Dusseldorf --
The state capital is the Mecca of veterinary medicine. Marco Lenzen (52) from Düsseldorf has fulfilled a lifelong dream.
After the former fashion designer more terrible fate of animals had suffered and witnessed first hand, he built on the Wielandstraße now Germany's largest veterinary hospital - the "Lesia AG, a Medical Center of superlatives.
On six floors from March to 24 highly qualified specialists, giving the ophthalmologist about tumor specialists to cardiologists, their best.
Medical Director Wolfgang Drinneberg: "We want our team to heal animals and care to set new standards. Using the latest scientific findings and the latest medical equipment up to the CT scanner for animals. "
Veterinarians will "Lesia" not be a competitor but partner. They share experiences and knowledge. CEO Dirk Jacob (36): "We also have an academy that will teach in the international capacity of veterinary medicine. It is open to veterinarians and pet owners. "
Pate and mascot of the clinic is "Lesia", half blinded dog. The "Center for Veterinary Medicine" bears his name. Lenzen had discovered him during a Greek vacation and saved from certain death.
Lenzen: "When I recently saw how a dog died because he bled to death during tooth extraction, it was clear to me what mission I had. It cost me a fortune. But I know that happy animals and happy owner of it will return to me. "
Despite the perfect technology of an animal hospital and animal should stay in the center. Animal welfare Lenzen wants to give new impetus to fight to ensure that the "thing" animal law, and also gets one more respectful role in daily life.
Eva Huthmann, senior veterinarian, "masters and mistresses who come with a cat, dog, bird, rabbit or reptile, shall always be in the progress of healing and care to share opportunities."
Dirk Jakobs: "The clinic also includes, for example, a blood bank for animals and an underwater treadmill for dogs, physical therapy seeks to eliminate or reduce suffering. The range is complemented by an emergency ambulance and rescue service around the clock. "
