Wednesday was the “observed” Five Year Anniversary for my Vet’s Grand Opening because I could’ve recalled that we took Miette there to be “fixed” in late April or early May of 2001. I was close. According to the celebratory materials, Dr. Todd opened earlier in 2001 and there were pictures of the opening day.
Somara had to work and I did have immediate plans last night but I wanted to stop by and congratulate everyone at White Rock Vet for their success, service and whatever. I never thought I’d become an adult who enjoyed the relationship I’ve built with a Vet (or my mechanic as shown in the story about Underground VW). Yet the people there have been great to Somara, me and especially to our four cats (sometimes referred to as the little monsters): Wicca, Molly, Miette and Nemo. They even share our big hearts on helping other stray animals we’ve rescued from ugly fates: Caliban and Skid (a dog that makes me regret helping when he bit me). There is a charity fund/discount we’ve been allowed to use with those stray pets and at the same time, we’ve contributed money toward it to keep it in the black.
Dr. Todd Riggan is a graduate of Texas A&M (like the majority of vets in Texas) and is considered the leading regional authority on pet rabbits. The office has plaques and awards attributingthis. He’s pretty solid with my cats Molly and Miette too. Dr. Todd even saved Molly’s life back in 2003 when he removed a bladder stone the size of a shirt button in her. Like all cats, Molly was rather indifferent about it but I’m sure she showed the staff some gratitude with the source of discomfort removed. With me, Molly was rather angered about her roaming territory being restricted for several days until the stitches cleared (whiz on my jeans is how she expressed it).
There is also Dr. Linda Gregard who Somara has more experience working with since she has been more instrumental in treating Nemo (the cat with the damaged leg). I finally got to put a face to the name at the Open House. If she works at White Rock with Dr. Todd, then I have the utmost confidence in her with Molly and Miette (aka, the Girls).
So a belated congratulations to White Rock Vet! Keep them in mind if you live near Pflugerville and have pets because we highly recommend the vets and staff.
My vet clinic in south Austin was the one who recommended Dr. Todd when I told them I was moving to Pflugerville (he had just left their clinic to open his own). When I stopped by to set up an appointment for Miette, I discovered they were in the process of installing the flooring and thus, they weren’t even open for business yet. Mrs. Riggan, working as a temporary receptionist, helped me set up the appointment and so we ended up as one of their first clients.
Both Dr. Todd and Dr. Gregard are cat people, and Dr. Gregard has a three-legged kitty and understands the concerns I have with Nemo’s leg. Of all the veterinarians in the Austin area, I have three that I trust, and White Rock Clinic is the best out of those three.