Community Service

OUR COMMUNITY, WE CARE FIRST

CareFirst Animal Hospitals are active in many community service projects such as the Second Chance Pet Adoptions spay/neuter program, the Guiding Eyes puppy raising program, SPCA of Wake Co., S.A.F.E. Haven for Cats, Piedmont Wildlife Service, local dog and cat rescue programs, and rabies clinics. Our network hospitals contribute hundreds of hours of direct veterinary services to these organizations annually. We believe that we have an obligation to provide care for great pets who are in need of good owners. In addition, CareFirst makes monetary donations to selected organizations that support the vision and the values of the network hospitals. We are also involved in mentoring veterinary students in routine practice of medical care and general surgery.

CareFirst Animal Hospitals’ commitment to our community extends beyond veterinary care. We are supporters of the North Carolina Food Bank program, as well as sponsoring families in need throughout the year. Our practice also hosts The Healthy Pet Show, an interactive, community service show airing Mondays at 7:00pm on Channel 10 Raleigh Cable. Viewers are able to call in and have their questions answered on live TV.

: We are honored to be selected as the SPCA Volunteer Organization of the Year. We look forward to continuing to be of service to such an outstanding organization, and we cherish the wonderful memories of service provided to the SPCA for the past 20 years.

OUR FOUNDERS’ COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY

Dr. Joe Gordon was the youngest veterinarian to be appointed by the governor to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board, where he served 10 years. In his last year on the Veterinary Medical Board, Dr. Joe Gordon served as President. Dr. Gordon belongs to the Capital City Rotary Club, serving one year as President. He has served on NCSU’s Alumni Board of Directors and the Foundation for NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Gordon was also part of a committee at NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine to obtain funding to build the new small animal hospital for the vet school. Joe Gordon chaired the SPCA Capital Campaign to build the Curtis Dail Adoption Center.

Dr. Jared Conley has been active with the SPCA of Wake County for 10 years, six of which have been served on the Board of Directors. He was President of the SPCA of Wake County in 2004-2005. During his term as President, he initiated the SPCA Humane Education Program, which fulfills a key part of the organization’s mission to “provide education about responsible pet ownership.” Dr. Jared Conley initiated the ongoing expansion of the SPCA spay/neuter initiative and educational outreach for Wake County. Dr. Conley has commitments and service to the North Carolina Food Bank, and is actively involved in outreach and community service through his local church.