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clients. We believe that high-quality veterinary care is essential to keeping our community’s pets healthy, happy, and thriving. Whether we’re greeting a familiar furry face or meeting a new one, we strive to make every visit as comforting and personal as possible. At The WellPet Center, you are not just a client—you’re family.” The WellPet Center has expanded its services to offer patients access to board-certified specialists who regularly travel to the clinic to offer more specialized care, including performing advanced surgical procedures. Ultrasound technology has also become an invaluable tool in their general veterinary practice, enabling doctors to perform a wide array of procedures, from minimally invasive diagnostics to rapidly assessing critical patients for life-threatening conditions. Another emerging trend in veterinary medicine is pet insurance. Although it is important to note that pet insurance differs from human health insurance in that the owner typically pays out of pocket for veterinary services and is then reimbursed by the provider based on the terms of the policy. “Even with this difference, we have witnessed firsthand its ability to significantly mitigate the financial impact of unexpected illnesses, injuries, and/or chronic conditions,” says Dr. Emily Galvin, Associate Veterinarian at The WellPet Center. “We strongly encourage all of our clients to explore pet insurance options to see if there is a policy that is right for them and their pet.” Despite the many technological advancements that they have employed in their practice over the years, The WellPet Center is not looking to chase trends or flashy tech, but instead focuses on doing the basics better, keeping medicine personal, and continuing to be a trusted, familiar presence for the families we serve. Kandis Skrobarczyk, the Hospital Administrator, explains, “Over the next five years, I see veterinary care becoming even more relationship driven and centered around trust, communication, and continuity of care. I think we’ll see a deeper emphasis on educating pet owners, building long-term bonds, and tailoring care to fit each pet’s unique needs.” PET INSURANCE The pet healthcare industry has experienced an increase in medical insurance coverage inquiries for pets. If you’re unfamiliar with providers, Forbes Advisor shares tips for the “Best Pet Insurance of 2025” for you to research: BEST FOR: • Annual Coverage Choices — Spot • Pricing for Kittens and Puppies — Lemonade • Comprehensive Dental & Disease Coverage — Fetch • No Waiting Period for Special Conditions — ASPCA • Superior Benefits — Embrace • Short Waiting Period For Accident Coverage — Figo • Includes Vet Exam Fees — Pumpkin • Choices of Deductible — Pets Best • Unlimited Annual Coverage — Healthy Paws • A Variety of Needs — CarePlus by Chewy • Multi-Pet discount — Prudent Pet MOVING WITH YOUR PETS — TIPS FROM WAGGIN’ TAILS If moving to a new home is one of life’s most stressful undertakings, imagine what the chaos of packing and traveling can do to your pets. Denise Einkauf owns and operates Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch and Waggin’ Tails Animal Inn. She and her staff have helped many

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