Dr. Gary Oehmke, DVM

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El Paso Animal Hospital (EPAH) is a full-service small and exotic animal hospital located at 841 N. Buckner St., Derby, KS 67037, serving Derby, Wichita, and surrounding areas since 1978. The hospital was founded in December 1978 by Dr. Gary Oehmke, DVM, and was named as a tribute to the original name of Derby, Kansas — El Paso. The current state-of-the-art facility opened in May 2018 and offers a 'fear-free' environment. EPAH also operates Paws & Play boarding facilities on-site. The veterinary team includes: Dr. Gary Oehmke, DVM (Founder; born and raised in Linn, Kansas; BS and DVM from Kansas State University, 1978; member of AVMA, Wichita Veterinary Medical Association, Kansas VMA, Rotary Club of Derby, and Derby Chamber of Commerce), Dr. Jeff Herod, DVM (KSU College of Veterinary Medicine, 1988; partner in the practice; joined directly after graduation), Dr. Erica McKinney, DVM (Derby native; KSU Vet School, 2002; joined EPAH October 2006; member of AVMA, Wichita VMA, Kansas VMA), Dr. Hilary Ecklund, DVM (KSU College of Veterinary Medicine, 2001; 8 years in Pacific Northwest; joined 2021), Dr. Sarah Guengerich, DVM (KSU College of Veterinary Medicine, cum laude, 2011; joined July 2019; experience in small animal, feline-only, and emergency practice), Dr. Alaina Bush, DVM (Wichita State University BA Psychology, cum laude 2014; University College Dublin School of Veterinary Medicine, 2nd class honors, 2023; Kansas State DVM license June 2023; member of AVMA and RCVS), and Dr. Tara Lynch, DVM (Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 2018; joined May 2024; runs a cow/calf operation). The hospital welcomes pets of all kinds including cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, snakes, and mice. Services include puppy and kitten care, preventative care, diagnostics (digital X-rays, digital dental X-rays, ultrasound), surgery (soft tissue and orthopedic), dental care, senior pet care, emergency and urgent care, laser therapy, allergies and skin care, boarding (Paws & Play), grooming, spay and neuter, microchipping, and an online pharmacy. Payment options include CareCredit, Scratchpay, and Cherry. Online appointment booking via ProVet. Social media: Facebook: elpasoanimalhospital, Instagram: elpasoanimalhospital, YouTube channel available.

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Based in Derby, Derby, Dr. Gary Oehmke, DVM (Fear-Free Location; Member AVMA;) offers veterinary services through El Paso Animal Hospital with 47 years of experience. Services include General Consultation ($22), Preventive Wellness Exam ($95), Pet Surgery ($650), among others. Consultations start from $22, and open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (8:00 am - 12:00 pm).

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