Wellness & Preventative Care · Evansville, Indiana
Wellness exams &
preventative care.
The everyday things you love about your pet are worth caring for. Highland helps dogs and cats build a foundation for health with thoughtful wellness exams, individual prevention plans, and a team that gets to know the life you share.
Prevention with purpose. Care with a personal connection.
More than a vaccination visit
Health risk assessments
guide your pet's care plan.
A wellness visit connects what you see at home with what we learn in the clinic. Highland's health risk assessment brings those pieces together so recommendations reflect your individual pet, not just a date on the calendar.
Careful medicine.
A familiar touch.
Your observations guide the visit.
Your pet's health history and daily routine, and changes in appetite, activity, or behavior give the visit context. Bring the small details, too; they help us understand life beyond the exam room.
Exams & screening build a baseline.
A physical examination and recommended laboratory screening help us assess current health. Together, these findings give us a clearer starting point for monitoring your pet over time.
Individual needs guide your pet's plan.
We consider age, medical history, lifestyle, and identified risks, then explain the recommendations. You leave with a plan you understand and room to ask what makes sense for your family.
The foundations of staying well
Preventive care connects
exams, vaccines & screening.
Preventive care works best as a conversation, not a checklist applied to every animal. These are the building blocks we consider when shaping your dog's or cat's wellness plan.
Wellness exams
with a whole-pet view.
Regular examinations let us reassess your pet's health and revisit your questions. We look at the whole patient, including comfort, mobility, and everyday well-being.
Health screening
establishes a baseline.
Recommended screening adds information that an exam alone cannot provide. Results help establish a baseline and guide which changes need closer attention or follow-up.
Vaccination plans
reflect individual risks.
We review your pet's history and exposure risks, then discuss appropriate core and lifestyle vaccinations. Prevention should have a clear purpose for the individual patient.
Parasite prevention
fits their daily life.
Dogs and cats need different considerations. We discuss heartworm, flea, tick, and intestinal-parasite prevention in the context of your pet's routine and risks.
Nutrition guidance
supports healthy weight.
Food, body condition, activity, and life stage belong in the same conversation. Bring your feeding questions so we can discuss practical choices for daily care.
Dental health checks
connect with home care.
Oral health is part of overall health. We consider your pet's mouth during preventive planning and talk through recommended attention and care at home.
Prevention is personal
Lifestyle & health risks
shape your pet's care.
An indoor cat, an adventurous dog, and a longtime companion can have different needs. Tell us what a normal day looks like; that is where a more useful plan begins.
- Age, health history, and life stage
- Lifestyle, environment, and exposure
- Daily care that fits your family
Different lives. The same thoughtful attention.
Growing together
Wellness needs change
through every stage of life.
Needs change as pets grow, settle into adult life, and age. Highland's life-stage approach keeps prevention connected to the animal in front of us and the family beside them.
Every age has
its own good days.
Puppy & kitten care
builds a healthy start.
Early exams, vaccination and parasite planning, growth and nutrition conversations, and guidance on identification and spay or neuter decisions help build a thoughtful start.
Adult pet wellness
keeps the plan current.
Keep the plan current as routines change. We revisit lifestyle, preventive protection, body condition, oral health, and any changes you have noticed since the last visit.
Senior wellness care
responds to small changes.
Small shifts in movement, appetite, or daily habits deserve a conversation. We consider screening, ongoing conditions, and practical ways to support comfort and healthy aging.
Elder pet support
puts daily comfort first.
The relationship continues as needs become more complex. Together, we reassess daily comfort, family goals, and the next steps that support your pet's quality of life.
Looking for more support with later-life needs?
Explore senior & supportive care
For the days they spend being themselves.Prevention beyond the clinic
Help protect your pet
from heartworm, fleas & ticks.
A workable plan considers both your pet's exposure and your family's routine. We help you understand the options and the follow-through, so prevention remains part of everyday care.
Heartworm risks & prevention
Heartworm prevention is an important conversation in our Tri-State community. Ask us about mosquito exposure, appropriate protection, and testing for your dog or cat.
Fleas, ticks & exposure
Time outdoors, contact with other animals, and your pet's environment help inform parasite planning. The right choices are specific to the patient.
A routine you can follow
Tell us what works at home. We can discuss products and schedules, explain their intended coverage, and help you keep the plan clear.
Your veterinarian will recommend prevention for your pet's species, health, and individual risks.
Learn about parasite preventionBefore your wellness visit
Prepare for your pet's
wellness visit at Highland.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you arrive. A little preparation simply gives us more time for a useful conversation about your pet's health.
Your part in the partnership
Share what you notice
to guide your pet's care.
The new habit, the slower walk, the food they suddenly leave behind: your observations help us see the whole picture. There is always room for your questions.
Helpful things to have ready
- Previous health and vaccination records, if your pet is new to Highland.
- Current medications, supplements, and parasite preventatives.
- Food and feeding details, plus changes in routine or behavior.
- Your questions and the things you want us to look at together.
My pet seems healthy. Is a wellness visit still useful?
A preventive visit is an opportunity to assess health, review risks, and talk about the care that helps your pet stay well. You do not need to wait for an obvious problem to ask questions or revisit the plan.
How often should we check in?
Your pet's age, health, and current needs help guide the timing. We will discuss when to return and whether any screening or follow-up deserves a different schedule. Tell us about new concerns between planned visits.
What is included in a preventative care plan?
Recommendations depend on the individual pet and the findings from their assessment. Ask our team about current plan options, what is included, and any additional care being recommended. We want the next steps to be clear before you make decisions.
Questions between visits
Noticing a change before your next wellness visit? Call (812) 867-6651 so our team can help guide the next step.
Your next healthy chapter
Request a wellness visit
for your dog or cat.
Whether you are welcoming a new pet or checking in with a longtime companion, we will help you make a practical plan for the life ahead. Let's talk about what your dog or cat needs now.
Highland Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary care for your pet
right here in Evansville.
A privately owned family practice, rooted in Evansville and committed to the pets and people who make Highland home.
Evansville, IN 47710