Alachua County is looking into allegations that no veterinarian was present at Animal Resources vaccine clinic

BY JENNIFER CABRERA

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Alachua County announced today that they are aware of concerns associated with an Animal Resources vaccine clinic held in August without the knowledge of the current director.

In a press release, the County said, “As soon as the director became aware that the event had taken place, the County began looking into the matter. The County takes its responsibility to the public and the animals in its care seriously. When issues are identified, they are addressed promptly, with the goal of maintaining accountability, professional standards, and public confidence.”

In a Facebook post, Friends of Alachua County Animals alleged that privately owned animals were vaccinated at an unapproved Alachua County Animal Resources (ACAR) clinic on August 22 without veterinary oversight. The post states, “Allegedly, no veterinarian was actually present during the clinic, despite most of the paperwork from that day showing that the ACAR veterinarian conducted exams and administered vaccinations.”