About Us

Your dog or cat is an essential part of your family. At Citrus Heights Pet Hospital, we are proud to play a role in the long-term health and happiness of your pet. By working hand in hand with you, the pet parent, we can ensure that your pet is getting the care that they need both at home and when they come into our clinic.

Our esteemed veterinarians are not just licensed; they’re seasoned, skilled, and genuinely caring. We consider our practice vital, and to uphold the highest standards, we are proud to be AAHA-accredited. This accreditation signifies our commitment to excellence in staffing, equipment, tools, education, and staying current with the latest procedures.

We believe there is always room for improvement, even when we already have high standards. That’s why we are continually engaged in enhancing our practice through:

  • Team Building
  • Continuous Education
  • Enhanced Communication with Staff and Clients

Dr. Averi Brickson and Dr. Dean Henricks are eager to meet you and your furry friend and care for their healthcare needs.

THE STORY OF OUR LOGO 

Our logo is inspired by this photo of Spec. 4 Dan Warschauer, U.S Army Chaplain’s Assistant. 1st Brigade Headquarters 4th Infantry Division. Here, Dan sits with his dog, Lock a’ Load, on top of a bunker, early in the evening at the beginning of one of his guard duty shifts. The location was Dak To, Vietnam, during his tour in 1968-1969.

Lock a’ Load aka “Locker” was a very intelligent dog, and constantly at Dan’s side. He was always ready to ride in the Chaplain’s jeep and was able to sniff out the “enemy”. He once even jumped into a helicopter (onto Dan’s lap) as it was lifting off to fly to a firebase, because he wanted to be with Dan. Locker’s diet was made up of scraps from mass hall. One of Dan’s duties as Brigade Chaplain’s Assistant was to serve officer’s mess, so Locker was well provided for! when Dan left Vietnam after his tour was finished, Locker was turned over to a Military Intelligence soldier and spent the rest of his life in Pleiku. Dan wanted to take his faithful companion home, but for Locker it would have meant ninety days in quarantine at a facility in Hawaii, which was not desirable for a dog used to roaming about the military bases.

Upon his return, Dan married Irene, and their first child, Averi, was born in 1973. Dr. Averi Brickson has no memory of ever NOT seeing this photo on the wall at home, and also has no memory of life without dogs.