Gulf Coast Humane Society unveils new vet clinic in Fort Myers

FORT MYERS, Fla. —

Gulf Coast Humane Society is expanding access to affordable veterinary care with a new clinic designed to help pets get treatment faster.

The new facility includes updated technology, including an ultrasound machine that will help veterinarians diagnose health issues more quickly and a canine x-ray machine. The clinic also adds space for spay and neuter services and brings the total number of exam and treatment rooms between the new and existing veterinary offices to eight.

For pet owner Megan Clark, the expansion is personal. Her 8-year-old soft-coated Wheaten terrier, Danny, has been receiving care through Gulf Coast Humane Society since he was neutered as a puppy. Recently, Danny had his front left leg amputated after doctors found a cancerous lump.

“He is doing absolutely wonderful,” Clark said.

Dr. Emily Stone, the veterinarian who performed Danny’s surgery, said the new clinic will allow staff to provide more complete care.

“We have so many more tools that we can use, and I can do so much more here,” Stone said.

Gulf Coast Humane Society leaders said appointment wait times at their current clinics can range from four to six weeks, depending on the time of year, but the added space is expected to help increase service capacity.

Clark said the expansion will make a meaningful difference for local pet owners.

“So many more people are going to be able to be helped by them,” she said.

The new clinic is set to open Monday in Fort Myers.

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