Heart Of Gold Veterinary Care PLLC

06/26/2026

🎆 Is your pet ready for the Fourth of July? 🎇

While fireworks are fun for us, they can be frightening for our pets. Loud noises and flashing lights can cause significant anxiety, leading to pacing, panting, trembling, hiding, or even attempts to escape.

If your pet struggles with fireworks, now is the time to prepare. We can discuss safe, effective prescription medications or other strategies to help keep them calm and comfortable during the holiday. Please don’t wait until the last minute—appointments and medication refills fill up quickly before the Fourth of July!

In addition to medication, remember to:
🇺🇸 Keep pets indoors in a quiet, secure room.
🎵 Play calming music or white noise to help mask fireworks.
🏷️ Make sure ID tags and microchip information are up to date.
❤️ Never bring pets to fireworks displays.

Give us a call today to discuss the best plan for your furry family member so everyone can enjoy a safer, less stressful holiday.

06/26/2026

Routine veterinary care is one of the best gifts you can give your pet! 🩺❤️

Regular wellness exams help us catch health concerns early, keep vaccinations up to date, monitor weight, discuss nutrition, and ensure your furry family member stays happy and healthy through every stage of life.

Even if your pet seems perfectly healthy, preventive care can make all the difference.

📅 Is your pet due for a checkup? Give us a call today to schedule their wellness visit—we can’t wait to see you both!



We are accepting new clients! ❤️❤️🐶😻

05/27/2026

A wonderful ending to share!

Luna has been found and is home safe with her family! The family asked that we share a personal "Thank you" from them to all that reached out and helped them!

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Please help us find Luna!!! One of the clinic neighbors has lost their very sweet young lab. Please call us with any citings and we can relay them to the owners!

She was recently spayed, she has a large area of her stomach shaved. She has dark on her ears and her hind legs are also dark. Please look for these markings and let us know if you see anything. She is microchipped. We’re very worried about our girl.

05/22/2026

Just a friendly reminder that we close at 2:30 pm today.

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

Working at a veterinary clinic is basically a daily mix of chaos, compassion, caffeine, and the occasional “what just happened?!” moment.

So we’ve found a solution for staff wellness that we fully support:

Betta fish. 🐟

No barking.
No surprise a**l gland expressions.
No one trying to eat the exam table.

Just one tiny, judgmental coworker floating peacefully on your desk like, “Have you tried… calming down?”

Research says watching fish can lower stress and anxiety—and honestly, after a double-booked schedule and a dog that really didn’t want its nails trimmed, we’ll take all the help we can get.

Bonus perks:
✔️ They don’t need appointment slots
✔️ They never call out sick
✔️ Their side-eye keeps morale in check

So if you see a betta fish behind the front desk, just know… it’s part of our mental health program.

We currently have five betta co-workers! Here is a photo of Nemo!

05/14/2026

No, it’s not static you hear when the phone is answered here at Heart of Gold Veterinary Care… it’s all of us goo goo and gaa gaa-ing over our newest receptionists! We’re so smitten we don’t even mind the drool — honestly, around here we’re pretty used to it anyway. 🍼💛💛

It was such fun having Doctor Gulvin’s twins, Abbie and Addie, join our team for the day. They kept us smiling, entertained, and on our toes!

We also got to practice our singing skills with a few rounds of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse… 🎶 HOT DOG! 🎶

04/18/2026

As a veterinarian, we want to remind everyone that fleas and ticks are not just a “woods” problem—they’re in your backyard, at the baseball field, on walking trails, and even in your neighborhood parks.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, these parasites are widespread and active whenever temperatures rise above freezing—and in many cases, year-round.

Why does this matter? Because fleas and ticks don’t just cause itching—they can transmit serious diseases, including:
�• Lyme disease�• Anaplasmosis�• Ehrlichiosis�• Tapeworm infections (from fleas)

We are seeing these diseases more frequently, even in pets that don’t leave their own yard.

The takeaway: prevention is not optional—it’s essential. Consistent, year-round flea and tick prevention is the best way to protect your pets (and your family).

If you’re unsure what your pet should be on, reach out—we’re happy to help you choose the safest and most effective option.

Stay safe, enjoy the outdoors, and protect those furry family members 🐾

04/16/2026

We had one of our youngest clients stop in recently—and she made sure her very important patient, “Bonzo,” got the care he deserved 💛🐾

Bonzo came in to have a boo-boo checked out, and our student vet tech, Kiera, jumped right in to help. She made sure his injury was carefully examined, properly bandaged, and that he was feeling much better before heading home.

Of course, no visit would be complete without a little extra love—so Bonzo was sent home with his very own complimentary bandanna 🩺✨

Moments like these remind us that compassion and care start early, and we’re always honored to look after all members of your family… even the stuffed ones 😊

Feel free to share a photo of your favorite bandanna from Heart of Gold—we’d love to see them!!!

03/31/2026

🎉 Big News – Please Help Us Welcome Dr. Collins! 🎉

We are beyond excited to welcome Dr. Susan Collins to our veterinary team!

Dr. Collins is a highly respected and well-known veterinarian in the Finger Lakes region, and many of you may recognize her as the longtime owner of Millstone Veterinary Clinic in Dundee, NY.

For decades, Dr. Collins has been a cornerstone of compassionate, high-quality veterinary care—serving pets and their families with dedication, knowledge, and heart. She built Millstone into a trusted community practice caring for animals throughout all stages of life, earning a reputation for both exceptional medical expertise and genuine compassion.

Originally from Tonowanda, PA and a graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Collins has spent her career right here in our region, forming lasting relationships with clients and caring for generations of pets.

After an incredible career—including over 37 years serving loyal clients and their pets—Dr. Collins brings with her a wealth of experience that is truly unmatched.

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💛What This Means for Our Clients
• Expanded experience and collaborative care
• A familiar face for many local families
• Continued commitment to compassionate,
high-quality medicine

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We feel incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Collins joining our team, and we know our clients—and patients—will benefit from her knowledge, kindness, and dedication.

Please join us in giving her a very warm welcome! 🐾