Take a look at Burke Animal Clinic!
Check out our practice to see where we treat your pet!
We invite you to take a tour and then contact us with your questions or schedule an appointment.
Welcome to Burke Animal Clinic!
This quaint, 115 year old building houses our beautiful, large, modern animal hospital and kennel. Come inside and take a tour!
Reception Area
Here is our reception area, where you will be greeted by one of our friendly receptionists.
Dentistry and surgery prep suite
Our dentistry and surgery preparation suite features a new anesthetic machine and a modern dental treatment machine. This area is used for all dentistry, and also for preparing animals for surgery and performing minor surgeries. Your pet will be anesthetized with an intravenous catheter and fluids, and will be fully monitored at all times. Surgery patients will have their surgical site shaved and cleaned before being transferred to our main surgery suite. Patients are placed over the tub on top of the the grate. The tub has running water that constantly rinses the tub while the table is being used, if needed.
Dentistry
Whitney is performing a deep periodontal cleaning on Dr. Schilkowsky's dog, Ernie. When the teeth are cleaned and polished, the veterinarian will examine the mouth and teeth, and do any treatments that are necessary.
Surgery and Laser Machine
Laser surgery is one of the services that distinguish Burke Animal Clinic from any other animal hospital in the area. Our patients benefit from laser surgery by having almost no bleeding, very little swelling, fast healing times, and less pain than with traditional surgery. This top of the line Aesculight CO2 laser is a concentrated light beam that cuts and coagulates. It is one of the most powerful units of its type in the state, which means faster surgeries and less time under anesthesia. Our fully adjustable, heated surgery table will keep your pet warm during the procedure. On top of the table is our portable anesthetic monitor, which helps us monitor pulse, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure, carbon dioxide levels, electrocardiogram, and respiration on every anesthetized patient during surgery and dentistry.
Surgery
Dr. Schilkowsky is performing laser surgery.
Examination Room
Once you check in, you will be ushered into one of our examination rooms, where our technician will prepare your pet to see the veterinarian. They will ask questions about the nature of your visit, obtain your pet's weight and vital signs, and draw laboratory samples.
Laboratory
This is our laboratory, where samples are prepared for testing.
New chemistry machines
Our in-house Laboratory features brand-new Heska complete blood count and blood chemistry machines. This is where we run most of our blood work. In most cases, your pet's blood results will be ready in just a few minutes, and you will be able to discuss the results with the doctor before leaving.
Pharmacy
A well-stocked pharmacy provides most of our patients' medications.
Treatment Area
Welcome to our front treatment area, where we draw blood samples and perform treatments that do not require anesthesia or running water. In the event of a life threatening emergency, your pet will be brought straight back to the treatment area to be examined and treated quickly.
Whitney and Melanie with Ernie
Whitney and Melanie are drawing a pre-anesthetic blood panel from Dr. Schilkowsky's dog, Ernie, who is about to be anesthetized for a dental prophylactic treatment.
Recovery and intensive care
Our anesthetic recovery and intensive care area are at the heart of our hospital. That way your pet will be constantly observed by our staff. To the left are our digital platform scales where your pet is weighed upon arrival.
Digital Xray
Digital Xray machines take radiographs in seconds, so you can get fast, high quality results.
X-ray Monitor
Just two seconds after the radiograph is taken, the image comes up on this screen. The doctor will sit down and examine the pictures carefully, and then will invite you join her to look at the radiographs and discuss the results.
Hospital Kennel
Our hospital kennel is located right next to the main hospital. This is where our large dogs stay when they are in the hospital. This room is also used for boarding pets with special needs.
Kennel Office and Future Grooming Shop
As you make your way back to our kennel you will walk through this spacious area, which will soon be a pet spa and grooming shop!
Cat Condos
Comfortable lodging for kitties tucked away in a private area where there are no dogs.
Indoor Kennel Runs
We have 17 indoor – outdoor runs in the kennel. The inside is air conditioned and heated. On nice days the sliding doors are opened so that the dogs can go in and out.
Outdoor Kennel Runs
Here are the outdoor runs with sliding doors that are opened to the inside runs on nice days. The dogs love spending time out here!
Fenced-in Kennel Yard
All dogs are walked three times a day in the spacious, fenced-in backyard. Those that are able to be off-leash are allowed to run loose in the yard for free playtime. If you wish, our staff will play with your dog daily. Just bring their toys!
Karen, Head Receptionist
Karen will make sure everything is in order and you have your questions answered before you check out.
Thank You!
We are thrilled that you joined us on our tour of Burke Animal Clinic, and hope you will come back to see us soon!