October 28, 2025 3:05 a.m.  

Aviva Health is hosting its annual Vets and Their Pets Veteran’s Day celebration on Thursday, November 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. outside their facility at 150 Northeast Kenneth Ford Drive in Roseburg.

A release said the event honors U.S. Armed Forces veterans with a complimentary lunch prepared by Aviva Health staff. Festivities will commence with the raising of the American flag and Aviva Health staff members singing the national anthem. Free massages and haircuts will be available, with other vendors on-site to share helpful information and resources.

Veterans are invited to bring their pets for complimentary services, like vaccines and microchips provided by Saving Grace Human Society and basic grooming services from Sutherlin Pets & Grooming.

Aviva Chief of Staff and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel Ron Harper said, “All of us at Aviva Health are honored to host the Vets and Their Pets celebration as a way to recognize the dedication and service of the military families in our community”. Harper said, “Each year we’re proud to stand with Douglas County’s veterans to thank them for the lasting impact they’ve made”.

For more information on Aviva Health, go to www.aviva.health.