Olmsted County hosts 65th annual rabies vaccination clinic

A woman holds her dog while a veterinarian gives the dog a rabies vaccine

Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) will host its 65th annual rabies vaccination clinic on June 14, 2023. In partnership with local veterinarians, this event is an opportunity to help protect our pets, family, and community from the spread of rabies.

Wild animals such as skunks, bats, and raccoons are the most common carrier of rabies. Protecting domestic pets by providing necessary vaccinations helps prevent the spread of the virus to humans.

“By getting your pet vaccinated, you not only protect them from rabies, but also help prevent the spread of the disease in our community,” said OCPHS Sanitarian Megan West. “Protect your pet and your fellow friends and neighbors.”

The rabies vaccines are available for $20 cash per animal at the clinics. Veterinarians will provide rabies vaccines to dogs, cats, and ferrets. All attending pet owners should bring their animals in pet carriers or on a leash.

June 14, 2023, clinic details

8 a.m. to noon

  • Location: Jeff’s Little Store, 3335 Marion Rd. SE, Rochester
  • Veterinarian: Dr. Larry Predmore

9 to 11 a.m.

  • Location: Chosen Valley Veterinary Clinic, 115 S. Main, Chatfield
  • Veterinarian: Dr. Henry Peeters

12:30 to 4 p.m.

  • Location: Rochester Pet & Country Store, 1550 3rd Ave. SE, Rochester
  • Veterinarian: Dr. Larry Predmore

4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

  • Location: History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 West Circle Dr. SW, Rochester
  • Veterinarian: Dr. Larry Predmore

5 to 7 p.m.

  • Location: Olmsted County Public Health Services, 2100 Campus Drive SE, Rochester
  • Veterinarian: Dr. Laurel Bjornson

8 to 9 p.m.

  • Location: Jeff’s Little Store, 5395 Highway 52 S, Rochester
  • Veterinarian: Dr. Larry Predmore

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Media Contact: Emma Diercks, Communications Specialist, 507-328-6166