VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO - English Speaking Veterinarian - Dr. ANNA HERNDON - Santa Ana, Costa Rica

VETERINARIAN •  VETERINARIO  •  VET
located in SANTA ANA Dr. ANNA HERNDON

#1 - American born (hence she speaks GOOD English) VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO Anna Herndon is AWESOME and she is SOOOO DEDICATED to ALL animals she takes care, helps, loves!!!
(and she takes care of all sorts of animals - from dogs, cats, horses, turtles, chickens and more [when she's back from the holiday vacation I'll get more precise details]).

I was turned on to VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO Doctor Anna Herndon THANX to Rosemary Rein who RAVED about her for ages!!
She's been there for me a few times with either helping me & coming to the house or over the phone!!  And MANY MANY of her clients have shared•experienced similar raves (see "Comments" below)!!

She also gives the level of CUSTOMER SERVICE and ATTENTION most of us ExPats are used to (ok - "demand"•expect yet sadly don't always get here). 

She also does HOUSE CALLS in case of emergencies!!! 

AND, she has GOOD PRICES (plus she can be QUITE workable if it's TRULY needed!!).

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LOCATION:
SANTA ANA (Downtown - address towards the bottom) - BUT - servicing the surrounding areas of Escazu, Ciudad Colon, Lindora, Pozos de Santa Ana, Piedades and FURTHER!!

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 SERVICES AVAILABLE:

REGULAR OFFICE VISITS

Starts at 10,000-c 
(but she can be workable if TRULY needed).  


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HOUSE CALLS

Within Santa Ana•Escazu - Prices start at 15,000-c 
(price varies by distance.
But she can be workable if TRULY needed). 

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DE-WORMING
1,000-5,000-c
(varies by type of De-Worming product used).
De-worming is included with Grooming (not with Bath Only). 

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GROOMING

Bath only - 5,000-8,000-c
Grooming starts at 12,000
(includes De-Worming & medical check-up)
Standard Poodle • large long-haired dogs - 15,000-20,000-c

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NAIL CLIPPING
Free with a Full Consultation
Clipping only - 3,000-c


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EHRLICHIA TREATMENT
VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO Anna had Lyme Disease herself for 2 years so she knows SOOOO MUCH about it - hence SPECIALIZES in the treatment of animal Ehrlichia which is the #1 killer of animals in Costa Rica and at an Epidemic level!

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SPAYING and NEUTERING:
15,000-50,000-c
(does not include blood work [+14,000-c] which is NEEDED on ALL females)

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SPAYING and NEUTERING CLINIC: 
CLINICS are held once a month on a Friday 
 (check back for the schedule).
•  Only 10 animals each time

PRICE: 
 JUST *12,000-15,000-c
Price INCLUDES: 
Surgery, De-Worming and the first day of antibiotics and pain killers.
Price Does NOT Include: 
The Cone (CRUCIAL!!!  +3,000-5,000-c) 
The next 7 days of antibiotics (+3,000-c)
And Blood Work
(which is +14,000-c - CRUCIAL especially on all female dogs.  If YOU CHOOSE not to do the blood work, you MUST sign a waiver that the clinic is NOT responsible for any repercussions [which COULD happen without having the full picture that blood work gives.  Blood work MUST be done 1 day before)

(DONATIONS to help street dogs & people that TRULY can not afford it are welcome!!!).

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REHABILITATION

She has a big tub to help with that.


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COMING SOON!!!
FREE WEEKLY BROWN-BAG LUNCH TALKS!
FRIDAYS from 12:15-1:30pm
LANGUAGE:
English
PRICE:  
*Donation
(*Donation = bring something on her Wish-List below, sweets or drinks to share, cash donation though no one will be turned away

 RSVP:
Mandatory as space is limited.  Reserve your space at least 24 hours in advance is important and please honor that reservation.
(you bring your own lunch if you're on a lunch break)

SCHEDULE:

1st will be on

Ehrlichia (VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO Anna had Lyme Disease herself so she has an incredible amount of knowledge on this horrible epidemic and the #1 killer of animals in Costa Rica!!!)

UPCOMING TALKS:

•  Emergency Home Care (like pets licking toads [till you can get them to the vet]) 
• Make your own Pet 1st Aid Kit  
•  Using Natural Oils with your Pets  
•  Massages, Reiki & Healing for your Pet  
•  Foods that are good/not good for Pets 
•  Introduction to Pet Owning 101  
•  Using•Making Your Own Non-Toxic Cleaning Products 
Plus short Product Presentations from Suppliers the last 10 minutes.


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DOG•CAT and HORSE BOARDING

Cats and Small Dogs  -  5,000+/DAY.
Dogs - Medium  -  7,000-c
Dogs - Large  -  10,000-c
Horses  -  Inquire for prices.
PRICE INCLUDES:  Medical Check-up, De-Worming and dogs get play time.  Short-haired Dogs staying 3+ nights get a free bath.  Discounts for baths for longer haired dogs.
•  Prices above are "Prices Start At."  There are extra fees if special needs are required.  •  Prices are per DAY NOT per Night (since the time with them happens during the time - not at night).Pets are kept in kennels and dogs are given play/walking time. 

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DAY-BOARDING

3,000+  Large - 5,000-c

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HOUSE•PET SITTING

She refers people to ME - Vicki Skinner with

LOVING YOUR PET HOUSE SITTING!!
(you might also know me as "THE Sarong Goddess" and from the popular Costa Rica Information blog in English -
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com)


I especially love working with people that see their pet as a family member as I give them SOOOO MUCH LOVE & ATTENTION when you're gone - everything from 2-10 MASSAGES A DAY!  •  they get to SLEEP WITH ME (if it's ok with you of course)  •  I work off my computer so I'm arund 99% of the time working from the bed so they get to hang with me & get more attention  •  LOTS of positive words & re-inforcement  •  I specialize in helping animals that freak out from fireworks and thunder and MORE!!

LovingYourPetHouseSitting.com  • 
facebook.com/LovingYourPetHouseSitting
("Like" my facebook page for lots of hints and more!!)

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NEW TO OWNING A PET?  

She will teach you how to treat and take care of your pet as well!! 
(she tends to do this for free to her CLIENTS but PLEASE - at least make a Donation to help her keep helping the street dogs and those less fortunate!!!!!!!!!)

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WISH • NEEDS LIST

•  Newspapers (clean)
•  Old Towels (for cleaning)
•  Rags (for cleaning)
•  Bleach/Clorox
•  Laundry Soap (liquid)
•  Dog Food
•  $$$•Donations to help towards the care of all the street dogs she's constantly helping!!! 
•  Dog and Kitty Products (bowls, leashes, harnesses, collars++)•Toys•Medicine•Cages•Houses

•  10 gallons of WHITE paint
•  Stainless Steel•Metal tables (that don't rust) 
•  Blow Dryers
•  Space Heaters
•  Fans (ESPECIALLY ceiling fans with a light & ideally not real noisy)
•  Stacking Plastic Chairs

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Calling all ARTISTS!!!

Most of VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO Anna's clients are ExPats.  You're welcome to put your art work on the walls (on consignment) to potentially sell them or at least get you more exposure -
OR - paint a mural!

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URGENT NEED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ELECTRICIAN:
The clinic REALLY needs more outlet and some of the ones do not work. Also, a motion light installed.   

Electrical Outlet Covers
Motion Sensor Lights
   

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FOSTER FAMILIES AND FOREVER HOMES URGENTLY NEEDED
She ALWAYS has animals needing to temporarily be fostered or forever homes!!


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DONATIONS NEEDED

She works with 2 shelters (Santa Ana Central, Chiracall, Piedra Negras) so she also welcomes all sorts of donations from food, supplies, toys, etc.

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ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS:

ANIMAL RELOCATION (more wild ones)

She can help with that.

RESCUE DOGS, CATS and POSSUMS

"FREE" to a GOOD home
(though ideally she would like you to pay for the first shot - 3,000-c.  They will already be spayed or neutered [INCLUDED!!])

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PET CEMETERY

She can connect you with the Pet Cemetery in Heredia and a new one in El Rodeo plus she also asks people to donate a tree that will be planted on top of your pet in the cemetery.

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HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT

She has a contact she’ll refer you to.

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ANIMAL TRANSPORT - IMPORT•EXPORT 

EXPORT a pet FROM Costa Rica:
PRICE:  40,000-c (includes a check up [any Shots needed - additional], taking papers to SENASA for stamp [MANY other people charge $100+]). 
NOTE:  You NEED 3-4+ days to process (ideally 7 days but last minute emergency are possible with 4+ hours IF she's available but at a $$$$$ Last Minute Emergency Fee).  Having helped a few people with this in the past and with things getting more and more complicated, I think this is a WISE INVESTMENT in your sanity!!

IMPORTS - She can pick them up at the airport - price varies.
NOTE:  If pet is traveling withOUT you - because of how complicated (and $$$$$ it's gotten), it's often cheaper to pay someone's airline ticket to bring them for you.

She or other associates are available to Travel with your Pets back as well.

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COMMENTS:

“Thank you! She was able to see them this morning and is definitely customer service oriented and didn't even charge me for the office visit since they had to have some shots and such. I'm glad I took them in because they were definitely in need of some attention! She's having me come back tomorrow for more shots and gave her home phone numbers to contact her in case they are doing badly. I'm very glad I found your post last night!” 
Kate MC


 I have no idea how she does it. She makes sure the animals are well cared for. They are her life. She told her mother at the age of 3, here in Santa Ana that she wanted to be a VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO.  Anna grew up in Santa Ana and she is known for treating animals for free. People now take advantage of her kindness. She will always come to work and find boxes of Kittens and puppies or dogs tied to her gate. She can not turn them away and needs the community's support, for all she does for these poor street dogs. I have seen her love them and cry and then bury them with a tree to mark their spot.  I have also seen them get cleaned up all cute and go off to a new home.  I spent a few nights at the clinic helping her and what I saw changed me. She was there 4 days no sleep no shower laying on the floor, doing mouth to mouth to save some ones puppy.  If I were a dog, cat, bunny, bird, fish, squirrel, horse I would want Anna to be my VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO. 
Cathy B

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COMMENT FROM ME ABOUT VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO ANNA - BUT ALSO SOMETHING TO REMEMBER ABOUT ALL VETS:

VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO Anna Herndon is AWESOME!  She's been there for me a few times with either helping me & coming to the house or over the phone!! 

BUT, it's important to remember that as GREAT as she (& ANY vet) is, she can't always be a miracle worker & save every animal as MUCH as she tries her hardest!! 

Some owners wait to take their animal to a vet when it's REALLY REALLY sick or injured - sometimes too far along to survive & then they want to blame the vet.

People regularly bring street animals into clinics expecting the vet to work on them for free & pay for the treatment out of their own pocket (how many people medical doctor would do that ever - let alone nearly EVERY day???  How many of you would work for free?).  Often animals that are beyond help having been starved or diseased beyond help!
(me - Vicki Skinner)


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CLINIC LOCATION•DIRECTIONS
NEW CLINIC!!

SANTA ANA - Downtown
 From the Cruz Rojo•Red Cross - heading East towards Escazu. 
Turn LEFT at the 2nd street and
they're 25 meters on the LEFT -
a white building with blue gates.
OR
another description:
25 mts North from Super el Roble

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CONTACT INFO:

VETERINARIA SANTA ANA

VETERINARIAN • VETERINARIO
Dr. ANNA HERNDON

(8-980-0606-cell • 2-582-1706-office • facebook.com/pages/Veterinaria-Santa-Ana/425005100935880
anna_herndon@hotmail.com  •  VeterinariaSantaAna@hotmail.com)

EMERGENCY CARE

24/7 (she lives 5 minutes away) - 8-980-0606-cell

 

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Please tell Anna that Vicki with the Living Life in Costa Rica blog Connected you!!


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For some leads on - or to sell your things
PET RELATED THINGS FOR SALE
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2015/02/PetThingsForSaleInCR.html


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 bit.ly/VeterinariaSantaAnaAnnaHerndon

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