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About Us

Who We Are

Welcome to Gatesville Animal Clinic, LLC, where your pet’s health and happiness are our highest priority. Located in the heart of Gatesville, Texas, our clinic proudly serves the local community and neighboring towns with a commitment to excellence in veterinary medicine and compassionate care.

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Gatesville Animal Clinic, LLC is more than just a veterinary hospital and clinic—we are a dedicated team of professionals who understand the unique bond that exists between pets and their families. Our veterinarians, technicians, and support staff are trained in the latest advances in animal health and work together to deliver personalized care in a welcoming environment.

We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of your pet at every stage of life. Our staff is well trained to help you through every aspect of your visit. Whether you’re seeking routine preventive care or specialized medical attention, our clinic is equipped to deliver the highest standard of service.

We focus on early detection of potential health issues, allowing us to intervene before minor concerns become major problems. Education is a key part of each visit, as we work together with pet owners to develop effective home health routines.

We are proud to offer laser surgery, a cutting-edge technique that uses concentrated light energy for tissue cutting and coagulation. Compared to traditional methods, laser surgery delivers significant benefits including reduced pain and inflammation during and after the procedure

We understand that emergencies don’t wait for appointments. Gatesville Animal Clinic, LLC accepts urgent care cases during regular business hours. If your pet has an urgent medical issue, please call—our team will triage and prioritize care to ensure they get the help they need.

For after-hours emergencies, we coordinate closely with local emergency animal hospitals in the area of Waco, Temple and Killeen. This referral network ensures that your pet receives immediate, specialized attention even when our clinic is closed, with full access to advanced emergency resources.

Our Mission

At our veterinary clinic, our mission is to provide exceptional and comprehensive internal medicine and surgical care for every animal entrusted to our care. We are committed to fostering a compassionate environment built on trust, integrity, and genuine relationships—between our dedicated staff, our cherished clients, and their beloved companions. We believe that veterinary medicine is not only about medical excellence and procedure, but also about the meaningful connections that form the foundation of healing and wellness.

Compassion is the heartbeat of our clinic. We understand that veterinary care is a deeply personal experience, and that our clients seek not only expertise but empathy. Our team is selected and trained for their ability to listen, to comfort, and to walk alongside our clients during moments of uncertainty and joy alike.

We cultivate an atmosphere where every person feels valued—where questions are welcomed, stories are shared, and grief is met with kindness .In every moment, our mission is clear: to provide comprehensive internal medicine and surgical care, delivered by a compassionate staff dedicated to building personal relationships with our clients. We honor the bond between person and pet, and we pledge to treat every animal as our own—with expertise, empathy, and unwavering devotion.

We invite you to join us in this journey, as partners and friends, united by a shared love for animals and a belief in the power of compassionate veterinary care. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for every pet and every family we serve.

Gatesville Animal Clinic


Formerly Barn N Veterinary Clinic, we’re now under the ownership of Dr. Krista Byrom — same location, same great team, new name!