Independence Equine & Small Animal Clinic

07/30/2025

Keep them safe in this heat! ❤️🐾❤️

Teach pet owners how to recognize heat stroke. Read more: https://mrkmnls.co/3SpGb5Z

07/25/2025

We are so excited to announce that we are now among the top 15% of veterinary hospitals in the USA!! We have passed and now are an AAHA accredited veterinary hospital! The team has worked so hard and we thank our clients for bearing with us during some moderate construction! But the hard work has paid off!

07/24/2025

Always a great reminder!

It's MYTHBUSTER time!

The core vaccinations for every horse, regardless of their travel status, include Rabies, Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), Western Equine Encephalitis (WEE), West Nile Virus (WNV), and Tetanus.

Unfortunately, mosquitoes, bacteria, and rabid animals do not discriminate when it comes to infecting horses. Whether a horse is in a freshly bedded stall, wide open pasture, or on show grounds, mosquitoes can potentially infect your horse with life threatening diseases such as EEE, WEE, and/or WNV.

Tetanus is a common clostridial bacteria present in the dirt and can infect a horse who has never left its home just the same as a horse who shows every weekend if it doesn't have proper vaccine status.

Rabies is a 100% fatal disease once clinical signs are present and is easily transmissible to humans and other animals both at home and on the trails.

It's also important to note that different regions in the U.S. may have additional "core" recommendations so be sure to ask your veterinarian what is best for your horse!

Thank you to the Horse Owner Education Committee for providing this information!

07/19/2025

Dr. Miller, Dr. Garretson, Dr. Bayer, and all of our Independence Staff wants to thank and give a big shout out to our sponsors! Without the support this open house event wouldn’t have been as amazing as it was! Thank you guys!! Thank everyone for coming out to meet us!!

07/19/2025

07/18/2025

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY
We just wanted to share a few of the prizes that are up for raffle!! Come see us from 10:00am-12:00pm!🐾

07/16/2025

DON'T FORGET. We are hoping to see you!🐾

🐾 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾
Saturday, July 19th | 10AM – 12PM

We're teaming up with D&L for an exciting Open House you won’t want to miss!

🌭 FREE food, drinks, and snow cones
🐾 Adoptable pets looking for loving homes
📚 Educational booths
🏥 Clinic tours & meet our friendly staff
🎯 Games & fun
🛍️ Huge savings at D&L this day ONLY
🎟️ Door prizes & raffle baskets packed with goodies

Mark your calendar and bring the whole crew!
We can't wait to see you there!

07/11/2025

Please bear with us!! Our internet is down. Which means our phones are down. Please text us if you need anything, 940-668-8282. Sorry for the inconvenience!!

07/10/2025

Christian and Lucie are doing their best work. Prayers for everyone involved. Posting some quick photos of Lucie sent by Christian in the comments ❤

07/07/2025

Our technician, Christian, along with her highly skilled search and rescue dog and dedicated team, have been requested in the search for missing personnel in Kerrville, and they leave out TONIGHT. This incredible team operates independently and on a volunteer basis, receiving no compensation for their travel/efforts. Any support or donations (whether directly to Christian or to the team) would be deeply appreciated. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Christians Venmo: -Hornbeck
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MARK9 is an all volunteer team made up of regular people from various walks of life. Given that all of MARK9's members are volunteers, there are multiple opportunities for members of the public to help the team.

07/05/2025

🐾 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾
Saturday, July 19th | 10AM – 12PM

We're teaming up with D&L for an exciting Open House you won’t want to miss!

🌭 FREE food, drinks, and snow cones
🐾 Adoptable pets looking for loving homes
📚 Educational booths
🏥 Clinic tours & meet our friendly staff
🎯 Games & fun
🛍️ Huge savings at D&L this day ONLY
🎟️ Door prizes & raffle baskets packed with goodies

Mark your calendar and bring the whole crew!
We can't wait to see you there!