Dr. Miller bids farewell to PI Animal Clinic
Having tended to the island’s four-legged family members for many years, Dr. Robert Miller has announced that he will be retiring this month.
“I have very much enjoyed working at the clinic and taking care of the pets here on the island, but there comes a time when it’s time to relax and enjoy life,” said Miller. “I do plan to continue to live on the island and I am looking forward to spending my time fishing, traveling and perhaps doing some volunteer work.”
Miller began his career as a veterinarian more than 36 years ago and opened his practice on Pine Island in 1984.
“After being here for about 27 years, I am now seeing the pets belonging to the adult children of my earlier clients,” Miller said. “I would like to say thank you to all of the people here on Pine Island who have supported me over the years.”
“In fact, if I had the opportunity, I would thank them all individually,” he said.
Over the years, Miller has encountered many unusual situations. Among them involved a small dog and a wrought iron table.
“Early one morning, I received a call at home from a friend from church who said she needed help with her puppy. When I asked what the problem was she said it was difficult to explain and asked if I could come over,” Miller said. “When I arrived at her home, I discovered the dog was stuck to a wrought iron table. It seems he had been chewing on the leg and the curl at the tip of one leg had gotten wedged in its jaw. I was able to turn the table over and lay the dog on its back and took table and dog back to the clinic. Once there I was at a loss as to what to do, so I called my pastor and asked him if he had a hack saw. I was able to sedate the dog, cut away the leg and dislodge the wrought iron from its jaw, but is a very strange case to say the least.”
The departure of Miller will not interrupt services at the Pine Island Animal Clinic as he will turn over the leash to Dr. Kendra Techeira.
“Dr. Techeira is not new to veterinary medicine and I feel very confident in her abilities. I also plan on staying on in a limited capacity for a few weeks to introducer to our patients and aid in the transition process,” Miller said. “Also, all of the other staff will continue on as well as part-time vet, Dr. Shirley.”
“This too will aid in the transition process and I think all of our patients will continue to be happy with the care their pets receive here,” he said.
Techeira originally hails from the island of Antigua, but was schooled in the United States. Most of her career was spent working in clinics on the east coast of Florida, but she and her husband were searching for a place that they felt they could raise their small child.
“As soon as I saw Pine Island I fell in love with the place. It immediately reminded me of where I grew up with its laid back atmosphere,” Techeira said. “I also understand that the elementary school here on the island is among the best in the state so we began looking for a home here right away. On one of our visits, I discovered Dr. Miller’s office and as luck would have it, he told me he was ready to retire and after talking for a time, it was decided that I would buy and operate the clinic. I, along with my family, are looking forward to building our lives here and becoming a part of this wonderful community.”
For more information about the Pine Island Animal Clinic, located on Doug Tayler Circle in the Pine Island Industrial Park, call 283-1244.
Dr. Miller bids farewell to PI Animal Clinic
Having tended to the island’s four-legged family members for many years, Dr. Robert Miller has announced that he will be retiring this month.
“I have very much enjoyed working at the clinic and taking care of the pets here on the island, but there comes a time when it’s time to relax and enjoy life,” said Miller. “I do plan to continue to live on the island and I am looking forward to spending my time fishing, traveling and perhaps doing some volunteer work.”
Miller began his career as a veterinarian more than 36 years ago and opened his practice on Pine Island in 1984.
“After being here for about 27 years, I am now seeing the pets belonging to the adult children of my earlier clients,” Miller said. “I would like to say thank you to all of the people here on Pine Island who have supported me over the years.”
“In fact, if I had the opportunity, I would thank them all individually,” he said.
Over the years, Miller has encountered many unusual situations. Among them involved a small dog and a wrought iron table.
“Early one morning, I received a call at home from a friend from church who said she needed help with her puppy. When I asked what the problem was she said it was difficult to explain and asked if I could come over,” Miller said. “When I arrived at her home, I discovered the dog was stuck to a wrought iron table. It seems he had been chewing on the leg and the curl at the tip of one leg had gotten wedged in its jaw. I was able to turn the table over and lay the dog on its back and took table and dog back to the clinic. Once there I was at a loss as to what to do, so I called my pastor and asked him if he had a hack saw. I was able to sedate the dog, cut away the leg and dislodge the wrought iron from its jaw, but is a very strange case to say the least.”
The departure of Miller will not interrupt services at the Pine Island Animal Clinic as he will turn over the leash to Dr. Kendra Techeira.
“Dr. Techeira is not new to veterinary medicine and I feel very confident in her abilities. I also plan on staying on in a limited capacity for a few weeks to introducer to our patients and aid in the transition process,” Miller said. “Also, all of the other staff will continue on as well as part-time vet, Dr. Shirley.”
“This too will aid in the transition process and I think all of our patients will continue to be happy with the care their pets receive here,” he said.
Techeira originally hails from the island of Antigua, but was schooled in the United States. Most of her career was spent working in clinics on the east coast of Florida, but she and her husband were searching for a place that they felt they could raise their small child.
“As soon as I saw Pine Island I fell in love with the place. It immediately reminded me of where I grew up with its laid back atmosphere,” Techeira said. “I also understand that the elementary school here on the island is among the best in the state so we began looking for a home here right away. On one of our visits, I discovered Dr. Miller’s office and as luck would have it, he told me he was ready to retire and after talking for a time, it was decided that I would buy and operate the clinic. I, along with my family, are looking forward to building our lives here and becoming a part of this wonderful community.”
For more information about the Pine Island Animal Clinic, located on Doug Tayler Circle in the Pine Island Industrial Park, call 283-1244.