TUCSON, AZ -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/10 -- The Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson (VSCT) has won a second esteemed Copper Cactus Award, this time for Community Service. VSCT was one of only nine area businesses honored at Wells Fargo's 13th Annual Copper Cactus Awards on October 21st at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa. Over 330 companies were nominated.
"We are incredibly honored to be awarded another Copper Cactus award," stated Barbara Gores, DVM, DACVS, Founding Owner, VSCT. "We have always thrived to make a positive contribution in our community, and to be honored for community service makes us very proud. Giving back is very important, since it says a lot about a company and its people."
The Copper Cactus Awards honors Tucson small businesses "for their achievements in creating great workplaces, growing their companies and serving the community."
"VSCT thrives to give back to the community," states VSCT Hospital Administrator Jan Woods. "We deliver compassionate care to pets, pet owners and veterinarians 24/7. We also provide discounts for certified service dogs and animals at local pet shelters. Our pet blood donor program and non-profit Cause-Four-Paws was started to help pet owners in need. We provide monthly complimentary continuing education seminars to area veterinary staff, and our employees volunteer at local animal related non-profit organizations."
Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson has won numerous awards, including:
- 2010 Finalist for the Athena Award: Jan Woods, VSCT Hospital Administrator,
- 2010 Finalist for NAWBO's Woman Business Leader of the Year: Jan Woods, Hospital Administrator,
- 2008 Best Places to Work - Wells Fargo Copper Cactus Award
- 2008 Arizona Companies to Watch - Comerica Bank, ASBA, and the Edward Lowe Foundation
- 2007 Outstanding Customer Service SASIE Award - Arizona Small Business Association,
- 2006 Best Vet, Tucson Weekly Annual Best of Tucson,
- 2006 Merit Winner Hospital Design Award, Veterinary Economics Magazine, and
- 2006 Best Mini Oasis Xeriscape Award, Tohono Chul Park and the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
Considered amongst the nation's leading specialty veterinary centers, Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson delivers compassionate, comprehensive veterinary emergency and specialty care in the fields of Emergency and Critical Care, Dentistry, Dermatology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Radiology and Behavior, and collaborates with the Valley Fever Center for Excellence.
Contact:
Jan Woods
Hospital Administrator
(520) 795-9955