Join us for this holiday event and snap a photo of your pet with Santa!

Explore our clinic and meet our team! Bring your pet to take a photo with Santa to have a holiday keepsake. There will be tons of fun for your pet, including holiday treats and paw print ornaments. Indulge in our hot cocoa bar and walk away with a goodie bag!

Date & Time:
Sat, December 17, 2022
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM CST

Location:
CityVet-Mansfield
3311 E Broad St Suite 109
Mansfield, TX 76063

Explore our clinic and meet our team! Bring your pet to take a photo with Santa to have a holiday keepsake. There will be tons of fun for your pet, including holiday treats and presents. Indulge in our hot cocoa bar and walk away with an ornament and a goodie bag!

Date & Time:
Sat, December 17, 2022
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CST

Location:
CityVet-Alliance
9633 N Fwy
Fort Worth, TX 76177

Join us for a PET-FRIENDLY fun day at our Highland Ranch grand opening! on Saturday, November 16th from 12pm – 3pm.

Explore our clinic and meet our team! There will be tasty fall treats, such as popcorn and cotton candy. Bring the whole family and enjoy carnival games, face painting, balloon animals, a magic show, and more! At the end of the carnival, walk away with some prizes and a goodie bag.

Date & Time:
Sat, November 12, 2022
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM MST

Location:
CityVet Highlands Ranch
9567 S University Blvd a101
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

The loud “booms,” “pops,” and “screams” of fireworks are sure to delight people around the nation this 4th of July. While fireworks can be a literal blast for humans and their families, they can be exceptionally overwhelming and anxiety-inducing for our pets. During firework shows, the sounds and bright flashes can cause many pets to become so anxious they run away from their familiar environments. So how do you keep pets safe during fireworks? You can prepare them and your home for firework festivities this holiday.

Keep Your Pets Indoors

The sounds and sights on the 4th of July can cause your pet to bolt. In stressful situations, your pet may not respond to strangers’ calls or even calls from you, a familiar face. For this reason, it’s a good idea to keep your pets indoors when there is a risk of a firework show near you. Shut doggy doors and keep an eye on your pet in the yard, as unfamiliar booms can frighten them and cause them to try to escape.

Provide a Secure Space 

There should be a spot in your home where your pet feels safe and secure. This could be a crate, pet carrier, or even a pallet in a quiet room such as a closet. If your crate is near a window, try moving it to an interior room without any windows for the duration of the holiday. Anxiety vests may work for some pets or having them snuggle under a weighted blanket.

Give Your Pets Distractions

Before the festivities begin, take your pet on a long walk or engage them with a game of fetch. Physical activity will tire them out and lessen the likelihood of anxiety occurring during the stressful event. During a loud show, try giving your pet a new toy or chew to keep them occupied and their mind off the outside noise. You can also turn on the television or soothing music to drown out the firework sounds.

Update Their Information

In the event that your pet escapes unexpectedly, the likelihood of their return is higher when they are wearing updated tags and are microchipped. Pets should wear ID tags indoors and out, and their microchip information should be updated to their current address and owner. Talk to your vet about microchipping your pet.

Talk to Your Veterinarian

If you’re worried your pet might become overly stressed during a firework show, talk to your veterinarian about the possibility of calming medication. Pet owners commonly use medication to lessen anxiety in high-strung pets when they are in a stressful situation, such as when experiencing separation anxiety. Remember, every pet is unique and will react to medications differently. Ensure you clear it with your veterinarian before administering any kind of medication to your pet.

[Dallas, TX – May 16, 2022] – CityVet, the Dallas-based leading network of 25 veterinary-owned practices, offering unique and extraordinary programs serving people through pet care, has signed 6 new DVM partners/owners, and announces it intentions to expand into new markets based on where they are seeing consumer and veterinarian demand.

The clinic network plans to open an additional 10-15 units in the next year with expansion into new markets within the next year including Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Atlanta, GA; Tampa, FL; and Phoenix, AZ; and growth within Denver, CO.

“As we continue to grow, we are looking for real estate opportunities in developing neighborhoods of burgeoning metropolitan areas,” says David Boguslawski, CEO of CityVet. “We are driven to make CityVet more accessible; not only so we can continue to provide the highest quality care for pets and a great experience for humans, but also so we can continue to benefit veterinarians with our unique operating model.”

Boguslawski continues, “We equip our DVM(Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)-owner partners with progressive, high-end facilities and back-of-house technology, allowing them to focus on what they’re passionate about: taking care of pets.”

CityVet’s unique business model empowers DVM’s to do what they were called to do while offering a scalable business model to provide financial stability and success. From technology that provides deep insights into their own business, to payroll and invoicing systems, educational tools for patient and employee management, healthcare and more, CityVet is a one-stop-shop for their partners.

“Our mission is to take the stress of day-to-day processes and back-end financials that typically bog down most veterinarians out of the equation for our DVM partners, while also offering training to help them learn real life tools for after they graduate veterinary school,” says CityVet Founder Dr. Chip Cannon.

A special training program called CityVet Academy launched last year as a way to train newly graduated DVMs to become leaders in the industry and help them continue to hone their skills after veterinary school has finished. Here, newly graduated CityVet DVM’s learn about everything from how to read a profit and loss statement, to how to deliver uncomfortable news to pet parents, personality profiling and more.

Furthermore, newly graduated DVM’s are assigned mentors – DVM’s with at least 6 years of experience – to get hands-on experience and feedback from tenured peers in their industry.

“We want to set up our DVM-owner partners for success, because their success is our success,” continues Cannon. “Our model has allowed for an extremely low turnover rate at our clinics compared to the industry standard, allowing us to retain top talent and provide the highest caliber of care to pets.”

While CityVet plans to expand nationally over time, the company is actively pursuing opportunities in Austin and Houston, TX as well as Denver, CO in the immediate future.

“We are thrilled with the growth and support of CityVet with our valued partners but also clients over the past 23 years and look forward to bringing our incredible pet and people care philosophy to more neighborhoods across the state and country,” says Cannon.

Jack the goat, born to spread love and joy, came into this world on Valentine’s Day 2022. Our Chief Technology Officer, J.R. Mayer and his wife, Natalie, took Jack in as he was born to a younger mom who was not ready to care for him.

J.R. brought him into one of our CityVet clinics for a routine check up. J.R. was already raising a few adult goats and Jack was not taking too well to the environment. He mentioned this to the CityVet team and just like a true work family, Krina, our Controller, stepped up to the challenge to foster Jack until he was ready to play with the big boys and girls.

“I think we can do this. We’ve got a big yard, a friendly dog, and this sounds like fun!” – Krina.

At first it was a little daunting, but once Krina and her husband brought Jack home, fears subsided with how easy the process was. What was meant to be fostering for a few days, quickly turned into six weeks. The most rewarding aspect of bringing Jack home was the relationship it fostered within the team at CityVet. J.R. and Krina continued to communicate updates about Jack and share photos with each other.

“It’s been fun to share this adventure with them. There are so many amazing people who work at CityVet, both within the leadership team and in the clinics, and this was a fun way to deepen our friendship and really further the CityVet ‘We are Family’ and ‘Just Wag’ values together.” – Krina

Goats and other Animals

Krina also has a blue heeler mix named Oliver. When Jack and Oliver first met, it was as if something new came alive in Oliver. He has always been great with kids and other pets, but Oliver stepped up to the plate and started watching over Jack. Jack became Oliver’s shadow for the six weeks he was fostered and Oliver would make sure Jack never wandered off too far or that other dogs were never too rough with him. They were the perfect pair of foster brothers.

Considering Fostering a Goat?

Goats are cute and cuddly, but they are not used to things like potty training or knowing what is safe and not safe to eat. They require a lot of supervision and attention, and without it, they can easily be put into danger as they like to explore everything and eat just about everything – shoelaces, plastic bags, electrical wires, plants, books, you name it. While Jack thrived during this early period, he was most happy when he was reunited with J.R. and his family of goats. At eight weeks old, he was happy and healthy, eating solid foods, and confident in his environment.

Where is Jack now?

Jack now lives at a ranch out in Rice, TX. He is going to be a petting animal for children at churches, hospitals and schools, the perfect job for his fun, loving, and outgoing character and personality. Just like Krina says “You can’t have a bad day while petting a goat! Knowing that J.R. will continue to spread joy and happiness with Jack is probably my favorite part of this whole experience.”

Dallas, Texas, January 24, 2022

CityVet, a leading network of veterinarian-owned practices offering comprehensive pet care based in Dallas, TX, continues its growth in Texas. CityVet announced the opening of its newest clinic in Fort Worth, TX. Located at 2731 S Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX. The new state-of-the-art facility is ready to serve the community by providing full-service care for pets, including vaccinations, surgery, grooming, and healthy pet foods.

CityVet—South Hulen is led by Derek Johnson, DVM, who has been part of the CityVet family as a Mid-Cities veterinary team member. “I am excited to see a lifelong dream come to fruition,” said Dr. Johnson. “I always knew I wanted my own clinic to help pets live long and healthy lives and serve people through pet care. The partnership with CityVet has given me that and so much more.”

“At CityVet we believe our lead veterinarians should have ownership in their clinics. This provides a superior client experience and better medical decisions for their pets. We are living our core values every day by supporting our clinics and letting them do what they do best, provide high-quality pet care.” said David Boguslawski, CityVet CEO, “Dr. Johnson is a passionate and experienced veterinarian; having the ability to partner with a leader like him is a true blessing for this organization and our clients.”

Over the last year, CityVet has experienced rapid growth bringing a fresh, contemporary version of evolved veterinary medicine to each new community.

On Friday, December 10, 2021, CityVet’s Dr. Erin Tate delivered the commencement address to the newest graduating class of the University of North Texas College of Science. Over 300 STEM-focused students were honored at the graduation as the Fall 2021 class.

“I am thrilled to speak at the UNT College of Science commencement this year,” said Dr. Tate. “As a kid of a University of North Texas professor and a student of this university, there is no greater honor. I hope sharing my story will inspire others to lead their best life after graduation!”

“Dr. Tate is part of an important and impactful profession that a degree from the College of Science can lead to – taking care of the medical needs of our dear pets within our families,” said Dean Pamela Padilla. “I greatly appreciate all of the work Dr. Tate does for the College of Science alongside her successful practice, and I am pleased that she will be delivering the commencement address to our newest graduates.”

For the past twenty-one years, Dr. Erin Tate has been busy living her dream of helping animals. Her journey to a successful career began at UNT, where she graduated with an undergraduate degree in Biology in 1994 and went on to complete her doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M in 1999. Her focus has been in small and exotic animal practice ever since. In 2004, Dr. Tate opened her first CityVet clinic and has since grown to two clinics and a Ruffit location. Alongside managing these growing businesses and seeing her patients, she also mentors other veterinarians on how to run and own successful practices, too.

Dallas, Texas, November 22, 2021

CityVet, a leading network of veterinary-owned practices offering comprehensive pet care, was named one of the fastest-growing private companies in North Texas by The Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business.

CityVet was founded by Dr. Chip Cannon more than 20 years ago with the purpose of creating a company with a passion for providing the best pet care and serving the people. Throughout CityVet’s history, the focus has been on a de novo-first growth model, providing a unique opportunity for lead veterinarians to have ownership in their clinic. This model has given them a distinction in the marketplace, attracting top veterinary talent and creating a catalyst for growth.

“We are proud of this achievement. Our clinics are providing exceptional pet care and our home office teams are providing the support they need to perform at a very high level in a fun, caring environment. With this combination there’s no limit to our future success,” said David Boguslawski, CityVet CEO.

CityVet opened five new clinics and acquired four clinics in the DFW and San Antonio markets in 2021 with plans to expand into additional markets in 2022.