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Originally Posted by Tom Hannon
I'd rather a vet in the immediate area. In case of an emergency I'd want to get from point A to point B ASAP. I'd rather not drive to the other side of TV. Any vet closer. Or even a vet who lives in the Villages who can be on call if needed.
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Sadly, no Vets offer a close emergency service on weekends and nights. (Unless there is something new .. I'm in Canada right now).
The Emergency Clinic is in Leesberg 352-728-4440. I've had to use it on the weekend when everything else is closed. It's a long way with a very sick animal. I hope that soon an Emerg Vet Clinic opens up in TV.
I've also used the Mobile Vet Service, Angel Smith. 352-470-9537. She is compassionate and knowledgeable. Angel and her assistant come to your house and have a portable lab and can perform many tests right in your driveway.
Angel helped me through a few weeks when I had a terminally ill dog. And when it was time, she euthanized my dog at home in his bed. Of course that is always a heart-breaking experience. But it was a bit easier than being in a sterile clinic. I could lie on the floor and hold him in my arms as he went.
On a more cheerful note ... Yoda Mom ... you may not think you're having fun now! But when you look back, you'll love the memories of your first few months in The Villages. It's all good!