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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.

OUR FOUNDER

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.

HI! My name is Paulina.

I’m currently in the practice manager position. My hobbies include baking and knitting. You’ve probably talked to me on the phone, but sometimes I escape the office and go on farm calls.

Hi my name is Juan.

I am currently a veterinary technician.

Hi! My name Is Ana.

I am a licensed veterinary technician.

HI! I'm Dr. Andres Rivera

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Dr. Andres Rivera graduated in 2018 from Texas A&M University Veterinary School and completed a rigorous rotating equine internship in Wellington FL. In 2022 Dr. Rivera completed a Large Animal Internal Medicine Residency at Texas A&M University. When not working, Dr. Rivera enjoys spending time with his wife and family trying new restaurants and attending all types of sporting events. His veterinary interests include internal medicine, sports medicine and imaging.

Dr. Laura Norland

Dr. Laura Norland was born and raised in Spring, Texas. A proud Aggie, she attended Texas A&M University for both her undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences (2011) and veterinary school. After graduating with her DVM (2015), Dr. Norland furthered her training across multiple states. This included completing a 1-year rotating equine internship at EMCO in Ocala, Florida (2015-16) and then both a 1-year fellowship in large animal medicine & surgery (2016-17) and 3-year large animal surgical residency (2017-2020) at Oregon State University. After this, she was the Clinical Instructor for large animal emergency (medicine and surgery) at the University of Tennessee (2020-21) before finally relocating back home to Texas. Her interests outside work include travelling, playing music, and spending time with her Golden Retriever, Ryder.

Hi! My name is Veronica.

With over 15 years of experience in veterinary medicine, I have dedicated my career to advancing animal health and supporting the well-being of both small and large animals. I grew up riding reining horses and spent many years as part of a Mexican drill team, an experience that deepened my connection to the equine world and shaped my passion for horsemanship. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in medical imaging with the goal of specializing in advanced equine diagnostics, including CT and MRI. I’m excited to combine my veterinary background, technical training, and lifelong love of horses to contribute to the future of equine imaging and care.

Hi my name is Irma

I currently feed and care for all the horses that stay at Mesquite Equine Hospital.

Hello, my name is Hancock.

I work hard as a veterinary technician assistant. I am an Australian Cattle Dog but I think of myself as more of an American Equine Dog. My hobbies include finding jolly balls at all the farms we visit.

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