Pet Kare Clinic Strives for Sustainablity in Steamboat Springs!

Pet Kare Clinic is commited to sustainable business practices and has recently earned Gold Certification in the Steamboat Springs Sustainable Business Program.

The Sustainable Business Program:
"Currently 57 businesses strong, the Sustainable Business Program is one of the most accredited, diverse and encompassing programs of its kind in Colorado. Established in March of 2007 as a collaborative effort between the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association and Environmental Solutions Unltd, the Sustainable Business Program has been changing the nature of business in the Yampa Valley. The program focuses on sustainability and the Triple Bottom Line - a new way to define business success. The Triple Bottom Line includes: financial success, social responsibility, proactive environmental management, and the inter-relationships between them. Our goal is to leave our planet in as good or better shape for future generations." From Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association Website 3/5/09.

• Article as seen in Steamboat Magazine

Things we're doing to improve our sustainability include:

• Decreasing our energy consumption by increasing employee awareness, using energy efficiency devices such as motion sensor lights etc.
• Increasing our recycling effort by recycling all recyclables used by our clinic, including syringe cases, cardboard products, papers and drug packaging.
• Decreasing our usage of paper products by using duplexing printers, laminated office communication charts, all memos on back of previously printed papers etc.
• Contributing to our vibrant community by donating service to the animal shelter, supporting Horizons Specialized Services, sponsoring a section of the Core Trail, April Stool's Day, and other community efforts.
• Striving to maintain our financial success and viability while providing exceptional patient care.