Twist Junction Veterinary Services

09/07/2026

Twist Junction Veterinary Services will be closed Monday, Sept 7th for Labor Day.

08/21/2026

We are hiring!!! Twist Junction Veterinary Services is currently taking applications for an additional Veterinary Assistant/Technician and Receptionist. If you are the team member we are looking for you’ll be familiar with basic animal behavior, outgoing, enthusiastic, compassionate and not afraid to get dirty.

Tech/Assistant: This position encompasses a wide-range of duties, which at times are physically demanding and may require heavy lifting. Duties include assisting the veterinarian with exams, surgeries, and lab work, cleaning/stocking large/small animal facilities, in-patient care, aiding patient check-in/discharge and other duties as assigned.

Receptionist: This position also encompasses a wide range of duties, including checking in/out client/patients, basic small animal handling, account management, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and light janitorial duties. Most of all you need to love people and animals.

You’ll need to be professional, trustworthy, and industrious, have previous small and large animal experience, punctual, and love smiling. You will take this opportunity to learn, grow and achieve well above average results and remuneration. Basic grammar, spelling, and math skills required. 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday + rotating weekends. Starting wage commensurate with experience. Resumes accepted at 12035 FM 3139, Dalhart, TX 79022.

07/02/2026

Fireworks can cause pets to panic, run away or become injured. Here's what veterinarians and animal experts recommend to keep them safe this Fourth of July.

07/02/2026

Now is the time to make preparations to keep your horses, farm animals and pets safe during any fireworks that will be happening in your area in celebration of July 4th.

The AAEP Horse Owner Education Committee offers these essential tips to get you started. If you have any questions or requests for your veterinarian, or if you're not familiar with their after-hours policy or holiday office hours, don't delay and call today!

07/02/2026

06/08/2026

In response to the recent confirmation from the USDA of the presence of New World Screwworm in the United States, the AAEP has published New World Screwworm Infestation (Disease) Guidelines.

View the guidelines here: https://ow.ly/SNsM50Z92rh

01/23/2026

We will be closing today at NOON for our staff to travel home safely. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Stay warm out there.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from TJVS!!! We are closed until Monday, Dec 29th at 8am. Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday!!!

12/24/2025

11/19/2025

What is Equine Herpesvirus (EHV)?

You've probably heard it called Rhinopneumonitis, a respiratory tract disease that results in "snotty noses," but EHV is more than that. Depending on the strain, this virus can also cause abortion in broodmares, and equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy (EHM) — the often-deadly neurologic form of the disease.

Because EHV is endemic in many equine populations, most mature horses have developed some immunity through repeated natural infection. However, they remain a source of infection for other susceptible horses, like weaned foals and yearlings, who usually display symptoms of the respiratory form of the disease in autumn and winter. Performance and show horses are also more vulnerable to the disease, as they commingle with unfamiliar equines in close quarters while under stress from travel and competition.

Proper biosecurity protocols can help reduce EHV outbreaks and other disease transmission. A variety of vaccines are also available for protection against both the respiratory and abortive form of the disease, but there is no equine licensed vaccine at this time that has a label claim for protection against the neurologic form (EHM).

Consult your primary equine veterinarian to learn more about this disease and work with them to determine the optimal vaccine protocol for your horses.

You can learn more about all three forms on the Equine Disease Communication Center's website here: https://equinediseasecc.org/infectious-diseases