Longtime Local Veterinarian Retires
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By JENNIKA INGRAM|Reporter
On November 1, long time veterinarian John Condello DVM will retire after taking treatment of local animals for more than 30 years at Palisades Animal Clinic in Marquez Knolls.
At age 71, while healthy, Condello has actually picked to retire as well as focus on being a good support group to his wife of 50 years, who has some wheelchair concerns, he informed the Palisadian-Post.
“I enjoy my work,” Condello shared. “I like my individuals in the Palisades, however my other half really needs me in your home to make sure that’s the major factor I’m leaving.”
He said he utilized to joke they would certainly need to take him out on a stretcher, however it ends up he’s leaving of his very own accord.
He found the service he was seeking when his buddies, Dr. Dean and also Dr. Dana Graulich, who run the Malibu Coast Animal Hospital practice, stunned him with an offer to take control of his center.
“One of the significant reasons that I proceeded on was that I might not discover somebody to continue the technique with the treatment and concern you are worthy of,” Condello cooperated a retirement letter to the community. “Many of you have actually currently used their facility in the past, as well as clients have frequently told me how much they like the treatment their animals have received from these physicians.”
The Palisades Animal Clinic will certainly shut for a brief time to upgrade equipment (consisting of a new X-ray equipment) and undergo a cosmetic refresh. Throughout this time around, there will be somebody offered to take telephone calls, fill up drugs and also give continuing medical care.
“The wonderful news is that currently X-rays as well as other in-depth diagnostics and care will be available without the requirement to go elsewhere,” Condello composed.
“While this will be a positive adjustment for all, rest ensured that I will deeply miss out on all of you.”
Both Condello and also his partner are Southern California citizens. Condello finished from the University of California, Davis with a bachelor’s degree with honors in 1978 and a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 1980. SHARE