VETERINARY SERVICES
Comprehensive Care for All Creatures Great and Small
At Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center, we are proud to provide comprehensive veterinary medical, surgical, and diagnostic services for animals throughout Southwest Texas. Our four-doctor team combines modern veterinary technology with practical experience and a commitment to personalized patient care.
From routine wellness visits for dogs and cats to advanced diagnostics, equine medicine, cattle herd health, and farm and ranch calls, we strive to meet the diverse needs of the animals and people who depend on us.
We offer appointments for small and large animal patients, as well as farm and ranch visits. Emergency and after-hours services are available according to our on-call arrangements. Please call the clinic for availability.
SMALL ANIMALS, POCKET PETS & AVIAN PATIENTS
From preventive care to advanced diagnostics and surgery, we offer a wide range of services to support the health and well-being of your pets.
Preventive & Wellness Care
● Customized vaccination recommendations
● Routine wellness examinations
● Individualized preventive care based on age, lifestyle, and medical history
Diagnostics
● In-house diagnostic laboratory, with many bloodwork results available within approximately 20 minutes
● Digital radiography (X-rays)
● Ultrasound imaging
● Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
Surgery & Anesthesia
● Soft tissue and general surgical procedures
● Spays, neuters, and cesarean sections
● Modern injectable and inhalant anesthesia tailored to each patient
● Anesthetic monitoring with Cardell monitoring equipment
Dentistry
● Comprehensive oral health evaluations
● Full-mouth dental radiographs
● Ultrasonic dental scaling and polishing
Additional Services
● Hospitalization and supportive care
● Medical management and therapeutic diets, including Purina Veterinary Diets
● Boarding in clean, comfortable kennels with twice-daily leash walks
● Emergency and on-call services
We also care for a variety of other species, including rabbits, pigs, goats, birds, and select exotic pets. Please contact us to discuss your animal’s individual needs.
EQUINE SERVICES
From preventive care and performance evaluations to advanced diagnostics and reproductive services, we help horse owners maintain the health, comfort, and performance of their equine partners.
● Equine wellness examinations and vaccinations
● Digital equine radiography
● Ultrasound diagnostics
● Endoscopic upper airway evaluation
● Equine gastroscopy for evaluation of gastric disease
● Lameness evaluations
● Reproductive services
● Equine dental evaluations and performance floating
● Diagnostic laboratory services
● Federal Coggins testing
● Field examinations and farm calls
● Castrations
● Emergency and on-call services
Our goal is to provide practical, individualized care for horses at every stage of life, whether they are cherished companions, working ranch horses, or performance athletes.
BOVINE SERVICES
We understand the importance of healthy cattle to the success of a ranching operation. Our bovine services support individual animal health, reproduction, herd management, and regulatory testing needs.
● Bovine trichomoniasis testing
● Reproductive and fertility testing
● Health certificates
● Reproductive examinations and obstetrical services
● Fecal egg counts
● Herd health consultations
● Farm and ranch calls
● Emergency and on-call services
We work with cattle owners and producers to provide veterinary care tailored to the needs of their animals and operations.
EXOTIC HOOFSTOCK & SMALL RUMINANTS
We provide veterinary services for goats, sheep, and other hoofstock, recognizing the unique medical and management needs of these species.
● Health certificates
● Herd health management and consultation
● Reproductive and medical evaluations
● Fecal egg counts
● Farm and ranch calls
● Chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing, where applicable
Contact our team to discuss the specific needs of your herd or individual animals.
VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE
Integrative Care with Dr. Tracy Colvin
We are pleased to offer veterinary acupuncture as an additional treatment option for patients at Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center.
Dr. Tracy Colvin completed specialized mixed-animal acupuncture training through Chi University, with education and hands-on experience involving multiple species.
Veterinary acupuncture can be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan to support comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life. Depending on the patient’s condition, it may be used alongside conventional veterinary medicine, rehabilitation, and other appropriate therapies.
Acupuncture services are available for:
● Dogs and cats
● Horses
● Cattle
● Goats and pigs
● Birds and select exotic species, depending on the patient’s needs
Conditions that may benefit from acupuncture include:
● Chronic pain and osteoarthritis
● Mobility difficulties and certain musculoskeletal conditions
● Selected neurologic conditions
● Supportive management of certain chronic illnesses
Every patient is evaluated individually to determine whether acupuncture is an appropriate addition to their care.
Contact Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center to learn more about veterinary acupuncture with Dr. Colvin.
Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center
Modern Veterinary Medicine. Personalized Care. All Creatures Great and Small.
Serving Uvalde and surrounding rural communities with comprehensive small and large animal veterinary care.