Pets are experts at hiding pain. It’s an instinct left over from the wild, where showing weakness could mean danger. That means many pets are living with more discomfort than their owners realize.
Common signs of pain in pets include:
- Limping, stiffness, or reluctance to jump or climb stairs
- Decreased activity or interest in play
- Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
- Excessive licking or grooming of one area
- Irritability or withdrawal from family members
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth having your pet evaluated. Chronic pain from arthritis, joint issues, or old injuries can often be managed well once it’s identified, and pets tend to feel like themselves again once treatment starts.
One option we offer for pain management is Veterinary Laser Therapy. More on that below.
Meet The Hearts Behind the Gray County Team April Amador
A proud Pampa native, April graduated from Pampa High School in 2003 and has been an essential part of the GCVC team since 2014. She earned top honors in technician school in Lubbock in 2013 and began her career at Above and Beyond Pet Care Hospital, where she also completed her externship. After returning home to Pampa, she joined GCVC and hasn’t slowed down since.
April’s home is full of love and rescue pets, including her four dogs: Sterling the Pitbull, Piper the French Mastiff mix, Titus Clyde the three-legged Staffordshire Terrier, and Finn the three-legged Boxer mix. She also has Luna the black cat, Pig Cat the Munchkin, a bearded dragon named Captain Crunch, a ball python named Hissy Elliot, and four rescue chickens.
Whether she’s assisting in surgery or working cattle, April is completely in her element. Outside of work, she loves road trips, camping, concerts, cooking, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. We’re grateful to have her dedication, skill, and heart on our team.
Service Highlight: Laser Therapy
Therapeutic laser treatment is a non-invasive, pain-free way to reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and provide relief from chronic pain. It’s commonly used for:
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Post-surgical healing
- Soft tissue injuries
- Skin conditions
Many pets experience relief soon after treatment, making laser therapy a trusted part of your pet’s healing journey.
👉 Ask our team if laser therapy could help your pet.
New: Flexible Payment Options with Cherry
We know veterinary care is an investment, and we want to make it easier to say yes to the treatment your pet needs. That’s why we now offer Cherry, a treat-now-pay-later financing option.
With Cherry, you can access:
- No hard credit checks, ever
- True 0% APR options available
- Interest-bearing plans with APRs as low as 5.99%
- Approvals up to $20,000
- No hidden fees
👉 See if you qualify