FAQs – Animal Care Center of Somerset
This FAQ page answers common questions about veterinary care, appointments, emergency services, and preventive medicine at Animal Care Center of Somerset in Somerset, KY. Pet owners throughout Pulaski County, McCreary County, and surrounding communities can learn more about our Somerset animal clinic, and find out how we help support their dogs’ and cats’ health through every stage of life.
New Clients and General Care
What types of pets do you treat?
Animal Care Center of Somerset provides veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout Somerset, Pulaski County, McCreary County, and surrounding areas. Pets have different healthcare needs based on their breed, age, lifestyle, and overall health, and veterinary recommendations are tailored accordingly.
Animal Care Center of Somerset provides comprehensive support for canine and feline companions at every stage of life. We offer everything from puppy and kitten wellness visits to adult and senior pet care. Pets in and around Somerset, KY can receive preventive care, medical treatment, diagnostics, and ongoing health support.
What should I expect during my pet’s first visit?
Your pet’s first visit will include a complete health evaluation, a review of your pet’s medical history, and personalized recommendations tailored to your pet’s specific health needs. Animal Care Center of Somerset takes time to understand your pet’s lifestyle, health concerns, and long-term wellness goals.
Your veterinarian will discuss things like vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition, dental health, behavior, and recommended diagnostic services. Establishing a solid relationship with your veterinary team helps lay the foundation for lifelong care and enables your pet’s health to be monitored over time.
What makes Animal Care Center of Somerset different from other veterinary clinics?
Animal Care Center of Somerset provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats in Somerset, KY, and surrounding communities. Our practice combines preventive medicine, advanced diagnostics, emergency care, surgery, dentistry, boarding, grooming, and wellness services to support pets throughout every stage of life.
Led by Dr. Mary Flynn, DVM, and supported by an experienced care team, our practice focuses on individualized care. Our goal is always forming solid, long-term professional relationships with both our patients and their families. This approach allows us to provide both routine wellness support and advanced medical care when pets need additional attention.
What credentials and experience does your veterinary team have?
Animal Care Center of Somerset is led by Dr. Mary Flynn, DVM, a veterinarian and practice owner who has served pets and families in the Lake Cumberland community for more than 25 years. Dr. Flynn earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association, and Southeastern Veterinary Medical Association. Learn more through the Our Veterinarians Page.
Our practice is also supported by a dedicated care team that includes veterinary assistants, kennel technicians, and support staff who help provide quality care throughout each pet’s visit. Their combined experience and dedication to customer service support our practice’s focus on personalized veterinary medicine for dogs and cats. Visit the Care Team Page for more information.
Do you provide care for senior dogs and cats?
Animal Care Center of Somerset provides senior pet care designed to help older dogs and cats maintain comfort, mobility, and quality of life as they age.
Senior pets often experience changes in their health, which in turn affect their care needs. This makes regular veterinary monitoring an important part of healthy aging. Senior wellness care may include physical examinations, diagnostic testing, dental evaluations, nutrition guidance, exercise recommendations, and treatment options, all of which are tailored to the pet’s specific needs. Our veterinary team works with families to create care plans that support pets throughout their later years.
What are your hours?
Animal Care Center of Somerset is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The hospital is closed on Sundays.
Pet owners can call (606) 678-0302 during regular business hours to schedule appointments, ask questions, or discuss their pet’s healthcare needs. Additional scheduling information is available through our Contact Page.
Where is Animal Care Center of Somerset located?
Animal Care Center of Somerset is located at 100 Rowena Drive, Somerset, KY 42501, and serves pets throughout Somerset, Pulaski County, McCreary County, and surrounding communities. The convenient Somerset location allows local families to access comprehensive veterinary services close to home.
Pet owners searching for an animal hospital in Somerset, KY can visit our practice for wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, boarding, grooming, and other veterinary services. Call us at (606) 678-0302 or reach out through the Contact Page with questions or to make an appointment.
What payment options are available for veterinary care?
Animal Care Center of Somerset offers several payment options to help clients manage their pet’s veterinary care needs. Options include Online Payments, Cherry Payment Plans, and CareCredit. These options provide convenient ways for eligible clients to plan for veterinary expenses related to preventive care, medical services, and unexpected health concerns.
Payment options can help families prepare for both routine visits and more advanced veterinary care when needed. Contact our veterinary team with questions about available options.
Emergency and Urgent Care
Do you provide emergency veterinary services?
Animal Care Center of Somerset provides 24/7 emergency veterinary care for pets experiencing urgent medical concerns. Pet owners searching for an emergency veterinarian in Somerset, KY can contact the hospital when their pet needs immediate veterinary attention.
Emergencies can happen unexpectedly, and in those situations, every second matters. If you think your pet may need emergency care, or aren’t sure if the situation is critical, err on the side of caution and give us a call. We recommend storing our number, (606) 678-0302, in your phone.
What signs mean my pet needs emergency veterinary care?
Signs that may require emergency veterinary attention include difficulty breathing, collapse, severe bleeding, seizures, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, swelling, limping, unusual discharge, suspected poisoning, major trauma, sudden inability to walk, and/or extreme changes in appearance, vocalization, or behavior.
Emergencies can arise quickly. Prompt veterinary attention can make a huge difference in outcomes for pets experiencing serious health concerns. It may even save your pet’s life.
If you are unsure whether your pet’s symptoms require urgent veterinary care, contact Animal Care Center of Somerset, so we can help you determine the best course of action. Keeping your veterinarian’s phone number on hand makes it easier to act quickly in unexpected situations.
Services and Medical Care
What veterinary services do you offer?
Animal Care Center of Somerset offers comprehensive veterinary services for dogs and cats, including wellness care, vaccinations, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, pain management, and senior pet care. Our practice provides both preventive services and advanced medical support to help pets maintain their health throughout their lives.
Additional services include digital radiology, in-house laboratory testing, companion laser therapy, microchipping, genetic health analysis, boarding, and grooming. Pet owners can explore available services through the Services Page.
How does your approach to puppy and kitten care support lifelong health?
Animal Care Center of Somerset provides puppy and kitten care focused on establishing a strong foundation for lifelong health. Early veterinary visits allow the team to monitor development, provide recommended vaccinations, discuss nutrition, and address important topics such as parasite prevention and behavior.
Young pets require consistent healthcare during their first months of life as they grow and develop. Regular wellness visits help identify concerns early and allow families to build healthy routines that support their pets as they transition into adulthood. Additional information is available through the Puppy and Kitten Care page.
Does my pet need professional dental cleanings?
Professional dental cleanings help protect your pet’s oral health by removing buildup and addressing dental problems that cannot be fully treated with home care alone. Animal Care Center of Somerset provides dental evaluations and professional dental services to help dogs and cats maintain healthier teeth and gums.
Dental disease is common in pets and can contribute to discomfort, difficulty eating, and other health concerns when left untreated. Routine dental evaluations are an important part of comprehensive wellness care and can be discussed during your pet’s examination.
What diagnostic technology do you use?
Animal Care Center of Somerset uses advanced diagnostic technology to help evaluate pet health concerns, including digital radiology, in-house blood analyzers, Tonovet, Vetscope, and genetic health analysis. These tools provide valuable information that helps veterinarians make informed decisions about diagnosis and treatment.
Diagnostic testing can be especially helpful when pets experience changes in appetite, energy levels, mobility, behavior, or other signs of illness. Early detection allows our veterinary team to address health concerns sooner and create appropriate care plans. More information is available through the Diagnostics Page.
How can companion laser therapy help my pet?
Companion laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that may help support healing, pain management, and comfort in pets with certain conditions. Animal Care Center of Somerset offers laser therapy as part of a comprehensive approach to improving mobility and quality of life.
Laser therapy may benefit pets recovering from surgery, experiencing joint discomfort, or needing additional support for certain chronic conditions, such as arthritis. Your veterinarian can determine whether this treatment is appropriate based on your pet’s health history and individual needs. Learn more through the Laser Therapy Page.
Do you offer boarding and grooming services?
Animal Care Center of Somerset offers boarding and grooming services to provide convenient care options for pet owners throughout Somerset and surrounding communities.
Boarding through a veterinary practice allows pets to receive care at a familiar place, and be cared for by a team that is already familiar with their health history and individual needs.
Grooming services can support your pet’s hygiene and comfort, while boarding provides reliable care when families travel or need temporary pet accommodations.
More information about these services is available through the Boarding Page and Grooming Page
Preventative Care and Ongoing Support
How does Wellness Care help support my pet’s health?
Animal Care Center of Somerset’s Wellness Care services help pets receive consistent preventive care throughout every stage of life. Preventive care is equally important for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and senior dogs and cats. However, each life stage has different healthcare needs.
Our veterinary team helps families stay on schedule with recommended examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention, and other wellness services tailored to each pet’s needs.
How often should my pet see a veterinarian?
Most pets benefit from getting regular veterinary examinations at least once a year, while puppies, kittens, senior pets, and animals with ongoing health concerns may need more frequent visits. Your veterinarian can recommend an appropriate schedule based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, health history, and risk factors.
Routine veterinary visits support preventive care, vaccinations, dental health, nutrition, weight management, and early disease detection. Animal Care Center of Somerset uses wellness exams to monitor changes, identify concerns early, and provide recommendations based on each pet’s individual needs.
Does my indoor pet still need vaccinations?
Indoor pets still need appropriate vaccinations because they may be exposed to infectious diseases through everyday activities, contact with other animals, or unexpected situations. Animal Care Center of Somerset recommends vaccination schedules based on each pet’s lifestyle, health needs, and risk factors.
Vaccines are an important part of preventive healthcare for both indoor and outdoor dogs and cats. Your pet’s vaccination schedule will change over time. During wellness visits, our veterinary team can discuss which vaccinations are recommended and how often your pet should receive them.
Do You Offer Fast and Easy Pet Medication Orders?
Yes. Animal Care Center of Somerset provides convenient medication ordering for your pet, to help keep our patients on track with veterinarian-approved treatments and ongoing care plans. The veterinary team reviews medication requests to ensure they are appropriate for each pet’s health needs.
Keeping your pet’s treatments up to date is an important part of managing chronic conditions, recovery plans, and long-term wellness. You can request your pet’s medication online or contact our veterinary team for assistance with your pet’s medication needs.
Animal Care Center of Somerset provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats throughout Somerset, KY; Pulaski County; McCreary County; and surrounding communities. From wellness exams and vaccinations to diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, senior pet care, boarding, grooming, emergency services, and advanced treatments such as companion laser therapy, the team supports pets through every stage of life. Families searching for a veterinarian in Somerset or an animal hospital near you can contact Animal Care Center of Somerset at (606) 678-0302 or visit the Contact Page for additional information and appointment assistance.
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