Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital
Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital is a general practice in Austin, TX. Procedures include Nutritional Consults, Preventative Care, Pain management, and Acupuncture.
About
Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital in Austin, TX, offers Fear Free veterinary care with a focus on minimizing fear, anxiety, and stress for pets. They provide customizable exams, including in-person, curbside, extended, backyard, visual, and telemedicine options. Their services also include acupuncture, nutritional consults, and preventative care for pocket pets.
The hospital serves a broad area including University of Texas, Shady Hollow, Manchaca, Onion Creek, Buda, Kyle, Lakeway, Barton Creek, Rollingwood, and Lost Creek. They emphasize client and staff education and strive to advance veterinary standards through integrative and functional medicine, considering each pet's unique biology, behavior, environment, and lifestyle.
Surgical team
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Dr. Allyson Honeycutt
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Dr. Leahanne Alexander
Dr. Alexander obtained her undergraduate degree in Biology at Texas A&M University, then attended The Ohio State University, where she earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
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Dr. Kimberly Sabo
Dr. Sabo received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University and a certification from the Production Animal Scholars Program.
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Dr. Christine McCoy
Dr. McCoy received her Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology from the University of Texas at Austin in 2005 and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2009
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Dr. John Samon
Dr. Samon received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science in 1992, Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science in 1994, and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (Cum Laude) from Texas A&M in 1997
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Dana
CVBL
I got into the industry to help make a difference in the lives of animals.
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Kim
CVBL
I entered the veterinary field because I believe that our pets deserve compassionate care in the form of continuous medical and behavioral therapy.
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Holley
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Maribel
Since I was a child, I always knew I wanted to work with animals and be a voice for them in their time of need.
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Lori
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Jamie
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Kimberly
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Katey
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Jade
Certified Veterinary Technician
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Mars
VRCE
I have always been drawn to the natural sciences and found a lot of gratification working with animals.
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Elyssa
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Kris
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Ashleigh
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Becky
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Sara
Procedures
- Nutritional Consults
- Preventative Care
- Pain management
- Acupuncture
- Customizable Exams
- Surgery
- Geriatric care
- Dentistry
- Wellness exams
Equipment
- Ultrasonography
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of customizable exams does Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital offer?
- Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital provides various customizable exam options to suit different client and pet needs. These include in-person appointments, curbside appointments, extended appointments for anxious pets, backyard appointments in an outdoor setting, visual exams for pets uncomfortable with physical contact, and telemedicine appointments for minor concerns or rechecks.
- What is the approach of Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital to pet care?
- Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital employs a Fear Free approach to pet care, aiming to minimize and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress during visits. They consider a pet's biology, behavior, environment, and lifestyle when creating health plans and utilize compassionate handling techniques, positive reinforcement, and flexible examination settings like treating pets on the floor or outside.
- What are Dr. Leahanne Alexander's special interests in veterinary medicine?
- Dr. Leahanne Alexander's special interests within veterinary medicine include behavior, dentistry, and empowering owners to be an active part of their pet's medical care. She earned her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University and is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
- What diagnostic tools does Dr. Kimberly Sabo specialize in?
- Dr. Kimberly Sabo specializes in using ultrasonography as a diagnostic tool. She is also trained in acupuncture and offers this service to her patients. Dr. Sabo completed an internship in small animal emergency and critical care after graduating from Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine.
- What is Dr. Christine McCoy's passion within veterinary medicine?
- Dr. Christine McCoy's passion is to treat her patients with food as medicine, either alone or in conjunction with traditional veterinary treatment. She is also interested in studying metabolic disease in dogs. Dr. McCoy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine.