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This year, Independence Veterinary Clinic is taking a trip to the chocolate factory on Halloween! On October 31st from 12-2, the clinic will be transformed into the world of Willy Wonka for an [...]

It’s a big week at Independence Veterinary Clinic. Why? It’s Weber’s birthday week! Weber isn’t the only one that gets to celebrate either, because if you and your pet wish him a Happy Birthday [...]

Fall Pet Health With the season of Fall on its way, you’re probably thinking about the beautifully changing leaves, the crisp, clean morning air, and all things pumpkin flavored. What you’re [...]

It’s the end of August, and you know what that means. Back to school time! While this time of year may provide a sense of relief to parents as structure and routine resume, it can actually be a [...]

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) have come together to create “Check the Chip Day” on August 15th. Check the Chip Day serves [...]

According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, an estimated 60% of cats and 56% of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. That’s a whopping 50.2 million dogs and 56.5 [...]

If she’s not traveling, hiking, or spending time her family and fur babies, you will most certainly always find her at IVC loving on all of her fuzzy patients. Dr. Long is such an important part [...]

Dr. Michelle Bryan. She constantly snuggles all of your pets and loves them endlessly as if they were her own. Becoming a vet is a calling that only a very special type of person can answer, and [...]

Dr. Bart Bryan. You all know him, you all love him, and you all trust him completely with your pets’ lives. His combined love for animals and Auburn surely shines bright, but there’s far more to [...]

We all know how hot southern summers can be, and we especially know how essential “cool down time” is once the temperatures reach 90+ with humidity. If you have a dog, it’s important to remember [...]