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The Heart of Marietta 75-Year-Old Veterinary Clinic Serves Families inMarietta Growing up, Dr. Sean Carder turned his compassion for animals into action by regularly volunteering at several animal clinics, including The Veterinary Clinic in Marietta, Georgia. When Dr. Carder graduated from veterinary school in the mid- 1990s, he returned with an extensive education to put his passion to work. “[Animal] medicine is very challenging,” Dr. Carder says. “You have to try and diagnose and interpret these signs without these pets talking to you … There are never two days alike, and there are never two cases that are the same. We’re always learning.” In 2001, Dr. Sean Carder bought The Veterinary Clinic and became partners with Dr. Ashley Mazza, Dr. BradWilson, and Jayne Hawkins. The clinic has since grown to three locations: one in downtown Marietta, another near The AvenueWest, and a third onWhitlock Avenue. The Veterinary Clinic offers wellness exams, microchipping procedures, dental care, laser therapies, on-site surgeries, X-rays, ultrasounds, and exotic pet care, including boarding and grooming. Offering this dedicated level of care is important to Dr. Carder and his team, especially as many people value their pets as family. “[The progression has] just been miraculous,” Dr. Carder says. “That bond has really grown and changed in the last 20 years. Pets are part of the family.”
Shrimp Sausage Skewers
Inspired by PaleoLeap.com
Ingredients
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1/2 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 pound cooked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces • 2 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Dr. Carder and his team support this special bond that Phyllis Gingrey Collins of PhyllisLaw.com shares with her family’s three dogs. They have been loyal patients of
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The Veterinary Clinic since Dr. Carder began practicing in 1997, and since then, their families have become close; their kids are friends, and they attend church together. At the clinic, Dr. Carder has supported Phyllis’ family through many tough decisions, including the decision to put one dog down. Dr. Carder says he understands how difficult this decision can be, but he reminds owners it’s one of the most loving decisions they make when nothing else can be done.
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2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon cayenne or chili powder
1/4 tablespoon dried oregano 1/4 tablespoon dried thyme
Directions
1. Heat your grill to medium high. 2. In a bowl, combine all ingredients for creole seasoning. 3. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini pieces, and sausage pieces, and cover them with the olive oil. 4. Add creole seasoning and mix well until all ingredients are covered. 5. Load up skewers with alternating pieces of shrimp, sausage, and zucchini until they’re full. 6. Grill skewers until shrimp are well-cooked (6–8 minutes).
Phyllis says she couldn’t have imagined getting through this process without Dr. Carder’s support. “He’s very compassionate,” she says. “He was there shepherding us. He always takes the time to talk to every owner and really get to know their animals and make sure the animals are comfortable with him.” Together with his hardworking team at the clinic, Dr. Carder says he is proud to continue the clinic’s mission to provide the highest quality veterinary care, customer service, and work environment. For more information on The Veterinary Clinic, call 770.428.3381 or visit TheVeterinaryClinic.net.
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