What’s better than an affordable vet clinic? An affordable vet clinic on wheels.
The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County has launched a campaign to raise money to cover the cost of a mobile vet unit. It will help address the demand for veterinary care for pets in the community.
The 26-foot mobile vet clinic is set to cost $316,773 and will feature 17 kennels of various sizes, an exam table, a surgery table with a hydraulic lift, storage cabinets, an autoclave for sterilizing surgical tools and other surgical equipment.
According to the HSTPC website , the shelter has raised 62% of their goal including $30,000 in matching funds from the Puyallup Tribe.
Jennifer Bennett, the HSTPC Chief Veterinary Officer, said in an interview that the mobile vet clinic would serve as a full vet clinic and would allow them to take their services and activities on the road and into communities that need it the most.
“The mobile veterinary unit will provide essential access to care for those who struggle to find available appointments or lack transportation to reach veterinary clinics,” Bennett stated in a press release. “By bringing veterinary services directly to these underserved areas, we can ensure more pets receive the necessary care, preventing illnesses and reducing pet overpopulation.”