Wheeling Chamber Helps Elm Grove Animal Hospital Celebrate 5 Years Since Reopening
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WHEELING – After five years under new ownership since Dr. Michael Rubin's passing, Elm Grove Animal Hospital owner Linsey Henthorn wants the community to know the business provides the same care and support for animals and their families since reopening.
A ribbon-cutting for the animal hospital held on Friday celebrated the five-year milestone and the animal hospital's induction into the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce.
"Joining the Chamber of Commerce is a new way for us to do community outreach," Henthorn noted. "I think some community members were unsure what had happened with the hospital's future when Dr. Rubin passed away, and we want people to know we are here to stay."
The animal hospital was founded in 1987 by Rubin, Henthorn's late uncle. After Rubin's passing in 2018, his family approached Henthorn to take over ownership of the hospital.
Henthorn credited the business's longevity since reopening to the doctors and other staff members' ability to navigate through "thick and thin." She added that she was particularly thankful for the staff who stayed at the animal hospital through the ownership transfer.
"We have wonderful additions to the office, and everyone here is well-trained and well-educated," Henthorn noted. "We each bring our strength, and working alongside everyone here has been an absolute joy."
The animal hospital caters to small animals, specifically cats and dogs. Dr. Michael Sparling now serves as the location's veterinarian. The clinic is open five days a week, and Sparling performs surgeries on Thursday mornings and takes appointments in the afternoon on the same day.
"There are other offices with more doctors and more availability, and they're busy and overwhelmed," Henthorn said. "We do our best with as many hours in the day we have to care for as many pets as possible."
Henthorn noted that the business strives to "serve the community as best it can." She added that pet owners can keep their animals safe during the recent heat wave by ensuring that paws are not burned on hot pavements and not leaving pets in hot cars.
"We appreciate the community and hope everyone can stay safe with their pets through this recent hot spell," Henthorn said. "We'll do our best to help take care of the pets of Wheeling as well."