El municipio de San Luis took a new step in its animal health strategy with the enhancement of two zoonosis trailers and the announcement of the creation of a veterinary hospital aimed at attending to emergencies and urgencies of abandoned animals.
Mayor Gastón Hissa highlighted that since the beginning of the administration, nearly 20,000 castrations have been carried out, in addition to ongoing vaccination and deworming campaigns.
“Health is one, and we have strongly committed to preventing the indiscriminate proliferation of animals,” expressed Hissa, emphasizing that free veterinary care has become a highly valued service by residents, especially those who cannot afford the costs of a private clinic.
A new mobile primary care center
The next addition will be a mobile veterinary primary care center, which will work in coordination with the existing trailers. This unit will have veterinarians, assistants, and administrative staff from the municipal workforce, as well as technological equipment to improve diagnostics.
Among the most relevant innovations is the incorporation of an ultrasound machine, a tool that will allow for more precise and early detection of pathologies. “If detected early, it is easier to help our little animals,” noted the mayor.
The center will also offer advisory spaces on responsible pet ownership and care habits, reinforcing the importance of integrating pets as part of the family.
Diagnosis and prevention
The new trailer will operate through an appointment system and will not perform surgical interventions, as it is not conceived as a hospital. Its goal will be to provide primary care and preventive diagnostics, quickly referring animals in case of emergencies.
“It is not a hospital. It is a primary veterinary care center. It is for early or preventive diagnosis of any type of pathology,” clarified Hissa.
The announcement of the veterinary hospital
The main news came with the confirmation that in 2027 the creation of a veterinary hospital exclusively for street animals will proceed.
“It will be oriented first towards street animals. Only emergencies and urgencies of animals that are abandoned,” explained the mayor, clarifying that it will not be intended for private care, as that service belongs to private veterinary clinics.
An integral strategy
The veterinary hospital will be the last link in a comprehensive policy that began with castration, vaccination, and primary care programs. The strategy aims to:
- Reduce animal overpopulation.
- Ensure free access to basic animal health services.
- Promote responsible ownership and community education.
- Attend to emergencies of abandoned animals.
Social and community impact
The initiative reflects a growing commitment to animal health and responsible coexistence. By offering free and mobile services, the municipality ensures that the most vulnerable sectors can access veterinary care. Additionally, the creation of the veterinary hospital will address a social issue: abandoned animals that require urgent care.
San Luis positions itself as a leader in animal health policies with the enhancement of zoonosis trailers, the incorporation of a mobile primary care center, and the announcement of a veterinary hospital for street animals.
This comprehensive model combines prevention, diagnosis, and emergency care, reinforcing the idea that animal health is an essential part of community well-being.
