Manchaca Village Vet

Compassionate Pet Care with a Personal Touch. Family owned since 1975.

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Cricket's Corner: A Case of the Mondays

Staff: Good morning, Cricket!

Cricket: Is it?

Staff: It's Monday!

Cricket: Exactly.

Staff: Ready to supervise?

Cricket: No.

Staff: Ready to greet patients?

Cricket: Also no.

Staff: Ready to chase dogs?

Cricket: I'm conserving...

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Cricket's Corner: The Incident

Staff: Cricket... what are you doing?

Cricket: Protecting the clinic.

Staff: From what?

Cricket: That.

Staff: ...That's a toy centipede.

Cricket: That's exactly what it wants you to think.

Staff: You've been swatting it for 20...

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Happy National Kitten Day!

Fun fact: Our very own Dr. Lubitz actively partners with Austin Pets Alive! to foster high-risk neonatal kittens, giving some of the tiniest and most vulnerable lives a chance to grow strong.

She is also a passionate feline advocate, championing...

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📸 Dr. Potter + Bruce = One Happy Visit

POV: You thought we were going to poke you immediately...

Instead...

We let you sniff the room.
You earn a few treats.
We make friends first.
Then we start your exam.

A great veterinary visit isn't about rushing through an...

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Our hospital will be closed on Friday, July 4, as our team celebrates Independence Day with their friends and family.

We will reopen Monday at 7:00 AM and look forward to caring for you and your pets then.

If your pet experiences a medical emergency while we are closed,...

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👑 Meet Our CEO of Mayhem & Mischief 👑

This is Cricket.

Her qualifications include:
• Being exactly where she's not supposed to be
• Demanding attention, then immediately walking away
• Staring dogs into complete uncertainty
• Conducting surprise inspections of all...

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💦 Beat the Heat: Water Safety for Pets 🐾

Summer is here, and many pets love cooling off in pools, lakes, rivers, and at the beach. While water can be a great way to stay active and beat the Texas heat, it's important to keep safety in mind.

Here are a few water safety tips...

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⚠️ New World Screwworm: What Pet Owners Need to Know ⚠️

You've likely seen recent headlines about New World Screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae can invade living tissue through wounds or sores. While this sounds alarming, there are steps you can take to protect your...

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✨ Meet Dr. Martin ✨

Dr. Martin's passion for veterinary medicine is rooted in protecting the incredible bond between pets and the people who love them.

Growing up, her childhood pug, Kikko, showed her just how much animals shape our lives and our hearts.

"My motivation to...

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🐾 Meet Linus! 🐾

Linus, an adorable miniature poodle, recently came to us because he was having difficulty urinating. After an examination and diagnostics, we discovered the culprit—a bladder stone.

Bladder stones are more common than many pet owners realize. They develop...

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✨ Meet Crystal ✨

For Crystal, veterinary medicine is about being a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.

"My why for helping pets is because when animals are sick, they need someone to advocate for them when they can’t. I believe it is our duty to care for our...

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🐾 Monday Patient Care Spotlight: Heartworm Prevention Matters 🐾

Meet Lacey, a sweet dog from Gold Ribbon Rescue who recently tested positive for heartworms.

When Lacey first came into her foster home, she was very lethargic and didn't act like the young dog she truly was....

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Splish splash ➡️ fluff attack! 🛁🐶✨ Hi Lucy Lu!
This Golden Ribbon Rescue cutie went from soggy to snuggly in no time 💛

#austinvets #atxvetcare #rescuedog #bathdayfun #fluffmode #goldenribbonrescue #atxpets

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The glue behind everything we do—our reception team.

The first smile, the steady voice, the calm in the chaos.
We truly couldn’t do this without you. 🐾

#veterinarycsrweek #csrweek #vetmed #mvvc

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🌼 Spring Pet Care (ATX Edition)
Simple steps to prevent common spring issues
✔️ Monthly prevention
✔️ Check paws
✔️ Watch allergies
✔️ Dump standing water
✔️ Groom regularly
✔️ Avoid toxic plants
#ATXPets #VetCare #SpringIntoPetHealth

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Update on our sweet tuxedo girl 🐾 She's ready for her forever home!

~1 year old, still a little shy but very gentle, warming up more each day 💛
Would love a calm home to help her continue to blossom.

Let us know if you’d like to meet her.

#AdoptDontShop #ATXPets #CatAdoption

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From surprise porch visitor to full-time clinic companion 💚
Cricket has made herself right at home, keeping our team company and reminding us to slow down for a few extra cuddles during the day. We think she’s settling in just fine 🐾
#Caturday #ClinicCat #VetCareLife #NapQueen

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Construction may be happening around us, but the real highlight today? This sweet little stray who just found their way to safety 🐾💛 A good Samaritan brought them in, and now they’re getting all the care they deserve.

#FridayClinicLife #VetMedFriday #RescueInProgress

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Pardon our mess (and the smell 😅)! We’re making some septic upgrades to better serve you and your pets. Thank you for your patience while we improve things 🐾

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Spring adventures are better with pets! Remember to keep pets on a leash when needed, bring water on longer outings, and check their fur for ticks after outdoor play.
#AustinPets #ATXVet #PreventativeCare #DogHealth #CatHealth #SpringPetCare #HealthyPets