Business briefs
By The Emporia Gazette (Contact)
Originally published 12:44 p.m., December 21, 2007
Updated 12:44 p.m., December 21, 2007
Veterinary hospital is accredited
The Emporia Veterinary Hospital, 710 Anderson St., has again been accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. The accreditation followed a quality assessment review of the building, medical equipment, methods and pet health-care management.
A news release from the association said only 15 percent of small-animal veterinary practices in the United States are accredited by the association.
The release quoted Dr. Thomas A. Carpenter, association president, as saying, “Emporia Veterinary Hospital belongs to a select group of practices that are committed to meeting the highest standards of veterinary medicine. AAHA hospitals pass a stringent evaluation of over 900 standards covering patient care, client service and medical protocols. By attaining accreditation, Emporia Veterinary Hospital is demonstrating its dedication to offering the best care to its patients and clients.
New manager
Susie Roeder, a licensed respiratory therapist for 21 years, is the new manager of Home Health Care Center in Emporia. Roeder worked for 19 years in the respiratory department at Newman Regional Health.
Another licensed respiratory therapist, Diana Crook, is also on the center’s staff, serving as customer service representative. Crook has 35 years’ experience working in the Emporia medical community.
They join Nathan Drake, patient-service technician, and Katie Taliaferro, respiratory clinician, at Home Health Care Center, 1503 W. 12th Ave.