El Paso Animal Hospital
Derby, KS
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Wichita’s Independently Owned Veterinary Hospital: Built to Handle More. Serving Derby for nearly 50 years. Whether your pet needs a routine visit, urgent care, or a procedure that’s often referred elsewhere, El Paso Animal Hospital is built to handle more than the basics
El Paso Animal Hospital was founded by Dr. Gary Oehmke in December 1978. It has been serving Derby for nearly 50 years
Mission — We believe in more than veterinary medicine. We believe in taking the time to truly care for people. To understand their basic human needs. To do the little things that make people feel safe, connected, and at home
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Services in detail
Memberships
Appointments & hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am – 12:00pm, Sunday: Closed. Check-in begins at 7:50am Mon-Sat and 12:50pm M-F. Closed daily for lunch from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Frequently asked
Is El Paso Animal Hospital accepting new patients?+
Yes — El Paso Animal Hospital is currently accepting new patients.
Does El Paso Animal Hospital offer emergency or urgent care?+
El Paso Animal Hospital offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does El Paso Animal Hospital offer?+
El Paso Animal Hospital offers Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, and more.
When was El Paso Animal Hospital established?+
El Paso Animal Hospital has served the Derby, KS community since 1978.
What reviewers say
El Paso Animal Hospital in Derby, Kansas, is a modern, clean facility offering comprehensive veterinary care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, birds, and exotics. The practice provides online booking, Saturday hours, and accommodates emergency walk-ins. The veterinary team and support staff are widely regarded as compassionate, knowledgeable, and patient, taking time to explain conditions, treatment options, and costs clearly. While wait times can occasionally be long and pricing can be high for certain services, the clinic maintains strong loyalty through attentive follow-up care, dedicated end-of-life support, and specialized surgical capabilities.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.