BYRON CENTER, Mich. — A sprawling, 10,000 square foot veterinary hospital opened its doors to the public for the first time Thursday.
The Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Byron Center will remain open 24 hours a day for emergency and specialized veterinary care.
The facility's design incorporates state-of-the-art medical equipment and technologies, including three surgical suites, a CT scanner, a radiology lab, ultrasound device and a full-service lab in addition to numerous isolation wards.
"When you start to get into specialty care for animals, that comes as a real surprise to pet owners," said Dr. Marilyn Brinks, the facility's medical director. "When their pet has a seizure, we're talking about referral to a neurologist or we're talking about, you know, transferring care so they can get that cat scan done to take a better look at their brain... Many people don't realize that we have that capability."
Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital of Byron Center
The grand opening came amid a crippling national labor shortage.
The industry, experts have said, has been unable to keep pace with surging demand and those leaving the field, with the combination often lengthening wait times.
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