# VIP Veterinary > Institute of Paducah ## Posts - [Hospital Updates & Seasonal Pet Safety](https://vipaducah.com/hospital-updates-seasonal-pet-safety/): As is usually the case with me, I’ve fallen behind on regular VIP blog posts. The silver lining is a good one, though—we’ve been busy, busy, busy. That’s a much better problem to have than twiddling our thumbs looking for something to do… like writing blog posts. Over the past year, VIP has grown tremendously—not just in the number of patients we’ve seen, but behind the scenes as well. I’m especially proud to share that we’ve implemented an employee retirement benefits program so our team can plan for and secure a stable future. We’ve also continued developing our comprehensive hospital protocols […] - [Signage: Arts and Crafts to the Rescue!](https://vipaducah.com/signage-arts-and-crafts-to-the-rescue/): You would think the past two weeks were a flurry of activity and progress, and there was some stuff to do, but still... - [Six Months In: Hitting Our Stride](https://vipaducah.com/six-months-in-hitting-our-stride/): Do you ever look back at periods of intense change in your life and feel like you were just along for the ride, speeding... - [Diving Into the Summer: The Heat is On](https://vipaducah.com/diving-into-the-summer-the-heat-is-on/): I hope everyone is doing well as our annual onset of oppressive humidity begins its assault on anyone unlucky... - [Hello world!](https://vipaducah.com/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Health and Wellness](https://vipaducah.com/health-and-wellness/): Health and Wellness - [Emergencies](https://vipaducah.com/emergencies/): Emergencies - [End-of-Life Services](https://vipaducah.com/end-of-life-services/): End-of-Life Services - [House Calls](https://vipaducah.com/house-calls/): House Calls - [Dermatology](https://vipaducah.com/dermatology/): Dermatology - [Internal Medicine](https://vipaducah.com/internal-medicine/): Internal Medicine - [Salon Service Menu and Pricing](https://vipaducah.com/salon-service-menu-and-pricing/): VIP Salon Service Menu and Pricing Please see our full suite of VIP Salon services below. Prices subject to change. VIP Salon: Size Chart Small: Up to 25 pounds Medium: 26-75 pounds Large: 75+ pounds Exra Large: 100+ VIP Salon Elite: Full Suite Grooming The premier VIP Salon experience: Full bath with shampoo and conditioner Warm blow dry with gentle forced air cage dryer  If needed, a high speed undercoat “blowout” to remove excess hair If needed, full body hair cut and styling Nail Trim with gentle grinding External Anal Gland Expression Cologne Nail Griding additional $25 Small: $70 Medium: […] - [Grooming](https://vipaducah.com/grooming/): VIP Salon Your Premier Pet Grooming Salon Serving Paducah and Western Kentucky The VIP Salon Experience The VIP Salon experience includes a full day of pampering and primping for your dirty and shaggy pets. The day begins with a thorough bathing in our walk-in grooming tub for our extra-large or elderly dogs.  Using gentile pressure and quality shampoos and conditioners, our experienced groomers can make the dirtiest dogs clean once more.  They are then towel dried followed by the use of a gentle, heated air-dryer which ensures they dry completely while staying warm and toasty.  For “double coat” breeds or […] - [Online booking](https://vipaducah.com/online-booking/): Book Online with EzyVet Welcome to the the future of digital veterinary medicine! Our cloud-based Practice Management Software, Ezyvet, allows the unprecedented ability for our clients to access, modify, update their pet’s medical file as well as scheduling appointments, requesting refills, and organising your communications with VIP through our easy-to-use online portal! The EzyVet Online Booking Service may use pop-ups to complete the appointment process, please allow pop-ups or disable your pop-up blocker before proceeding. There are limited e-booking appointment times available, if you’re having trouble finding an appointment time, please call the office and we will work with you […] - [Dentistry](https://vipaducah.com/dentistry/): Dentistry Comprehensive Dentistry Heartworm prevention aside, companion animal dental health is the most overlooked and underdiagnosed health condition in our pets.  At Veterinary Institute of Paducah, your pet’s dental health is of primary importance.  ​Dental disease or periodontal disease is graded on a scale of 0-4.  Grade 1 of 4 periodontal disease has mild to moderate gingivitis with a mild to moderate amount of calculus while grade 4 of 4 periodontal disease includes major gingivitis, major gum recession, bleeding gums, exposed roots, mobile teeth, missing teeth, pus or infection around tooth roots, tooth root abscesses, as well as moderate to […] - [Surgery](https://vipaducah.com/surgery/): Surgery Trusted Surgical Care at VIP Dr. Jones is an extremely experienced and competent soft-tissue surgeon.  His 10 years of experience with shelter medicine and in general practice has focused sharpened his surgical acumen and abilities to include many advanced procedures.   Dr. Jones offers a limited amount of orthopedic surgeries but plans to expand his abilities in that facet of veterinary surgery moving forward.   There would be no modern surgery without general anesthesia and so they generally go hand in hand.  No level of anesthesia is 100% risk free and VIP promises to do everything in our power to […] - [Diagnostic Imaging](https://vipaducah.com/diagnostic-imaging/): Diagnostic Imaging Radiology VIP is very fortunate to offer premier digital radiology services supported with Idexx’s powerful imaging software and AI assisted interpretation.   We use ultra-high definition monitors with high aspect ratios that display all the excellent quality images obtained for reviewing. Radiology services Abdominal and gastrointestinal studies Foreign bodies​ Obstructions GDV Chronic GI disturbances Masses Abdominal fluid accumulation Bladder stones Heart, lung, thoracic studies Diagnose/monitor/evaluate heart disease​ Fungal disease Chronic coughing Asthma Chronic bronchitis Collapsing Trachea Trauma Neoplasia (cancer) screens and metastasis monitoring Skeletal studies Diagnosis, evaluation, and progression of osteoarthritis​ Trauma Bone/joint swellings Lameness Bony and joint changes […] - [Services](https://vipaducah.com/services/): Our Services Our Veterinary Care How We Care for Your Pets At VIP, we treat your pets like family. Our experienced team provides compassionate, high-quality veterinary care for every stage of your pet’s life – from playful puppies and curious kittens to senior companions who need a little extra love. Whether it’s routine wellness or complex medical needs, we’re here to help your furry friend live a healthy, happy life. Internal Medicine When your pet isn’t acting like themselves, our internal medicine team digs deeper. From chronic conditions to complex illnesses, we use advanced diagnostics and experience-driven care to uncover […] - [VIP Videos](https://vipaducah.com/vip-videos/): VIP Videos Risks of Declawing Cats This is the first of many informational videos from VIP detailing the “declaw” procedure in cats.  The video explains the procedure, why you shouldn’t do it, and possible corrective steps if your cat is having orthopedic or behavioral issues after being declawed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6-oo5tyg5ghttps://vipaducah.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Copy-of-FINALVIPTDAY30sec.mp4 - [Blog](https://vipaducah.com/blog/): Blog - [Contact Us](https://vipaducah.com/contact-us/): Contact Us Get in Touch Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.  Address 3526 Park Plaza Road Paducah, Kentucky 42001 Email drjones@vipaducah.com Phone (270) 845-3847 Send us message Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Follow Our Social Media Facebook-f X-twitter Youtube - [Mandy Chandler](https://vipaducah.com/mandy-chandler/): Mandy Chandler Office Administrator Mandy is the newbie to the VIP Hospital. Originally from a small rural town in southern Illinois she has called Paducah, KY her home for the last 15 years. She fell in love with the small town feel and is now a proud “y’all” saying Kentuckian. From a very young age, she developed a love for all animals. Often, jokingly, called “Elly May” because her family knew if any stray animal came into the yard she would present an argument as to why she should be able to keep and care for it. Her most bizarre […] - [Markesha Jones ](https://vipaducah.com/markesha-jones/): Markesha Jones Nurse Markesha is vibrant 28 year old member of the VIP team.  She was drawn towards all types of little creatures growing up and has always had a huge heart for animals.  Since graduating  from the Veterinary Technician Institute of Houston in 2017 with a degree in Veterinary Nursing and Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, Markesha has been gaining invaluable on-the-job knowledge and experience. Originally from Wisconsin or “up-north”, Markesha made her way out of the big city lights to the serene country life she loves. She enjoys spending time outside, hiking, or just lying under a big […] - [Alisa Adkins](https://vipaducah.com/alisa-adkins/): Alisa Adkins Nurse In October of 1990, a little girl named Alisa was born in a small town in Southern Illinois. She quickly grew to discover her love and compassion for all creatures. During her second grade art assignment, she was asked what she saw herself being when she got older. She immediately thought “Veterinarian!” and that thought never changed. Alisa’s love for animals continued all through her grade school and high school years. She graduated from Joppa High School in 2009 and attended Shawnee Community College on an Agricultural scholarship continuing her passion for all animals by taking animal […] - [Carisa](https://vipaducah.com/carisa/): Carisa Kline Nurse Once upon a time there was a little girl, on a small family farm in Metropolis chasing feral kittens, caring for orphaned calves, and loving stray dogs her grandpa brought home for her. Carisa was that little girl. and how her passion for animals began.  When someone enters your life, sometimes you take a left turn, not a wrong turn, just different than expected. Carisa met her husband, Jack, and began a career of over twenty years in the banking industry while raising their two children. One day she walked away from the banking industry and began […] - [dr. jones](https://vipaducah.com/dr-jones/): Russell B. Jones, DVM Veterinarian, Owner Russell B. Jones, DVM, a native of Western Kentucky, born in Marshall County and raised in Paducah, started his journey to becoming a veterinarian as a young child. He was already asking for a veterinary toy set for Christmas when he was six or seven years old.  The kit came complete with a folding doctor’s bag made of cardboard, a plastic stethoscope, reflex hammer, syringe, and various bandaging materials. For weeks afterwards, until the materials ran out, his stuffed animals were frequently found to be suffering from extreme traumas and he was all too […] - [About us](https://vipaducah.com/about-us/): About Us Our Institute Welcome To VIP Veterinary Institute “The Veterinary Institute of Paducah’s core mission is to cultivate an environment in which our patients, employees, and clients can thrive by providing excellent medicine, thorough communication, and empathy for all .” Clients Reviews what people say … We had our first visit at VIP as we followed Dr. Jones to Paducah! We love his staff and him as he provides the best care for my Penelope! 8 years with Dr.Jones and a few of his staff shows how great they are and the positive care and relationship we have built over […] - [Mission](https://vipaducah.com/mission/): Vision and Mission Who Are We? Welcome To VIP Veterinary Institute Of Paducah Besides the existential crisis you may find yourself in when really scrutinizing the core meaning of title of this blurb, you’re in the right place if you want to get to know what VIP is all about. Although every story has a beginning, VIP’s origins were not necessarily all positive.  However, the resulting fact is that the decision to create VIP from nothing was ultimately, like… the best idea ever. Our combined vision was to create a “Concierge” style small animal veterinary hospital providing an efficient and professional, […] - [Home](https://vipaducah.com/): Your Premier Veterinary Hospital in Western Kentucky VIP Recommended Diets New Client Exam Click here Wellness Or Vaccine Exams Click here Illness Exams Click here Consultations Exams Click here Nail Trims & Such Click here End-of-Life Services Click here New Client Exam Click here Wellness Or Vaccine Exams Click here Illness Exams Click here Consultations Exams Click here Nail Trims & Such Click here End-of-Life Services Click here Who Are We? Welcome To VIP Veterinary Institute Of Paducah Besides the existential crisis you may find yourself in when really scrutinizing the core meaning of title of this blurb, you’re in […] - [Sample Page](https://vipaducah.com/sample-page/): This is an example page. 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