MESQUITE EQUINE HOSPITAL
Providing Exceptional Equine Care in South Texas
Mesquite Equine Hospital is here to meet the needs of all horses in South Texas. We live in and understand this underserved area. Our passion is for all horses to be the best animals they can be and for the equine athlete to perform at the top of their potential.
Exceptional
What Makes Us Different
We know that veterinary medicine is a service business, and at the core of any successful service business is excellent care, quality work, prompt service, clear communication, and follow-up. When you are confident in the care your horse is receiving, we know we have succeeded.
BIO
Meet Dr. Emily Thometz
Dr. Emily Thometz was born and raised in Minnesota, where she became actively involved with 4-H, FFA, and showing horses. Her love of the West drew her to Colorado State University, where she earned Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Business in 2012. In the spring of 2011, she completed a six-month internship in Kentucky at Hagyard Equine Medical Center, focusing on neonatal intensive care. She returned to Minnesota to attend the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, earning her DVM in 2016. She completed an internship at Arizona Equine, where she worked closely with a board specialist before moving to Texas in 2017. She has an off-the-track thoroughbred horse, and she loves riding, running, and skiing in her free time. Her veterinary interests include sports medicine
and surgery.
We aim to provide:
We are the only exclusively equine hospital between San Antonio and Laredo. We provide infrastructure and support services for high-quality routine and emergency care. We aim to provide the highest quality veterinary care, being progressive, compassionate, and reliable.
SERVICES
Obtaining Routine and Emergency Care for Your Horse
Frequently Asked Question
Hours of service M-F 9-5, emergencies 24/7 for current clients.
Why Are Vaccinations Administered by Veterinarians?
Vaccine manufacturers stand behind veterinarians. Due to the veterinarians training, they know the vaccines have been handled and given appropriately. Thus, if the animal has a vaccine reaction or somehow contracts what they were vaccinated against, the manufacturer supports the veterinarian and animal. Additionally, due to the human health risk, a veterinarian can only give rabies vaccines. Rabies is 100% fatal if contracted, so it’s best to be protected by vaccination! Scheduling annual vaccinations is an excellent way to keep a valid client-patient relationship with your veterinarian. Legally, veterinarians cannot dispense medications without examining the animal within the last year. Hopefully, the animal won’t need to be seen immediately. Still, this relationship also prioritizes you for emergency services since the high demand does not always allow all animals to be seen immediately
Comprehensive Veterinary Services
Providing top-quality care and support for all horses in South Texas.