The municipality of **Esteban Echeverría** announced weeks ago the **construction of a veterinary hospital in Monte Grande**, with the aim of providing the neighbors with **[a place to go to take care of their pets’ health](https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/corrientes-avanza-la-construccion-del-primer-hospital-veterinario-de-la-provincia/)** for free.
This project, which started on the premises of the **former Hippodrome**, closed in 2023, will complement the **Zoonosis operations carried out in different neighborhoods**. In addition, the hospital will have a reception area, **nursing station, operating room, preoperative area, two consultation rooms**, a multipurpose room for training, **kennels and stables**, among other areas that this center will have.
Regarding the work being done, **municipal teams are already working on the electrical installation**, sewer and water distribution systems, subflooring, and flooring, as well as the **placement of ceramic coatings in the bathrooms** and tasks related to plastering, painting, and carpentry.
Furthermore, they are also **progressing in landscaping, parking areas, pedestrian and vehicular access**, in addition to the recovery of five stables to have all the necessary areas and tools to **provide the care that animals deserve**.
## **What services will the Monte Grande veterinary hospital provide?**
The hospital will offer various services aimed at improving the lives of pets, such as:
– **Spaying and neutering** of dogs and cats from six months of age.
– **Rabies vaccination** for dogs and cats from three months of age.
– **Pediatric care** for puppies.
– **Rabies observations**.
– Workshops on **responsible pet ownership** for all educational levels.
– Planning of **vaccination and spaying campaigns** in neighborhoods.
– **Treatments** for venereal diseases in animals.
– Trainings on **care and disease prevention**, aimed at school boards and teachers.
– **Primary clinical evaluation** with referral for complementary studies, such as laboratories, medication, vaccination, etc.
## **The benefits of free veterinary hospitals**
Free veterinary hospitals play **a fundamental role in access to animal health**, especially **for families and communities with fewer resources**. They guarantee basic care, preventive treatments, and emergency services for pets and domestic animals that would otherwise not receive veterinary assistance.
In addition to medical care, **these hospitals contribute to health control and animal welfare in urban and rural environments**. Mass vaccination, spaying, and deworming campaigns prevent the spread of zoonotic diseases, protecting both animals and public health.
Free veterinary hospitals are also **key in promoting responsible pet ownership**. They provide education, advice, and follow-up to animal guardians, promoting proper care practices and preventing abandonment or mistreatment situations.
Finally, they serve as **reference centers for the adoption, rehabilitation, and rescue of stray animals**. Their work not only impacts animal quality of life but also strengthens social awareness of the protection and respect for all forms of life.
