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licensed veterinarian. Consistent with the “mini-clinic” con- cept, the stations do not offer surgery or emergency care. They can diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions related to teeth, ears, skin, eyes, weight, digestion, diet and para- sites. They also offer affordable vaccinations and microchipping. The emergence of “retail healthcare,’ offering medical care


services inside a retail environment, is a concept that is quickly expanding within the human health care arena. However, the EZ Vet Pet Care Stations are not meant to take the consumer away from utilizing their family veterinarian. “We just know there is a great need to provide affordable pet healthcare among our customers, many of whom already bring their pets with them to shop,” said Dave Oser, franchise owner of the two Tampa Bay Area Pet Supplies Plus. “If you’re in the store with your dog, who, let’s say, might have an ear infection or needs a microchip, EZ Vet Pet Care Stations are right here. We see it as an extension of what we are offering our customers - a variety of products and services, from food to grooming to healthcare.”


A Walk-In Clinic For Pets.


It’s not surprising, that seventy percent of pet owners today, delay a visit to the veterinarian because of affordability. Patricio Casillas founded EZ Vet, headquartered in Miami, in 2013 to help provide those very pet owners with a solution. “We real- ized the significant need for affordability and convenience in veterinary care for the consumer,” said Casillas. “First and fore- most, it is important that pet owners have access to medical care for their pets, especially if they are not going to a family veteri- narian at all.” EZ Vet Pet Care is a freestanding station, now located


inside two Tampa Bay Area Pet Supplies Plus stores. The walk- in clinic offers easy-to-access, affordable, quality veterinary care for common pet ailments. The non-emergency compact kiosk-style veterinary sta- tions are staffed with vet techs and instant accessability to a


EZ Vet Pet Care Stations are located at Pet Supplies Plus of Pinellas Park, 7331 Park Blvd. N. and Clearwater, 1500 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Call 727.541.1199 or 727.726.5544.


Keep Your Pet’s Weight In-Check.


Is your pet overweight, underweight or at an ideal weight? The Paw Watchers scale is a touch-screen, interactive, smart scale that prompts you to enter the age, breed and gender of your pet once your pet is on the scale. It will then provide a weight analysis specific to your pet. It is free to use at both the Pinellas Park and Clearwater locations of Pet Supplies Plus.


DUSTY SHOWERS SHARES STORIES AND ADVICE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON


COMPASSIONATE AND HUMANE CARE. “WHILE MOST TRAPPERS MEASURE THEIR SUCCESS BY HOW MANY ANIMALS THEY CATCH, I MEASURE MY SUCCESS BY HOW MANY PROBLEMS I CAN SOLVE BY NOT CATCHING ANY ANIMALS,” SAID DUSTY.


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