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STATE-OF-THE-ART VETERINARY OFFICE NOW OPEN
Braden River Animal Hospital Opens New Facility with
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Bradenton, Fla. (August 7, 2007) - Braden River Animal
Hospital celebrated the opening of its new
state-of-the-art veterinary office with a Ribbon Cutting
Ceremony hosted by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce on
Tuesday,
August 7, 2007.
Dr. Terry Clekis, DVM bought the Braden River Animal
Hospital five years ago and has had dreams of expanding
ever since. "The community has been changing and growing
and I've wanted to meet the needs of local residents by
continuing to provide excellent veterinary care in a new
state-of-the-art facility," said Clekis at today's
ribbon cutting ceremony. Manatee Chamber of Commerce
Vice President of Membership Development and Services,
Marie Pender, attended the ceremony and thanked Dr.
Clekis for his enthusiasm for the community and caring
for the area's local pet population.
The new 5,200 square foot office located on the same
property as the old facility at 5012 State Road 64 East
in Bradenton, includes five exam rooms, a treatment
room, digital x-ray room, surgery suite, pharmacy, and
dental suite. With more than 20 staff members including
two veterinarians, the new space and equipment at Braden
River Animal Hospital will allow the doctors to perform
laser surgery, digital x-ray imaging, veterinary
dentistry, acupuncture and holistic medicine.
Currently the old building is being used for pet
grooming and future plans include renovations for
overnight pet boarding.
Braden River Animal Hospital is owned by Terry Clekis,
D.V.M., M.S. whose philosophy is preventative animal
health care and providing excellent customer service. He
is a board member of the Humane Society of Manatee
County as well as a member of the American Veterinary
Medicine Association, Florida Veterinary Medicine
Association, American Heartworm Society, and President
of the Manatee County Veterinary Society. A graduate of
the University of Georgia in 1983, Dr. Clekis has lived
and worked in the Bradenton area since 1996. His
veterinary associate is Patricia
Campbell, D.V.M., C.V.A. who in addition to standard
veterinary care also provides holistic animal health
care services and acupuncture.
Braden River Animal Hospital is open Monday - Friday
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m.
For more information, contact Dr. Terry Clekis at
941-745-1513.
Hurricane Protection For Your Pet
First and foremost, most shelters will not accept pets.
Manatee County now has three shelters that accept pets,
Lincoln Middle School, Lee Middle School and Manatee High
School. All pets must be in carriers or kennels and be up
to date on all vaccinations. Be prepared to offer proof of
vaccinations. These shelters will fill up very quickly so
it is best to find a veterinarian or pet motel where you
can reserve a place for your pet, and make a practice run
so that you will know exactly how to get there. Find out
what vaccines the kennel requires to board your animal and
get those vaccines for your furry friend as soon as
possible. Don’t forget to ask your veterinarian for a copy
of your pet’s vaccination records.
Braden River Animal Hospital is in a Level A
evacuation zone; we will not be able to board your pets.
Braden River Animal Hospital recommends the
following kennel:
ACE Pet Resort
Tel: 921-4355
www.acepetresort.com
If you plan to take your animals with you when you leave
the area, make a hurricane emergency kit for each animal.
Food, water and any current medications should be
included. Don’t forget a few toys, a good carrier and some
familiar bedding. A sturdy carrier is very important if
you’re traveling with pets that are not used to car rides.
If you plan to stay in your home during the storm, make
sure that there is a protected area in your home for you
and your pets. Plan to put your pets in crates or carriers
during the worst of the storm. You don’t want to take the
chance of having them escape if your home is damaged. Also
make sure that you have enough pet food, medications and
water to last your pet for several days.
Identification of pets is very important. The best
identification is the microchip. A chip implanted under
the skin between your pet’s shoulders serves as a
permanent ID. Animal Control workers scan the animals in
search of the chip that carries a unique number. The
number leads to the owner, the owner’s veterinarian and a
person picked by the owner as back up. Braden River
Animal Hospital offers Microchips for both cats and
dogs. It is a very simple procedure that takes just a few
minutes.
Pet Survival Kit
- Current photo of your pet
- Proper ID Collar and rabies tag
- Carrier or cage
- Leash
- Two week’s supply of food and water
- Water/Food Bowl
- Any necessary medication
- Newspapers, cat litter pan, cat litter, trash bags
- Non-electric can opener
- Proof of Vaccinations
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