FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, March 27, 2006

Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists Receives New York City Mayoral Commendation

Premier Veterinary Specialty Facility Hosts Open House for Community of Veterinarians and Friends

What:

Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists and 24 Hour Emergency Care (FAVS), New York City's newest state-of-the-art specialty veterinary facility, hosts an evening cocktail reception and gala dinner celebrating open house. On behalf of the facility, Sheri L. Berger, DVM, DACVO, and Monica Dunn, hospital manager, Fifth Avenue Veterinary Specialists, will receive a special commendation from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, presented by Jane Hoffman, president of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Veterinarians from around the region will enjoy the evening's festivities, including a continuing education presentation by the much sought-after guest speaker Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM, professor of internal veterinary medicine at The Ohio State University and renowned researcher, clinician and author, who will discuss an Update in Nephrology and Urology.

When:

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres

7:30 p.m. Commendation ceremony, dinner and presentation

Where:

Union Square Ballroom

27 Union Square West

New York, NY 10003

Note to Editors:

Photo opportunities of Mayoral commendation presented by Jane Hoffman, president, Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, facility tours and behind the scenes access to the busiest emergency and specialty-only facility in New York City will be available. Interviews are also available through the media contact.

Contact:

Agnes Huff Communications Group

Agnes Huff: ahuff@ahuffgroup.com or 310-641-2525

Anna Jerden: ajerden@ahuffgroup.com or 310-641-2525

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