Talk Story with an Advertiser: East Hawaii Veterinary Center, LLC
By Sara Hayashi
For most of us, our furry companions are more than just pets; they are treasured members of the family. At East Hawaii Veterinary Center, Dr. Alfred Mina and his dedicated team are here to help.
East Hawaii Veterinary Center, which provides care for dogs, cats, avian, and exotic pets, is locally owned and operated. Dr. Mina was born on Kaua‘i and grew up on Hawai‘i Island, graduating from Hilo High School and UH Hilo. He went on to attend Washington State University, earning his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2000, and returned to Hilo where he opened EHVC in 2003. Many of the doctors and staff (including Practice Manager, Jeremy, and Lead Veterinary Nurse, Erin) have been part of the team since the center’s inception.
As the only veterinary center open seven days a week and conveniently located at the Prince Kuhio Plaza, EHVC has the most accessible veterinary services in East Hawai‘i. Mina attributes their success to their compassionate staff and excellent services. This success is evidenced by their many loyal clients, some of whom travel from as far away as Kailua-Kona or Ocean View to utilize EHVC’s services on a regular basis.
Services include routine vaccinations for cats and dogs, basic grooming, diagnostic testing, microchipping, and routine spay and neuter surgeries on dogs, cats, and other pets, among other specialty services and surgeries. They also go above and beyond, offering 24-hour emergency services for their loyal clients to ensure peace of mind in any unforeseen circumstance.
Dr. Mina also enjoys raising purebred angora rabbits for wool production and works closely with Department of Land and Natural Resources and other native bird sanctuaries, aiding in the medical and surgical care of the birds of Hawai‘i. In addition to caring for the animals in his professional and personal life, he enjoys doing martial arts and painting. Check out some of his beautiful artwork adorning the office walls on your next visit.
The team at East Hawaii Veterinary center truly cares for their clients and patients, and would like to say, “Mahalo nui for all of the support throughout the years.”
East Hawaii Veterinary Center, LLC
Prince Kuhio Plaza
111 E. Puainako Street, Suite A-109, Hilo
808.959.2273
EastHawaiiVet.com
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm, Saturday: 8am-4pm, Sunday: 9am-4pm
