Services | Blackwater Veterinary Service Salisbury, NH 03268

Preventive Care

Dental Care
Surgical, medical and dental care are provided at BVS during the week. When a pet needs specialty care, BVS veterinarians will consult or refer patients to an appropriate referral hospital.
Vaccination
Annual appointments provide an opportunity to discuss health and behavior concerns while the pet’s health is assessed by the veterinarian. Questions are always welcomed and concerns such as vaccination protocols, age related health problems, breeding and nutritional recommendations can be discussed readily.
Comprehensive Examination
When injuries occur, mobile ultrasound and radiographic equipment are available to diagnose problems. Joint and nerve blocks are frequently performed to isolate sources of injuries during lameness and pre-purchase exams.

Emergency Care

Surgery

Veterinary Surgery
Dr. Matt Mason grew up in Northfield, NH and graduated from UNH in 1990. He was accepted at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and completed his DVM degree in 1994. A job opportunity was available in the area upon graduation and Dr. Mason has been practicing mixed animal medicine since then. Dr. Mason provides medical and surgical care to most species of animals with concentrated interests in canine behavior and small ruminants.
Small Animal Surgery
Dr. Liz Kellett grew up around New England. She graduated from the University of Vermont in 2004 where she fell in love with cows and agriculture. This lead her to pursue mixed animal veterinary training at Massey University in New Zealand where she earned her Bachelors of Veterinary Science (BVSc) degree in 2008. Dr. Kellett loves being a part of the local community and treating large and small animals alike. Her special interests include small animal surgery and livestock medicine.

Lab and X-Rays

Laboratory Services
Blackwater Veterinary Services has an in-house laboratory. Tests performed routinely include complete blood counts and chemistry, urinalysis, fecal exams, heartworm tests, and FeLV and FIV tests. Many “lumps” are evaluated by cytology and IgG tests for camelid crias, and canine progesterone tests are performed on site while other test samples can be sent out to regional labs such as Idexx, Cornell, and NH Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory when indicated.
X-Ray