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Emergency Veterinarian in Wilmington, Massachusetts

Emergency Vet Clinics in Wilmington, MA

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Massachusetts Most veterinary clinics in Wilmington, MA are bound by specific hours. However, a vet hospital isn't. They are a 24 hour medical facility that responds to all types of pet emergencies at any time of the day or night. Pet emergencies often times occur out of the blue and at unexpected times. Due to this, pet owners in Wilmington view animal hospitals with admiration and the peace of mind that good pet care is just around the corner no matter the time and how dire the situation. Most general practices provide some emergency care, some dedicated clinics in null, null specialize in emergencies only, and other pet health care facilities provide a spectrum of services, including emergency care. About 15 percent of small animal practices in the U.S. are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association, a voluntary program that has stringent requirements for care, service and medical protocol.

Trained Pet Doctors in Wilmington, Massachusetts

Speaking of good pet care, a Wilmington veterinary hospital is just as good as the staff and doctors that operate it. The same goes for vet clinics as well. However a hospital employs a larger staff and has more experienced specialists in its fleet capable of handling all pet emergencies. If your pet has a specific medical condition or disease, it is always a good idea to check with the local null veterinary hospital for all the types of pet services they provide. A pet's health and well being is the pet owner's responsibility and in situations like these it is always advisable to be prepared for both the expected and the unexpected. Training among veterinarians also varies. Although specialty training is not required to administer emergency and critical care, some vets pursue internships or residency programs to obtain additional experience. Some also become Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, which requires an additional three years of intense training in treating life-threatening conditions after receiving a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.

Full Service Emergency Vet Wilmington

Emergency Veterinarian in Wilmington 
Massachusetts Most veterinary clinics in Wilmington simply do not have the right equipment to conduct detailed scans and x-rays on a pet. Hence they always recommend that a pet be examined at a hospital for any serious medical condition or symptoms. A veterinary hospital can accommodate different types of pets. They have the capability to conduct in-depth brain scans and X-rays of all parts of the body to identify potential fractures, broken bones and/or diseases. Whatever type of provider you choose for your pet, be warned that emergency services might take a chunk out of your wallet. Veterinarians and members interviewed for this story acknowledged that emergency care for pets can be quite costly due to factors like round-the-clock staffing; technology that may include ultrasound machines, oxygen cages or fluid pumps; and medicine or supplies. The costs for care vary depending on the case, but most require a fee for the initial exam. At the Wilmington Pet Emergency Clinic, the base fee is $79, but $110 is not uncommon in Massachusetts. The American Veterinary Medical Association says there is no standard model for the industry, but some emergency vets require payment before treatment. Thirty-four percent of poll respondents reported paying between $251 and $500 for an emergency visit. Sixteen percent spent as much as $1,000 or more.

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County Dog Park in Paddock lake to be named for local veterinarian’s family

Bill and Sarah Harris (center), their sons and County Executive Jim Kreuser (far left) and the temporary Harris Family Dog Park sign.

Paddock Lake based veterinarian Bill Harris has been helping dogs and other pets in the area for 30 years.

Now he has found a way to say thank you and benefit those dogs — and their owners — in a long-term way.

Harris recently made a donation of $12,500 to support the county operated dog park inside Old Settlers County Park in Paddock Lake.

In turn the county will name the park the Harris Family Dog Park.

The two other dog parks in county parks have also been named for benefactors.

“When I found out that it wasn’t supported by any taxes, I thought it was a good way to give back to the community for the support they’ve shown me for the last 30 years,” Harris said at a short ceremony Wednesday evening at the park. Besides Harris, his wife Sarah and their children, elected officials in attendance were Paddock Lake village President Marlene Goodson, county Supervisor Mike Underhill and County Executive Jim Kreuser.

Harris, who has been active in community service but typically in a quiet way, said he at first was reluctant to have the park carry his family name, but he changed his mind when he thought of it as a thank you to the families he has served over the years as a vet.

“It’s been wonderful to have the community support me for the last 30 years,” Harris said. “It’s nice to give back …”

Several dogs are depicted in silhouette on the new Harris Family Dog Park sign, all based on dogs Harris has owned through the years.

Goodson praised the park as not only good for the dogs and their owners but also for village businesses.

“The business community has taken this by storm,” Goodson said.

The dog park appears to have greatly increased the use of the park. Jon Rudie, Kenosha County Parks operations general manager, said the year before the dog park was created at Old Settlers Park the car count was about 13,000. The first year of the park, the same count was 85,000.

Kreuser said the donation will be used for improvements at the facility. Harris said he would like to see some benches installed at the park for starters.


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