Community Outreach
Aldie Veterinary Hospital is a supportor of PAWS For Your Heart Dog Walk
Aldie Veterinary Hospital is a supporter of Relay For Life at Virginia Tech
Aldie Veterinary Hospital is returning to Rio Bravo, Mexico, June 27 - July 2, 2010
Aldie Veterinary Hospital is a supporter of Team "Bust A Move"
Aldie Veterinary Hospital Recognized for Community Outreach Efforts - Loudoun Times Mirror, October 14, 2009
Mercer Middle School, supporting American Education Week
Freedom High School, supporting Freedom Eagles Athletic Boosters Club
Humane Society of Loudoun County, supporting Super Pet Expo
Arcola United Methodist Church, Mission Trip to Rio Bravo, Mexico
Last summer, Dr. Luce and Beth Shelton, LVT traveled to Mexico in support of a mission trip organized by Arcola United Methodist Church. Pastor Chris Riedel approached Aldie Veterinary Hospital requesting the need for a Veterinarian to provide services to this small community in need of many things including homes for the residents, schools for the children and medical services for both pets and humans.
Over the four day stay, Dr. Luce, Beth Shelton, and a group of Senior High School students from the church examined and provided medical care and treatments to over 100 dogs. Surprisingly, they did not see one kitty.
"It was like practicing MASH medicine," said Dr. Luce when describing the creative ways he had to treat the sick dogs. Most of the dogs were treated for vomiting, diarrhea, parasites, and flea and tick infestation. In addition, vaccinations were given as a preventative measure.
During the stay in Mexico, Dr. Luce sought out a local veterinarian and donated the medical instruments (stethoscope, otoscope, opthalmascope) he brought with him. "These are just basic instruments that every Veterinarian should own," he said.
The mission was such a success that the residents of Rio Bravo and the Mexico Mission Director has asked Dr. Luce to return next year.