Valley Animal Hospital

Valley Animal Hospital D. Kelly Macmanus DVM & Mickey Harris DVM The Valley Animal Hospital originally opened in San Juan in March 1946. for doctors and staff.
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A recent graduate of the Iowa State Veterinary College, Dr. Robert E. 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 hosp

ital 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. 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.

Doodle is here today for her vaccines! Look at her glamorous fur 🥰😍 🐾
01/23/2025

Doodle is here today for her vaccines! Look at her glamorous fur 🥰😍 🐾

Cookie 🍪 came in today and stole our hearts with that face!! 🥰😍😋
01/16/2025

Cookie 🍪 came in today and stole our hearts with that face!! 🥰😍😋

Start the year off on the right paw! 🐾 Schedule your pets’ next appointment today! 📆
01/14/2025

Start the year off on the right paw! 🐾 Schedule your pets’ next appointment today! 📆

Blue Kai enjoying the ride 🥰
01/09/2025

Blue Kai enjoying the ride 🥰

Bobo came in looking so cute with his little Sherpa sweater! 🥰😍
01/09/2025

Bobo came in looking so cute with his little Sherpa sweater! 🥰😍

Libby and Scout getting pampered by our kennel tech, Robert! 🛁
01/06/2025

Libby and Scout getting pampered by our kennel tech, Robert! 🛁

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
12/31/2024

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

“Baby Girl” in her pink carrier 🥹🩷 She did so well with her puppy vaccines! 💉
12/30/2024

“Baby Girl” in her pink carrier 🥹🩷

She did so well with her puppy vaccines! 💉

Little Midnight was in need of a full body cast! 🖤🐾🐈‍⬛ wishing you a speedy recovery!
12/30/2024

Little Midnight was in need of a full body cast! 🖤🐾🐈‍⬛ wishing you a speedy recovery!

Nervous, shaking, crying, hiding? Does that sound like your pet's behavior when the fireworks begin or when there are cr...
12/27/2024

Nervous, shaking, crying, hiding? Does that sound like your pet's behavior when the fireworks begin or when there are crowds of people in your home over the holidays? We may be able to help by prescribing calming drugs or supplements. Call us today to ask how we can help.

Puss in boots in real life 🥹🐈‍⬛🤍
12/23/2024

Puss in boots in real life 🥹🐈‍⬛🤍

Stripey looking majestic next to our Christmas tree 🎄
12/23/2024

Stripey looking majestic next to our Christmas tree 🎄

Picking up meds before the holidays! 💊
12/23/2024

Picking up meds before the holidays! 💊

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Lulu and Lana 🩷🥰🐾
12/23/2024

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from Lulu and Lana 🩷🥰🐾

Athena & Maya Mae wish everyone Happy Holidays ❤️🎅🌲
12/20/2024

Athena & Maya Mae wish everyone Happy Holidays ❤️🎅🌲

Tommy🌲🎅🐾❤️
12/19/2024

Tommy🌲🎅🐾❤️

Coco thought she could fit in the Christmas box🥹🎄
12/19/2024

Coco thought she could fit in the Christmas box🥹🎄

Coco unwrapped her last set of vaccines! Wishing everyone a Meowy Christmas 🎄 🎅
12/18/2024

Coco unwrapped her last set of vaccines! Wishing everyone a Meowy Christmas 🎄 🎅

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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Our office will be closed Saturday October 19th

Our office will be closed Saturday September 28th. Have a safe and happy weekend.

This sweet little girl needs a new home. She is only 5 lbs but energetic and snuggly. If you are interested, please call the number listed for more information.

Dutton is here for a weight check and prevention medicine 💊 Call us for refills! As a reminder, we will be open tomorrow from 8am-12pm ☀️

We offer a safe and secure place to leave your dog, cat or exotic animal while out of town. All kennels are indoors and air conditioned. Call us today for pricing and to schedule a reservation.

Our office will be closed today but will re-open Friday morning at 8am for scheduled appointments.

Keeping your pets safe, happy and comfortable during fireworks can be challenging, so we have put together some helpful tips to help ease some of that anxiety

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The Valley Animal Hospital originally opened in San Juan in March 1946. A recent graduate of the Iowa State Veterinary College, Dr. Robert E. 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.