K Kendra Grantz Kind (and wise) animal doc
Loves to help:
can call to ask questions about
Those who might otherwise
their pets,” says Grantz, who
skip veterinary care for
even makes house calls. She’s
their pets, such as the poor;
currently looking to do more
and those who are helping
community outreach, such as
Works at:
joined the hospital, which
to improve the lives of the
programs to assist those who
Sunset Eastern Pet Hospital,
she described as very well-
local pet population, such
can’t afford necessary, but
hers since she bought it from
built with a strong medical
as the Nevada Society for
high-dollar vet services.
the former owners in 2010.
practice — both important
the Prevention of Cruelty to
The Michigan native moved
factors in her decision to
Animals. “I envision myself as
Gives the gift of:
to Las Vegas in 2004 and
take over.
that family doctor that people
Free and reduced-price care. Sunset Eastern Pet Hospital checks out all animals rescued by nextdoor neighbor Little Friends Foundation, giving low-cost spay, neuter, micro-chipping and vaccination procedures, as well as other necessary care. Folks who adopt a pet from the NSPCA can go to Grantz’ practice for a free first exam, including general health screening, microchip scan, parasite blood tests and more. The doctor says the need is so great, that she sees a few of these each week. What does it mean?
It means nonprofit rescues can stretch their dollars further. James Williamson, manager of Little Friends, says he’s completely confident in Grantz’ integrity. “She will not suggest a procedure or medication that’s not necessary. She’ll suggest something more cost-effective and safer,” he says. “She’s just a really nice, kind, gentle person.” — H.K.
Kendra Grantz thinks of herself as a family doctor who happens to work with pets.
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