Closure of Rochester's Emergency Animal Hospital and Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Services in Brighton

Thrive Pet Health Care, the owner of Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services in Rochester, has announced the closure of the facility within the next few months due to a lack of emergency veterinarians. The hospital had already reduced its hours twice in the past year and a half, and now operates from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Pet owners are advised to contact the hospital before bringing in their pets. The closure of the hospital is a significant loss for the community, exacerbating the ongoing national crisis in veterinary care caused by staff shortages.