Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty & 24-Hour Emergency Center Becomes Country's First Fear Free-Certified ER/Specialty Hospital
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking achievement, the Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty and 24-Hour Emergency Center in Round Rock, Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, becomes the first combination emergency and specialty hospital to attain Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. This recognition highlights the hospital's dedication to providing a stress-free environment for pets during medical crises, supporting pet owners coping with a beloved pet's illness, and assisting hospital teams working in an emotionally charged setting.
- Certification Prioritizes Emotional and Physical Well-Being of Pet Patients, Their Owners and Hospital Teams
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a groundbreaking achievement, the Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty and 24-Hour Emergency Center in Round Rock, Texas, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, becomes the first combination emergency and specialty hospital to attain Fear Free Veterinary Practice Certification. - "We understand the unique stress that veterinary visits can have on pets and their families," says Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty and 24-Hour Emergency Center Medical Director Dr. Meighan Daly DeHart.
- "Seeing Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty and 24-Hour Emergency Center become the first combination ER/specialty hospital to be Fear Free Certified is a landmark moment for us at Fear Free," said Dr. Jennifer Merlo, Director of Veterinary Affairs at Fear Free.
- Randy Valpy, CEO of Fear Free celebrates this achievement, stating, "The Heart of Texas Veterinary Specialty and 24-Hour Emergency Center is setting a new bar for veterinary excellence.