Lorrie Boldrick, DVM

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March 31, 2023

The Barefoot Veterinarian is re-opening on April 17th!! That first day, we will only be open a half day, as I have physical therapy sessions that afternoon. Beginning April 21st, we will be open our normal full days on Monday and Fridays. Beth and Lalli will be supporting me as I get back in the groove, so your pets will get lots of attention.

I am anxiously awaiting working again, and I look forward to seeing you!

March 10, 2023

I am improving (I think slowly, although others tell me I am making huge strides). I am hoping, and at this time planning, to be able to restart work the middle of April. It will be with help from my trusty staff, as I work my way back. Beth and Lalli will initially give shots and will be holding (with their owner's help) your pets, so I can still do a good examination. And Sherry will be keeping us all organized and running smoothly.

I will not be doing surgeries anymore. I will miss that part of my practice more than I had expected. We can do general checkups, vaccines, ears, skin problems, most intestinal problems, etc.

I miss all of my patients, and their owners, so much! I am looking forward to getting myself stronger each day, mentally and physically, and to returning to work.

February 8, 2023

I'm home!!! I was released from in-patient rehab this morning, and I am thrilled to be back home. JJ and I get to sleep in my own bed for the first time in almost a month. For those of you that don't know, JJ is my 9-year-old, black lab. I have at least a month of out-patient rehab in front of me. Since I've made progress throughout rehab, albeit more slowly than I would have liked, I will keep working hard. I'll check in again around the end of the month, hopefully with thoughts on my return to work.

January 22, 2023

After one week of rehabilitation, Lorrie is making good progress. The staff will continue to fill "refillable" prescriptions after checking with Lorrie. She remains involved in all decisions and finds it therapeutic. We are considering opening once a month for nail trims and weigh-ins, if there is enough interest.

January 17, 2023

The clinic is temporarily closed, and we aren't scheduling appointments for the time being. Last week (Friday the 13th) Dr. Boldrick suffered a stroke. She is already in rehab, but it is premature to predict when she will able to return to work. We will publish regular, short updates on her condition, and by early February we will update our expectation on reopening.

In the meantime, the staff will routinely monitor the business email and voicemail (as listed above). Email is our preferred method of communication. If you need your pet's records, please send an email, and we will get them to you within a week.

Two veterinarians with practices similar to Dr. Boldrick's, that are open at least five days a week, and that she has collaborated with and occasionally referred to are:

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We are open at our Orange (Orange Park Acres) location on Mondays and Fridays. The hours are from 9am til 4pm. We will be available for all your pet's needs. Please make an appointment for your visit - by either email or phone.

If you would like to make an appointment, please send an email to barefootveterinarian@gmail.com and request an appointment with the time and/or date you prefer. Someone will get back to you.

Directions to the Orange Clinic

We are no longer taking any new goats or sheep as patients. Please call either Dr. Mike Kavanagh in Tustin at 714-832-8686 or Greek and Associates Veterinary Hospital in Yorba Linda at 714-463-1190 for help with them.

Did you know that Senior Citizens (Age 65 and over) may license their spayed or neutered dog for half price? It is one benefit of getting old!

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