Johnsen Animal Hospital

read moreOn behalf of everyone at TLC Animal Hospital, we welcome you to the official website for TLC Animal Hospital, your El Paso TX home for all kinds of primary veterinary care. Since 1978, we have worked hard to serve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of pets throughout the El Paso area -- including skills in Fear Free principles that allows us to recognize and ease anxieties in our patients. In short, we give your pet the kind of experience we would want for our own furry family members.

read moreTLC Animal Hospital is a small animal veterinary hospital that was founded in 1978 by Dr. Guy Johnsen and his wife, Kathy Johnsen. Their legacy of excellence in care and customer service has been passed down to Dr. Vicki Dashley and Dr. Alfredo Lara. They are committed to providing understanding, dedication, and superior customer service to all TLC Animal Hospital clients and their pets. All doctors and staff at TLC Animal Hospital are also Fear Free Certified. They strive to reduce the fear and anxiety associated with veterinary visits as much as possible, and provide each pet with great tender loving care.

read moreEvery animal deserves a healthy and active life. That's why our veterinary services for your pet are comprehensive and transforming. We not only offer a wide range of medical care, but we also provide wellness practices for the lifelong health of your pet. When in doubt know that your home for complete pet services begins at TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso. From the moment you set foot in our doors, there's the most congenial staff waiting to assist with your every need. We go above and beyond to ensure your animal is in good hands from beginning to end.

read moreBecause animals cannot tell how they feel or where it hurts, veterinarians must rely on other methods to detect the source of problems. Laboratory testing can provide detailed information on what's going on in your pet's body, so proper care can begin immediately. At TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, TX, we offer in-house testing to help the veterinarian get to the source of your pet's health problem quickly and accurately. Our in-house laboratory capability helps to provide more timely care for animals and helps to reduce stress on owners, who want to know what's wrong with their pet and want to supply relief as soon as possible.

read more1. Payment is expected when services are rendered. In order to focus on our patients' needs, customer service, and minimizing costs, we do not bill. 2. We accept debit cards, all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express), Care Credit, checks, and cash. All cards must be signed by the owner of the card. Temporary checks are not accepted. Checks are processed through Cross Check automatic processing service. A valid ID must be presented for all Care Credit, check, debit, and credit card transactions.

read moreSpaying or neutering your cat and dog is always a good choice. The most popular reason to get your pet spayed or neutered is to reduce the population of unwanted kittens and puppies. Preventing overpopulation can also prevent many puppies and kittens from being euthanized. There are many good reasons to get your female cat or dog spayed. Spaying your cat or dog can reduce aggressive behaviors and prevent them from developing certain diseases. Spaying can reduce your pet from developing breast cancer, do away with life-threatening uterine infections, prevent pregnancies from happening, reducing the pet population, and prevent males from coming over due to her being in heat.

read moreAn echocardiogram is a non-invasive procedure that your veterinarian in El Paso at TLC Animal Hospital uses to help detect heart problems and to diagnose heart conditions. Symptoms that indicate that your pet may be experiencing heart problems include persistent severe coughing, difficulty breathing, fainting, and lack of stamina. You may notice that your pet develops less ability to exercise. They may experience a loss of appetite, which results in weight loss. There may be some behavioral changes.

read moreAn important part of caring for a pet is providing them with preventative care to keep it safe from medical risks. If your dog or cat requires pet services, contact TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso to make an appointment with our veterinary team for assistance. Here are some preventative care processes our practice provides to dogs and cats. Pets require immunizations throughout their life to protect their bodies from diseases and other medical conditions. Immunizations are discussed with you during your first pet's well visit so you have an idea about the timeline our veterinarian recommends for these important tools.