Welcome To Hillcrest Animal Hospital
Dr. John Beck has been working as a veterinarian for over 40 years. He is involved in a number of organizations, including Victoria Rotary Club, Victoria Chamber of Commerce, South Texas Farm and Ranch Show, Texans Scholarship Fund, Victoria 4-H, Victoria FFA, and the South Texas Ranch Association. He is also a member of TVMA (Texas Veterinary Medical Association), AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association), AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) and the VISD Emerging Technology Dept.
Hillcrest Animal Hospital is a full-service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. In addition to our services that we provide for our clients, we also work with local organizations and shelters to help as much as we can. We work directly with Dorothy O’Connor Pet Adoption and Shelter Pets of Victoria as both of their primary vets and even offer obedience classes through DOCPAC as well. In addition to this, we are also a teaching hospital for Victoria College’s Veterinary Assistant Program, having both started and running the program ourselves.
Dental Care
Dental care is vital to the overall health of any pet. Dental disease can lead to health issues with the heart, liver, and kidneys and has the potential to seep into your pet’s bloodstream. In fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age suffer from some form of dental disease, making it the most common pet health issue among our pet population.
In-House Laboratory
We are able to perform many diagnostic tests quickly and efficiently in it. We can do many simple tests but are also able to offer some more complex ones, too! We are able to run heartworm tests, leukemia and FIV tests, and full blood work for those who are interested in it.
Microchipping
Not knowing where your pet is or how to bring them back can be a helpless, hopeless feeling. It’s a tragedy that happens all too often.
Ultrasound
Ultrasounding is a quick and painless procedure. It uses sound waves to allow us to see inside your pets.
Vaccinations
There are a variety of diseases which affect our pets, and other animals, so proper vaccination is vital to protecting them from many types of illnesses.
In-house Urinalysis
Running an urinalysis can be quite helpful. Not only does it test for urinary tract infections, but it can give us information on the functioning of the kidneys. Sometimes, it is the first indication of diabetes.
Dental Care
In-House Laboratory
Microchipping
Ultrasound
Vaccinations