VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital Hosts Free Eye Exams Event for Service Animals

 

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital (VCAHAH) in collaboration with Animal Eye Guys (AEG) of South Florida is proud to announce a one-day Free Eye Exams Event for Service Animals. This event, scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, aims to provide valuable eye care services to qualified working dogs in South Florida.

As part of the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam program, VCAHAH and AEG will offer free eye exams to service animals, including BSO K9 Patrol Officers, Humane Society of Broward County Therapy Animals, Memorial Regional Hospital, Broward County Court House Canines, and more. These exams will be conducted by qualified veterinarians specializing in ophthalmology.

WHO/WHAT: 

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital and Animal Eye Guys of South Florida to host Free Eye Exams Event for Service Animals.

WHEN: 

Sunday, May 19, 2024, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

WHERE: 

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital
2864 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, FL 33020
954.920.3556

HOW:  Early registration is key to providing these exams.  

This event is part of the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam program, which has been providing free eye exams for service animals for 15 years. The program is conducted by 250 board-certified veterinary ophthalmologists from across the United States and Canada, including Puerto Rico.

 To qualify, qualified service animals must register online April 1-30th at https://www.acvoeyeexam.org/. Once registered, call 754-732-1792 to schedule an appointment.  

Who is eligible? Any active working animal that has been certified by a formal training program or organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program. The certifying organization could be national, regional, or local in nature.  

Examples of active working animals are guide dogs, handicapped assistance animals, detection dogs, therapy animals, emotional support animals, and search and rescue dogs. Pre-Registration is required 

 When are the exams? Exams are offered throughout the month of May and during this dedicated one-day event on May 21st at VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital. 

Pre-Registration is required. 

 How to schedule an exam? Register online- April 1- 30th at www.ACVOeyeexam.org   

Then call 754-732-1792 to set an appointment.   

 "We are thrilled to be part of the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam program and to provide free eye exams to our local service animals," said Dr. James Herrington, Medical Director at VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital. "This event not only ensures the health and well-being of these dedicated animals but also celebrates their invaluable contributions to our community."

Media representatives are encouraged to attend this event to capture stories and photos of our local service animal community.

About VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital: 

VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital is a leading veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for pets. With a dedicated team of veterinarians and support staff, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership and providing exceptional veterinary care.

About Animal Eye Guys of South Florida: 

Animal Eye Guys of South Florida is a specialized veterinary ophthalmology practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions in animals. Led by experienced veterinary ophthalmologists, Animal Eye Guys of South Florida offers advanced eye care services for pes, including service animals.

Free Photo with Santa!!

 Free Photo with Santa!!

Pet photos are rarely simple but they are always super fun! 

This Saturday, our pet community came out VCA Hollywood’s 8^th Annual Free Pet Photo with Santa Event. With over 800 photos taken, the weekend proved to be a success.

Now a regular fixture in our holiday traditions, Santa's visit marks the end of our Pet Food Drive for Meals on Wheels for Companion Pets Program and we are grateful to all who came, donated and shared in the fun with the Big Bearded One! Every year, Santa is sure to make time to visit our hospital staff to ensure he shares his holiday spirit.

Visit our Facebook page for great photos of some of the fur-families that joined in the fun as well as outtakes of the hilarity that ensues whens Santa suits up with a lot of animals!

 facebook.com/VCAHollywoodAnimalHospital

*These collections are full of some "great shots" and also some silly, "feline in your face", "dog on your lap good" times. Enjoy!

More info on our inspiration for the Pet Food Drive.

Meals for Companion Pets Founded in 1999, the Meals for Companion Pets Program is a volunteer-driven effort providing pet food to homebound and disabled seniors in Broward County. Research shows that seniors with pets are less likely to exhibit depression, report feelings of loneliness and experience illness. But taking care of a pet – feeding, grooming and veterinary care – can be financially and physically burdensome to seniors. More often than not, a devoted animal lover with limited access to food will feed their hungry pet before they feed themselves. Pet food is provided through the generosity of local donors and grants and is delivered on the third Saturday of each month. Volunteers are always needed on the third Saturday of the month to pack & deliver food.

https://www.mowsoflo.org/meals-for-companion-pets

Free Pet Photo with Santa!

VCA Animal Hospital have a solid reputation for offering the very best in veterinary medicine as well as the latest technological advances and therapies. We believe that giving back to the people that supports us is paramount.

As part of our effort to give back, please join us for our FREE Pet Photo with Santa Event.
Now in its eighth year, St. Nick's pre-holiday route has VCA Hollywood as a permanent stop.
Maybe it is all of the cuddly faces!!

When: Saturday, December 14, 2019
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: VCA Hollywood -Annex
2864 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood,33021

What: Bring your darling dog and your cherished cat to for a FREE pet photo with Santa!A photographer will be on hand to take photos and print them out while you wait.


December 14th is also the final day of our Pet Food Drive! You are invited to bring a donation of cat or dog food to be delivered to home-bound seniors in Broward County through the Meals on Wheels of So. Florida's Companion Pet Program. Meals on Wheels of So. Florida's Companion Pet Program was founded when volunteers began to notice clients sharing their meals with their pets. Senior on a restricted budget can have a difficult time meeting their own needs and often the needs of their companion animals can be neglected. With only the support of volunteers and donation this organization provides delivery of food for these loyal pets once a month to clients of Meals on Wheels. For more information visit: https://www.mowsoflo.org/meals-for-companion-pets

Join us in giving back to our community during this FREE holiday event!

Let us know your coming!

FREE Pet Photo with Santa at VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital!!!

 FREE PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA AT VCA HOLLYWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Now in its seventh year, St. Nick's pre-holiday route has VCA HAH as a permanent stop. Maybe it is all of the cuddly faces!!

Please join us from 9-12 with your darling dog and your cherished cat for a FREE photo with Santa!

A photographer will be on hand to take the photos and print them out while you wait.

WHO/WHAT: Pose your furry baby with the big bearded one!


WHEN: Saturday, December 15, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


WHERE: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital
Annex Building
2864 Hollywood Boulevard, one block east of I-95
Hollywood, Florida 33020
954.920.3556

HOW: This is a FREE event. People and pets can just stop by!!

Visit our Facebook page to see the fun we have had with this event over the years and the hilarity that ensues when you get Santa suited up with a LOT of animals.

This is also the final day of  our Pet Food Drive for Meals on Wheels of So. Florida for Companion Pets Program! Check out our blog for more details about this month long drive and how you can help!!

A photographer will be on hand to take the photos and print them out while you wait.

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

People Love Stories about Animals - Especially Happy Stories

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)

5th Annual Free Eye Exam for Service Animals Event!!!!

  Love in action is service!

This May, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital and Animal Eye Guys, will host their 5th Annual Free Eye Exam for Service Animals Event.  Sunday May 7th from 10-4pm will be dedicated exclusively to eye exams for qualified service animals.

Prompted by the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologist National Eye Exams for Service animals, Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist, Dr. Robert Swinger will be checking for problems including redness, squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious abnormalities. 

“A lot of little things can be missed without all of the proper equipment. Early detection of problems and treatment is vital to the success of these working animals,"

Dr. Robert Swinger l Animal Eye Guys 

To qualify, animals must be active working animals such as guide dogs, handicapped assistance animals, detection dogs, therapy animals and search and rescue animals that have been certified by a formal training program or organization or are currently enrolled in a formal training program. The certifying organization could be national, regional or local in nature. Once registered online, the owner/agent will receive a registration number. Simply call (954) 826-8871 to schedule an appointment.

 

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE 2017 EVENT:

To qualify for a free exam, animals must be

Owners/agents for the animal(s) must first register the animal via an online registration form beginning April 1^st at www.ACVOeyeexam.org.  Registration ends April 30th. Once registered online, the owner/agent will receive a registration number. They can then simply call (954) 826-8871 to schedule an appointment for the month of May. 

Appointments can be made throughout the month of May through Animal Eye Guys.

 “Our practice has been serving the South Florida for nearly 70 years. We have a commitment to our pets and are honored to provide exams for animals that so selflessly provide support to their people and community. We could not be happier to partner with Dr. Swinger and Animal Eye Guys once again to provide this service.” 

Dr. James Herrington l VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital l Medical Director

Free Pet Photo with Santa!!!

FREE PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA!!!!!!!!

Now in its fifth year, St. Nick's pre-holiday route has VCA HAH as a permanent stop. Maybe it is all of the cuddly faces!!

Please join us on Saturday, December 17th with your darling dog and your cherished cat for a FREE photo with Santa!

A photographer will be on hand to take the photos and print them out while you wait.

WHO/WHAT: Pose your furry baby with the big bearded one!

WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

WHERE: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital
Annex Building
2864 Hollywood Boulevard, one block east of I-95
Hollywood, Florida 33020
954.920.3556

HOW: This is a FREE event. People and pets can just stop by!!
Visit our Facebook page to see the fun we have had with this event over the years and the hilarity that ensues when you get Santa suited up with a LOT of animals.

This is also the final day of our Broward Meals on Wheels Food Drive for Pets! Check out our blog for more details about this month long drive and how you can help!!

https://hollywoodanimalhospital.blogspot.com/2016/08/broward-meals-on-wheels-pet-food-drive.html

Homeland Security to join Free Eye Exams for Service Animals Event this Sunday!!!

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. There vision is to provide the most effective transportation security in the most efficient way as a high performing counterterrorism organization. Through hard work, professionalism and integrity the Officers of the TSA work alongside their K9 counterparts to ensure the freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Without the keen eyes, ears and noses of these highly trained k9 officers our way of life would be dramatically effected.  

Each year, VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital (VCA HAH) and Animal Eye Guys (AEG) of South Florida are participate in the ACVO National Service Dog Eye Exam program. Now in its 9th year, the program offers free eye exams for pre-registered service and therapy animals during the month of May by more than 250 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists from around the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.

Join us this Sunday from 12-2, at our FREE Eye Event for Service Animals as TSA Department of Homeland Security demonstrate the skill of their K9 partners.

Sunday, May 22nd from 10a-4p, the VCA HAH will open its doors exclusively for these exams and host pre- registered therapy animals from local individuals and community service organizations. Other groups attending the event will be Officer's from the Jimmy Ryce Center and Patrol Officers from Miramar.

 

When: Sunday, May 22nd

Where: VCA Hollywood Animal Hospital

2864 Hollywood Blvd

Hollywood, Fl 33020

Event time: 10-4pm

Demontration Schedule 12-2pm

TSA US Department of Homeland Security

Patrol Canine Officer Demonstrations

Jimmy Ryce Center K9 Search & Rescue Officers

http://www.jimmyryce.org/bloodhounds-in-the-news/

Join us!!