Saratoga High alumni couple celebrate first year of specialty vet practice

"We always knew we wanted to come home, because this is home, said cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer Chloe Block. She said the goal of Apex Veterinary Specialists is to provide the highest standard of care for pets in a low-stress way for both their animal and human clients. Apex currently offers specialty cardiology services, including echocardiograms, X-rays, laboratory testing and cardiac catherization."

"A calming and relaxing environment was literally built into their practice, located at 19100 Cox Ave. From the aquarium at the front desk to pheromone sprays and lavender aromatherapy diffusers to allowing pets to sit on their owner's lap or on the floor during exams, cardiothoracic anesthesiologist Michael Block said it was important that to them to chip away their clienteles' stress throughout the whole process."

Chloe and Michael Block grew up on the same street in Saratoga, attended Saratoga High School, and pursued medical residencies and fellowships across the East and West Coasts before returning home. Chloe Block serves as cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer at Apex Veterinary Specialists. Apex provides specialty cardiology services including echocardiograms, X-rays, laboratory testing and cardiac catheterization, treating heart failure, arrhythmia, hypertension and congenital heart disease. The clinic at 19100 Cox Ave incorporates calming features—an aquarium, pheromone sprays, lavender aromatherapy, and flexible exam positioning—to reduce stress for animals, owners and staff. Staff members perform diagnostics, communications and patient care within the low-stress model.

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