Veterinary Services
Pet Microchipping at Rowland Veterinary Services in New Tazewell, TN
Ensure your pet’s safety with microchipping at Rowland Veterinary Services in New Tazewell, TN for permanent identification.
Pet Microchipping in New Tazewell, TN
Microchipping is one of the most effective ways to improve the chances of being reunited with a lost pet. At Rowland Veterinary Services in New Tazewell, TN, we offer professional microchipping for dogs and cats to help ensure your pet can be identified and returned to you if ever separated. Unlike collars or tags, which can fall off or become damaged, a microchip is a secure form of permanent identification that stays with your pet for life.
How Microchipping Works
A microchip is a small device—about the size of a grain of rice—that is injected just under the skin between your pet’s shoulder blades. The procedure is quick, does not require anesthesia, and causes minimal discomfort. Each chip contains a unique identification number linked to your contact information through a national registry. At Rowland Veterinary Services, we use HomeAgain microchips, which come with a lifetime registration.
Once implanted, the chip can be read by a scanner at animal shelters, veterinary hospitals, and animal control facilities. If your pet is ever lost, the chip provides a direct link back to you.
When to Microchip Your Pet
Microchipping can be done at nearly any age, but the best time is often during a routine veterinary visit or at the time of spaying or neutering. Puppies and kittens can safely be microchipped once they are a few weeks old. If your pet has not yet been chipped, it’s never too late to schedule the procedure.
If you’ve recently moved, adopted a new pet, or noticed your pet frequently slips out of collars, microchipping adds a layer of security that helps ensure their safe return.
Benefits of Microchipping Your Pet
Pet microchipping offers peace of mind and plays a vital role in reuniting lost pets with their families. Here are a few advantages of microchipping your pet at Rowland Veterinary Services:
Reliable and Permanent Identification
- Unlike collars or tags, a dog microchip does not fall off or wear out.
- It remains in place and functional for your pet’s entire life.
- Each chip is registered to you and can be updated if your contact information changes.
Increased Return Rates
- Microchipped pets are significantly more likely to be returned to their owners when found by shelters or animal control.
- Statistics show that dogs with microchips are over twice as likely to be reunited with their families.
Added Support with HomeAgain
When you microchip your pet at our clinic, enrollment with HomeAgain is included. This gives you access to:
- A full year of lost pet recovery services, including travel assistance to bring your pet home
- 24/7 access to an emergency medical hotline
- Lifetime registration of the chip, with no renewal fees
What to Expect During Your Appointment
Microchipping is a straightforward, in-clinic procedure performed by a trained veterinary technician. Most pets experience only brief discomfort—similar to a vaccination. The visit is typically short, and pets can resume normal activities afterward.
We will provide instructions on how to complete the registration process and update your contact information. It’s important to keep your details current so that if your pet is found, they can be returned to you quickly.
Key Benefits of Pet Microchipping at Rowland Veterinary Services
- Lifetime registration with HomeAgain included
- Quick and low-discomfort procedure
- Support services like 24/7 medical hotline and travel assistance
- Higher likelihood of recovering lost pets
- Performed by skilled veterinary professionals in a safe clinical setting
Give yourself peace of mind and your pet a reliable way home. To book a pet microchipping appointment in New Tazewell, TN, call 423-259-3673.
