Featured Team Member: Charlene

1. How long have you been a part of the AMC team?
This is my 10th year!!

2. What drew you to this profession?
 The love I have for animals brought me to this profession.

 3. What is your favorite part of your job?
 My favorite thing about my job is that each day is different and there is always something new to learn.
 
4.What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of work?
When I am not working, I enjoy boating with my husband, gardening, Jaguar football and therapy work with my dog, Zippy.

5. What pets do you currently have at home?
I have five cats: Bugs, Bunnie, Jag, Crickett and, Cinco and the lone dog, Zippy!

6.What would a perfect day at AMC be like for you?
A perfect day at work would be Kitty and puppy parties!
 
7. What is a perfect day for you outside of work?
The perfect day off for me would be spent gardening  and doing  my nursing home visits on Fridays with Zippy !

8. If money were not a factor, where would you choose to spend the rest of your life?
  I would live in Panama with many many acres to have an unlimited amount of cats and chihuahuas.

Welcome Dr. Raymond L. Fay III

Throughout the years, many veterinarians have come through AMC before moving on to build or purchase their own facilities. The hospital has proven to be a great place for vets to build their careers before following their dream of practice ownership or specialty medicine. Each veterinarian brought something different to our practice, allowing us to provide a wide array of services outside the normal small animal practice including exotic medicine, behavioral training, nutritional counseling, and surgical care.  

This year we are starting a new chapter to Animal Medical Clinic’s long history. We are very excited to welcome Dr. Raymond Fay III to our practice. Dr. Fay will be joining the AMC team as of July 15^th.

 

  Dr. Fay brings with him a special interests in exotics; partly  gleaned from years as a consulting veterinarian at Greenville Zoo. He has experience in advanced dentistry, surgery, and masters level behavioral research.

  He completed his Bachelors of Science (Biology) in 1978 from Winthrop College and graduated from University Of Georgia in Veterinary Medicine in 1987.

  Dr. Fay attributes his passion for the animal healthcare industry to memorable years spent on his

 grandfather’s farm in Alabama.  Dr. Fay’s past-times

 include cycling, collecting wine, sailing, photography,

 and spending time with his canine sidekick Bandit, a

 lovable husky mix, and his two felines: L.J. and

Fum’e.

Christmas in July Rescue Drive

Join us in celebrating Christmas in July!!!! We have chosen to to aid several local rescue groups by showering them with gifts we collect throughout the month. 

  Summertime is full of picnics and pool parties, but for rescue groups, summer is filled with puppies and kittens, dogs and cats. Their needs are largest during this time of year. We want to help fill as many of their needs as we possibly can.  We have a list of the items on their wish lists on the Christmas tree in our lobby. Each item is listed on an ornament on the tree.

 Take an ornament from the tree and return the ornament and item to donate to the rescue group. All donations will be distributed at the end of the month. Each ornament also has a special treat for your pet as well!! 
  Everyone who returns an ornament and an item to donate will also be entered into a drawing to receive a gift basket for their pet. 

Thank you for helping bring a little cheer to our rescue groups!!!!!

Featured Team Member: Jennifer Ames

1. How long have you been a part of the AMC team?

I joined the AMC and Bed and Biscuit team in October of 2004. 

2. What drew you to this profession?

 I really enjoy working with and spending my time with animals!

3. What is your favorite part of your job?

 All my fantastic dogs friends! I also have a special place in my heart for senior pets.

4.What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of work?

 I enjoy being outdoors and doing lots of walking.

5. What pets do you currently have at home?

 I have two senior dacshunds, Cosmo and Abby, Three cats, and my assistant puppy playcare counselor, Buffalo!

6.What would a perfect day at AMC be like for you?

 Just like everyday...outside at puppy playcare!

7. What is a perfect day for you outside of work?

 When I am not at work, i love to spend my time doing anything outsdoors.

8. If money were not a factor, where would you choose to spend the rest of your life?

 I would love to spend my time traveling in an RV. I would be visiting: Maine, Utah, Arizona, North Carolina, and Oregon.

Keeping pets cool in the summer heat!

  With the official start of summer on Saturday, We at the Animal Medical Clinic, want to remind you of the dangers of heat stroke/heat exhaustion for your pet. When temperatures soar into the 90’s, our pets are at risk for heat related illnesses very similar to those that affect us.   

   Each year we see many pets suffering from heat exhaustion that is easily preventable and not all of these pets survive.  We saw our first case of heat stroke in 2014 yesterday.  Often these pets, mainly dogs, present to us with temperatures of as much as 104-110 degrees. If  not treated soon enough, heat stoke may lead to coma and death of the pet.  Know the signs of heat stroke in pets!  Brachycephalic breeds(short-nosed breeds, such as bulldogs and pugs) and larger thick coated breeds are at a higher risk for heat stroke.

If you suspect that your pet is suffering from heat stroke, Seek veterinary attention immediately!!!!

Signs of heat stroke can include:

• Excessive panting
• Bright red gums
• Staggering
• Stupor/unresponsiveness
• Seizures
• Bloody diarrhea
• Vomiting

To keep your pet cool and safe this summer, follow these simple tips:

• Make sure your pets have access to a shady area when they are outdoors
• Provide plenty of fresh cool water to keep your pet hydrated
• NEVER leave your pet in an unairconditioned car where temperature can quickly turn deadly
• Exercise your pet in the coolest hours of the day(before 9am or after 7pm)
• If at all possible, keep them indoors and out of the heat
• If the pavement is too hot to touch with the palm of your hand for 10 seconds, it is too hot for your pet's paw pads!

Featured Team Member: Aly Quibodeaux

1. How long have you been a part of the AMC team?

I have been a part of the AMC team for 15 months. I worked here in 2008 and moved away. I was excited to be asked to rejoin the team when I moved back!

2. What drew you to this profession?

The love of people and animals drew me to this profession. I love dealing with great people who share the passion of love for pets.

3. What is your favorite part of your job?

I absolutely love cuddling with all the puppies that come in, especially bulldogs...and especially "Hoss".

4.What hobbies or interests do you enjoy outside of work?

 Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my daughter. Family time is very important to me. I also enjoy swimming, reading, and horseback riding.  

5. What pets do you currently have at home?

  I have one pet, her name is "9 to 5 Couch potato". We call her Tater for short. She is a 7 year old English Bulldog mix.

6.What would a perfect day at AMC be like for you?

 All healthy pets romping about the clinic and a bunch of puppies to play with while I have my Dunkin!  

7. What is a perfect day for you outside of work?

 A perfect day outside of work would be me and my daughter out on the lake soaking up the sun, swimming and laughing, and having pizza and sprite for lunch.

8. If money were not a factor, where would you choose to spend the rest of your life?

If money were not a factor, I would spend the rest of my life traveling the world and seeing sights, especially beaches. I would love to travel to the Bahamas, Hawaii, Jamaica, Fance, Italy, Poland, and all 50 of the states.  

Where's my home Wednesday: Meet Honey!

My name is Sugar Pie Honey Bunch, but you can call me Honey – a simply delightful middle-aged lady from Eastern NC. Despite my hard knock past, I’m a consummate basset optimist! I was homeless and raiding trash cans for food, but now I’m found – CBHR saved me! I need to bend your ear for a second though and discuss my ear… unfortunately the doctors are going to have to work on it a little bit, but don’t you fret none – I promise when I’m all fixed up I will listen to you just as good as I would have with a perfect ear – basset’s honor! We bassets take our “listening” seriously! And if you buy that… I’ve got a lovely ocean front cottage in Arizona where we can summer together! Once my stint in rehab is done, I’m going to be looking to make up for lost time – I’m talking belly rubs, treats… the whole nine yards. I’ve got plans – BIG plans! Don’t you want to be part of this happily ever after? Ask for me – Honey! Honey is available for adoption through Carolina Bassett Hound Rescue. Get in touch with them to make Honey a part of your family!