Pet Vet Clinics Around the U.S.  

IF ANYONE EITHER KNOWS OF OR HAS PERSONALLY USED A VET CLINIC WHERE A DRIVER COULD GET THEIR SEMI OR BOBTAIL INTO, USE THE FORM BELOW TO E-MAIL US AT operationroger01@yahoo.com

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IA, Council Bluffs 51503  Council Bluffs Veterinary Clinic 1229 S. 3rd St., (712-323-2147) www.cbvetclinic.com

Off I-80 X 3. Turn North one exit. At bottom of ramp turn Right. Go to Stop Light. Turn Left. Clinic 2-3 blocks down on right. (across from Conagra.  Can park rig in front of building along the street.  Groomer located couple of blocks on down. 

(recommended per Sue W, driver, who used this facility 2/08)

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IN, Hebron 46341 - Hebron Animal Hospital 18111 Oklahoma Pl, Hebron, IN (219-696-6471) Dr. Rebecca Salter DVM

I-65 Exit 240. Turn East 1/2 mile on Indiana Highway 2.  Last business on the South side of Rte 2 as you go East. Next to Flying J's truck repair building. Access road dead ends in front of clinic.

HOURS: Opening Hours Unknown; Close 6 p.m.

PARK TRACTOR/TRAILER: there's room

By appointment

(Recommended by Sue W 7/2/10. Clinic readily agreed to see a driver's pet who was in dire need although late in the day.)

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MS, Tupelo 38801  Animal Care Center of Tupelo 5362 Cliff Gookin Blvd, (662-842-8707)

US 78 East Exit #81 MS 178 / McCullough Blvd toward West Tupelo (0.3 mi). Merge onto MS 178 East / McCullough Blvd toward the Tupelo Regional Airport (1.3 mi). Turn a slight Right onto North Coley Rd (3.4 mi). This becomes Cliff Gookin Blvd (0.3 mi). The clinic is on the left.

There is a middle lane that can be used for parking. Further down the road there is a little drt lot that is big enough to turn in and go the opposite direction. 

They were a great bunch of helpers when it came to Oscar getting checked out. They were patient and even though he was scared they comforted him so he could relax. The had no problem accepting him the same day I found him. I told them the story and they took him, bathed him, checked him thoroughly and treated him like he was one of their own. I was greatful for their help.

(recommended by Terri T, driver, who used this facility 07/21/09)

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NE, Lincoln  Belmont Animal Hospital 2200 Cornhusker (402-435-4947) (Boarding also)

NE, Schuyler Schuyler Animal Clinic 1610 A Street, (402-352-3456)

(Schuyler is 68 miles north of Lincoln; Between Columbus & Fremont)

US 15/US 30 junction.  One block East.  Turn Left on "A" Street. Half Block down, Right Hand Side. Parking is at Casey's gas station across the street (Can pull off on Left hand side along the street. To leave, go to next block, Turn Left to US 15.

Near meat plant there is a mini mark for trucks called the Scale House. (Showers, food, etc. No Fuel)

Hours  0800-1730 Monday-Friday and 0800-1200 Saturday. Closed Sunday.  Emergencies: call same number.

Best to take in between 0800-1000, less busy. 

(recommended by Bob F, driver, who used this facility 5/14/09)

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OH, Cambridge Animal Clinic of Cambridge 6679 Glenn Highway (US 40) (740-439-1728)

(Cambridge is at the intersection of I-70 & I-77; Between Zanesville, OH, and Wheeling, WV)

I-70 X 176 (Hwy 723) (Connector road between US 40/22 and I-70).  Turn North to stop light. Right on US40/22 East.  Down about 1/2 mile on Left Hand Side. Directly across the highway is a Car Wash/Pet Wash (Right Hand side). Parking is next to Vet on a concrete slab.

Hours  0900-1800 Monday-Thursday. Friday 0900-1700. Closed Saturday & Sunday.

(recommended by Bob F, driver, who used this facility 10/16/09)

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OK, Tulsa  Affordable Pet Care Veterinary Clinic 13111 E. 11^th Street (918-437-6735) 

Take I-44 West to Exit 235 (11^th Street). Go East. They are on left hand side of road by 131^st (cross street). There is a bit of gravel across road for a bobtail or a gravel semi-circle that a tractor/trailer can fit in. Better in a bobtail though.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(recommended by driver Debra H in October 2009:  I am recommending this vet as I just took my little male Shih Tzu in for a bad tooth infection. They saw him right away and immediately took him in for surgery.  He was out in 2 hours minus 4 teeth.  The doctor came out and gave me detailed post surgical instructions and antibiotics and pain pills. I was impressed by pain pills as many vets feel it isn't necessary for dogs.  I think they shouldn't hurt either.)

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TX, Amarillo - Small Animal Clinic 5127 Canyon Drive (806-352-2277)  

I-27 Exit 119B South Bound (must turn back north on service road) or Exit 119A North Bound. Located on service road on East side of the freeway. 

HOURS: 6 p.m. - 7 a.m. (Weekend and Night Emergency clinic for area vets)

PARK TRACTOR/TRAILER: there's room across street in empty lot 

(Recommended by Driver Frank Rinchiuso who called them; did not use them; but was impressed by them.) 

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TX, Friendswood - Alvin-Friendswood Veterinary Clinic 2407 W. Parkwood, Suite 124, 77546 (281-992-7500)

(Friendswood is south of Houston; facility is located between Friendswood and Alvin Texas. 

Traveling I-45, exit Nasa Road 1 (not the bypass which is just completing construction and heads east) and head west - will travel about about 6.6 miles from the Interstate - heading towards Alvin.  Will travel through many lights and business areas and will cross Bay Area Blvd, FM 518, and continue west - go past HEB and the blinking yellow lights for the police station - but keep going you're almost there - about another mile on the left just before Sunmeadow Blvd in a large strip center called Raton Plaza.  Plenty of room for large trucks  Also had a Mexican Restaurant and Donut Shop in center.

HOURS: M - F 7:30a - 5:30p, Sat 8 - noon

PARK TRACTOR/TRAILER: there's room

(Recommended by Susan P, DVM: I own this clinic and could make it available for a transfer or overnight hold with prior arrangements if needed)

(COMMENTS: Not sure our location is the handiest but we are willing to help out sometime if needed.  Appreciate the truckers hauling the pets.)

TX, Joshua 76058 Joshua Animal Clinic TX 174 (Wilshire Blvd) (817-194-0101)

(Joshua is south of Fort Worth and in-between Burleson and Cleburne)

I-35W x 137? South Bound into Burleson. Stay right hand lane. Go through several lights in Burleson. As you top a hill, large Baptist Church on left. At bottom of hill there is a road that takes off to the right. Just beyond this road is the clinic which sits back from the road. Can probably park in street for short time. If bobtail, can pull into parking lot.

Prefer appointment

HOURS: 0900 - 1800 M-F and 0900 - 1200 Saturday

(Recommended by Sue W, personal vet)

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TX, Laredo 78014 The South Texas Veterinary Hospital 3808 McPherson (956-717-0901)

I-35 South Exit 2. Turn left onto State Highway 59 North about a 1-1/2 miles. Look for a Stripes gas station on left at corner. There is a cemetery on the right hand corner. Turn left onto McPherson and left into the parking lot which is behind the gas station.

Bobtail only. Will take emergencies for Operation Roger during office hours only.

Office hours 0900-1700 (probably). Standard office visit is $30.00.

(Recommended by Bob F. Took his own pet there and was very pleased.

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TX, Pasadena  VCA Animal Medical Center 5018A Fairmont Parkway 77505 (281-487-8233)

(Pasadena is a suburb of Houston) 

Take Loop 610 in Houston West to Hwy 225 to the Toll Road 8 South. Run the frontage road south to Fairmont Parkway. Go right to 2^nd red light and make a u-turn on Lily.  They are on the right hand side. Room for a bobtail only.

 (recommended by driver Debra H, October 2009,  who says: I took my tiny Shih Tzu in with a serious eye infection. They had no problem getting us in and gave great directions, understanding I was in a bobtail semi.  They treated her with great concern and care.  Very clean facility and great people.)

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 WA, Blaine  Birch Point Dog & Cat Clinic 1733 H Street, Suite 800 (360-332-2800)  (360-332-2792 Fax) (360-201-7614 Cell)

(Blaine is at the Canadian border off I-5)

 www.CatAndDogDoc.com   EMAIL: jack@catanddogdoc.com Welcome to Birch Point Cat & Dog Clinic! In the Blaine International Mall. Welcomes Truck Drivers and their Pets.
Full service veterinarian clinic offering medical, surgical, and dental care. Clinic is fully equipped with on-site laboratory, diagnostics and x-ray services, allowing for a full diagnosis and initiate treatment as quickly as possible.

Clinic Hours Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Emergency Number-(360) 201-7614 available till 10 PM / After 10 PM, call Animal Emergency Care at (360) 758-2200

Truck friendly parking. Easy to find and is accessible from I-5 and the International border between the US and Canada.

FROM CANADA: I-5 at the 276 exit. Take either the Peace Arch Crossing or the Truck Crossing into the U.S. Head south to H Street and into the Blaine International Mall which houses "Cost Cutter", "Blockbuster Video", "Little Caesars Pizza" and "Rite Aid".

FROM I-5 SOUTH: I-5 at the 275 exit and proceed to the light at H Street. Turn right onto H Street and into the Blaine International Mall.

(recommended by Bob F, driver who checked out this clinic while parked nearby 9/09)

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WY, Cody Blessing Animal Hospital 2627 Big Horn Avenue (307-587-4324)

There is parking for a large rig directly in front of the clinic (major road- also known as 'Powell Highway or Highway 14).
A pickup truck with a horse trailer can also pull right in- there is a U-turn drive.

There is a gas station a few feet away, restaurants in the area, motels in the area. 50 miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park.

Dr. Blessing is available at all times- someone, either himself or his vet tech carries a phone.  That is important out here, as he is the only clinic that does that, that I am aware of.  It is clean and up to date. Cody, Wyoming is sort of 'out there'... there isn't much to choose from in my area.  I WOULD recommend this clinic, as I have had to use it 2 times in the past 3 years.

(recommended by Deb C, rescuer)

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American Animal Hospital Association

The American Animal Hospital Association promotes high quality pet care and offers it's members (Veterinarians, Vet Technicians) ongoing training about the latest advances in veterinary medicine.

The AAHA website offers a directory to all member hospitals nationwide as well as healthypet.com, a resource for pet owners to help them understand their pets needs as well as recognize signs and symptoms of illness. If you are planning to visit a member-hospital or veterinarian, make certain that there are no size/weight restrictions and your rig can be accomodated safely and legally!

********************************************************************************************Banfield Pet Hospitals

Banfield Pet Hospitals is a nationwide chain of Vet Hospitals that offers high quality pet care, offers extended evening hours and many locations are open on weekends. Banfield Pet Hospitals are located inside of PETSMART stores, many of which have large parking lots that are easy to access with a semi-truck. To locate a Banfield Pet Hospital near you, visit the Banfield Pet Hospital Website. Make sure you call the location you choose to visit to assure that your rig can access the parking lot and truck parking is allowed!

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