Jun
05
A super-hospital for the animals
Düsseldorf -
The state capital is the Mecca of veterinary medicine. Marco Lenzen (52) from Dusseldorf, has achieved a lifelong dream.
After the former fashion designer several bad animal fates had suffered and witnessed at first hand, he built on the Wielandstraße now Germany's largest animal hospital – the "Lesia AG", a medical center as of the superlatives.
On six floors from March 24 to highly qualified specialists, the ophthalmologist on tumor specialists to cardiologists, do their best.
Medical Director Wolfgang Drinneberg: "We want to cure with our team and care for animals, set new standards. The latest scientific evidence and using the most modern medical equipment to computer tomography for animals. "
The veterinarians will "Lesia" not be a competitor, but partners. They share experiences and knowledge. CEO Dirk Jacob (36): "We have an academy to teach in the international capacity of veterinary medicine are. It is open to veterinarians and pet owners. "
Pate and mascot of the clinic is "Lesia", half blinded dog. The "Center for Veterinary Medicine takes its name. Lenzen had discovered him with a holiday in Greece and saved from certain death.
Lenzen: "When I recently saw how a dog died, just because he bled to death during tooth extraction, was clear to me what mission I had. It cost me a fortune. But I know that happy animals and happy owner will return it to me. "
Despite perfect technology to an animal hospital and animal remains in the center. Animal welfare will Lenzen new impetus to fight to ensure that the "matter" animal by law and in everyday life gets a respectful meaning.
Eva Huthmann, senior veterinarian, "pet owners that come with cat, dog, bird, rabbit or reptile should always participate in the progress of healing and care options."
Dirk Jacob: "The clinic includes, for example, a blood bank for animals and an underwater treadmill for dogs, physical therapy is to eliminate or reduce the suffering. The range is complemented by an emergency ambulance and rescue service around the clock. "