New clinic to include animal shelter, employee housing
EBS STAFF
On Monday, Aug. 4, Lone Peak Veterinary Hospital will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new, expanded facility in Westfork Meadows.
Community members and their pets are invited to attend the 5 p.m. ceremony, according to a press release. The facility will be located on Snowy Mountain Circle behind Caliber Coffee, and will include upgraded medical resources, increased kennels for hospitalization and overnight care, grooming, training and a dedicated animal shelter.
The building will also provide housing for local workers and a second veterinarian to increase the hours of operation and sustain the community’s growth.
“This is more than just a building project—it’s a community effort to ensure that pets in our area have access to the urgent care they need, when they need it,” Dr. Stephanie “Syd” Desmarais stated in the release. “We’re so grateful to the over 100 individuals and organizations who have contributed through donations or equity support to make this vision a reality.”
Construction is expected to begin immediately with completion anticipated in 18 months.
The celebration will include refreshments for people and pets, and brief remarks from Dr. Desmarais and key community partners.
Community members interested in donating can do so through Riley’s Urgent Fund for Friends (RUFF), a separate nonprofit associated more closely with the animal shelter side of the project.
Read a recent letter to the editor urging community support for the hospital.
