Dr. Bob's Animal Health and Information Site
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Dr. Bobs Pet Health and Information Site
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Who are we? What pets do we see? What services do we offer?
What are our hours? Who is the Veterinarian? Contact us or make an appointment
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital is a full service Veterinary Hospital.
What pets are we able to provide care for?
We provide care to a wide variety of small pets.
Dogs
Cats
Birds
Budgies
True parakeets
Conures
Lovebirds
Cockatiels
African Gray Parrots
Amazon Parrots
Cockatoos
Macaws
Other psitticine species
Canaries
Finches
Other passerine species
Geese
Ducks
Raptors
Pigeon
Reptiles
Snakes
Lizzards
Tortoises
Turtles
Terrapins
Rodents
Rats
Mice
Hamsters
Small mammals
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Chinchillas
We provide a wide variety of services.
Medical: We are equipped to handle most frequently occurring medical disorders. This includes infectious disease, dental disease, cancer/neoplasia, dermatologic (skin) disease, trauma, renal (kidney) disease, cardiac (heart) disease, ophthalmic (eye) disease, diseases of the reproductive system, diseases of the urinary system, endocrine disease, pediatric disease, geriatric disease, nutritional counseling, behavior counseling, and a wide variety of other common medical problems. In those cases which require specialized equipment or specialty skills, we are able to refer your pet to specialists for state of the art care in almost any field of medicine.
Surgical: We are equipped to provide a wide variety of surgical care for your pets encompassing minor surgery, routine spay and neutering surgery, and major surgery of both soft tissues and bone. In those cases in which your surgical needs are best met by a specialist, we have a good working relationship with a few excellent Surgical specialty practices which can provide state of the art surgery.
Radiology: We are equipped to take and interpret digital radiographs in our clinic. We hava a working relationship with a group of Veterinary Radiologists and have them review and provide reports on the radiographs we take. We usually have their comprehensive report within 24 hours. We do some special techniques at our hospital such as contrast gastrointestinal films, excretory renal films, and contrast films of the lower urinary tract. When full motion fluoroscopy, ultrasound, MRI, CAT, or other special studies are required we can offer referral to radiology specialists. We have a working relationship with a Veterinary Ultrasonographer who comes to our practice to do abdominal and thoracic radiographs on an appointment basis.
Laboratory: We have a comprehensive in hospital laboratory. We have the capability in house to perform Snap tests for Feline Leukemia, FIV, Parvo virus, Leptospirosis, Heartworm disease, Lymes disease , and Ehrlichia. We also are equipped to do blood chemistry tests, tests of thyroid function, heart enzymes, liver function, pancreatic function, and tests of adrenal function in house. We have the capability to do fungal cultures, fecal tests for intestinal worm parasites, and fecal testing for Giardia in house. More specialized laboratory tests are sent to a veterinary reference laboratory which can provide us with results for most tests within 12 hours.
Preventive medicine: We offer comprehensive preventive medicine services including vaccination, pediatric well pet examinations, physical examinations for middle age pets, geriatric examinations, parasite prevention, insect prevention, and behavioral counseling.
Pharmacy: We have a well stocked veterinary pharmacy. We are able to provide the medication for most of the pets we treat. Occasionally we have the need to dispense medications that are not frequently dispensed. In these limited cases, we can write a prescription your medication.
We are open 5 days a week to see patients.
Tuesday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm and Saturdays 9am to 5 pm
We do work on an appointment basis, however if you have an emergency we are able to adjust our schedule to provide urgent care for your pet. Please call before coming to the hospital if at all possible. We are able to care for hospitalized animals during the hours we are not open to the public. In those instances where a patient requires intensive 24 hour monitoring, we work with the Solano Pet Emergency Clinic and the SAGE Emergency and specialty practice to provide 24 hour care between the two practices.
Dr. Robert L. Linville is the full time Veterinarian for All Creatures Veterinary Hospital.
Dr. Linville is a 1972 graduate in Genetics and a 1976 graduate in Veterinary Medicine at the University of California at Davis. Dr. Linville is a member of several professional and community organizations.
Member of The American Veterinary Medical Association
Member of The California Veterinary Medical Association
Member and past president of The Napa-Solano Veterinary Medical Association
Member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians
Prior member of the Academy of Veterinary Allergists
Individual member of The American Animal Hospital Association
Prior Founding member and board member of the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society.
Active member and past president of the Vallejo Rotary Club
Prior Founding member of the Solano Pet Emergency Clinic.
Active member and prior board member of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Linville has also participated on the Solano County Animal Task Force and on many committees of the Vallejo City Unified School District, including the Budget Advisory Committee, The Vision 20-20 committee and it's steering committee, the Middle School development committee, and several others.
How can I contact you or make an appointment?
We are available to make appointments during regular business hours at 707-642-4405
Dr. Linville is also available to answer questions via email at petdoc@petdoc.us
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment please get in contact with us.