Dr. Royston W. Moore

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Southside Animal Hospital (SSAH) is a full-service companion animal hospital located at 7010B S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, serving Corpus Christi and the South Texas region since 1993. Founded by Dr. Royston W. (Mike) Moore, DVM (BS Texas A&M University, 1976; DVM Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, 1979; Vietnam War veteran — served aboard an aircraft carrier; previously owned a veterinary practice in central Texas before opening SSAH in 1993; development council member, Texas A&M Veterinary School; past president, Coastal Bend Veterinary Medical Association (CBVMA); founder of Hank's & Eli's Fund — financial assistance for veterinary care for military veterans and active duty service members). Veterinary Team: Dr. Betty Wilson, DVM (DVM Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 1980; 36+ years experience in emergency care, internal medicine, imaging, general and orthopedic surgery, diagnostic care, and animal behavior); Dr. Gary L. Sparschu, DVM (DVM Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine; 35+ years experience; AKC dog show judge — USA and internationally; has bred/shown Old English Sheepdogs, Chinese Shar-Pei, and Tibetan Spaniels); Dr. Roy D. Moore, MBA, DVM (DVM Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine, May 2016; MBA Texas A&M University Mays Business School; professional interests: surgery; joined SSAH June 2016); Dr. Tammy Fontanez, DVM (DVM Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, 1991; 25+ years experience in general surgery, diagnostic care, and animal behavior); Dr. Samantha Edwards, DVM (DVM The Ohio State University, 2024; mixed animal medicine experience in South Texas; professional interests: surgery; joined SSAH 2025). Support staff: Robin (Manager), Tracey (Manager), Cate (Licensed Veterinary Technician), Amber (Licensed Veterinary Technician), Jaime (Lead Kennel Technician), Alyssa, Andrea, Bre, Daveena, Heather, Kelcey, Madeline, Marisa, Megan, Sharon (Technicians), Rose (Lead CSR), Allana, Brianna, Seanne (CSR). Clinic residents: Cali, Omni. Unique feature: only vet clinic in South Texas with separate wellness and sick waiting areas plus an isolation ward. Services: wellness exams and preventive medicine, vaccinations, microchipping, surgery (soft tissue, orthopedic, general), dentistry, spay/neuter, radiology (x-rays), ultrasound, diagnostics, emergency and urgent care, hospitalization (ordinary, intensive care, critical care, and isolation), internal medicine, animal behavior, nutritional counseling, pet app (PetDesk), online pharmacy (food & medications), new client registration. Special program: Hank's & Eli's Fund — veterinary financial support for military veterans and active duty service members. Payment: CareCredit and Scratchpay accepted; ASPCA pet insurance accepted. Established 1993. Social: Facebook (SouthsideAnimalHospital).

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Southside Animal Hospital in S Padre Island Dr / Southside, Corpus Christi provides veterinary care, backed by 46 years of experience — Dr. Royston W. Moore holds DVM — Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. Available treatments include General Consultation ($10), Comprehensive Wellness Exam ($90), Vaccinations & Preventive Services ($75), with the full list below. Consultations start from $10, and open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (8:00 am - 6:00 pm).

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