VCA Tri City Animal Hospital and Acacia Cat Hospital, located in Tempe, Arizona, were hit by a powerful storm on Sunday. The strong wind and rain caused significant damage to the animal hospital located at 2332 East Broadway in Tempe and no staff or animals were injured. The five pets on site at the time the storm hit are safe and were evacuated to the nearby sister hospital, VCA Elliot Park Animal Hospital located about five miles away. The pets’ owners have been contacted and are aware of the situation.
VCA is currently assessing the damage and working in cooperation with the city to restore operations at the Tri City Animal Hospital and Acacia Cat Hospital location. In the interim, the hospital will be operating and referring clients to its nearby location at:
VCA Elliot Park Animal Hospital
1700 East Elliot Road, Suite 19
Tempe,
AZ 85284
480-838-8700
“We are very thankful that neither people nor pets were hurt during this fast-moving storm and are touched by the concern the community has shown us during this time,” said Cris Chilelli, VCA Regional Operations Director.
About VCA Animal Hospitals
VCA operates more than 600 animal hospitals in 41 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces. These hospitals are staffed by more than 3,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give your pet the very best in medical care. Over 400 of our doctors are board-certified specialists who are experts in areas such as Oncology, Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, and Surgery for animals. VCA provides a full range of general practice services to keep your pet well and specialized treatments for when your pet is ill. For more information on VCA Animal Hospitals, please visit www.VCAhospitals.com.
Contacts:
Agnes Huff, PhD, 310-641-2525
ahuff@ahuffgroup.com
