Customized care for your pet’s lifestyle — available same-day. Protect your pet year-round from preventable diseases and parasites with a personalized care plan. At our animal vaccination clinic at Alta Animal Hospital, we create custom vaccination and parasite prevention schedules based on your pet’s age, lifestyle, and specific exposure risks in the Central Valley climate. If you’re searching for an animal vaccine clinic near me, our Clovis location offers convenient scheduling and walk-in availability.
Vaccinations are a vital part of your pet’s long-term health, helping prevent life-threatening vaccines for animals illnesses like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. Dog vaccines include rabies (required by law), DHPP (distemper, hepatitis, parainfluenza, parvovirus), Bordetella and canine influenza (essential for social dogs), and leptospirosis. Cat vaccines include rabies, FVRCP, and FeLV for cats that spend time outdoors. Titer testing is also available for owners concerned about over-vaccination.
Our pet parasite prevention programs include monthly parasite prevention for dogs and parasite prevention for cats, heartworm testing and preventive medications, flea and tick control products, and intestinal parasite screening and deworming. Consistent year-round protection safeguards not only your pet but also your household from zoonotic risks. Talk to our team during your pet’s next wellness exam about the best prevention plan for your pet’s lifestyle. Adding a microchip during a vaccine visit is also a convenient option.
The first few months are the most critical for building a lifetime of immunity. We provide complete pediatric vaccination series to protect your newest family members during their most vulnerable stage. We’ll guide you through the schedule so you never miss a milestone.
Our local environment requires year-round vigilance against pests that carry disease. We provide safe, effective, and easy-to-administer preventives for:
At Alta Animal Hospital, we recommend the following core vaccines for dogs: rabies (required by California law), and DHPP, which protects against distemper, hepatitis (adenovirus), parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Depending on your dog’s lifestyle and risk exposure, we may also recommend lifestyle vaccines including Bordetella (kennel cough, essential for dogs that visit groomers, boarding facilities, or dog parks), canine influenza, and leptospirosis (particularly important in the Central Valley where exposure to standing water and wildlife is common). Our veterinary team will evaluate your dog’s individual risk factors and build a customized vaccination schedule.
Yes, indoor cats still need core vaccinations. At Alta Animal Hospital, we recommend rabies vaccination (required by law even for indoor-only cats) and FVRCP, which protects against feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. These diseases can be transmitted through contact with other animals, contaminated objects, or even on a person’s clothing and shoes brought in from outside. FeLV (feline leukemia) vaccination may also be recommended if your indoor cat has any potential exposure to other cats. The bottom line is that indoor-only status reduces risk but does not eliminate it entirely.
At Alta Animal Hospital, we recommend year-round monthly parasite prevention for all dogs and cats. This includes flea and tick prevention, heartworm prevention, and periodic intestinal parasite screening and deworming. In the Central Valley, fleas and ticks remain active throughout the year due to California’s mild climate — there is no safe “off season” where you can skip prevention. Heartworm-carrying mosquitoes are also present year-round. Our team will recommend specific products based on your pet’s species, size, lifestyle, and any previous sensitivities.
Yes, vaccines administered at Alta Animal Hospital are thoroughly tested and considered very safe for puppies and kittens. Mild reactions such as temporary soreness at the injection site, slight lethargy, or a low-grade fever are uncommon and typically resolve within 24 to 48 hours. Serious allergic reactions are extremely rare. Puppies typically begin their vaccination series between six and eight weeks of age, with boosters administered every three to four weeks until approximately 16 weeks of age. Kittens follow a similar schedule. Our team monitors each patient after vaccination and provides clear guidance on what to watch for at home.
Walk-ins are welcome for vaccinations at Alta Animal Hospital. We understand that schedules can be unpredictable, and we do our best to accommodate walk-in vaccine visits during regular business hours. That said, scheduling an appointment does help reduce wait times and ensures our team has adequate time set aside for your pet’s visit, especially if multiple services are needed. Call (559) 298-6509 to check same-day availability or to schedule a convenient time.
Yes. At Alta Animal Hospital, we offer vaccine titer testing for pet owners who are concerned about over-vaccination or who want to verify their pet’s existing immunity levels before administering boosters. A titer test is a simple blood draw that measures the concentration of antibodies in your pet’s bloodstream for specific diseases. If antibody levels are sufficient, revaccination may not be necessary. This is an evidence-based approach that allows us to make individualized vaccination decisions rather than applying a blanket schedule. Titer results are typically available within a few business days.
