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Newtown Veterinary Specialists May 5 Open House Celebration

The official ribbon has been cut! Now come celebrate the grand opening of Newtown Veterinary Specialists (NVS) Saturday, May 5, 10am-2pm at 52 Church Hill Road in Newtown.

Meet the medical staff, take a tour, and enjoy refreshments. Children are welcome. However, please leave your pets at home. The following educational seminars are for people of all ages:

10:30 am  Is This Animal Friendly? Learn to Read the Signals

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11:15 am  What’s an Emergency?

12:00 noon  Recognizing Poisons and Knowing What to Do

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1:15 pm    Caring For Your Aging Pet

Staffed 24/7/365, NVS is the “go to” emergency hospital when your dog or cat becomes ill or injured during the night or when your primary care veterinarian is not available. NVS also works through referral from primary care veterinarians to provide services for accidents, cancer, birth defects, and numerous other conditions. For more information visit www.newtownvets.com.

Pictured in the photo (left to right) are Newtown Veterinary Specialists Chief Medical Officer/Veterinarian Dr. Debra Weisman, Newtown First Selectman Pat Llodra, Newtown Savings Bank VP/Commercial Lending Pat Kelly, Newtown Veterinary Specialists President/CEO Scott Schifilliti and Newtown Chamber of Commerce President Tim Haas.

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