Valley Animal Hospital

Valley Animal Hospital Mickey Harris DVM The Valley Animal Hospital originally opened in San Juan in March 1946. A recent graduate of the Iowa State Veterinary College, Dr. Robert E.
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Norton, had made his way to the Rio Grande Valley to escape the Minnesota winters as well as some eye problems associated with the cold weather. Dr. Norton set up shop in a wood frame house with kennels under the trees in the orange grove behind the hospital. Rapidly outgrowing the facility in San Juan, Dr. Norton moved the hospital to its current location in Pharr in 1950. A new facility was buil

t with modern surgery, x-ray, laboratory and examination facilities. Sixty indoor kennels with corresponding covered exercise runs were also included. At that time, State Street was a dirt road and the land just North of the hospital was just cactus and mesquite trees. Classmate Dr. Mac McMillan joined Dr. Norton as a partner in 1951. The hospital had to close temporarily in 1952-53 when both Dr. McMillan and Dr. Norton were called to active military service during the Korean war. With the hospital re-opening in 1953, their partnership endured until Dr. Norton’s retirement in 1985. A new addition was added to the hospital in the late 1960’s, enclosing the original hospital to allow larger reception and exam rooms. Dr. Kelly Macmanus joined the practice team in 1980, became a partner in 1982 and owner in 1985 . Dr. Anne Butler-Hansalik became one of the first female veterinarians in the Valley when she joined the staff in 1985. Dr Butler moved to east Texas when her husband received a job transfer. During its 63 year history in Pharr, 17 full time veterinarians have worked at Valley Animal Hospital, most leaving the Valley after a few years. Most recently Dr. Mickey Harris has joined the Valley Animal Hospital team. The emphasis at the Valley Animal Hospital has always been on quality care for our patients. We constantly upgrade the services available to our patients with re-modeling, new equipment as well continuing education. for doctors and staff. Our dedication to quality care is evident through our certification as an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Member Hospital since 1953. Please feel free to visit us with your pets or call if you have any questions.

09/04/2026

Happy Birthday to our lovely patient Canelo who just turned six years old 🎉 May he have many more to come and lots of treats ❤️ Feliz Cumpleaños 🐶

09/04/2026

We are closed this Saturday and Monday September 5 - 7 😌 Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend ❤️‍🩹

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08/28/2026

It has come to our attention that there is a scam going around in our comment sections. We urge you to not follow any mysterious links to buy shirts with our name on it. We do not sell any merchandise with our clinic's name on it. Be careful and have a good day! 😄🐾

Ink and Luna would like to let everyone know that we will be open tomorrow Saturday August 29th from 8am-noon. 🐱🐱🐾🤍
08/28/2026

Ink and Luna would like to let everyone know that we will be open tomorrow Saturday August 29th from 8am-noon. 🐱🐱🐾🤍

08/28/2026

Of course ! We just play with puppies and kittens all day 🥰🐱🐶

Happy Monday from our lovely staff 🧸❤️
08/24/2026

Happy Monday from our lovely staff 🧸❤️

Psspst psspst ~ We are closed tomorrow Saturday August 22 , 2026 😌 See you on Monday August 24 ❤️‍🩹🐾
08/21/2026

Psspst psspst ~ We are closed tomorrow Saturday August 22 , 2026 😌 See you on Monday August 24 ❤️‍🩹🐾

Help us wish a Happy Birthday to our Vet Tech Melissa!!! 🩵🐱🐾
08/15/2026

Help us wish a Happy Birthday to our Vet Tech Melissa!!! 🩵🐱🐾

Help us wish Jill a happy birthday! Hope you have an amazing day! 🎂🎉❤️
08/11/2026

Help us wish Jill a happy birthday! Hope you have an amazing day! 🎂🎉❤️

Ouch ! Everybody wish Spritey a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹
08/10/2026

Ouch ! Everybody wish Spritey a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

Address

902 W State Avenue
Pharr, TX
78577

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

(956) 787-2709

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