Las Vegas Sun

November 22, 2009

Currently: 57° | Complete forecast | Log in

By the Numbers:

Valley residents support more than 100 animal medical care facilities

By Chris Morris (contact), Alex Richards (contact)

Monday, July 20, 2009 | 2 a.m.

The cost of keeping pets healthy rose more than 2 1/2 times as fast as consumer prices in general over the past 10 years. A $200 bill for veterinary services rendered in 1999, for example, would equate to more than $350 today, according to results of monthly surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The map shows where the more than 100 animal hospitals, clinics and stand-alone veterinarians are in the Las Vegas Valley, based on business license rolls.

View a larger version of the image

Click to enlarge photo

Chris Morris

Discussion: 1 comment so far…

  1. By FrankSaulle
    7/24/09 at 3:28 p.m.
    Suggest removal

    Come to support professional Poker Player Frank Saulle while playing in the WTP Open 9 Tournament on October 31, 2009 here in Las Vegas, downtown at Binion's, the birthplace of The World Series of Poker! and Frank Saulle will be donating fifteen percent of his winnings to the West Flamingo Animal Hospital located at 5445 W Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Post a comment

Commenting requires registration.

Comments are moderated by Las Vegas Sun editors. Our goal is not to limit the discussion, but rather to elevate it. Comments should be relevant and contain no abusive language. Full comments policy.

Username:
Password: (Forgotten your password?)

OR Create an account (It's free)

  • Most Read
  • Discussed
  • Most E-mailed

Complete Listing

Calendar »

  • 22 Sun
  • 23 Mon
  • 24 Tue
  • 25 Wed
  • 26 Thu

All events on Sunday »