Thrive Pet Healthcare Opens Second Eye Care for Animals Location in Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – November 11, 2024 – In response to the increasing demand for specialized pet eye care, Thrive Pet Healthcare and its partner, Eye Care for Animals, are announcing the opening of their second specialty ophthalmology clinic in Austin: Eye Care for Animals Far West Boulevard. The new practice is conveniently located at 3908A Far West Blvd. in Austin.

“We are excited to have this opportunity to help more pets across the Austin area while continuing to provide excellent care,” said Dr. Mary Lucille Walsh, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist at Eye Care for Animals Far West Boulevard. “Many pets have or develop eye problems that may require specialty care, and our team is here to provide the support and expertise that is needed. Our goal is to preserve their vision and always maintain an excellent quality of life.”

Eye Care for Animals Far West Boulevard is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pet owners can make an appointment by calling (737) 257-6445 and have a referral from their primary care veterinarian for specialized eye care.

Eye Care for Animals Far West Boulevard treats most eye conditions, which can majorly affect pets' health and quality of life. The clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions such as:

With advanced training and state-of-the-art equipment, Dr. Walsh is well-prepared to diagnose and treat several complex eye conditions in pets. Her expertise and the ongoing advancements in veterinary medicine ensure that state-of-the-art treatment, once available only to humans, is now offered to pets.

Dr. Walsh emphasizes early intervention for your pet’s eye health. “Most pets can maintain an excellent quality of life even with partial or complete vision loss. However, it is important to have them evaluated so we can ensure that the cause of the vision loss is not resulting in discomfort or pain for the animal. Owners are often the first to detect subtle changes in their pet’s behavior or vision at home, and early detection and treatment can spare unnecessary suffering and may even stop the progression to blindness.”

Thrive Pet Healthcare welcomed Austin’s first Eye Care for Animals into its community of hospitals in 2017. It’s located at 12419 Metric Blvd., within Thrive Pet Healthcare partner Austin Vet Care. Appointments can be made Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (512) 522-6920. Pet owners are encouraged to have a referral from their primary care physician for specialized eye care.

Eye Care for Animals is special because they collaborate with the pet’s primary care veterinarian to optimize a course of treatment. That approach is a team effort, which, combined with the clinic’s advanced technology and the expertise of its ophthalmology team, ensures that every pet receives the best possible care.

The first Eye Care for Animals was established in 1981. Since then, it has expanded to 40 locations across 16 states and treats over 55,000 pets each year. With the opening of this Austin location, Thrive Pet Healthcare furthers its commitment to improving pet health and well-being through accessible specialized care.

For more information and the nearest Eye Care for Animals location, visit thrivepetcare.com.

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About Thrive Pet Healthcare:

Thrive Pet Healthcare is a leading veterinary service community that uniquely delivers a continuum of care to pet families and services to veterinary hospitals. With an industry-first membership program and more than 380 acute, primary, and specialty providers, Thrive Pet Healthcare offers personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. The veterinarian-founded organization provides premier benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs and aspirations of veterinary care providers, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence. To learn more about Thrive Pet Healthcare, please visit www.thrivepetcare.com.