Houston’s First & Only Veterinary Medical Guide
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Health & Wellness
Veterinary Profiles | 2013 urbanpawsmagazine.com/veterinaryprofiles
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Clara Scott, DVM My Family Vet
Contact 20120 Kuykendahl Rd. Spring, Texas 77379 p: (281) 288.0500 myfamilyvet.com Find us on Facebook: My Family Vet
My Family Vet sprang from Dr. Scott’s vision of a veterinary practice that encompassed excellent patient care with a compassionate and personable experience. Dr. Scott made her vision a reality when she started practicing out of the front room of her own home. Word quickly spread that she was an amazing veterinarian and her practice began to grow. It was time she moved out of her house and into her own space. Dr. Scott moved into a 600 square foot area and hired her first team members creating My Family Vet. As she continued to grow, she was able to open her arms to local rescue groups in need, helping those pets get healthy and find their forever homes. It did not take long to realize that My Family Vet needed even more space to accommodate our ever growing client family. In 2006, Clyde and Charley Theiss were kind enough to sell their ranch home on Kuykendahl Road to Dr. Scott knowing it was “going to the dogs!” There were many spiritual confirmations along the way that opened doors for this location and made My Family Vet what it is today. With your help they have hired more staff and doctors to accommodate the influx of patients. They are now able to do more surgeries, see more clients in a timely manner with 7 exam rooms, and help more sick patients with their spacious treatment area. They are constantly educating themselves on new medications, techniques, and treatments to keep up with the everchanging practices of veterinary medicine.
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Angel Ibanez, DVM Angel’s Pet Hospital
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24734 Kuykendahl Rd. Tomball, Texas 77375 p: (281) 290.0360 angelspethospital.com
Dr. Angel Ibanez graduated from Texas A&M University and began caring for pets in the Spring area in 1996. She opened Angel’s Pet Hospital in 2004 with the desire to provide comprehensive, quality medical and surgical care at an affordable cost. She and her husband of 22 years have four children, four dogs and two cats. She also has three very spoiled clinic cats that eagerly greet clients and patients that walk in the door and a beloved African Grey parrot that is a constant source of song and amusement. Dr. Angel is passionate about animal rescue and works with many local cat and dog rescue organizations, providing care for these homeless animals. Angel’s Pet Hospital is a modern, full-service, small animal veterinary clinic and boarding facility providing comprehensive preventative, medical, surgical and dental care. They have an experienced staff, four doctors, on-site diagnostics and state-of-the-art surgical facilities. Their recent expansion to double their original size means that they can board more pets and accommodate more patients in a timely manner. They have also have added a groomer in order to provide your pets with the first class treatment that they deserve. Angel’s Pet Hospital is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive, quality care in an environment that is both caring and professional.
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Christie Cornelius, DVM Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia
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1302 Waugh Drive, Suite 968 Houston, Texas 77019 p: (713) 452.0474 petslastwishes.com Find us on Facebook
Last Wishes In-Home Pet Hospice and Euthanasia was founded in 2012 by Dr. Christie Cornelius. Located in and servicing Houston and its surrounding communities, Last Wishes provides a peaceful end-of-life transition for your beloved companion in the comfort of home. We work with the best aftercare specialists and pet loss experts, as well as a team of skilled veterinary nurses who share in our belief that every pet deserves to be as comfortable and as pain-free as possible during their final moments. Our hospice and palliative care services include, but are not limited to: pain management, hydration therapy, nutritional and dietary therapy, mental stimulation, household modifications, referrals for non-pharmacological therapies, educating family members on pain assessment, quality of life, and how to perform medical and nursing care at home, and grief support. Dr. Cornelius has eight years of experience in small animal internal medicine and surgery, including four years as an animal emergency doctor. She is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Harris County Veterinary Medical Association, International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, American Association of Human-Animal Bond Veterinarians, the Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, and the International Academy of Veterinary Pain Management.
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Rick Wall, DVM, CCRP Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist Carrie Giordano, DVM, CVPP Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner Kari Koudelka, RVT, CCRP Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner
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10807 Kuykendahl Road Suite 406 The Woodlands, Texas 77382 p: (281) 298.5509 e: vetrehab@wallvet.com
Services Include:
Orthopedic and Neurologic Rehabilitation Chronic Pain Management Non-Surgical Orthopedics Sports Medicine
Athletic Evaluations
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Laurie Noaker, DVM, DACVIM Chief of Staff Veterinary Emergency Referral Group, Inc.
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8921 Katy Freeway Houston, Texas 77024 p: (713) 932.9589 vergi247.com Find us on Facebook:
Veterinary Emergency Referral Group, Inc.
The Veterinary Emergency Referral Group, Inc. (VERGI) was created in 1977. VERGI has always emphasized excellence, compassion and comprehensive medical care. Our mission is simple: to save lives. In 2000, VERGI was fortunate to obtain Dr. Laurie Noaker as the chief of staff. She continues that mission and also embodies the vision and passion for practicing the highest standards of care. She is Board Certified in Veterinary Internal Medicine, having completed her training at the University of Pennsylvania. A regular writer, Dr. Noaker has also published several articles in an effort to educate pet owners. In 2006, VERGI became the first successful 24/7/365 emergency hospital in the Houston area. We deliver emergency and critical care to dogs and cats. Some of our advanced capabilities include maintaining a complete surgical suite with endoscopy, multiple oxygen sources, EKG’s, blood pressure, oximetry, capnography, digital diagnostic imaging, comprehensive blood testing and many others. Results are rapidly available on-site so that we can better care for all of our patients. Our hospital is staffed around the clock with exceptional doctors and a wonderfully caring and talented team. Everything we do must benefit the patient. At VERGI, the patient comes first. Always.
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Nicholas J. Millichamp
BVetMed, PhD, DVOphthal, DipECVO, MRCVS Eye Care for Animals
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17395 Tomball Parkway #3-H Houston, Texas 77064 p: (281) 820-EYES (3937) eyecareforanimals.com
Eye Care for Animals is the largest practicing group of ophthalmologists in the country providing diagnosis and treatment of eye disease in all types of animals. We work closely with regular veterinarians to ensure the best possible care for your pet. Our extensive national eye disease database ensures that our patients receive the most up to date treatments available. Our Houston office is located on the northwest side of the city. We also have offices in Austin, Round Rock and El Paso. Your local ophthalmologists, Dr. Nick Millichamp and Dr. Lynsey Smith are diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists, with many years of academic and private practice experience in eye disease, research and teaching. We treat eyelid abnormalities, tear film deficiencies, corneal disease, glaucoma, retinal conditions, and routinely perform cataract surgery. We use the latest laser treatments for many eye conditions – for instance endoscopic laser treatment for glaucoma. Our ophthalmologists have excellent facilities for surgery and anesthesia including state of the art monitoring equipment and the services of a veterinary anesthesiologist. The doctors at ECFA offer services for animal rescue organizations, provide free annual screenings for service dogs, and frequently examine wild or exotic animals at several facilities including the Houston Zoo.