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Photos: Hiawatha pet hospital using mobile app to communicate with pet owners during appointments
Being social with pets while practicing social distancing.
Veterinary Assistant Ashley Brockschink greets Crimson as her owner, Brianna Cless of Marion, delivers Crimson for a Wednesday appointment at Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha. The veterinary practice has begun offering tele-veterinary medicine and curbside service for its clients because of coronavirus restrictions. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Brianna Cless of Marion uses a video conference app on her cellphone to talk to Dr. Ann Eike on Wednesday as the veterinarian examines Cless' dog, Crimson. Cless remained in the parking lot of Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha and was able to watch the vet examine her dog and ask her questions, via the app on her phone. The veterinary practice has begun using tele-veterinary medicine during the coronavirus restrictions. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Dr. Ann Eike examines Crimson with Veterinary Assistant Ashley Brockschink during a Wednesday appointment at Petersen Pet Hospital in Hiawatha. Crimson's owner was able to watch the exam and ask questions via a mobile phone app. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Veterinary Assistant Ashley Brockschink walks Crimson back to her owner after a Wednesday appointment. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Brianna Cless of Marion, Iowa, greets her dog Crimson as she is brought out to Cless's vehicle after an appointment by veterinary assistant Ashley Brockschink at Petersen Pet Hospital, 1031 Kacena Rd., in Hiawatha, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. The veterinary practice has begun using tele-veterinary medicine for their clients through curbside service at the facility. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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