We’ve assembled a team of dedicated professionals with the common goal of providing your pet with the finest health care possible. Many of the staff members have been with Horizon Veterinary Clinic for several years. They have also brought several years of experience with them from previous studies and facilities. Our entire staff enjoys continues to learn through bi-monthly staff meetings, educational seminars and veterinary conferences.
Some Staff members are High School or College students and work every summer or holiday breaks. Below you will meet the main staff members of Horizon Veterinary Clinic
Dr. Dana Mercer -
Dr. Mercer grew up in Rockport. She graduated Texas A & M University in Kingsville (the first graduating class as A & M) with a Major in Animal Science and a double minor in biology and chemistry. She worked as a veterinary technician for almost 10 years prior to going to veterinary school in 1993. She attended Texas A & M University and graduated in 1997.
Mr. Bill -
Bill was a Retired Army Major and Retired from Texas Parks and Wildlife as a Fisheries Biologist. He was also Dr. Mercer’s Father! We could not run this clinic without him. Bill was the backbone to the business end of the clinic. He lived in Rockport for 41 years, had a wonderful wife Cathy, several rescue dogs (Idgy, KD, Dixie, Diablo, Gidgit, and Sydney), a spoiled Miniature Donkey named Tonka, and a very pampered longhorn steer named Aggie.
Abbie Johnson
Kaylin Lamb
Damien Johnson
Staff Field Trips –
Dr. Mercer believes that a staff that gets along well also communicates well. This translates into better care and of our patients and a happier working environment. Regular field trips are attended by all staff members. Sometimes these are educational seminars and sometimes they are just plain fun!
