A dog receives medical attention at the Municipal Veterinary Clinic in Cochabamba, Bolivia, on Friday. Bolivia's first public, full-service animal clinic, is designed to make healthcare accessible to pet owners of limited economic means by offering specialized services. Photo by Jorge Abrego/EPA
June 22 (UPI) -- The Bolivian city of Cochabamba has opened the country's first municipal veterinary clinic and launched the Universal Pet Service, an initiative aimed at expanding access to medical care for dogs and cats, particularly among low-income families.
The clinic, registered with the National Service for Agricultural Health and Food Safety, offers more than 67 veterinary services at subsidized rates, including consultations, surgeries, vaccinations, sterilizations and hospitalization.
According to the Autonomous Municipal Government of Cochabamba, the city administration will continue covering infrastructure, equipment and specialized staff costs to keep fees affordable.
Treatments will cost between $1 and $40, depending on the complexity of each case.
