Highway 71 Veterinary Hospital

08/24/2024

Dear friends, a Good Samaritan found a sweet domesticated bunny on her front porch and has not been successful in locating its owner. We now have this bunny, and as you can imagine, a dog and cat only veterinary hospital isn’t the ideal place for it. We are in need of finding someone who would want this sweet little one or helping us to find anyone who does bunny rescue. We have spent a good deal of time trying to find help with no success. We would be most appreciative of any suggestions! Thank you!

08/21/2024

Our internet and phone lines are currently down. If you need to reach us, please call 737-267-6790.
At this time, we are unsure when Spectrum will have the outage restored.

08/21/2024

This time of year, we’ll talk about “cool” any way we can! Happy Wednesday! 🐸

08/14/2024

It’s back to school time, and we want to wish all students, teachers and staff a happy and safe school year! 🍎📚✏️

Tomorrow is the first day of school, and we couldn't be more thrilled to welcome our students back! As we kick off the new school year, we kindly ask our families and community members to be patient and understanding as everyone settles into new routines.

🚗 Expect and plan for an increase in traffic on and around our campuses this week as parents drop off and pick up their children, and buses navigate their new routes.

🚸 Slow down and stay off of your phone. Obey school zone speed limits and watch for children walking, riding bikes, or boarding buses.

🚌 Obey bus laws. You are required to stop when approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended.

We know the first week of school can bring extra stress, so please plan ahead, leave early, take a deep breath, and most importantly, enjoy the start of this amazing school year.

Thank you for helping keep our students safe, here's to a fantastic first day!

08/10/2024

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07/30/2024

Who is watching the Olympics? We sure are! And, we think these athletes just might be fueling Dr. Ohlen’s recovery! Go USA!!! 🇺🇸

07/22/2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our sweet friend, Pam Myers. Pam was part of our team at Highway 71 Veterinary Hospital for almost 20 years, but her love and dedication for this profession and her advocacy for animals embodied her lifetime and who she was. Chances are many of you knew Pam and witnessed her kindness and compassion in some form. She was always thinking of others.

Pam was not only a valued member of our team, she was family. Our hearts go out to her wife, Phyllis, and to all of those who loved her and will miss her. We sure will.

If you are searching for a way to honor Pam, please consider donating to Emancipet of Austin per her family's request.

Pamela Pam Joyce Myers of Cedar Creek, TX passed away July 16, 2024, her heart failed her while doing what she loved, caring for animals. Pam was born October 28, 1959 in Lawton, OK to MC Myers and Dorothy Jo Willard Myers. She was preceded in death by her mother

07/18/2024

Heatrworm prevention is recommended year round in our area. Make sure your dog is protected! 🦟❤️

We're now officially in the dog days of summer. Is your pooch protected?

07/15/2024

A smile for your Monday. 🦆

07/12/2024

Important FYI 📣

The Lower Colorado River Authority is testing blue-green algae for toxins in Lake Travis near Point Venture after a dog died July 4.

07/07/2024

We all love chocolate, but our canine friends are not made for it. Remember to keep this tasty treat away from your pooches! 🍫🚫

Happy World Chocolate Day!

While chocolate is a delicious treat for humans, it is very toxic to dogs and cats and should be kept safely stored in an area your pets do not have access to.

For a fun way to celebrate the day with your pet, check out your local pet store for safe alternative treats made from carob!

07/04/2024

07/01/2024

With Independence Day celebrations fast approaching, it’s important to take precautions to keep your pets safe both during and after Fourth of July festivities. Here are 7️⃣ pet safety tips to keep in mind. You can find more important information here: https://bit.ly/2Yru6lC

06/28/2024

Here is a friendly reminder that July 4th is right around the corner. Please don’t wait until the last minute to refill or request medications to help calm your pets! We will be closed July 4th and 5th. Thank you! 🇺🇸

06/26/2024

Dr. Ohlen surgery update: I have been overwhelmed and humbled by all of your well wishes, thoughts, prayers and advice for this knee replacement surgery! It went well and the doctor said it was well overdue. I am onto the healing phase, which I know will be difficult at times. You all are in such capable and wonderful hands with Dr. Frey and my amazing staff! Thank you for allowing me this time to heal and recover and be better for you and your pets! I look forward to feeling more like myself and on the road to being pain free. You all are amazing, and I am so appreciative that I have such kind clients who care about me and my staff. Thank you for being the best! 🩷

06/16/2024

Wishing all of you amazing fathers a wonderful day! 💚

06/12/2024

We will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 13th, between 1pm - 3pm for a staff meeting and continuing education. We will not be answering phones or available for prescription pick up during that time.
Thank you!

05/31/2024

Do you need a new addition to your family? These sweet kittens are full of personality and need a home! We would love help in finding these guys forever homes, so please give us a call if you are interested! 512-303-5444 🐈

05/22/2024

It’s that time of year where we all start complaining about the heat. The heat index this weekend is expected to be close to or above 100 degrees! Ugh! We see many heat strokes this time of year as pets are becoming acclimated to the hot weather, so make sure and keep them cool while you are out enjoying your long weekend!

We will be closed Monday, May 27th, for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸☀️

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms of every kind and everywhere! 💐

05/03/2024

“‘Mack” is patiently waiting for his favorite receptionist to come love on him and tell him how handsome he is! 💙

04/30/2024

Someone sweetly sent us some yummy cookies but didn’t sign who they were from! So, whomever you are, THANK YOU! We have had a ROUGH few days and this was such a nice surprise and pick me up! ☺️💙

04/27/2024

Today is World Veterinary Day, and we are extremely lucky to have so many talented, caring and amazing veterinarians and veterinary staff in Bastrop County and our surrounding area. We celebrate all of our colleagues on this day and every day, and we know that together we all make a difference! 💙

04/26/2024

X-rays or masssage? You decide. “Smokey” was purring and loving whatever we were doing! ❤️

04/22/2024

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04/13/2024

How it started vs how it’s going… 💜

04/03/2024

“Pig” says, “If you turn this way and squint your eyes a little, you can see the weekend!” Happy Wednesday! 😎