Aviano vet cares for four-legged family friends

Ashley Savino, Aviano Veterinary Treatment Facility technician, holds Mickey, a family cat, while his nails are clipped, June 29, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. In April, the facility added spay and neuter surgery to the services it provides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

Aviano vet cares for four-legged family friends

Published June 30, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Cary Smith
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- The Veterinary Treatment Facility Aviano branch provides Team Aviano's pets the care they need while their owners are stationed here in Italy. Veterinary technicians take x-rays, perform surgeries and administer vaccinations. In addition to family pets, the facility provides bi-annual exams and blood work to the 31st Security Forces Squadron military working dogs.