citation_inspection: 33415

***The licensee had no current program of veterinary care for any of the animals. The only PVC that could be found was one specific to hoofed stock last signed by the veterinarian on March 10, 2015. Complete, species appropriate, and up to date programs of veterinary care are essential for maintaining the health of the animals. An associate veterinarian of the Attending Veterinarian’s clinic visited the facility to look at the most pressing veterinary care issues on the second day of the inspection. The veterinarian stated that he was primarily a large animal practitioner and had little interest in zoological species medicine. The veterinarian recommended that the licensee work with a veterinarian with experience in the species comprising the collection for animals other than hoofed stock. The facility must have an appropriate program of veterinary care for all species housed at the facility. Correct by November 15, 2016