Community Events

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Doogie Palooza at Happy Tails Dog Park, sponsored by City of Plantation and Veterinary House Calls for Pets, Inc./Dr. Yolanda Ochoa Hennekens, was a great success and a fun day was had by all. Over $2,000 was raised for the Southeastern Guide Dog Association that day from your admission fee. Thanks to all the Plantation residents and especially all our special clients and their dogs who stopped by our sponsor booth that day. Hope to see you all at Doogie Palooza in 2011! If you mention that you attended Doogie Palooza, we will be happy to offer you a $10.00 discount on your first time house call visit with us.

Dr. Yolanda volunteered at St. Gregory's School Science Lab. She worked together with our "future scientists." Way to like science St. Gregory 4th graders!

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EVENTS

JANUARY 2011

Dr. Yolanda Ochoa was nominated Secretary of the Broward County Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Ochoa was recognized in the People On The Move section of the Sun Sentinel News, Feb 2014. Dr. Yolanda mentored at Plantation High School Agricultural/Pre-Vet Technical Program.

Dr. Yolanda and her new rescued Terrier Mix, named George, began a 6-week beginning obedience training class at Plantation's own full service dog training facility, A Dog's Best Friend. Wish us luck! Are you a client of A Dog's Best Friend? If so, you will appreciate a $10.00 discount on your first time house call visit with us.

February 2011

MARCH 2010

APRIL 2010

Veterinary House Calls for Pets, Inc. and Dr. Yolanda attended the Senior Expo at Deicke Auditorium in Plantation, sponsored by the City of Plantation. It was an event organized to help get the word out about "senior friendly businesses." We are proud to be one of them, and will be happy to offer you a $10.00 discount on your first time house call visit with us, just by mentioning you are a senior citizen.

SEPTEMBER 2010

2013

Dr. Yolanda and her Sheltie, Skye, attended Nova Eisenhower Elementary School's Annual Career Day in Davie. We had a very busy morning talking and sharing with many of our "future veterinarians". Thank you to Nova Eisenhower PTA for the invitation to attend. Let's go TITANS!

Dr. Yolanda and her therapy dog, Skye, participate in the St. Gregory's School Canine Assisted Reading Program.

FEBRUARY 2010

JANUARY 2010

Dr. Yolanda and her veterinary technicians, Allison Quiroz and Stephanie Ravino, participate in Plantation's Doggie Palooza.

2014

Charities and causes supported by Veterinary House Calls and Dr. Yolanda include 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida, Boxer Rescue, 1LuckyDog Rescue, Broward County Humane Society, UF College of Vet Med, Broward Outreach Center, North Side Elementary School Career Day, Nova Eisenhower Elementary School Teacher Appreciation Day, St. Gregory School Auction and Golf Tournament, Plantation High School, South Plantation High School, St. Thomas Aquinas High School Dinner on the Diamond, St. Thomas Aquinas Annual Golf Tournament, Plantation Junior Woman's Club/Make a Wish Tennis Tourney, and Children's Opportunity Group.

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Dr. Yolanda

Dr. Yolanda (1988 and 1992 UF Alumnus) attended Launch Party for Gator Pages: Gators Doing Business with Gators sponsored by the Broward County Gator Club. This is a new online business directory for local sponsors of UF. If you are a GATOR, you will receive a $10.00 discount on your first house call visit with us. Go Gators!

Dr. Yolanda along with her team, Allison and Michelle, attended a continuing education seminar at All Pets Dental Clinic in Weston to learn more about dental radiographs and extractions.

2023-24

Dr. Yolanda named BCVMA newsletter chairperson. Visit Browardcountyvma.com.

2022

In response to Hurricane Ian, Dr. Yolanda volunteered her time and service in partnership with the UF VETS Animal Technical Rescue Team in Fort Myers, FL. The Terry Park Field Hospital was made possible thanks to 61 volunteer veterinarians, technicians, students, and support personnel. A total of 422 patients received care between October 3 and October 13!