University San Carlos and Healthy Pets to Formalize Relationship

Dr. Portillo Expains Post-Op Instructions

Guatemala City – For the last several months, final-year vet students and instructor, Dr. Andrea Portillo have participated in the monthly sterilization clinics sponsored by Healthy Pets. The relationship has proved highly beneficial for all parties and resulted in an offer by the University to expand their involvement in the Healthy Pets program.

Director, Selaine d’Ambrosi and Dr. Miguel Regil, the contracted Healthy Pets veterinarian met with Dr. De La Rosa, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Portillo and Dr. Blanca de Romillo on Tuesday to discuss the possibilities. d’Ambrosi stated, “the meeting was very encouraging. The next step is to submit an action plan and calendar for this school year outlining the proposed activities. This, in turn, will be presented to the faculty for collaboration.”

Potential new support would come from 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th year students participating in the Humane Education project as well as Vaccination and General Health Clinics. Dr. Regil commented that, “Giving these students hands-on practical experience as well as exposing them to impoverished people is critical to their education. Their help is needed and the experience they will gain will be fulfilling and invaluable as they progress in their careers.”

Current support for the sterilization clinics will continue as negotiations for project expansion progress.

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