UNAVETS Welcomes Ciudad de Lugo Veterinary Hospital to its Growing Network in Galicia

Based in Lugo, Galicia, in Northern Spain, the 24-hour veterinary hospital is run by Patricia Ibaseta, Veterinary Director and Pilar Fidalgo, Hospital and Admin Director.  The Ciudad de Lugo Veterinary Hospital offers a range of services for felines and canines including surgery, intensive care, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, oncology and more. The hospital is run 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergencies by a dedicated team of nine veterinarians and two veterinary assistants.

The facilities available at Ciudad de Lugo Veterinary Hospital include operating theaters for emergency and non-emergency procedures, an in-house laboratory and separate hospital admission areas for dogs and cats.

Patricia Ibaseta and Pilar Fidalgo, Veterinary Directors commented: “The Ciudad de Lugo Veterinary Hospital was created for the dedicated care of animals. When we first spoke with UNAVETS it was clear to us that they shared the same commitment to providing excellent care for animals. We join UNAVETS with the aim of continuing to improve our offering and are excited to join forces to provide the best possible care for animals at the hospital.”

Junko Sheehan, CEO of UNAVETS added: “We are excited to welcome Patricia, Pilar and the team at Ciudad de Lugo to the UNAVETS Group. The hospital provides exceptional 24/7 veterinary healthcare with a range of additional specialties on offer.  Ciudad de Lugo's passion for animal healthcare and continuing to pursue that excellence is perfectly aligned with our focus and investment in training (via our OneAcademy platform.  We are very happy Patricia, Pilar and the team are joining our community."

About UNAVETS Group

UNAVETS Group ("UNAVETS") is a leading veterinary group with 115 practices in Iberia. UNAVETS is a network of reference/specialist centres, 24-hour hospitals, primary opinion clinics and veterinary practices with more than 1,200 clinical team members, guaranteeing a complete range of services.

UNAVETS' growth strategy began with a focus on the Iberian Peninsula but has since expanded to other European countries and the United States, as well as into adjacent verticals synergistic with veterinary healthcare. UNAVETS is distinguished by its strong investment in scientific clinical training, equipment, facilities and business support to clinics, as well as its commitment to pushing the boundaries for advanced veterinary care. For more information, please visit: https://www.unavets.com/