Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association:
Veterinary Services Open for Business During Illinois Coronavirus
Shutdown
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[June 30, 2020]
The Illinois State Veterinary
Medical Association (ISVMA), representing more than 2,500 member
veterinarians, Certified Veterinary Technicians and veterinary and
technician students around Illinois, today issued the following
statement in response to the Governor’s executive order announcing a
statewide “stay at home” period to combat the coronavirus pandemic:
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“We want all Illinois pet owners and pet lovers to
know that veterinary services in Illinois will remain open during
this shutdown, and our veterinarians and their dedicated staff will
be ready to serve your pets and animals as needed.
Veterinary care is considered one of the essential businesses and
operations that must go on during this difficult time, and we agree
with the Governor and appreciate him designating veterinary care as
essential. Our pets and livestock deserve to have the care they need
when they need it.
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Our members are taking precautions to ensure pets and
humans can be healthy and safe as we all adjust to this new reality.
We join the Governor in requesting that everyone embrace social
distancing, and that those who feel sick seek medical care right
away to keep this dangerous virus from spreading further. But we
also encourage pet owners to seek out care for their animals as it
is medically necessary. We’re here to help as we all do our part to
put health and safety first in Illinois.”
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