Within Our Community
Being a rural veterinarian involves more than providing care to livestock and pets. The rural practitioner needs to be an active member of the community. At CTVH we have taken this to heart and encourage involvement throughout Montague and the surrounding counties. Our team members are active in service organizations, the Chamber of Commerce, the local FFA and 4-H chapters, and our local Child Welfare Board. We mentor Junior High, High School and Undergraduate students across North Texas and help instruct the High School level Certified Veterinary Assistant training program. Our Veterinarians teach at Bowie High School, North Central Texas College, Texas A&M Stephenville and The College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M. We also provide presentations for the TSCRA and local breed associations. We volunteer at the Child welfare fair, the local sports concession stand and entertain school tours through the clinic. CTVH has integrated our veterinary student extern program into our care for the local shelter, providing discounted spays and neuters and preventative health care.
Dr. Amanda Konen participated in the Bowie Intermediate Art and Science Fair. Their table was all about the heart, and she had dissected cow hearts for students to touch and see.
Dr. Blair Dingler met with Nocona Girl Scout Troop to discuss pet care so they could receive their pet care badge.
Bowie Headstart got a behind the scenes tour of the clinic.
Dr. Sara Holloway taught students in an Anatomy and Physiology class at NCTC about the heart and EKGs.
CTVH chose to donate to Heifer International for a Christmas fundraiser.
Several staff members rode in the Nocona Mardi Gras Parade to celebrate and support the event.
Dr. Sara Holloway received her Chiropractic License from Parker University Animal Chiropractic Program, and she was invited to join the instructor team this year.
REACH Homeschool Co-op came to CTVH for a behind the scenes tour as part of their “community helpers” theme for this year.
Dr. Stetson Miller assisting the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team in their efforts to offer medical support after Hurricane Harvey.
Dr. Arn Anderson working on a miniature donkey foal.
Dr. Holloway’s son takes after his mom in her love of small ruminants.
Dr. Anderson’s grandson enjoying nature and Tonka trucks.