Dr. Melissa K. Worthington

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Judge Ely Animal Hospital is a full-service small animal and exotic veterinary practice located at 1126 Tracy Lynn St, Abilene, TX 79601. Founded in 1983, the clinic became Abilene's first and only AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accredited veterinary hospital in 1984 — a distinction it continues to hold. In 2009, long-time veterinary associate Dr. Melissa K. Worthington, DVM purchased the hospital along with Abilene Pet Regency (boarding and grooming facility). Dr. Worthington is an Abilene native who earned her B.S. from Hardin-Simmons University, and her B.S. and DVM from Texas A&M University. She has been practicing veterinary medicine since 1993 and has been with Judge Ely Animal Hospital since graduating veterinary school. She specializes in small animals, exotics (birds, chinchillas, sugar gliders), and emergency and critical care. The practice serves Abilene, Taylor County, Callahan County, Jones County, Shackelford County, and the ACU area. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, spay and neuter, dental care (with digital dental X-ray), laser surgery and therapy, general surgery, emergency care (24-hour answering service), microchipping, parasite control, diagnostics (digital radiology, ultrasound), nutritional counseling, behavioral counseling, pharmacy services, euthanasia, and specialist referrals. The adjoining Abilene Pet Regency (325-677-7387) offers full boarding and grooming services. Military and Senior Citizen discounts available. Staff includes Michelle Linton (CVA/Office Manager, since 1994), Kierra Mayhall (Pet Regency Manager, since 2004), and Christina Peraza (Vet Assistant). Accepts CareCredit. Saturday and Sunday limited hours for pre-arranged boarding pick-ups and drop-offs only. Rated 4.5 stars on Yellow Pages.

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About Judge Ely Animal Hospital PLLC

Judge Ely Animal Hospital PLLC in Tracy Lynn St, Abilene, Abilene provides veterinary care, backed by 32 years of experience — Dr. Melissa K. Worthington holds DVM, Texas A&M University; B.S. Hardin-Simmons University; AAHA Accredited Practice (since 1984). Available treatments include General Consultation ($20), Comprehensive Wellness Exam ($80), Core Vaccination ($92), with the full list below. Consultations start from $20, and the clinic is open every day of the week (04:00 pm - 04:30 pm).

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