San Jacinto College science faculty and Texas-licensed veterinarian Adam Eiler (right), along with Dr. Susan Pickle of the Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic, will be administering low-cost pet vaccinations at the San Jacinto College South Campus on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Photo credit: Andrea Vasquez, San Jacinto College marketing department.

San Jacinto College South to hold annual low-cost pet vaccinations event

Andrea Vasquez-- September 17, 2012

HOUSTON – The San Jacinto College South Campus natural sciences department will host its fifth annual World Rabies Day event, featuring low-cost pet vaccinations, on Saturday, Sept. 29.

San Jacinto College science faculty and Texas-licensed veterinarian Adam Eiler, and Dr. Susan Pickle of the Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic, will provide several vaccinations for dogs and cats at a reduced rate to the community.

The World Rabies Day pet vaccination event will be held Saturday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the Academic Wing - North (building 7) in rooms S7.124 and S7.128, located on the South Campus at 13735 Beamer Rd., in Houston. Owners can check in their pets at the registration desk located in the P6 parking lot directly outside the vaccination rooms. All pets should be in carriers or on a leash.

Vaccination and microchip prices are as follows: dogs – rabies, $10; distemper/parvo, $15; bordetella, $15; microchip, $30. Cats – rabies, $10; distemper (FVRCP), $15; leukemia, $15; microchip, $30. No additional veterinary services will be offered. Cash only accepted. All proceeds will benefit Aurora’s Pet Rescue and other local animal rescue and rehabilitation facilities.

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Surrounded by monuments of history, industries and maritime enterprises of today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has been serving the citizens of East Harris County, Texas, for more than 50 years. The Achieving the Dream Leader College is committed to the goals and aspirations of a diverse population of 30,000 students in more than 200 degree and certificate options, including university transfer and career preparation. Students also benefit from the College’s job training programs, renowned for meeting the needs of growing industries in the region. San Jacinto College graduates contribute nearly $630 million each year to the Texas workforce. San Jacinto College. Your Goals. Your College.

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