Clinic center: New pet care facilities offering free services, and more

Despite the surge in pet ownership in the US, access to veterinary care remains a challenge. To address this issue, many veterinary practices are opening more clinics across the country. Additionally, some hospitals and pet care organizations are also beginning to offer free services to some clients, as well as more flexible payment options.

Below are new veterinary facility openings, and more:

Artista Advanced Pet Care Specialty and Emergency Hospital (Atlanta, Georgia)

Artista Atlanta veterinary team. (Image courtesy of Arista Advanced Pet Care)

Arista Advanced Pet Care recently celebrated the grand opening of its first specialty referral and emergency veterinary hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Services the Arista Atlanta facility offers include internal medicine, surgery, oncology, emergency and critical care, and radioactive iodine therapy (I-131).

According to Arista, the organization follows a veterinarian-led model that supports a sustainable and collaborative approach to pet healthcare. “The future of veterinary medicine is deeply tied to patient-centric care, innovation, and the well-being of the professionals who dedicate their lives to it,” Jennifer Welser, DVM, DACVO, president of Arista, said in a company release.¹ “Arista is setting a new precedent—one where specialists have the autonomy, support, and infrastructure to provide unparalleled care while shaping the future of the profession.

Resting Rainbow of Orlando (Orlando, Florida)

An independently owned pet cremation and funeral home facility, Resting Rainbow of Orlando, recently opened in Florida. The facility, owned by Luis and Meylen Trujillo, offers services to walk-in and call-in customers, as well as to veterinary clinics and animal hospitals wanting to support their clients during a time of loss. Resting Rainbow also offers pet removal and delivery services, as well as memorial items like urns, jewelry, and other keepsakes. For law enforcement agencies in the community with K-9 officers who have passed away, Resting Rainbow is offering services free of charge.

"One of our primary goals was to establish a pet cremation process that is responsible, sustainable and transparent", said Luis Trujillo in a news release.² "We were able to accomplish this goal by collaborating and partnering with Joseph Castranova, CEO of Resting Rainbow Franchise Corporation, who helped us source the proper equipment and to establish a transparent cremation process that is trackable from the moment of pet reception, to the moment pet remains are handed to our customers. Our equipment is a state-of-the-art multi-chamber pet cremation incinerator that is environmentally friendly and appealing. We welcome pet families to consider our private viewing and witness cremation services, an experience that will give them the opportunity to see the process being carried out for their beloved pet from an intimate setting inside our memorial room."

Lovet Pet Health Care (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Lovet Pet Health Care in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Image courtesy of Lovet Pet Health Care)

Lovet Pet Healthcare recently announced the opening of its first hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As part of its efforts in making veterinary care more accessible to pet owners, the hospital is making the first exam for new clients free of cost. In its mission to address the growing gap in access to pet care, Lovet is also providing cost-saving care packages, same-day appointments for urgent care needs, and flexible payment options that include interest-free options, same-day financing, and more. The facility also partnered with a global architecture and design firm to employ a hospital design that minimizes stress for patients and create a better experience for clients and staff.

“Grand Rapids has a strong, pet-loving community, and we're here to make high-quality vet care more convenient and affordable than ever," said Courtney Gruber, president of Lovet Pet Health Care, in an organizational release.³ "At Lovet, we're doing veterinary care differently—because we believe pet parents deserve less stress and more peace of mind when it comes to their pet's health. From urgent and primary care to dental and surgical services, we offer comprehensive care under one roof. And with flexible payment options and thoughtfully designed spaces, everything we do is built around making vet care easier to access.”

References

1. Arista Advanced Pet Care opens first specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. News release. Arista Advanced Pet Care. April 21, 2025. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250421388893/en/Arista-Advanced-Pet-Care-Opens-Their-First-Specialty-and-Emergency-Hospital-in-Atlanta-Georgia
2. Long time residents of Winter Garden open Resting Rainbow of Orlando - a state-of-the-art pet cremation and pet funeral home facility that provides compassionate, dignified, and transparent afterlife care for pet families. News release. Resting Rainbow of Orlando. April 22, 2025. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/long-time-residents-of-winter-garden-open-resting-rainbow-of-orlando-a-state-of-the-art-pet-cremation-and-pet-funeral-home-facility-that-provides-compassionate-dignified-and-transparent-afterlife-care-for-pet-families-830658783.html
3. Lovet Pet Health Care launches in Michigan to expand access as new survey reveals cost barriers for pet parents. News release. Lovet Pet Health Care. April 18, 2025. Accessed April 23, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lovet-pet-health-care-launches-in-michigan-to-expand-access-as-new-survey-reveals-cost-barriers-for-pet-parents-302432202.html