More than 38 years ago, Dr. Kent Greer, a second-generation veterinarian, was a young veterinary graduate who decided to build what was to become a new concept in veterinary hospitals for Central Florida. Drawing on the example of his father’s practice, he opened his first veterinary hospital in 1985. This facility then offered in-house diagnostics with the very first IDEXX blood machines in the United States. Annie came on board as an animal behaviorist, and Annie and Dr. Kent married in 1996.
In 2003 they saw an opportunity to create a unique pet resort, which is combined with their advanced medical services. PET CARE CENTER OF APOPKA was built. They converted a family residence and added a $1.5-million state-of–the-art boarding facility that retained the integrity of the beautiful six acres of woodland and grasslands on the property. Then they added a 35 x 24 ft swimming pool especially designed for dogs and their safety. Club Lab had arrived!
In these times of Covid, all precautions have been taken. With the space granted, the public is still able to wait inside and have face-to-face conversations with the doctor and staff. There is no waiting in the parking lot in a car. Deep cleaning is a given, and all staff and clients have felt safe. “We are essential workers, and you, as clients are also deemed essential according to Orange County edict,” stated Annie.
“We are seeing an influx of new clients (eligible for a free exam) and many second opinions and certainly the case load of surgeries that are non-elective have increased exponentially.”
In today’s corporate takeover of veterinary medicine, experienced veterinarians capable of handling cruciate ligament surgeries, soft palate reconstruction and other serious conditions are simply not available, and the specialty practices are very often prohibitively expensive. Dr. Greer is valued for his 40 years of surgical experience, and he is always happy to explain in length the procedure your dog may, or may not, need.
Pet Care Center is now on Instagram and Face Book for ease of questions and information. Follow them, but most importantly visit their website at centralfloridavets.com for the latest offers and information.
Pet Care Center of Apopka and Pet Resort of Apopka are conveniently located at 2807 North Rock Springs Rd, near Rock Springs Elementary. Open for business six days a week! Call 407-884-8924 to make an appointment with one of their excellent staff members.
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