Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center

07/22/2025

Same day appointments are available for both wellness and prevention, as well as, sick pets! Give us a call and get scheduled. 830-278-4441

07/16/2025

Our fourth-year RaiderVets’ second clinical rotation is in full swing!

RaiderVet Jay Masterson is at Southwest Texas Veterinary Medical Center in Uvalde, Texas. This mixed animal practice is giving him endless hands-on experiences with several different species. He has already been busy interpreting radiographs and ultrasounds, assisting with wellness exams and dentals and much more!

Guns Up RaiderVets!

07/15/2025

Time for a new promo code for vetsource orders! 15HOTSAVINGS
Use it for ordering medications or food on Vetsource.

07/07/2025

🦴💉 Dr. Stofas perfoming an epidural preoperatively for pain control during a hip procedure. 💉🦴

An epidural is a type of regional anesthesia injected near the spinal cord. Here’s why it’s often recommended for orthopedic surgeries:

✅ Superior Pain Control – Epidurals target pain right at the source, keeping your dog more comfortable during and after surgery.
✅ Reduced Need for General Anesthesia – By minimizing the depth of general anesthesia needed, we improve safety and shorten recovery times.
✅ Smoother Recovery – Dogs who receive epidurals often experience less post-op discomfort and require fewer opioids, which means fewer side effects like nausea or sedation.
✅ Better Mobility Post-Surgery – Effective pain control helps your pet get back on their feet sooner, which can aid in healing and physical therapy.

We know surgery can be stressful for both pets and their people. Using advanced techniques like epidurals helps us provide the safest, most compassionate care possible. 💙

Have questions about how we manage pain during orthopedic procedures? Give us a call 830-278-4441—we’re here to help. 🐾

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07/04/2025

We are thrilled to be hosting Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine fourth year veterinary student, Jay Masterson who is here to gain hands on experience in his mixed animal rural veterinary practice rotation, an exciting opportunity to shape the future of veterinary care! 🐶🐰🪿🐣🐴🐎🫏🐐🐩🐓🐈🦡🐇

07/03/2025

Tips for keeping your pets safe during holiday festivities. Stay safe and have fun!

07/02/2025

07/01/2025

Update : our phones are working again….
Our phones are down. We are open. We will update once phones are up again. You can call 830-275-2503

07/01/2025

New promo code time for Vetsource.
It is 15JULY4TH . Use this code when ordering on Vetsource.

06/24/2025

Pearl Angermiller getting her pearly whites checked and corrected! Special ponies and fun times!

06/20/2025

Equine stomach ulcers can impair appetite, cause girthiness, reduce performance, and lead to behavioral changes. After diagnosing and treating the ulcers with appropriate medications, managing the horse’s environment and nutrition are both important for the long-term. Friends Forage Freedom 🐴🐴🐴 If you suspect your horse may have ulcers, contact us for more information on how to set up a gastroscopy appointment. Check out a video in the comments we took yesterday of one of our patient’s ulcers. Our entire team is dedicated to helping your horses feel their best❣️

06/17/2025

It’s promo code time!!! Use 10HELLOSUMMER to get a discount when ordering from Vetsource.