South Shores Pet Clinic

June 27, 2011 - PRLog -- We have a full service hospital offering state-of-the-art veterinary medical technology. We take an individualized approach to the long-term care of each of our patients and are dedicated to providing our clients with enough information to make appropriate decisions concerning the health care of their animal companions. We carry Hills Science Diet maintenance and prescription diets for dogs and cats. Diet is a crucial component to your pets health which we have designed for all life stages as well as special prescription diets to treat certain medical conditions.

OUR DOCTORS

Dr. Van P. Steed

Dr. Van P. Steed was born into a farming, ranching family in Texas and was raised with a love of animals. His family has farmed and ranched in the Texas panhandle since 1896 so his familiarity with and love for animals came naturally and inspired him to excel. Dr. Steed choose veterinary medicine for his life's career.

Van was named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and was awarded the Senior Merit Award from the College of Agriculture. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A & M University in 1978 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, and received another B.S. in Veterinary Science in 1980. He received his doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A & M College of Veterinarian Medicine in 1981.
Dr. Steed began practicing Veterinarian Medicine in 1981. He is licensed for surgical and general animal health care in California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. He was fundamental to Interferon Research at Texas A & M University Agriculture Extension Services, he and his group publishing "Improved Survival of Four Cats Infected with Feline Leukemia Virus: After Oral Administration of Interferon" (May- June 1987)


Dr. Steed started caring for animals in a mixed animal practice, including Quarter Horse breeding and cow and calf herd health, as well as medical and surgical care for cats and dogs. In 1987, Dr. Steed moved from Texas to California and started delivering expert medical and surgical care to dogs, cats, avian, and exotic species as an Associate Veterinarian at South Shores Pet Clinic.

In 1994, Dr. Steed formed a partnership with Mark J. Weimer, DVM and officially took co-ownership with Dr. Weimer of South Shore Pet Clinic. Since then, Dr.'s Steed and Weimer have delivered unsurpassed quality state of the art Veterinarian Services to dogs, cats, and other small domestic animals and exotics to the San Pedro and surrounding South Bay communities.

Dr. Steed's skills were recognized by the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro when he was asked to deliver comprehensive medical and surgical care to sick and injured seals, sea lions and cetaceans which he continues doing to present day.

Utilizing his marine care experience, Dr. Steed is one of the consulting providers of comprehensive veterinary services for all species of marine mammals, reptiles, avian, and aquatic life at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific.

In addition to providing health care, Van belongs to numerous professional organizations including The American Veterinary Medical Association, the Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, the American Animal Hospital Association, and the Lions Club of San Pedro since 1987, serving as President from 1992-1993.

Dr. Steed is married to Gina. He has two sons, a daughter, two step daughters, four cats, two dogs, and flies private aircraft.

Dr. Steed's mission at South Shores Pet Clinic, and for his life, is to combine his education, experience, talent, energy, with a heart the size of his birth state to better the lives of others. He delivers unsurpassed veterinary care to furry legged family members.

SERVICES

•  Abdominal Ultrasound
•  After Hours Emergency Service
•  Bathing
•  Boarding
•  Chemotherapy
•  Dentistry
•  Dog Boarding
•  Early Drop Offs
•  Evening Drop Offs
•  Exotic Animal Medicine
•  Flea Control
•  General Medicine & Surgery
•  Heartworm Control
•  Kidney Disease
•  Lab Services
•  Minor Eye Surgery
•  OFA Radiographs
• Pharmacy Service
•  Pet Adoption
•  Pet Cremation Service
•  Preventative Care
•  Radiography
•  Referrals
•  Saturday Appointments
•  Senior/Geriatric Pet Care
•  Small Animal Surgery
•  Spay/Neutering Services
•  Telemedicine
•  Walk-Ins
•  Weight Loss Programs   
•  Advanced Dentistry
•  Avian Medicine
•  Behavior Consultations
•  Cat Boarding
•  Dentals
•  Difficult Diagnostics
•  Ear Cropping
•  Evening Appointments
•  Examinations
•  Eye Surgery
•  Full Service Hospital
•  Geriatric
•  Kidney & Liver Disease
•  Kitten Packages
•  Microchipping
•  Nail Clipping
•  On-Call Emergency Service
•  Orthopedics
•  Pet Burial Service
•  Pickup & Delivery Service
•  Puppy Packages
•  Radiology
•  Root Canals
•  Second Opinions
•  Small Animal Medicine
•  Spay/Neuter
•  Surgery
•  Vaccinations
•  Weekend Appointments

TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you so much for the beautiful flower arrangement in memory of our little Magic. We will always treasure your kindness. At the same time, we want to thank you for your wonderful care of Magic. A heartfelt thank you also goes to your staff-Brenda, Bruce, Cameron, CeCe, Christina, Hannah, John, Lynne, Margie, Mermann, Nelson and Patrice. They are always friendly and helpful which, in addition to the excellent veterinary care, makes South Shores such a great place to take your pets to."

"We moved from PV to Long Beach 6 years ago... still drive back here. Doctors and staff are great!"

"Walked in and was helped right away - helpful , friendly staff. Great Experience. Thanks!"

LOCATION

2318 South Western Avenue
San Pedro, CA 90732