WHAT DO PATROL CANINE OFFICERS AND MOUNTED EQUINE OFFICERS HAVE IN COMMON?

WHAT DO PATROL CANINE OFFICERS AND MOUNTED EQUINE OFFICERS HAVE IN COMMON?

THEY WILL ALL BE GETTING THEIR EYES EXAMINED FOR FREE AT

VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL ON MAY 7

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GREAT VISUALS - VALUABLE INFORMATION!!

WHO/WHAT:

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital (VCAHAH) and Animal Eye Guys (AEG) of South Florida will be providing free eye exams to qualified South Florida working dogs on Sunday, May 7, from 10:00am -3:00pm.

High profile patients include:

Horses from Peaceful Ridge Rescue- Specifically, a retired Equine Officer from Key West!

The complimentary exams will be provided by Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

The exams are being offered as part of the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam program. Now in its 10th year, the program offers free eye exams for service animals during the month of May by 250 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists from around the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.

Since the program launched in 2008, nearly 16,000 service animals have been examined.  In addition to dogs, other service animals including horses and even a service donkey named Henry have received free sight saving exams. 

 

WHERE/WHEN:

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

2864 Hollywood Boulevard

Hollywood, FL 33020

954.920.3556

Sunday, May 7, 2017

10:00 am -3

:00 pm

Great Visuals All Morning, However High Profile Patients include:

Equine Officer and Local K9 Patrol officers 11-1pm

HOW:

On-site media contact is Linda Ream. Contact her at linda.ream@vca.com/954.319.0365(C)

MORE INFORMATION:

About VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital has earned a solid reputation for offering the very best in veterinary medicine as well as the latest technological advances and therapies. Founded in 1947, VCA HAH features 21 veterinarians and more than 100 highly trained technical and support staff members. For more information, please visit http://www.VCAhollywood.com or call 954-826-8871

About Peaceful Ridge Rescue​’s mission is to rescue horses from neglect, abuse, abandonment, and slaughter; improve their lives by providing a safe haven for healing and rehabilitation; find a homes for every horse, through a rigorous adoption process, sponsor and foster program; and educate the community through instructional support, and equine-assisted programs. For more information, please visit http://www.peacefulridgerescue.org/ or call 954-240-6080.

About the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists

The American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists® is an approved veterinary specialty organization of the American Board of Veterinary Specialties, and is recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association.  Its mission is “to advance the quality of veterinary medicine through certification of veterinarians who demonstrate excellence as specialists in veterinary ophthalmology.” To become board certified, a candidate must complete a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, a one-year internship, a three year approved residency and pass a series of credentials and examinations.

  

Media Contacts

Linda Ream, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital: linda.ream@vca.com /954.319.0365 (C)