Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Saint Clair Shores
Thomson Animal Clinic has been serving the Saint Clair Shores community since the 1960s, providing compassionate veterinary care for pets. Our team of experienced professionals, led by Dr. Katherine Engel, is dedicated to delivering comprehensive wellness, medical, and surgical services. We prioritize personalized attention, ensuring each pet receives individualized care in a relaxed environment. With over 50 years of combined experience, we utilize advanced veterinary technology while maintaining a commitment to ethical practices and client education. Our services include preventive care, diagnostics, treatment plans, and emergency support during regular business hours.We treat every pet as if it were our own, offering tailored advice on nutrition, exercise, and disease prevention. Our clinic accommodates urgent care needs when possible and maintains transparent communication about treatment options and costs. We serve dogs, cats, and pocket pets, providing lifelong care from puppy/kitten visits through senior wellness programs. Our staff continuously updates their knowledge to stay current with veterinary advancements while preserving the human-animal bond. We maintain strong relationships with local pet owners through consistent availability and follow-up care for both routine and complex cases.
Services
Wellness Care
Medical Care
Surgical Care
Puppy & Kitten Care
Prescription Medications
Diagnostic Testing
Weight Management
Vaccinations
Heartworm Prevention
Spaying & Neutering
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in veterinary care
- Our team provides personalized attention during every visit
- We offer comprehensive wellness, medical, and surgical services
- Emergency care available during regular business hours
- Transparent communication about treatment options and costs
What people say
Super kind staff
Prompt follow-up
Wonderful with pets
Reasonable pricing
Fantastic veterinary team
Services
Wellness Care
Our wellness care programs focus on maintaining optimal pet health through regular checkups, vaccinations, and preventive treatments. We develop customized wellness plans for each pet based on age, breed, and lifestyle factors. Our services include heartworm testing, flea/tick prevention, and nutritional counseling to help pets live longer, healthier lives.
Medical Care
We offer comprehensive medical care including diagnostics, treatment, and management of chronic conditions. Our on-site laboratory enables quick blood work analysis while digital radiography provides detailed imaging for accurate diagnoses. We treat various medical conditions ranging from infections to complex systemic diseases with individualized treatment plans.
Surgical Care
Our surgical services include spaying/neutering, soft tissue procedures, and emergency interventions. We maintain strict sterilization protocols and use modern anesthetic monitoring equipment to ensure patient safety. Post-operative care includes pain management and follow-up examinations to monitor recovery progress for all surgical patients.
Puppy & Kitten Care
We provide specialized care for young pets including vaccination schedules, deworming protocols, and developmental assessments. Each new pet owner receives educational materials and personalized guidance about proper nutrition, training, and socialization during these critical early life stages for puppies and kittens.
Prescription Medications
Our in-clinic pharmacy stocks essential medications for immediate treatment needs. We provide prescription diets for special health requirements and offer medication compounding options when necessary. Our staff provides clear instructions for proper administration and storage of all prescribed medications for pets.
People
Dr. Katherine Engel
Veterinarian
Dr. Engel provides comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and small animals with over 20 years of veterinary experience. She focuses on preventive medicine and compassionate treatment approaches.
Talia Noble
Veterinary Assistant
Talia supports veterinary care with hands-on patient assistance and client education about pet health. She continues professional development to enhance animal care knowledge.
Questions
What services does Thomson Animal Clinic offer?
We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, medical diagnostics, surgical procedures, prescription medications, and emergency care during regular hours for dogs and cats.
Do you accept emergency pet visits?
Yes, we accept emergencies during regular business hours. Please call ahead if possible to prepare for urgent cases.
What are your office hours?
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 9am-5pm, Wednesday/Friday: 8am-4pm, Saturday: 9am-1pm, Sunday: Closed.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (586) 778-3900 to schedule appointments. We make every effort to accommodate urgent care needs between regular appointments.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact us directly for current payment options and financial policy information.
Do you care for small animals besides dogs and cats?
Yes, we provide veterinary care for pocket pets including rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals.
