Welcome to Turner Veterinary Service

We are a mixed animal Veterinary practice treating a variety of both domestic and

farm animals alike.  In 1997, we renovated this once working dairy farm into Turner Veterinary Service which provides full service Veterinary care for the Turner, ME area.

We at Turner Veterinary Service are dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of a diverse population of farm and companion animals.  We value our place in the  community, serving to nurture a local food supply, building lasting relationships with our clients, and mentoring the next generation of animal care professionals.

Turner Veterinary Service will provide your pets with veterinary medical treatment utilizing the latest diagnostic equipment and techniques.  We strive to provide quality medical and surgical care along with friendly personalized service for all your Veterinary health care needs.  Our Veterinarians provide health care services for both canine and feline pets.  Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will answer all your questions and concerns about your pet's health care.  We're always ready to assist you with any of your veterinary needs and services.

Farm Animal

Haul-In Clinic

Coming to TVS!

We would like to add a haul-in facility for farm animals to our practice in Turner (“Haul-in” meaning that some of our farm animal patients would be brought to us, saving time and money.  This facility will also provide access to veterinary care to farmers from a much wider area, which helps to fill a critical need at this time.

We are seeking grass-roots funding for this project, as an expression of support for area farmers and to strengthen the prospects for young, large animal vets in this area.  By building this clinic without debt attached, we would be able to offer lower cost services than if we have to seek traditional funding.  This is important, because we are talking about food-producing and fiber-producing animals, which have limited economic value, yet provide the very food on our plates.  In addition, this clinic will help to ensure that there will be farm-animal veterinary care available in south-central Maine for the next generation of farmers, and the next generation of farm animal vets.

Food production -- in which the role of veterinarians is so important -- is a concern in which society as a whole needs to become engaged and participatory.  If you would like to help with a contribution to this endeavor, please click on the "Donate" button below. 

We would also be happy to hear from you if you have grant-writing skills or other ideas about how we can make this project successful.  Let me know of your interest and I will be happy to visit with you and provide you with our building plans and budget needs. 

Dr. Rebecca Myers Law, TVS Owner

There is a new disease out there for our canine family members, canine influenza virus.  It seems that even our canine family members are being plagued by mutating flu viruses.  The horse flu virus, which has been around for over 40 years, has now decided to infect dogs.  Unfortunately, none of our pets have natural immunity to this virus.  80% of exposed dogs will develop symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, or pneumonia.  8% will die.  One of the most disturbing things about this virus is that animals that are in the contagious stage and shedding the virus, show no symptoms.  Infected dogs may not show signs until after they are finished shedding the virus to other dogs.  Infectious dogs may look perfectly normal, and act perfectly normal, while spreading the disease to other dogs.  For that reason, vaccination is really the only practical way of preventing severe disease.

No vaccine has been available until recently.  We now have one.  Like human flu vaccine, the vaccine will not completely protect pets from infection, but if symptoms appear, their severity is greatly reduced.  It seems an unnecessary risk for any dog that is around other dogs at kennels, pet stores, dog parks, grooming shops, dog trials, dog shows and veterinary clinics not be vaccinated.  To facilitate protection of your pet against canine influenza, Turner Veterinary Service will have an introductory cost of $30 for the series of 2 injections.  Two injections, two to four weeks apart, are necessary to give immunity to the virus and then once a year after that.  Our technicians will be happy to administer the vaccine as long as a well pet exam has been documented within the year.  Appointments to vaccinate your dog for canine influenza may be made at any time by calling 207-225-2155.  Warning – Do not vaccinate pregnant females

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Small Animals

Today, more than ever, pets are important members of our family. When our pets are sick or injured, we want the best possible care for them.

At Turner Veterinary Service, we are committed to providing compassionate treatment for all our patients.

Farm Animals

Our skilled staff of doctors and veterinary technicians, are capable of handling the most complicated and demanding medical and surgical cases.  Quality patient care

and client satisfaction are our top priorities.  Turner Veterinary Service also offers farm animals state-of-the-art, on-farm site medical and surgical services, including herd health programs and disease prevention assessments. 

Coming soon - FARM ANIMAL HAUL-IN CLINIC!