Veterinary Hospital Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Florida Veterinary Referral Center & 24-Hour Emergency and Critical Care (FVRC) hospital is celebrating their 5^th anniversary.  Their 35-member staff provides emergency and specialty medical and surgical care in Lee and Collier counties as well as Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties.

The medical staff at FVRC specializes in emergency and critical care medicine, surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery and soft tissue surgery as well as internal medicine, radiology and oncology.  It should be noted that the hospital has on staff the only board certified veterinary reproductive specialist in the entire state of Florida. 

In addition, Dr. Joshua Parra, FVRC’s Medical Director states “Through an internship program, we provide advanced training in small animal medicine and surgery for veterinarians from all over the country.  In today’s economy, we are proud to say that FVRC continues to create new jobs in Lee and Collier counties.”

Dr. Parra, who is currently the Vice President of the Caloosa Veterinary Medical Society, attributes the success of FVRC to the hospital’s highly skilled medical, technical, and administrative staff and the support of veterinary community.  In addition, he expresses his gratitude to the thousands of clients who have entrusted their beloved pets’ care and convalescence to FVRC. 

Plans are now underway at FVRC to establish a residency training program for veterinarians wanting to specialize.  “New medical services and treatments are also being reviewed for implementation to better serve the region’s veterinarians and our clients who are in need of specialized or emergency care” according to Dr. Parra.

As a part of their 5^th anniversary celebration, FVRC is scheduling public tours of their state-of-the-art facility located in the Estero Park Commons.  Appointments for these tours can be made through the hospital’s reception office.

You can find FVRC on the web at http://www.flvrc.com/ or call (239 )992-8878

Update on Brahman

*UPDATE*
After the condo fire in early December, Brahman was sent to Florida Veterinary Referral Center for treatment.  The owner of Brahman was injured in the fire and was recovering in the hospital for some time...Brahman was such a good boy at FVRC and everyone fell in love with him-he became a part of the staff. A wonderful thing happened at Florida Veterinary Referral Center last week-Brahman was reunited with his Mom and WENT HOME!!! It was such a great reunion and joyous time for the family, bittersweet for the hospital to see Brahman go...but definitely for the best for him! So happy for Brahman to be healthy and happy, as well as his mom!!!

Such a happy ending!!!

Your Pet Deserves...

When you are in a crunch, not sure where to go for the best care, compassion, and quality-Florida Veterinary Referral Center is there for your pet and you. Centrally located in Estero, Florida serving the Southwest Florida region, FVRC is open 24/7/365 for veterinary emergency & critical care. FVRC also has specialty services available 24/7/365 should the need arise for your pet. Specialists are available for consultations Monday-Thursday by appointment and a referral from your regular veterinarian. If you feel that your pet may need to see a specialist, please do not ever hesitate to call Florida Veterinary Referral Center as a staff member will answer your call & questions 24/7/365.

Your pet deserves Florida Veterinary Referral Center. With a state-of-the-art medical facility, FVRC can handle any advanced veterinary condition. If you care about the well-being of your family pet, Florida Veterinary Referral Center is the place for you.

Florida Veterinary Referral Center
9220 Estero Park Commons Blvd. #7
Estero, Florida 33928

239-992-8878 
http://www.flvrc.com/

New Flea Control Just for Cats!

"Elanco Launches Flea Control Product Just for Cats

Posted: January 4, 2011, 4:10 p.m., EDT

Elanco Companion Animal Health has launched Assurity, a topical flea treatment developed specifically for cats. Most other feline flea treatments share canine formulations, according to the Indianapolis-based company.
The active ingredient is spinetoram, registered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 for use on a variety of fruits and tree nuts. In regards to agricultural use, spinetoram has a lower environmental impact than many current insecticides because both its use rate and toxicity to non-target species are low, according to Elanco.
Assurity is said to be the first flea control product using this active ingredient.
Elanco reported that Assurity kills 98 percent to 100 percent of fleas within 12 hours, killing fleas before they can lay eggs. It is 100 percent effective for a full month, according to the company.
The product, only available through licensed veterinarians, comes in a six-dose package and a single-dose package. One dose treats all sizes of cats and kittens, eight weeks of age and older, according to Elanco.
“To reinforce dispensing within the context of a valid veterinarian/client/patient relationship, all boxes and cartons of Assurity contain a unique product tracking code,” said Steve Connell, DVM, director of technical, academic and consumer services for Companion Animal Health at Elanco. “This code helps ensure product quality and integrity.”
Elanco encourages pet owners to always read, understand and follow label and use directions."

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'State Expecting Certain Industries to Grow'

By Sarah Hollenbeck - bio | email | Facebook | Twitter

FORT MYERS: Looking for employment? The Florida Department of Labor just released the top industries that will see growth in 2011. We found out how you can get help with training and hooked up with employers in the top growing fields.

The top 12 growing industries for 2011 may not surprise you. Health care and information technology are leading the pack.

• You can find the complete list of growing industries in the "Story Links" section at the right.

And in Southwest Florida, those industries are expected to grow between four and five-percent next year.

"Right now there's a high demand for high quality technicians," said Laura Breunig of the Florida Veterinary Referral Center.

The Florida Department of Labor says veterinary technician is at the top of the list of "most promising." And the industry salary has shot up as well.

Also on the list are interior designers, middle school teachers, massage therapists, paralegals, computer engineers and dental hygienists.

"New techniques, new procedures, we're constantly evolving. Dentistry has become a highlight in a lot of people's health care so it's promising for us," said Dr. George Kazakos, with Specialists in Periodontics.

So what if you're in an industry like construction that hasn't seen much growth in the last couple years? The Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board says now is the time to pursue a different career. And sometimes, they'll even pay for it.

"Books, supplies, uniforms, materials, and after they complete classes then we'll look for employers wanting their new skills," said Joe Paterno, Executive Director of the Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board.

And Paterno recommends if you're out of work and can find a job - any job, just take it.

"You have income, you're showing progress. As jobs in other industries start to become more available you have the opportunity to transfer back into the field you prefer," said Paterno.

While job growth is slow, the labor department says Florida's 13-percent unemployment rate is starting to recover.

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Dog 'lucky to be alive' after condo fire

SOUTH FORT MYERS, Fla. - A dog, initially believed to be dead, is recovering after firefighters rescue him from a condo fire that sent one woman to the hospital.
Brahman, a 13 year old Keeshond, is recovering at the Florida Veterinary Referral Center in Estero from smoke inhaliation and severe heat exposure.
The dog was found by firefighters without a pulse, but came to after fighters administered oxygen using a special oxygen mask.
A woman that was inside the house is listed in critical condition at Tampa General Hospital, suffering severe smoke inhaliation.
Investigators say someone intentionally set a couch inside the Sail Harbour condo Tuesday afternoon.
The State Fire Marshal's office is handling the investigation.

Read more: http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2010-12-01/Dog-lucky-to-be-alive-after-condo-fire#ixzz17dYxX7ua

Lights of Love

I am heading with my dog, Vinny, to this great event tonight. This is such a great cause and will be a great time. If you can, please come out to support:)

 

Lights of Love – 2010

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The Animal Refuge Center's 12th Annual Lights of Love Event honors pets we love and those we've lost. Live music, entertainment and a pet-friendly atmosphere make this a can't miss event!