VCA Animal Hospitals to Provide FREE Healthy Start Exams for Adoptive Pet Parents, and Complimentary On-Site Consultations, Expert Advice and More at the New England Pet Expo in Wilmington

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VCA Animal Hospitals (VCA) are ensuring that pets adopted from local shelter and rescue organizations get off to a healthy start. As a proud sponsor of this year’s New England Pet Expo, VCA along with veterinarians and staff from local VCA Animal Hospitals will offer attendees who adopt a shelter pet a complimentary first exam, and provide on-site consultations, expert advice and more to all pet-lovers at the event. VCA veterinarians and experts will be available for interviews at the New England Pet Expo which takes place Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10AM – 6PM at the Aleppo Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington, MA. Admission and parking are free.

Attendees who adopt a local shelter pet will receive a new pet parent gift bag from VCA, which includes a healthy start certificate for a complimentary first exam at any of the 46 New England area VCA hospitals. During the initial visit, a VCA veterinarian will evaluate and consult on the pet’s overall health by checking the heart and other vital organs, as well as examine for fleas, ticks and other external parasites.

All pet parents and pet enthusiasts who attend the expo will have the opportunity to benefit from the exceptional healthcare provided by VCA Animal Hospitals’ teams. Veterinarians and staff will be on-site to provide information on pet healthy start and wellness, nutrition, parasite prevention, first-aid, as well as answer general pet healthcare related questions. Attendees will also receive a complimentary goodie bag and have the opportunity to enter a prize giveaway.

WHO:	Veterinarians and Experts from VCA Animal Hospitals
WHAT:	Available for interview and FREE expert advice and exceptional pet healthcare services provided by VCA
WHEN:	Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE:	Aleppo Shriners Auditorium
	99 Fordham Road
	Wilmington, MA 01887
	Admission and parking are free.

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA operates more than 590 animal hospitals in 41 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces. These hospitals are staffed by more than 1,800 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give your pet the very best in medical care. Over 200 are board-certified specialists. VCA provides a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments. For more information on VCA Animal Hospitals, please visit VCAhospitals.com.