Notes: Animal hospital opening in Old Town North

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Hot on the heels of the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) announcing plans to open in the West End, another veterinary facility says it will open in Old Town North.

Bond Vet, a New York-based chain of animal hospitals, is under construction at 500 Montgomery Street, Alexandria Living Magazine first reported.

The Alexandria location is the fifth in the region.

According to the website:

Our mission is to strengthen the human-animal bond through better pet care: Our clinics are warm and welcoming, our team is friendly and compassionate, and our pricing is upfront and reasonable. We offer a wide range of veterinary services including: urgent care, wellness exams, vaccinations, dental cleanings, spay/neuter, mass removal, and orthopedic surgeries.

Image via Bond Vet/Facebook

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Tweets of note

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— Virginia Railway Express (@VaRailExpress) March 30, 2023