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Montgomery Animal Clinic!
Candor Vet
Finding quality veterinary care shouldn’t mean compromising on personal attention or traveling long distances for specialized procedures. At Montgomery Animal Clinic, we’ve revolutionized how pet healthcare works by combining board-certified surgical expertise with innovative service delivery that actually fits modern families’ lives. Dr. Kathy Haywood, DVM leads our veterinary team in a practice where your Candor vet experience includes everything from routine wellness visits handled through our flexible scheduling system to complex orthopedic surgeries performed by specialists who trained alongside the industry’s top professionals.
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Our Mission
True veterinary excellence emerges when medical expertise intersects with genuine understanding of the human-animal bond that defines modern pet ownership. Montgomery Animal Clinic operates on the revolutionary concept that your Candor vet should provide both cutting-edge treatments and the emotional support that helps families navigate their pet’s healthcare journey with confidence. We’ve eliminated the artificial barriers between “routine care” and “specialized medicine” by creating a practice where the same compassionate team handles everything from puppy vaccines to complex surgical interventions, ensuring continuity of care that builds stronger outcomes for every patient.
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Meet the Team
Dr. Kathy Haywood leads our Candor veterinary team with expertise gained through farm-raised experiences and advanced medical training that combines biochemistry knowledge with practical animal care skills. Her leadership creates an environment where licensed veterinarians work collaboratively to deliver comprehensive care. Supporting her are Dr. Perry Parks, who brings decades of mixed practice experience with specialization in reproduction and critical care, and Dr. Rebecca Goldbach, whose advanced surgical training enables complex orthopedic procedures typically found only at specialty hospitals. Our experienced support staff includes registered veterinary technicians with over 20 years of dedication, ensuring every patient receives expert technical care alongside veterinary expertise.
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Services & Specialties
- Preventive Wellness Care
- Advanced Orthopedic Surgery (TPLO, fracture repair, luxation correction)
- Soft Tissue Surgery (spay/neuter, cancer surgery, C-sections, exploratory procedures)
- Dentistry & Oral Surgery
- Boarding Services
- Reproduction & Critical Care
Dentistry & Dental Cleanings
Maintaining your pet’s oral health protects their overall well-being and comfort. Comprehensive dental cleanings prevent periodontal disease, tooth loss, and painful infections that affect eating habits. Beyond fresher breath, regular cleanings reduce harmful bacteria that could impact your pet’s heart, liver, and kidneys.
Montgomery Animal Clinic starts every dentistry procedure with a pre-anesthetic safety examination. Modern anesthesia monitoring ensures comfort while we carefully scale away plaque and tartar above and below the gum line. Following the cleaning, our experienced Candor veterinary team polishes each tooth and conducts a thorough oral assessment for any concerns.
Spay/Neuter
Beyond controlling pet overpopulation, spay and neuter surgeries provide crucial health protections for your companion. Early spaying eliminates uterine infection risks and dramatically reduces breast cancer chances in females. Neutering male pets prevents testicular cancer while decreasing territorial behaviors and roaming tendencies.
Pre-surgical bloodwork at Montgomery Animal Clinic confirms your pet’s anesthetic readiness. During surgery, our skilled Candor vet uses precise techniques with continuous vital sign monitoring for maximum safety. Recovery support includes detailed home care guidance and follow-up scheduling to ensure optimal healing.
Wellness & Sick Visits
Preventive wellness checkups identify health concerns before symptoms appear. Your pet receives comprehensive physical examinations that track vital signs, body condition, and age-appropriate screenings. Keeping vaccinations current protects against disease while early intervention prevents costly emergency situations.
Sudden illness requires immediate attention and accurate diagnosis to restore your pet’s health quickly. Montgomery Animal Clinic evaluates everything from mild lethargy to complex medical conditions using advanced diagnostic equipment. Whether addressing routine wellness and sick visits or urgent concerns, our dedicated Candor vet creates individualized treatment approaches for optimal outcomes.
Boarding
Peace of mind comes naturally when your pet stays with veterinary professionals who understand their needs. We provide compassionate supervision and immediate medical attention if concerns arise during your absence. Current vaccinations ensure all boarding guests remain healthy while enjoying comfortable accommodations and personalized care.
Daily routines include feeding schedules using your pet’s regular food to prevent digestive upset. Montgomery Animal Clinic maintains detailed emergency contacts and administers any required medications on schedule. From favorite toys to special bedding, our boarding facility welcomes comfort items that help our Candor vet team create a stress-free environment away from home.
Orthopedic Surgery
Mobility restoration becomes possible through specialized surgical interventions targeting joint, bone, and ligament injuries in pets. CCL tears, hip dysplasia, and luxating patella conditions respond exceptionally well to timely surgical correction. Advanced procedures like TPLO and lateral suture stabilization provide permanent solutions that eliminate pain while restoring active lifestyles.
Precision techniques define every orthopedic surgery performed by our skilled surgical team. Montgomery Animal Clinic utilizes bone plates, pins, and corrective osteotomy methods to address fractures and congenital conditions effectively. Post-operative rehabilitation protocols ensure optimal healing, with our experienced Candor vet monitoring recovery progress throughout the six to eight-week healing period.
Soft Tissue Surgery
When internal conditions demand surgical intervention, our advanced facility provides expert care using cutting-edge techniques. Cancer removal, emergency exploratory procedures, and cesarean deliveries each receive individualized attention with state-of-the-art monitoring systems. Pain management begins before surgery and continues through complete healing for optimal patient comfort.
Collaborative decision-making involves you in every aspect of your pet’s soft tissue surgery journey. Montgomery Animal Clinic’s eight veterinarians work as a unified team, ensuring consistent quality care from consultation to recovery. Our Candor veterinary approach emphasizes safety protocols while delivering compassionate treatment that addresses both urgent and planned surgical needs effectively.
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FAQs
How often should I bring my pet to see a vet?
Most healthy adult pets benefit from annual wellness exams, while puppies and kittens need more frequent visits during their first year for vaccinations and growth monitoring. Senior pets over seven years old should visit twice yearly to catch age-related health issues early. Our animal care professionals will customize a schedule based on your pet’s specific health needs and risk factors.
What makes your Valet Vet Service different from regular appointments?
Our Valet Vet Service allows you to drop off your pet at your convenience without waiting in crowded reception areas or adjusting your work schedule. Your pet receives the same quality care in our loving, peaceful, and calm space while you handle your daily responsibilities. We’ll call when they’re ready for pickup, making veterinary visits stress-free for both busy pet parents and anxious animals.
Can you perform advanced surgeries that other practices refer to?
We perform complex orthopedic procedures like TPLO surgery, fracture repairs, and joint corrections right here with our specially trained surgeons. Our licensed Candor veterinarians use advanced techniques typically found only at specialty hospitals, eliminating the need for stressful referrals to unfamiliar facilities. This means your pet receives expert surgical care from the same team who knows their medical history and temperament.
How do you support responsible pet ownership beyond medical care?
Our approach includes comprehensive client education about nutrition, exercise, behavioral training, and preventive care that helps pet owners make informed decisions. We provide guidance on flea tick heart-worm meds, discuss lifestyle factors that affect your pet’s health, and offer resources for common pet care challenges. Regular wellness visits allow us to monitor your pet’s progress and adjust recommendations as their needs change.
What happens if my pet gets anxious or stressed during visits?
Our Montgomery Animal Clinic team focuses on creating a calm, welcoming environment that helps reduce stress for pets during visits. We take time to understand each animal’s temperament and provide gentle, patient care throughout every exam. For pets that struggle with anxiety, our veterinarians can discuss options to ensure both comfort and compassionate, high-quality care during necessary procedures.
Experience What Makes Us Your Ideal Choice for a Candor Vet!
Dr. Kathy Haywood, DVM and our dedicated team at Montgomery Animal Clinic have created something special—a place where advanced veterinary medicine meets the warmth of genuine relationships built over years of shared care experiences. We believe exceptional veterinary needs support means treating your family companion with the same attention and expertise we’d want for our own beloved pets.
Our Candor vet team is waiting to welcome you and your companion into our family. Give us a ring at (910) 572-3781 to discover how personalized attention transforms routine vet visits into positive experiences. Join our growing community of satisfied pet families by following along on Facebook and Instagram , where we share the daily joy, successful recoveries, and heartwarming moments that happen when compassionate and quality care meets responsible pet ownership.
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