The new center will support 300+ new graduate vets and 10,000 pets annually
Carrollton, TX – July 2026 – Operation Kindness Humane Society and Mission Pet Health will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Dr. Barbara Craig Surgical Mentorship Center.
The surgical center will create more professional opportunities for new graduate veterinarians in North Texas and from across the country by providing real-world, hands-on education led by Operation Kindness Humane Society veterinarians. Mission Pet Health mentees will learn shelter industry best practices, complex surgical techniques, and build a network of support.
This partnership responds to the need for greater surgical capacity for spay and neuter surgeries for shelter and community pets while enhancing mentees’ surgical experience. The new center is expected to support more than 300 new graduate veterinarians and 10,000 pets annually.
WHEN:
Tuesday, July 14 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Dr. Barbara Craig Surgical Mentorship Center
3220 Keller Springs Road
Carrollton, TX 75006
About Operation Kindness Humane Society
Operation Kindness Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating a kinder world for pets and the people who love them. Celebrating 50 years of lifesaving impact, Operation Kindness has grown into one of North Texas’ leading animal welfare organizations, helping more than 83,000 pets annually through adoption, lifesaving medical care, community veterinary services, foster care, behavior resources, a pet food pantry, volunteer engagement, and professional training.
Founded in 1976, Operation Kindness Humane Society continues to innovate, build community partnerships, and expand programs that support the lives of pets and the people who love them.
Media Contact:
Tori Fugate
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Operation Kindness Humane Society
Email: tfugate@operationkindness.org
Submitted by Nicole Rosales | PR Associate Allyn Media
