Pet Microchipping at Wickham Animal Hospital & Boarding
Every pet owner knows one of the worst things that could happen to their pet is for them to go missing. Even the most careful families can experience an open gate, a loud noise that startles a dog, or a cat slipping out during a delivery. Microchipping gives your pet a permanent, reliable form of identification to reunite you quickly and safely. At Wickham Animal Hospital & Boarding, microchipping is one of the simplest and important protections we provide families.
For over four decades, our hospital has been a part of this community, caring for pets with the same dedication and compassion Dr. Steiner established when he opened the doors in 1979. Microchipping is an extension of that commitment. It is a preventive measure that gives peace of mind and ensures pets have the best chance of making it home if they are ever lost.
Why Microchipping Matters
Collars and tags are helpful, but they have a tendency to fall off, fade, or break. A microchip stays with your pet for life. It is a tiny device placed just under the skin, typically between the shoulder blades. The procedure takes only moments, and your pet experiences about the same sensation as receiving a routine vaccination.
Microchips don’t track a pet’s location and do not require batteries. Instead, they store a permanent ID number that animal shelters, veterinary hospitals, and rescue organizations can scan. When your pet is found, the number is matched with your contact information through the microchip registry, allowing your pet to be returned to you quickly. For families, this simple technology can prevent long searches, heartache, and uncertainty.
Microchipping Process
At Wickham Animal Hospital & Boarding, we provide safe, professional microchipping, using high-quality, universal chips recognized nationwide. Our team walks you through each step so you understand exactly how the process works and what to expect afterward.
The procedure is quick and gentle. Most pets barely react, and it can be completed during a routine wellness visit. After implantation, we assist you with the registration process. This is a crucial step to make sure your contact information is active and searchable.
Proper registration is important because an unregistered microchip cannot be used to return a lost pet. Our team helps confirm your information is correctly entered into the national database, so your pet’s microchip works as intended.
Microchipping is Responsible Care
Microchipping is not just a medical procedure; it is an important part of being a pet owner. Thousands of pets go missing every year, and microchips increase the odds of a safe reunion. Studies show microchipped pets are returned to their families far more often than those without permanent identification.
At Wickham Animal Hospital & Boarding, we view microchipping as preventive care, just like vaccinations, dental health, and routine exams. It is one of the simplest ways to protect your pet’s future. For long-time residents, new adopters, families with outdoor cats or dogs who travel, microchipping provides reassurance that no matter what happens, your pet carries a permanent link back to you.
A Legacy of Compassionate, Trustworthy Care
Since 1979, our hospital has built its reputation on compassion, reliability, and a deep understanding of the bond between pets and their owners. Microchipping aligns perfectly with that philosophy. It offers long-term protection, supports responsible ownership, and strengthens the connection between families and their animals.
The practice has grown and evolved through each generation—first under Dr. Steiner’s warm, community-centered leadership, then under Dr. Rosen’s dedication to continuity and trust, and now under Dr. Hadley’s commitment to advanced veterinary medicine. Through all of these chapters, the heart of our work has remained the same: support pets and their families with kindness, expertise, and genuine care.
Microchipping is one more way we help carry forward that mission. Nothing matters more to us than keeping pets safe and supporting owners through every stage of their pet’s life.
Schedule a Microchipping Appointment
Wickham Animal Hospital & Boarding in Melbourne, Florida makes the process of microchipping comfortable and stress-free.