Meet Ashley, Ma OUR FANTASTIC NEW
This month, we’re thrilled to welcome three new veterinary assistants to our team! Allow us to introduce Ashley, Madison, and Morgan.
Ashley spent her childhood on the family farm in a small town called Walford. Growing up on a farm instilled her with a deep love and respect for animals. She pursued a degree in animal science at Iowa State University and recently moved back to her hometown before joining the Petersen Pet Hospital crew as a veterinary assistant.
SECOND CHANCES
When Pet Health Insurance Saves the Day
Tracy and her cat Squiggy were living in Long Island when their lives were turned upside down. One September evening in 2009, Tracy got a knock on her door and met a stranger who told Tracy they’d hit her cat, offered a brief apology, then promptly left. Tracy found Squiggy beneath his favorite bushes, where he’d dragged himself after the accident. She rushed him to the nearest veterinary office, where tests revealed Squiggy’s back had been broken in two places. Squiggy had also gone into shock and was suffering from internal bleeding. The veterinarian was able to stabilize Squiggy and helped him fight through the night. The next morning, when Squiggy licked Tracy’s hand, Tracy knew she would do anything to help Squiggy come home again. The veterinarians warned that Squiggy’s medical bills would be expensive. He needed extensive surgery, and there was no guarantee Squiggy would ever walk again. Fortunately, Tracy had pet health insurance, so she could afford to take that risk. Nine weeks later, Squiggy surprised everyone when he was walking and climbing again. Insurance can give pets a second chance. With the unconditional love and support they offer, it’s no wonder pets become part of our family. Most pet owners are willing to do anything for their four-legged friends, only to find themselves powerless when faced with a steep emergency veterinary bill. Pet health insurance can help families cover the costs of care, giving pets a chance to recover and enjoy many more years of life. Pet insurance also helps avoid health emergencies through preventive care. This insurance can be used to pay for annual wellness exams, dental cleanings, vaccines, and breed-specific conditions. The goal is to help keep your pets healthy throughout their whole life. Which pet insurance should I get? There are a variety of pet health insurance plans available. Some human insurance providers even offer pet insurance plans at a discounted rate. If you’re not sure what to get, start by looking into these veterinary-approved options: Squiggy’s veterinary bills cost $12,169. Embrace Pet Insurance reimbursed Tracy $10,000.
One of the things Ashley loves most is her “fur family.” She has two dogs, Lilly the corgi and Sadie the German shepherd, as well as two horses, Hawkeye and Cobalt.
Madison had many pets throughout her childhood, from hamsters to hermit crabs. From a young age, she learned to care for animals of all sizes, including a diabetic cat and an epileptic dog. It was while caring for these pets that Madison realized she wanted to help other fur babies, not just her own. She realized early on that quality
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Emergency veterinary bills are not cheap. Having pet insurance available to cover a life-saving surgery can mean the difference between saying goodbye and enjoying many more happy years with your best friend.
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