Doctors

We invite you to explore the biographies of our doctors and learn more about them. Our doctors have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

Dr. Tom Godwin
- Dr. Tom Godwin
T. Godwin
Medical Director
DVM, Texas A&M University

Dr. Godwin received his DVM from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1968. He was one of nine founding members of Animal Emergency Clinic Southeast in 1973 - at that time, ...
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Dr. J. Mark Rubash, DACVECC
- Dr. J. Mark Rubash, DACVECC
M. Rubash
Veterinary Specialist
DVM, Texas A&M University
Certifications: DACVECC

Dr. Rubash began his veterinary career in 1975 as a technician at an animal hospital. He graduated with honors from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981 and has practiced ...
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Stephanie C.
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, Texas A&M University

Stephanie Coffey Johnson graduated from Texas A&M University with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in May 2010 after receiving her Bachelor Degree in Biology with a minor in Biochemistry ...
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T. Dobson
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, Texas A&M University

Dr. Dobson graduated in1976 from Texas A & M University. He joined the emergency hospital staff in 1978. In 1980 Dr. Dobson along with Dr. Jacob formed Veterinary Emergency Practioners, Inc. ...
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Dr. Kenneth L. Head
- Dr. Kenneth L. Head
K. Head
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, Texas A&M University

Dr. Head received his veterinary degree from Texas A&M University in 1992 after receiving baccalaureate degrees from Texas A&M in Animal Science in 1986 and Veterinary Science in 1990. Immediately ...
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Dr. Gary Klein
- Dr. Gary Klein
G. Klein
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dr. Klein graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983. After graduation, he joined a small animal practice in northern Illinois. He then relocated to Houston ...
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Jodi L.
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, Texas A&M University

Dr. Long received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Texas A & M University in 2001. She received bachelor and master of science degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University in ...
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Dr. Darrell A. Palm
- Dr. Darrell A. Palm
D. Palm
Associate Veterinarian
DVM, Texas A&M University
MBA, University of Clear Lake

Dr. Palm graduated from Texas A&M University of Veterinary Medicine in 1993. He began his career in companion animal medicine full time at practices in LaPorte and Sugarland while working part-time ...
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Departments & Doctors

General Practice

We have over 540 animal hospitals in 41 states that are staffed by more than 2,000 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians, with more than 200 being board-certified specialists. The nationwide VCA family of general practice hospitals give your pet the very best in medical care, providing a full range of general medical and surgical services as well as specialized treatments*: Wellness, Spay/neuter, Advanced diagnostic services (MRI/CT Scan), Internal medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Cardiology, Neurology, Boarding, Grooming

*services may vary by location.

Our family of pet hospitals stands out by delivering the greatest resources in order provide the highest quality care available for your pets. By maintaining the highest standards of pet health care available anywhere, we emphasize prevention as well as healing. We provide continuing education programs to our doctors and staff and promote the open exchange of professional knowledge and expertise. And finally, we have established a consistent program of procedures and techniques, proven to be the most effective in keeping pets healthy.

Emergency Care

In case of emergency, please come to our hospital or call us immediately. We are open weeknights from 6pm - 8am and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. We are located on the north-bound (east) side of I-45, just past the Edgebrook exit. Our physical address is: 10331 Gulf Freeway Houston, Tx 77034. Our phone number is 713-941-8460.

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North-Bound - Take the Edgebrook exit, stay on the feeder road. Go through the light and we are on the right just past the mexican food restaurant.

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South-Bound - Take the Edgebrook exit. U-Turn lane under the freeway, which will put you on the north-bound feeder. We are past the mexican food restaurant on the right hand side.