2015 Free Eye Exams for Service Animals throughout May!!!!

VCA HollywoodAnimal Hospital and Animal Eye Guys, in conjunction with the American College of Veterinarian Ophthalmologist will offer free eye exams to all service animals throughout the month of May.

To maximize our availability we are dedicating one full day, May 17, 2015, to these loyal service animals. Guardians and handlers of all qualified service animals are invited to visit the clinic on May 17^th for a free eye exam provided by Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., Diplomate of the American College ofVeterinary Ophthalmologist. 

When: The month of  May!!
Where: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital &
 Animal Eye Guys of S. Florida
How: Register online until April 30th

Dr Swinger will be checking for problems including redness, squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious abnormalities. Early detection and treatment is vital to these working animals.

  "It is truly an honor to provide exams for animals that so selflessly provide support to their people and communities."     -  Dr. Swinger

To qualify, animals must be active working animals such as guide dogs, handicapped assistance animals, detection dogs, therapy animals, and search and rescue dogs that have been certified by a formal training program/organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program. The certifying organization can be national, regional or local in nature. 

Owners/agents for the animal(s) must first register the animal via an online registration through April 30th.  

Once registered, owner/agent will receive a registration number. Simply call (954) 826-8871 with that number to make an appointment in May.
 
“Our practice has been serving this community for over 67 years. We could not be happier to partner with Dr. Swinger and once again provide this service.”

 Dr. James Herrington l Medical Director l VCAHAH

May Free Eye Exam for Service Animals

Hollywood Animal Hospital and Animal Eye Guys,  in conjunction with the American College of Veterinarian Ophthalmologist and Merial will offer free eye exams to all service animals throughout the month of May.

To kick off to this month long event we are dedicating one full day,

May 8, 2013, to these loyal service animals. Guardians and handlers of all qualified service animals are invited to visit the clinic on May 8^th for a free eye exam provided by Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist. Read more about Dr. Swinger.

"I will be checking for problems including redness, squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious abnormalities. Early detection and treatment are vital to these working animals," said Dr. Swinger. "It is truly an honor to provide exams for animals who so selflessly provide support to their people and communities."

To qualify, animals must be active working animals such as guide dogs, handicapped assistance animals, detection dogs, therapy animals, and search and rescue dogs that have been certified by a formal training program/organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program. The certifying organization can be national, regional or local in nature.

Owners/agents for the animal(s) must first register the animal via an online registration form beginning April 1, 2013 at http://www.acvoeyeexam.org/2013/animals/qualifications.shtml.

Registration ends April 30th. 

Once registered online, the owner/agent will receive a registration number. They can then simply call Hollywood Animal Hospital with that number to make an appointment.

"For 65 years, the veterinarians and staff of Hollywood Animal Hospital have been deeply devoted to companion animals and the people of South Florida," said Dr. Jim Herrington. "When Dr. Swinger presented the ACVO/Merial National Service Dog Eye Exam program to us, we jumped at the opportunity to participate."

Dr. Robert Swinger, D.V.M., AVCO

Dr. Robert Swinger completed his undergraduate work and received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Illinois in 2003.  After completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Veterinary Specialists of South Florida in Cooper City, he went on to complete both an ophthalmology internship in 2005 and residency in 2009 at the Animal Eye Specialty Clinics in Miami, Deerfield Beach, and West Palm Beach.  Soon thereafter, he joined the VCA Aurora Animal Hospital outside of Chicago and developed a successful ophthalmology service where he continues to actively consult.  In 2011, Dr. Swinger launched Animal Eye Guys and joined the Hollywood Animal Hospital veterinary team.  Dr. Swinger is board certified and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.
In his work environment, Dr. Swinger enjoys teaching and taking active roles in the hospital’s internship program.  His special interests include surgical and medical management of glaucoma, cataract surgery, and corneal physiology.  Outside of the veterinary arena, Dr. Swinger enjoys spending time with his family; his pets (a poodle, Sophie and a pug, Chuck; an African Grey parrot, Paco; and several saltwater fish); and enjoys fishing, cooking, and traveling.