Jackson County Farm Bureau Hosts Veterinarian Clinic - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Jackson County Farm Bureau Hosts Veterinarian Clinic

 

The Jackson County Farm Bureau Federation and Doctor Joey Minter, Veterinarian, teamed up to offer rabies and parvo shots to small pets belonging to Farm Bureau members on Friday, September 8th. Approximately 50 pets were vaccinated at a reduced cost to the member. The clinic, which was held in the parking lot at the Farm Bureau office in McKee, had a steady stream of customers throughout the morning. Farm Bureau plans to join with Dr. Minter to offer this program on an annual basis.  

 

Joey Minter with his clinic in the parking lot at the Farm Bureau Office
Joey Minter offered Rabies and Parvo shots to Farm Bureau members' small pets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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