Burke Animal Clinic, in Burke, Virginia, is a Local Blood Donation Center for the Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank

Local Canine Blood Drives Give Your Dog a Chance to be Another Dog’s Hero

On May 1, 2012 Burke Animal Clinic, in cooperation with the Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank, held its first canine blood drive.  This was not a single event, but rather the first of an ongoing partnership.  The clinic provides space for the blood bank staff to come in and accept blood donations from local dogs.  The blood bank makes their own donor appointments and provides their own staff and supplies for the collection service. 

Why are we doing this?  We know canine blood products can save pets lives.  We are part of the local community and should find ways to give back to the community making it better for all.  This program permits us to help care for pets and makes it more convenient for people living in the Burke area (the BRVBB is out in Purcellville) to participate; it’s a win-win arrangement.  Also, the dogs that are donating receive some veterinary care benefits for their participation. 

www.BRVBB.com / Donor Information Pages

Burke Animal Clinic’s vet assistant, Cassi, is acting as the clinic coordinator for the program.  If you have questions you may contact the blood bank directly (540-338-7387) or call the clinic (703-569-6900) and ask for Cassi.  Alternatively, you may e-mail the clinic, Attention: Cassi   mypets@burkeanimal.com

Check out the link above and decide if the program is right for you and your dog.  If it is, please give us a call.