Business Details
39 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Veterinarian in Rochester, IN
Fulton County Veterinary Clinic has been a trusted partner in pet healthcare since 1987, serving Rochester, Indiana, and surrounding communities. Our family-owned practice combines decades of veterinary expertise with a compassionate approach to animal care, offering comprehensive services for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff prioritize preventive care, early disease detection, and advanced treatment options to ensure pets live longer, healthier lives. We maintain a welcoming environment where pet owners receive personalized guidance on nutrition, wellness, and emergency care. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to invest in modern technologies like CO2 surgical lasers and digital diagnostics.We specialize in tailored vaccination protocols, dental care, spay/neuter procedures, and urgent care services for non-life-threatening conditions. Our team's deep understanding of exotic pet needs sets us apart as one of the few clinics in the region offering care for pocket pets, birds, and reptiles. We emphasize client education to empower pet owners in making informed healthcare decisions. Our facility maintains rigorous hygiene standards and operates with transparency in pricing and treatment options. For over 35 years, we've strengthened the human-animal bond by providing consistent, reliable veterinary care to generations of pets and their families.
Services
Wellness Exams
Vaccinations
Dental Care
Surgical Procedures
Exotic Pet Care
Urgent Care
Microchipping
Laser Therapy
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of veterinary expertise in small and exotic animal care
- Our CO2 surgical laser ensures less painful procedures and faster recovery
- We provide urgent care services for non-life-threatening pet emergencies
- Our team includes specialists in exotic pet healthcare
- We maintain rigorous preventive care protocols for long-term pet wellness
Services
Vaccinations
Our vaccination program protects pets against preventable diseases through customized schedules based on age, lifestyle, and risk factors. We administer core vaccines like rabies, distemper, and feline leukemia while providing education about vaccine importance. Our protocols follow AAHA guidelines and include documentation for legal compliance and travel requirements.
Surgical Procedures
We perform soft tissue surgeries using CO2 laser technology for reduced pain and faster healing. Services include spays/neuters, tumor removals, and brachycephalic syndrome corrections. Our surgical suite maintains strict sterility standards with pre-anesthetic bloodwork and continuous patient monitoring during procedures.
Exotic Pet Care
Our clinic offers medical care for non-traditional pets including birds, reptiles, and small mammals. We provide wellness exams, diagnostic testing, and surgical interventions for exotic species. Our team has specialized knowledge in the unique nutritional and environmental needs of these animals.
Urgent Care
We treat non-life-threatening pet emergencies during business hours including ear infections, allergic reactions, and minor injuries. Our urgent care services feature same-day appointments and immediate diagnostic capabilities. We also provide after-hours triage guidance through social media channels.
Dental Care
Our dental services include comprehensive oral exams, professional cleanings, and periodontal treatments under anesthesia. We use digital dental radiography for accurate diagnosis and perform tooth extractions when necessary. Preventive care education focuses on home dental hygiene practices.
People
Dr. Coston
Owner
A Purdue University veterinary graduate with 15+ years of small animal experience, Dr. Coston specializes in exotic pet medicine. He has practiced in Wisconsin and Indiana, maintaining continuous involvement in veterinary medicine since age 15. His professional interests include reptile care and conservation efforts.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer for exotic pets?
We provide wellness exams, diagnostic testing, and surgical care for birds, reptiles, and small mammals including dietary consultations and species-specific healthcare.
Do you handle pet emergencies after hours?
While we don't have overnight emergency services, we provide triage guidance through Facebook until 10 PM and recommend local 24-hour emergency clinics for critical cases.
What vaccination schedules do you recommend for puppies and kittens?
Puppies receive 3-4 rounds of vaccines every 3-4 weeks. Core vaccines include rabies, distemper, and parvovirus for dogs, with feline leukemia for outdoor cats.
Can you perform dental procedures on small animals?
Yes, we offer comprehensive dental cleanings with anesthesia, digital radiography, and extractions. We also provide teeth trimming for rabbits and guinea pigs.
What surgical options are available for brachycephalic dog breeds?
We perform stenotic nares correction and soft palate resection surgeries using CO2 laser technology to improve breathing function in short-nosed dog breeds.
Do you offer pet microchipping services?
Yes, we implant ISO-standard microchips for permanent pet identification with lifetime registration updates available to owners.
