Henderson County Veterinary Hospital

Athens, TX

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At a glance

Facility type
Veterinary Practice
Practice tier
General
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Unknown

Species treated

Small Animal Companion Equine Food Animal

Services

General Practice Wellness Vaccination Spay Neuter Surgery Dentistry Imaging In House Lab Pharmacy End Of Life House Call

Accreditations

Aaha Fear Free

Amenities & accessibility

Appointments
Appointment requiredAppointments recommended
Amenities
Restroom
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Henderson County Veterinary Hospital in Athens, Texas is a full service large and small animal hospital. Drs. Jesse and Doug Richardson, and their staff have been helping clients in Athens, Texas, as well as Anderson, Navarro, Kaufman, and other surrounding counties for over 50 years. It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your companion or food animal

Drs. Jesse and Doug Richardson, and their staff have been helping clients in Athens, Texas, as well as Anderson, Navarro, Kaufman, and other surrounding counties for over 50 years

Mission — It is our commitment to provide quality veterinary care throughout the life of your companion or food animal. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy animals; early detection and treatment of disease as your companion animal ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime

Care capabilities

End-of-life care
In Clinic

Team at a glance

2
Veterinarians (DVM)
4
Support staff
6
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

in-house x-ray capabilitiesultrasoundin-house testingexternal laboratories

Services in detail

DentistryDental ExamsAnnual Dental CleaningsDental X-RaysExtractionsSurgerySpay/NeuterForeign Body RemovalLumpectomiesBladder Stone RemovalWound RepairCCL RepairWellness Care For DogsVaccinesRabiesDistemper Parvo with and without LeptoBordatellaParasite ControlFlea, Tick, and Heartworm PreventionSenior CareWellness Care for CatsFRVFRCPInternal MedicineDiabetesThyroidInfectious DiseaseGastrointestinal DisordersKidney FailureDiagnosticsUltrasoundX-RayIn House LabEuthanasia/ End of Life CareToothacres Cremation ServicesBoardingDogsCatsPregnancy TestingManual palpationUltrasoundCattle and small ruminants onlyFertility TestingCattle onlyRectal examTesticular palpationAssessing scrotal circumferenceElectroejaculation and assessment of semen structureArtificial InseminationCattleReproduction ServicesRoutine calf deliveriesDystocia calf deliveriesHeifer Package5 way upper respiratory8/9 way clostridialBrucellosis vaccineDewormingDehorningManualHydraulicCosmeticBrandingElectricFreezeTaggingHerdRFIDTattooingHoof trimmingCorrectiveDisease treatment/preventativeSurgeryCosmetic dehorningC-sectionsHernia repairsCancer-eyeWound/laceration repairsHoof diseasesCastrationSwineRuminantsEquineFracture repairsCastingSplintingLameness evaluationsRuminantsSwineConsultation servicesHerd healthShow steer/heifer projectsNutrition on ruminants onlyParasite controlGrazing practices/ soil fertilityRegulatory TestingBrucellosisTBTrichomoniasisHealth PapersIntra and Interstate

Appointments & hours

Monday-Friday: 7:30am - 5:30pm Saturday: 8am - 12pm

Frequently asked

Is Henderson County Veterinary Hospital AAHA-accredited?+

Yes — Henderson County Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited hospital, and also Fear Free certified.

What services does Henderson County Veterinary Hospital offer?+

Henderson County Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.