For a Lifetime of Good Health
We provide personalized preventative health care plans for your animals. We consider vital factors like their age, breed, and lifestyle.
Our veterinarians take the time to answer your questions and give advice. At Ark Vet, we want your animals to receive quality care and attention.
There is a better chance of success when diseases are detected early.
About Preventative Health Care
Preventative health care is key to minimizing the risk of disease.
At Ark Vet, we check your animal’s health and screen for possible health issues. We also advise on nutrition, dental health, and wellness.
- Laboratory Screening Test
- Coggins Test
- Hoof Trimming
- Fecal Analysis
- Dental Floats
- Dental Prophylaxis
Related services: Physical Exams, Vaccinations, Heartworm Testing, Semi-Annual Comprehensive Exam, Coggins Testing, Hoof Trimming, McMaster Fecals, Dental Floating.
Preventative Care for Every Species in Sumter
Ark Veterinary Services is a mixed-animal practice that sees all species. Dr. Sarah Blackwell and our team see animals of every species at our practice on Broad Street in Sumter, and our ambulatory large-animal service makes farm calls for horses and livestock.
We’ve been caring for animals in Sumter since January 2017, and families and farms visit us from Sumter, Columbia, Florence, Lugoff and Camden.
Book Your Animal’s Preventative Care Visit
Give us a call or request an appointment online to set up a preventative care plan. Visit us at 1038 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150, across the street from Sumter Mall.
Questions we hear about this.
What does a preventative care plan include?
Each plan is personalized to your animal’s age, breed and lifestyle. Depending on the species, it can include laboratory screening tests, Coggins tests, hoof trimming, fecal analysis, dental floats and dental prophylaxis, plus advice on nutrition, dental health and wellness.
Which animals do you provide preventative care for?
All of them. Ark is a mixed-animal practice that sees all species, from dogs and cats to horses, cattle and pigs. Tell us the species when you book, and let us know if you’d like a farm call.
What is a Coggins test?
A Coggins test is a blood test that screens horses for equine infectious anemia (EIA). Proof of a recent negative test is commonly required to travel with, show or board a horse. Source: Penn State Extension.
What is a dental float?
Floating is the routine filing of a horse’s teeth to smooth the sharp points that form as the teeth wear, which helps the horse chew comfortably. Source: UF/IFAS Extension.
How do I book a preventative care visit?
Give us a call or request an appointment online. We’re at 1038 Broad Street, Sumter, SC 29150, across the street from Sumter Mall, and we’re open Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm. We’re closed on weekends.
Ready to schedule a visit?
Herds, horses, pigs or the family pet: tell us who needs care and we'll find a time that works, at our practice or out on your farm.
