First Bitcoin Veterinary Hospital Chivopets opens in El Salvador
Established in the capital city of San Salvador, El Salvador, "Chivopets" is the world's first bitcoin-powered veterinary service.
Construction of Chivopets Veterinary Hospital began in November 2021; In January 2022, El Salvador increased animal protection by ratifying the Animal Welfare Act. The hospital was inaugurated by President Nayib Bukele on 23 February 2022. Chivopets Hospital will start its work from 26 February 2022.
The live inauguration of Chivopets by President Bukele was shown on social media sites like Twitter, Facebook, etc.
This hospital was built out of profit from bitcoin. In this hospital, the medical facility will also be available in bitcoin. According to President Bukele, each treatment at Chivopets will cost only $0.25 in bitcoin. Providing veterinary medicine at very low cost is a great achievement.
The name of this hospital is Chivopets, but people are not obliged to use Chivo Wallet or any specific wallet. Consumers can make payment from any wallet as per their requirement.