Co-Founders of “Critter Fixers Veterinary Hospitals,” Dr. Vernard Hodges, DVM and Dr. Terrence Ferguson, DVM, are proud to announce the opening of a new veterinarian hospital inside the local Smyrna PetSmart store located at 2540 Cumberland Blvd., SE. The PetSmart Veterinary Services (PVS) hospital is now accepting new pet patients, offering knowledgeable, compassionate veterinary care from a convenient PetSmart location that has all their pet care needs.
Dr. Paul Norwood, DVM will serve as the location’s primary practicing veterinarian and part owner of the hospital. He graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine alongside Drs. Hodges and Ferguson and has more than 25 years of veterinary experience. The Smyrna location will serve cats, dogs, and specialty pets, including reptiles, birds, and small animals, and offer services including preventative and critical care, vaccinations, spay/neuter services, dental cleanings, and more.
There will be a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern. The community is invited to stop by to meet the local team of veterinarians and staff and learn more about the PVS offerings. The first 50 attendees will receive a free $10 PetSmart gift card and the first 25 pets will get a free dental evaluation.
“As a veterinarian for 25 years, this isn’t something I ever imagined,” says PVS location co-owner and co-founder of “Critter Fixers Veterinary Hospitals,” Dr. Hodges. “I’m especially passionate about working with PVS because investment is a huge barrier to owning a practice. PVS’ supportive financial model is a known and trusted brand that drives natural traffic to the clinic, which makes all the difference for veterinarians of color and new graduates starting out.”
With five seasons of pet care stardom under their belts, Dr. Hodges and Dr. Ferguson continue to use their platform to inspire the next generation of future veterinarians. Through PVS, they aim to deepen…
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