Earlier this summer we had the honor of being the general contractor tasked with renovations at the Humane Society of Utah’s St. George Clinic.
We worked long hours over nights and weekends to ensure the clinic could stay open during the renovations.
It’s a project we’re proud to say we were a part of and we are honored to have played even a small role in helping the Humane Society in their mission.
The renovations even got a write-up in the local on-line newspaper and we’ve copied it here for you to read or you can click here to read the article (and watch a little video on the project.)
We’d like to thank all involved in this project for their time and efforts in making this commercial renovation a complete success!
St. George News Article by Jessi Bang
Exciting changes have recently taken place at the Humane Society of Utah’s St. George Clinic. Following last month’s completion of extensive renovations, the facility now features an enhanced dental suite, increased kennel space and extended operating hours, all designed to better serve the community and its furry residents.
“Our renovation is really just to make more room to do more procedures,” said Riley Pew, who will soon be the facility’s assistant manager. “When I started, we were only doing about eight to 10 dogs and about 15 cats. Now, we’re doing more like 13 dogs and 30 cats, along with doing dentals during the day.”
What impact will the expansion have on the community in 2025?
The enhanced services at the St. George Clinic are expected to enable an additional 4,000 pet vaccinations, 1,000 spay/neuter surgeries and 200 dental surgeries, all at reportedly accessible, low costs for families in Southern Utah. Thanks to generous community donations, 3,000 more pet guardians will receive vital assistance within the St. George area. The expansion also includes the addition of a wall and more recovery space for animals after surgery.
Pew provided St. George News with an exclusive tour of the facility’s expansion. The tour began in the cat room, which features a dedicated space for feral cats. The tour then moved to the dog room, where curious pups peered out from their kennels.
The tour concluded in the state-of-the-art dental suite. With this new addition to the surgical area, the facility can now perform dental and surgical procedures simultaneously, enhancing its ability to serve pets more efficiently.
The St. George facility also provides vital support to shelters and rescues by performing procedures such as eye removals and amputations. Currently, the facility employs two veterinarians, one of whom joined the team during the recent renovations.
About the Humane Society of Utah:
The Humane Society of Utah is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organization that relies solely on funding from individuals, foundations and businesses. It does not receive local, state or federal funding support. Founded in 1960, the Humane Society is the largest open-admission animal welfare organization in the state.
Since the inception of the St. George Clinic, veterinarians have performed 16,010 surgeries, 27,050 vaccines, 3,040 microchips and 93 dental procedures. This year alone, 10,151 appointments have been made.
The Humane Society of Utah reportedly does not euthanize any healthy or treatable animal in its care and exceeds nationally accepted no-kill standards. Its approach is to find the best, most humane outcome for the animals in its care and create an environment of respect, responsibility and compassion through its programs, advocacy and education.
“Basically, we’re here to eliminate fear, suffering, all of that in animals,” Pew said.
All employees are Fear-Free certified, equipping them with the skills to recognize signs of discomfort in animals and take proactive steps to ensure each pet feels safe and secure during their visit.
Pew emphasized their commitment to raising awareness for the Care In Every Paw Campaign, which aims to continue funding low-cost procedures and later fund a brand-new facility. This facility will be larger and feature a shelter. Comprehensive services for animals will include spay/neuter services, dental care, vaccinations and microchipping on a larger scale.
The Humane Society is committed to ensuring that every family has access to essential veterinary care for their cherished pets. Those interested in helping achieve this vision may contribute directly through the Care In Every Paw Campaign. Thanks to the generosity of anonymous donors who will match contributions, each donation will have double the impact.
For more information on the Humane Society of Utah, visit their website.
