Van Zandt Veterinary Hospital

07/31/2025

We are making some changes to our weekend schedule. Our staff and doctors work long hours all week long and we want to help them keep a healthy work life balance. To reach this goal we will no longer be open every Saturday. To accommodate clients who need to have their pets seen on Saturdays, we will be open First Monday weekends on Saturday from 8-12. In the past we have only had a single doctor in office for Saturdays, but now we will have both doctors and a full staff so we can see as many animals as possible. So if you need to schedule your pet’s well visit for a Saturday, call ahead 903-873-4100, to book the appointment now. We also offer drop off appointments during the week, so if you don’t have time to come to an appointment, your pet can spend the day with us to receive care. Lastly, we know there are emergencies that pop up at inconvenient times. We will be available to see emergencies not just on Saturdays, but nights and all weekend as well, just call our regular number 903-873-4100 for help.

07/15/2025

It is very important to have your pets teeth cleaned once a year, and here's why... 🐶🐱🐾🦷

Dental health is a very important part of your pet's overall health. Plaque and tartar buildup can lead to gum disease, infections, and tooth loss. If left untreated, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, affecting major organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Lucky for you, in August we run a dental cleaning special (this doesn't include extractions). Call now to reserve your pet's spot, we are filling up fast. 903-873-4100

06/30/2025

💥💥We will be closed Friday July 4th & Saturday July 5th but will be available for emergencies (903-873-4100). We will resume normal business hours Monday July 7th.

We hope everyone has a safe & happy holiday weekend. 💥💥

06/26/2025

Dr. Telles is performing a teeth float. which is a dental procedure to help improve the horse's ability to eat comfortably and efficiently.

This procedure is necessary because horses' teeth continue to grow throughout their lives, and chewing can lead to uneven wear and sharp points that can cause pain and difficulty eating. Floating is a common procedure, and most horses will need it at least once a year.

06/19/2025

💥💥NOW IS THE TIME 💥💥
Reach out to your Vet if your pet needs medication for the 4th of July. Please do not wait last minute.

06/13/2025

Welcome, Dr. Telles!
We are excited to welcome Dr. Naila Telles, a recent graduate of Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2025. Dr. Telles brings a strong academic and clinical background, along with a deep commitment to advancing animal health and welfare.

Originally from Eagle Pass, Texas, Dr. Telles earned both her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and her clinical training through Texas Tech’s innovative distributive model, completing diverse rotations across the state in small animal, equine, food animal, and shelter medicine. She also holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University. Her graduate research focused on gastrointestinal transit times and pH monitoring in cats, and her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Telles has gained extensive hands-on experience through externships, shelter volunteer work, and research assistant roles. Her clinical interests include mixed animal medicine, small animal surgery, internal medicine, and community outreach. She is passionate about working with show animals and takes pride in mentoring students to grow their knowledge and confidence in animal husbandry. Dr. Telles is Fear Free Certified, fluent in Spanish, and has certifications in disaster response.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Telles join our team and look forward to the knowledge, compassion, and dedication she brings to the community.

06/10/2025

🎉 Big News: Dr. Buck VanTrease is Retiring! 🎉
After 41 years of dedicated veterinary service — including the past 11 years here at Van Zandt Veterinary Hospital — we are excited and a little emotional to announce the retirement of Dr. Buck VanTrease.
Dr. VanTrease has been a valuable asset to our clinic and the Wills Point community. As the previous owner and a trusted veterinarian, his compassion, skill, and leadership have left a lasting impact on everyone he's worked with — pets and people alike.
His last full-time day will be Thursday, June 26th. We invite you to stop by the clinic between now and the 26th to wish him well, share a memory, or just say thank you.
Though he's stepping away from the daily grind, Buck won’t be too far — he’ll still be around to lend his expertise with orthopedic surgeries as needed.
Please join us in thanking Dr. VanTrease for his years of service and in wishing him all the best as he heads into this next chapter — flying into the sunset of retirement with our deepest gratitude. 🐾✈️☀️
Thank you, Buck. You’ll always be part of the VZVH family. 💙

06/03/2025

It's that time of year!!! 🚨🚨🚨
Heatstroke in dogs is a life-threatening condition where the body's temperature rises to dangerously high levels. It's crucial to recognize the symptoms and take immediate action to cool the dog down. Remember dogs don’t tolerate high temperatures as well as humans, please be cautious.

06/02/2025

The big news is here!! Van Zandt Veterinary Hospital is now under new ownership by Dr. Will Prachyl. He is a 2002 Wills Point High School grad, proudest member of the fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2006, a Texas A&M 2010 Vet School grad and has been practicing here at VZVH for almost 4 years. He is excited to serve his hometown and all of Van Zandt county and their animals from cats and dogs to cows and horses and everything in between. He is thankful for the many loyal clients VZVH has and, if you haven’t met him, he would love to meet you and your animals.

05/28/2025

We have BIG announcements coming up, stay tuned!!😁

05/28/2025

05/20/2025

We will be closed Monday, May 26th & reopen for normal business hours Tuesday, May 27th. Everyone have a safe Holiday!