Valley Animal Hospital

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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 built 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.

10/20/2026

Here are some baby pictures of our wonderful technicians and assistants 🙀🍼👶

Do you recognize any familiar faces? 🤔🐾❤️

Let us introduce you to Natalia and Jillian! Our newest members to the team. 👥Nati fell in love with veterinary medicine...
10/20/2026

Let us introduce you to Natalia and Jillian! Our newest members to the team. 👥

Nati fell in love with veterinary medicine in high school. She started working here at Valley Animal Hospital as a technician 4 months ago. Before working here Nati was working as an emergency technician at another clinic. Since working here, Nati has learned the importance of keeping up with preventative care. Her favorite things to do are work on emergency cases, assisting in surgeries, and most importantly emergency surgeries. 🩺🐾

Jill has always been interested in veterinary medicine ever since she was a little girl because she loves animals. Jill started working here at Valley Animal Hospital about 4 months ago. Before working here, she was an assistant at another clinic. Her favorite things to do are the gown/surgical packs and reading ear cytologies. 👂

Thank you Natalia and Jillian for everything you’ve contributed to Valley Animal Hospital!! Your hard work and passion does not go unnoticed. 🐾🩺❤️

Let us introduce you to Melissa and Kacie!! When they aren’t behind the treatment table, they are outside fishing. 🎣Mel ...
10/19/2026

Let us introduce you to Melissa and Kacie!! When they aren’t behind the treatment table, they are outside fishing. 🎣

Mel has always been interested in veterinary medicine and started shadowing here at Valley Animal Hospital during the summer of 2016. Then a little under 8 years ago, a position opened up and Mel applied to become a veterinary assistant. Throughout the years she has trained to become the wonderful technician we know her as today. Mel’s favorite thing to do as a technician is placing IV catheters and helping Dr. Harris in surgery. 🧑‍⚕️

Kacie started working here at Valley Animal Hospital 5 years ago. Before she started working as an assistant, she was helping her dad with his grooming business. Kacie said that she has been inspired by the technicians to do bigger things and become a technician as well. Kacie’s favorite things to do are helping take x-rays and assisting the technicians with dental cleanings. 🦷

Thank you Melissa and Kacie for all of your dedication to Valley Animal Hospital. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and we appreciate the both of you. 🐾🩺♥️

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Happy Veterinary Technician week!! Throughout the week we will be posting our technicians and assistants. Please show yo...
10/19/2026

Happy Veterinary Technician week!! Throughout the week we will be posting our technicians and assistants. Please show your appreciation and support for our team in the comments.🐶🩺🐾❤️

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NOTICE: We are closed Saturday the 17th and we will open again Monday October the 19th 🥊🙀
10/16/2026

NOTICE: We are closed Saturday the 17th and we will open again Monday October the 19th 🥊🙀

Welcome Dr. Garcia who is here helping us these next few days cover for Dr. Harris while he gets some much needed vacati...
10/15/2026

Welcome Dr. Garcia who is here helping us these next few days cover for Dr. Harris while he gets some much needed vacation 👋👨‍⚕️🩺

10/15/2026
Thank you to our lovely clients for another award ❤️ We greatly appreciate the trust 🐾
10/15/2026

Thank you to our lovely clients for another award ❤️ We greatly appreciate the trust 🐾

NOTICE: We are open today Saturday October 10 🐶 Road closure near by please stay aware and safe
10/10/2026

NOTICE: We are open today Saturday October 10 🐶 Road closure near by please stay aware and safe

An ofrenda full of memories, love, and paw prints that will never fade. 💟🐾 Let us know if you see your furry friend up o...
10/09/2026

An ofrenda full of memories, love, and paw prints that will never fade. 💟🐾 Let us know if you see your furry friend up on the ofrenda! 🐶🐱🐰🦜

It’s not too late to send in your pets, we will have the ofrenda up all till November. Send us your photos in the comments, or email us at [email protected] or text us at (956)-340-4906 😁

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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