Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists

Happy 4th of July!! 🎉🇺🇸

-The CCVS Team

☀️ Happy First Day of Summer ☀️

Summer has officially arrived, and here in New England, that can mean anything from cooler coastal days to intense heat waves and everything in between. As temperatures rise across the South Shore, Cape Cod, and surrounding areas, it’s important to help keep your pets safe and comfortable in the heat.

A few quick summer safety reminders for pet owners:
🐾 Never leave pets unattended in a parked car
🐾 Check pavement temperatures before walks to protect sensitive paws
🐾 Always provide access to fresh water and shade
🐾 Avoid strenuous activity during the hottest parts of the day
🐾 Watch for signs of overheating, including excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, or collapse

If you ever have concerns that your pet may be experiencing heat-related illness, don’t hesitate to seek veterinary care, whether that means reaching out to your primary care veterinarian or giving us a call or coming to see us.

And remember — CCVS–Buzzards Bay is open for emergencies 24/7. We’re here when you need us. CCVS–Dennis is also open Mondays and Tuesdays from 7 a.m.–4 p.m. for emergency receiving at this time.

For additional warm weather pet safety tips from ASPCA:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/hot-weather-safety-tips

Stay safe, stay cool, and enjoy the start of summer with your pets! ☀️🐶🐱

CCVS EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT ✨🎉✨

We would like to take a moment to shine the spotlight on CCVS's Tabitha Johnson! At Cape Cod Veterinary Specialists, Tabitha serves as our Surgery Nurse Manager, overseeing the daily operations of the Surgery Department and helping to ensure exceptional patient care and team success.

She recently graduated from Purdue University's Veterinary Nursing Distance Learning Program. Through this rigorous three-and-a-half-year veterinary technician program, she earned her Associate Degree.

"Tabitha has an optimistic outlook and is committed to building a well-organized, highly skilled, and successful team. She takes pride in her work every day and always strives to achieve the best possible outcomes for both her patients and her team." – Stephanie Clawson, CVT, Director of Nursing

Congratulations again, Tabitha, on this incredible accomplishment! ⭐️

For our CCVS Team: Reach out to the Senior Nurse Training Coordinator to learn more about how CCVS can support you on your CVT journey!