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August Humidity: Prime Mosquito Time

At Town N Country, we're always buzzing about the importance of preventatives. Protecting your pets from mosquito-borne diseases is a year round responsibility. But August marks peak mosquito season here in North Carolina. Those hot temps, muggy conditions, and frequent rainfall create the perfect environments for mosquito populations to surge. What Makes August Risky? If [...]

Celebrating Lucy Hewitt’s Graduation – and Her Future!

Congratulations to one of our exceptional team members, Lucy Hewitt, who recently earned her degree in psychology from Elon University - summa cum laude! Lucy joined Town N Country Animal Hospital during college, originally applying for a receptionist role after seeing a post from Dr. King on the Elon parents' Facebook page. During the interview, [...]

Congratulations Bryn Hall – Elon Graduate!

Please join all of us at Town N Country as we congratulate Bryn Hall on her recent graduation from Elon University, earning a psychology degree summa cum laude. Bryn is a member of our customer service team; you've seen her smiling face at the front desk at our Forestdale location. Bryn's interest in psychology started [...]

What a Pet’s Family Can Do at Home to Make Visits Fear Free

At Town N Country Animal Hospital, we’re committed to making every veterinary visit as stress-free as possible. But the work starts before you arrive at our door. Some of the best ways to reduce Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) begin at home, long before the appointment. You play a key role in shaping how your [...]

Celebrating Excellence: Amanda Le Named AAVSB VTNE Award Recipient

Amanda Le has made us so proud! She's been selected as a recipient of the prestigious AAVSB Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) Program Director’s Award. This award is a big deal! It's for outstanding graduating students from accredited veterinary technology and nursing programs. We always knew that Amanda was dedicated and passionate, and we're thrilled [...]

Reading the Signs: How We Evaluate Pets with the FAS Scale

Whether your pet is wagging their tail or curling up in your arms, our goal is to create a visit that feels safe, supportive, and as stress-free as possible. Here's how we use the FAS scale and our Fear Free approach to make our hospital a friendlier place—one tail wag or purr at a time. [...]

Nothing to Fear Here: Using FAS to Help Your Pet Feel Safe

Town N Country is a Fear Free Certified veterinary practice. To us, your pet’s emotional well-being is just as important as their physical health. That’s why we use a specialized tool called the FAS scale, which stands for Fear, Anxiety, and Stress. You might hear our team mention your pet’s “FAS level” during a visit. [...]

Creating Comfort: How Town N Country Reduces FAS Before It Starts

At Town N Country Animal Hospital, preventing Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) is just as important as treating it. That’s why our entire approach to care is designed to be Fear Free, with your pet’s comfort in mind. Every detail matters, from the flooring beneath their paws to the room where they receive treatment. Comfort [...]

Elevating Pet Care for Your Pet’s Eyes

"Town N Country Values Team." It's a core value, because we believe that exceptional care starts with a dedicated and highly trained team. As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver unparalleled medicine, we're thrilled to introduce the latest innovation in veterinary eye care: the iCare TONOVET Pro tonometer. Advanced Technology for Exceptional Accuracy. The [...]

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