Source: KENS 5
San Antonio is moving forward with a major project to expand Veterinary services at Animal Care Services (ACS), with city leaders set to review a key update on Wednesday. The $15.3 million proposal, funded through the 2022 bond program, includes building a new ACS Veterinary hospital and renovating the current clinic. Officials say the expansion is urgently needed, as the existing facility cannot adequately treat the volume of injured and treatable animals arriving at the shelter.
The new hospital would also enable ACS to perform spay and neuter surgeries on-site, improving efficiency and overall animal care. The city received seven proposals for the project and has selected one recommended vendor, though the City Council will not award the contract at Wednesday’s meeting. Instead, the audit committee will be briefed on the selection process, with the full council expected to consider and vote on the proposal later this month.