Today's Veterinary Practice

JUL-AUG 2017

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TODAY'S VETERINARY NEWS 12 TODAY'S VETERINARY NEWS On June 8, history was made at JFK when Compassion-First Pet Hospitals opened AirHeart Pet Hospital at New York's iconic airport. The hospital is located inside the ARK at JFK, "the world's first privately owned, 24-hour animal terminal and airport quarantine center." AirHeart Pet Hospital's mission is to provide crucial medical care for animals making their way through and living around JFK. As you may have guessed, "AirHeart" is inspired by groundbreaking aviator Amelia Earhart. The hospital hopes to pay homage to the historic figure by becoming a pioneer in its own work, as the first "distinctly branded, ground-up hospital with the sole purpose to serve...veterinary medical needs in an airport setting." John Payne, CEO of Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, confirmed his belief in this purpose- driven project, saying, "With more than two million First-Ever Airport Veterinary Hospital Opens at JFK pets and other live animals being transported annually in the U.S., veterinary medical care is critically needed. We strongly believe this will be a model to carry forward to other airports across the country and perhaps across the globe." Lauren Jordon, DVM of AirHeart, added, "Because of our location, we will face some of the most interesting medical challenges, so we have ensured our state- of-the-art facility and the professional staff are fully equipped to meet any issue that comes our way." AirHeart cut no costs in its efforts to provide first- class veterinary care to JFK patrons. The hospital is fully staffed with 5 veterinarians, 13 licensed veterinary technicians, and 13 veterinary assistants. The facility in which they work is state-of-the-art, including 6 exam rooms, two isolation wards, two operating rooms, a treatment room, a radiology suite, a special procedures suite, a pharmacy, and a lab area. Initially, AirHeart will be open Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with hours expected to be extended beginning on July 31st to 8:00 am to midnight Monday through Saturday and on Sundays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. ■ For more information, visit airheartpets.com . The AirHeart Pet Hospital team includes (from left to right) Rajkumumar Ramadhin, VA; Margaret McLaughlin, Hospital Director; Amanda Kempa, LVT; Dr. Stephanie Austin; Deborah Bascombe, LVT; and Dr. Lauren Jordon.

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