2009-06-05
12:32:11
An area veterinary office has been shutdown.
Court officers seized equipment and boarded up the office Rainy Lake Veterinary Services in Crozier Wednesday.
Doctor Richard Herbert says it stemmed from a financial matter with a bank while operating a previous clinic elsewhere in Hearst.
"They called they loan," says Herbert."We went through process, but I did not know we were at that point in the process. I thought we had room to negotiate, and there was none. So, it was complete and total shock when they showed up at my door saying 'that's it, it's over, your out right now."
Herbert says he spent much of the day trying to contact his customers so they could make alternative arrangements for their animals.
Herbert says customers who have not acquired records yet can still do so by calling 275-6474 and supplying both their and the animal's name.
Hebert calls the situation regrettable, but thanked the region for their ongoing support.
