more efficient access to all records. The clinic is equipped with both hard-wired and wireless internet access to enable both veterinarians and staff to research specific veterinary issues relating to patient and client care.
In January 2007, the Arthur Veterinary Clinic purchased a digital radiograph unit capable of providing digital radiographs (x-rays) within seconds. A digital ultrasound was also acquired. This digital technology, along with the computerized network, allows the veterinarians at the Arthur Veterinary Clnic to share records and images electronically via websites, emials and CDs with other veterinarians and specialists to provide the best quality of care for your companion animal and/or horse.
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