Pomona's Western University offering pet care to the public

State-of-the-art Banfield, The Pet Hospital of Western University, will begin providing services to the public beginning today, according to a university statement.

 

The facility is at 611 E. Second St., within the campus of Western University of Health Sciences.

 

Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Drop off of pets begin at 7 a.m. 

 

Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Pet owners should make appointments before seeking services. Appointments can be made by calling (909) 865-2433.

 

Among the services to be offered are vaccinations, spaying and neutering, microchiping, surgery, dental exams and cleanings, along with flea, tick and heartworm control. 

 

The animal hospital opened August 2008 as part of Western University's Banfield Veterinary Clinical Center with services being offered to the pets of the University's students, faculty and staff, the statement said.

 

Some care was also provided to animal under the care independent rescue groups, the statement said.

 

The veterinary care facility is now prepared to offer care to pets brought in by the public.

 

"It's a full-service hospital," said David Clark, doctor of veterinary medicine and the facility's director. "We're going to offer all services available at any Banfield hospital. The public will benefit from our experienced veterinarians, state-of-the-art equipment, and modern facility."

 

"We hope students will be exposed to these cases, but primary care will be provided by licensed veterinarians," Clark said.