Zoetis PCRA Vet of the Year ( 2016 ) that Focuses on Equine Athletes Makes Parker County His Home .
MAY 2018 PARKER COUNTY TODAY our professionals : TOP VETS
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Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
Not-so-Ruff Pet Care
Many of us in Parker County are animal lovers . Because of our affection for our furry friends , we want the best possible care for them . However , some people may not be able to afford that care for their beloved pets due to financial constraints . That ’ s where the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection ( TCAP ) can help .
“ TCAP is a low-cost spay and neuter program ,” Ashley Tucker , a representative for TCAP , said . Since 2002 , TCAP has been offering low-cost spays , neuters , vaccines , dental cleaning , microchipping , heart protection , and help with
Tanner Equine
Providing Healthcare to Winners
weight control . “ TCAP offers lowcost options to Texas pet owners to control pet overpopulation in North Texas ,” Tucker said TCAP contracts licensed veterinarians who have extensive surgical experience and are well-versed in preventative animal care . They also employ experienced and caring veterinary technicians who work alongside and support the veterinary team during their surgery sessions . The Weatherford Clinic is open on Thursdays and Fridays . Low-cost walk-in vaccination hours are from 9 to noon , in addition to scheduled neuters and spays those days .
Zoetis PCRA Vet of the Year ( 2016 ) that Focuses on Equine Athletes Makes Parker County His Home .
Numerous owners and trainers of top equine champions attribute their success , in part , to Dr . Marty Tanner and his understanding of what it takes to keep equine athletes competing at the highest level . Tanner was recognized as a Top 5 Veterinarian by the PRCA in 2012 , 2013 , 2014 and 2015 . In 2016 , Tanner was awarded the distinguished honor of 2016 Veterinarian of The Year by the PRCA . For over 10 years now , Tanner has been traveling to the National Finals Rodeo to serve his clients . During this time , he has been the veterinarian for over 50 qualifiers , six World Championships , an arena record , a single season earnings record and five PRCA Horse of the Year recipients .
Since 1992 , Tanner had operated his vet practice from a clinic in Elgin , Texas . That all changed , after a conversation with Jeff Busby of Busby Quarter Horses in Millsap , who convinced Tanner to relocate to Parker County .
Clients come from as far away as Canada , Colorado , Mississippi and Alabama to seek treatment from Tanner .
“ It ’ s all because of Marty ,” Danielle Felts , Tanner Equine ’ s Business Manager said . “ People will drive a very long way to bring their horses to him .”
The lion ’ s share of Tanner ’ s clients come from a wide range of equine sports disciplines from Hunters / Jumpers to Barrel Horses .
“ I take care ( mostly ) of Cutting Horses , Race Horses , Rodeo Horses ( Time Event Horses , Barrel Horses , Roping , Doggin ’, Bucking Horses ),” Tanner said . “ Buckin ’ Horses are very cool horses . They ’ re very smart horses . They ’ re fun to work with . They ’ ve been treated like horses they ’ re not pets .”
Although , Tanner Equine opened quietly in September , 2017 as a good deal of its facilities was still under construction . “ We didn ’ t encourage a lot of
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Appointments can be scheduled by calling 817-426-3777 . A rabies vaccine is only $ 5 . Sterilizations start at $ 35 .