Have You Heard About The Benefits of Laser Therapy?
We at El Centro are pleased to offer this exciting benefit for your pet!
With Laser Therapy you pet can be treated for the painful conditions without surgery or sedation.
- Arthritis
- Acute & Chronic Pain
- Back Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Inflammation & Edema
- Wound Healing
Studies on Laser Therapy have shown that it is equal or more effective then other forms of physical therapy. Your pet will not feel any discomfort during treatments and very often the use of pain medications can be reduced or eliminated all together. Most pets feel better within 12 to 24 hours of treatment. Laser Therapy treatments are available individually or in packages of five where you get a sixth treatment free. Call the clinic and speak with Tammy to schedule an appointment.
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At El Centro Pet Medical Center, we strive for a warm and friendly relationship with you and your pet. This page highlights the staff - our training, experience and dedication to veterinary medicine.
Patricia R. Davis, DVM:
Being an Air Force brat it is hard to say where you are from, but I was born at Patrick AFB in Florida playing on the beaches and watching missiles catapulted into the heavens. I lived the longest in Clovis, New Mexico-home of tumbleweed Christmas trees and an abundance of dust storms. I had a wide variety of pets growing up (though my mom drew the line at skunks and snakes), enjoying each and every one. My passion was horses, and still is today.
I married my husband, Jimmy Davis, while he was in vet school. Many years after his graduation, I decided to go to vet school. I attended LSU my first year, then ended up transferring to and graduating from Auburn University in 2000. (It's hard to go to one school when your spouse is military and moves frequently).
We have lived in the Killeen area since 2000 with a brief hiatus when the military sent us to Monterey Bay, California. We have two children, Ashley and Jordan. We also have a menagerie of dogs, cockatiels, horses, and chickens, as well as some fish and a cat.
Jeanette Adler Nicholson, DVM:
Growing up in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Jeanette attended Mississippi State University for undergraduate and veterinary school. After graduating in 2002, she worked at an emergency clinic in Jackson, Mississippi. Married to Sam, an ER physician at Scott & White in Roundrock, Jeanette joined the El Centro team in 2004. Jeanette has 2 cats, Booger and Spooky, and enjoys cooking, watching movies and hanging out with friends.
Dr. W. Lee Erwin, DVM:
Dr. Erwin, a native Texan, spent most of his early years in the Houston area. A graduate of San Jacinto High School, he received a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Physics and Mathematics form Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches, Texas. He was employed on the faculty at Central Texas College for 4 years before attending Texas A&M University to study veterinary medicine. After graduating from The College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University in 1975, Dr. Erwin began his career in veterinary medicine in Killeen. In 1976, Dr. Erwin opened Southside Animal Clinic (later to be renamed El Centro Pet Medical & Laser Surgery Center) at its current location on South W.S. Young Drive where he has since practiced. In the nearly 33 years of practice, he has the privilege of watching hundreds of pets develop from new born to old age and their off-spring do the same thru several generations. Dr. Erwin also highly values the many long-term friendships with the families of all these pets that have developed over the years. Dr. Erwin transferred ownership to his long term colleague Dr. Pat Davis and assumed the role of Associate Veterinarian.
Tammy, Office Supervisor:
Tammy has been working at El Centro for 15 years. She has 3 Boston Terriers, "Greta", "Daisy", and "Hugo", a Chihuahua named Nicky, and Louis, her Chinese Crested. Tammy enjoys living in the Killeen, Fort Hood area, where she is able to meet people from all over the world. She has watched a number of pets grow up over the years and has become close to quite a few clients.
Tammara, Receptionist:
I am a military spouse from the face paced world of New York! At times you may hear the New Yorker in me come out. I moved to Texas 2 years ago with my husband, Jerry, who has served in the Army for the past 4 years. We Live in Copperas Cove with "Shelby" and "Sarge", our Boxers, in my opinion, the best breed in the world! I just hit my one year mark in January, working as a receptionist here at El Centro.
Ms. Earnestine:
Ms. Earnestine has been working at El Centro for over 15 years. She also works at KISD as a Busdriver, or as the security guard at your local grocery store. She helps keep our hospital clean and tidy. Ms. Earnestine always brings sunshine to the clinic with her smile.
Stephanie, Head Veterinary Technician:
Stephanie has been a veterinary technician for 5 years with two of those here at El Centro. Originally from Connecticut, she now lives in Killeen with her fiance Marc. She has many furry and slithering children, "Riddick" ,"Kiira", "Buddy", and "Tanker", cats "Riley" and "Synder" and Ball Python "Elly" who keep her life exciting and unpredicatable. Stephanie has a degree as a Veterinary Assistant and is currently in college to complete her associates in Veterinary Technology. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out at the lake, off-roading, drawing, playing ice-hockey, and going to rock concerts.
Danita, Veterinary Technician:
Born and raised in Killeen, Danita is a graduate of Ellison High School. She began working at El Centro as a kennel technician 4 1/2 years ago. After taking a short break, she returned to El Centro in 2008 as a Veterinary Technician. She also attends college, where she is studying to be a respiratory therapist. Danita spends her spare time with the love of her life, "Lula Bell", her pitbull.
Laura, Kennel Supervisor:
Laura has been in the Copperas Cove area for over 14 years. She has been married to Gary for 20 years, and they have one son, Brian, who is in high school. She has a deep love for animals, so working in the kennel is great! She makes sure that all the pets here are well taken care of, and treats our guests as if they were her own. Laura has 5 pets, all rescue animals, "Key-Key", "Sissy", "Daisy", "Bear", and my special girl, "Chowtar".
Jovon, Kennel Staff:
Jovon was born and raised right here in central Texas. She loves her Toy Poodle, "Peaches", and together they enjoy spending time outdoors and with family. She has been with El Centro for almost a year and enjoys working with the animals as kennel tech and a veterinary technician in training.
Ashley, Receptionist:
Ashley is a new addition to our front office. While not at the hospital, she is a full time student at a local college. She enjoys horseback riding and spending time with her family.
Jordan, Kennel staff:
Jordan is a sophmore in high school, and our part time kennel help. He enjoys computers and video games. His hidden love for animals is steering him to follow in his parents footsteps in becoming a veterinarian when he grows up.