At Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center, we are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our staff and the pet owner community. We strive to lead in veterinary medicine by addressing top client questions with expert answers from our veterinarians, ensuring that everyone is equipped to make knowledgeable decisions about their pets' health.
Stay tuned every week as we dive deep into different veterinary and animal health topics.
Whether you’re a pet owner interested in better nutrition for your pet, a student considering a career in veterinary medicine, or a professional looking to advance your skills, there’s something for everyone.
Educational Opportunities At Tier 1
The Tier 1 classroom will be open to community members, high school students, undergraduate students, veterinary technician students, doctor of veterinary medicine students, DVMs, and specialists for various levels of educational programming.
Canine Conditioning
Tactical Canine Training
Our Teaching Hospital
Though our teaching hospital is not yet open for students, we are in the works of developing a variety of teaching programs for veterinary professionals at various career points. Our goal is to one day be part of the match list for veterinary residency programs.
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Beau 2.0
June 3, 2024 / Xponent21
Diagnosis: Squamous cell carcinomaTreatment: Nasal planectomy Cancer of the Nose Tumors can occur anywhere in the bodies of our canine and feline friends, including the nose. Some tumors occur in...
How cold is TOO cold for your pet? Expert tips on winter dog care
March 15, 2024 / Nathan Markey
How cold is too cold for doing outside activities with your dogs? Hi, I’m Dr. Sean McPeck. I am the owner and CEO of Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center. A...
A Final Goodbye: Knowing When “It’s Time”
March 29, 2021 / Nathan Markey
How do you say goodbye? Or maybe more aptly, when? Having to decide when it’s time to say goodbye to your pet is the single most difficult decision any pet...
Online Bullying Will Not Be Tolerated at Tier 1 VMC
August 31, 2020 / Nathan Markey
Dr. Sara & Dr. Sean McPeck address harassment and false accusations online, after a Tier 1 Veterinary Medical Center Vet Tech was targeted on Facebook....
Pet Insurance: Under Cover-Age
July 13, 2020 / Nathan Markey
One of the most underutilized resources available today in veterinary medicine is pet insurance. I find that less than 15% of my clients have insurance for their pets. Why do...
GDV: What’s the Big FLIPPING Deal?
June 25, 2020 / Nathan Markey
Most dog owners are familiar with “bloat,” which is a piece of the GDV (gastric dilatation and volvulus) scenario. Unfortunately, that is not the whole story. A GDV involves gaseous...
Hot Weather Precautions: Heat Stroke & Contact Burns on Paws
June 16, 2020 / Nathan Markey
During the first few warm weeks of summer, we are all eager to get outside, soak up the sun, and enjoy the warmth. Our dogs are just as eager, however,...
Working Dog Anxiety: Itching To Get Back To Work
May 13, 2020 / Nathan Markey
Retrievers, collies, pointers, springers, shepherds, huskies, sled dogs, and many other breeds of working dogs were bred to do just that: work. Working breeds have accomplished amazing feats throughout history,...
Parvo: A Real Toilet Paper Emergency
May 4, 2020 / Nathan Markey
Parvovirus, parvoviral enteritis, parvo, the puppy killer… By any name, parvo causes fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea Diarrhea DIARRHEA. Coronavirus has brought the world to its knees with...
Pets and the COVID-19, Coronavirus
March 12, 2020 / Jamie
Small animal pets, like domesticated cats and dogs, are not known to be susceptible to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Vaccinations for Pets During Coronavirus Outbreak There is no vaccine for COVID-19...