Clinic center: New and expanding veterinary facilities
Take a look at these 3 veterinary centers newly opened or coming soon
The opening and expansion of new veterinary clinics and facilities impact pet care by increasing access to medical services, allowing pet owners to seek timely treatment for their animals. These developments not only improve health outcomes for pets but can also build community awareness about animal welfare and preventive care practices. Additionally, as veterinary facilities grow, they contribute to local economies by creating jobs and supporting related businesses.
Here are 3 recent openings or expansions of veterinary clinics and pet stores in the country:
Walmart Pet Services
Walmart Pet Services. (Photo courtesy of Walmart)
Walmart is expanding its Pet Services centers, which offer routine veterinary care, to 5 new cities. The new centers will be located in Cumming, Georgia; Alpharetta, Georgia; Glendale, Arizona; Chandler, Arizona; and Mesa, Arizona.
“Our Dallas, Georgia customers have shown us how much they value the affordable, convenient pet care solutions our first Walmart Pet Services center brought them. We’re excited to bring Walmart Pet Service centers to more markets and help meet our customers’ pet needs in one convenient destination,” Kaitlyn Shadiow, vice president of merchandising at Pets, Walmart US, said in a company release.1
The centers will offer various veterinary services, including vaccines, wellness exams, and minor medical services. Grooming services like baths, nail trims, teeth and ear cleaning, and basic hair trims will also be provided. These services will be offered by “experienced veterinary and grooming professionals in collaboration with PetIQ,” wrote Walmart in a statement.1
Walmart Pet Pharmacy Services
In addition to its new Pet Services centers, Walmart has also expanded its Pet Pharmacy Services, which gives clients nationwide access to a “convenient, low-cost solution” for pet prescriptions that are delivered to clients’ homes. Clients can also continue to fill their pet prescriptions in-store, according to a news release.1
“Walmart understands that pets are family, and we’re proud to be a trusted destination for our pet parents,” said Shadiow in the release.1 “Whether shopping in-stores or online, Walmart offers a differentiated omnichannel experience and a wide assortment of offerings – from products and prescriptions to services – available at our Every Day Low Prices to make pet care affordable and convenient.”
With the recent expansion and new services centers opening, the company aims to replicate their Walmart Pet Services model and implement it in other communities. “Our goal is to…continue helping Walmart customers save money with a goal to help their pets live better,” wrote the company in an announcement.1
Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Biomedical Core Facilities
College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University ribbon-cutting ceremony. (Photo courtesy of Kansas State University)
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Biomedical Core Facilities. The new $3.4 million, 5000 sq ft building is designed to strategically bring together various disciplines like molecular and cellular biology, microscopy imaging, flow cytometry and cell sorting, animal modeling, and pathology, as well as next-generation sequencing.1
"This facility is a testament to K-State's commitment to driving innovation, collaboration and excellence in zoonotic research," Hans Coetzee, interim vice president for research, said in a university release.2 "It demonstrates our dedication to combating infectious pathogens and enhancing biosecurity, both in Kansas and around the world."
"We are grateful for the commitment of a formidable team to bring this research facility to the finish line," Bonnie Rush, Hodes Family dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine, added.2 "The Biomedical Core Facilities proposal was the only one from the 2021 funding cycle to be constructed on-time and within budget. This new university wide asset will support researchers as they seek answers to the most challenging biomedical questions of our time."
References
- Pet care unleashed: We're announcing new service locations, online vet access and prescription delivery. News release. Walmart Inc. October 8, 2024. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://corporate.walmart.com/news/2024/10/08/pet-care-unleashed-were-announcing-new-service-locations-online-vet-access-and-prescription-delivery
- College of Veterinary Medicine launches NIH-funded, multidisciplinary Biomedical Core Facilities. News release. Kansas State University. November 14, 2024. Accessed November 19, 2024. https://www.k-state.edu/media/newsreleases/2024-11/Veterinary-Medicine-launches-Biomedical-Core-Facilities.html
