Community Support
We are committed to the communities where we live and work. Our teams often engage in events in their local communities to support charitable organizations that care for pets. We’re also proud to be involved with some national initiatives aimed at improving the lives of pets and their people.
![Service Dog Event Cincinnati MedVet Cincinnati team members standing behind large yard sign that says, “The Service Dog Event!” out in front of veterinary hospital](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Support-for-Service-Dogs-CIN-Service-Dog-Event_800x450.png?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1080&ssl=1)
![Service Dog Receiving Exam Veterinary Ophthalmologist giving a service dog a free exam.](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Support-for-Service-Dogs_Ophthalmology_800x450.jpg?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1080&ssl=1)
![Owner and Service Dog Participating in the MedVet Service Dog Day Event Brown Doberman service dog sits between the veterinary ophthalmologist and his owner’s wheelchair after his free eye examination](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Support-for-Service-Dogs-Webb_800x450.png?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1080&ssl=1)
Support for Service Dogs
We are proud to participate in the annual American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists and Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam event. The ACVO is an approved veterinary specialty organization of the American Board of Veterinary Specialties that board certifies veterinarians as ophthalmologists. The organization developed the ACVO/Epicur National Service Animal Eye Exam event in 2008, and since its inception, nearly 76,000 service and working animals have received free screening eye exams throughout the country.
Board-certified ophthalmologists at several MedVet hospitals and Veterinary Eye Institute practices offer free eye screenings to service animals each May. Check out a few photos from our most recent Service Dog Event.
Military and First Responders
We are grateful to our military and first responders for all they do to keep us safe, and we’re also aware of the important role that working animals have supporting military and emergency response efforts. We are proud to offer a military discount to active duty military personnel.
We also have partnered with police, fire, and rescue organizations to offer training to first responders, so they are able to address the needs of pets in emergency situations. This includes pet CPR and first aid. If you’re interested in training for your department, please contact us.
![Military Dog Eye Exam with Veterinary Ophthalmology Specialist German shepherd with his military handler is receiving a special veterinary eye exam for service animals](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Military-and-First-Responders-Military_Kuonen-Cavens_800x450.png?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1080&ssl=1)
![State Police CPR Training for Pets State police officers in classroom learning how to give CPR to dogs in an emergency](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Military-and-First-Responders-State-Police_800x450.png?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1080&ssl=1)
![Fire Department Veterinary CPR Training with MedVet Classroom of fire department first responders receiving CPR training for pets](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2023/05/Military-and-First-Responders-Milton-Fire_800x450.png?strip=all&lossy=1&w=1080&ssl=1)
![bit.ly_avmf-reach_281x373 AVMF QR Code](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2024/10/bit.ly_avmf-reach_281x373-226x300.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)
AVMF REACH Program
The AVMF REACH Program™ steps in when financial barriers prevent pets from getting the care they need. As members of the American Veterinary Medical Association, our veterinarians are proud to participate in this program.
To learn more or give to the AVMF REACH Program™, scan the QR code below or visit avmf.org/REACH.
![avmf-reach-horiz-tag-rgb-1-e1710270150754 AVMF REACH](https://cdn.medvet.com/app/uploads/2024/10/avmf-reach-horiz-tag-rgb-1-e1710270150754.png?strip=all&lossy=1&ssl=1)