What to Expect at TLC Animal Hospital in El Paso, TX

At TLC Animal Hospital, we’re committed to providing a calm, welcoming environment where pets receive exceptional care and pet parents feel confident in every step of the visit. Our Fear Free Certified team and AAHA-accredited facility are dedicated to ensuring your pet’s comfort, safety, and well-being from check-in to checkout.

What to Expect

Our Fear-Free Approach

We understand that veterinary visits can sometimes be stressful for pets. That’s why our hospital is thoughtfully designed to create a peaceful experience:

  • Separate waiting areas for dogs and cats

  • Soothing music and anti-anxiety pheromone diffusers

  • Nonslip exam tables and scale surfaces

  • Gentle handling by trained Fear Free Certified staff

  • Plenty of tasty treats for both dogs and cats

Every detail in our clinic is aimed at reducing fear, anxiety, and stress, so your pet can enjoy a positive visit every time.

What Happens During Your Appointment

When you arrive, our friendly front desk team will check you in and make sure your pet feels comfortable. A veterinary technician will then escort you to an exam room and begin the initial assessment.

Your Pet’s Initial Evaluation Includes:

  • Recording your pet’s weight, temperature, heart rate, and respiratory rate

  • Reviewing your pet’s medical history and current behavior

  • Discussing any recent changes in appetite, activity, or mood

One of our experienced veterinarians will then perform a nose-to-tail physical exam and talk through any diagnostic, preventive, or treatment recommendations. We’ll always take the time to answer your questions and explain all options before proceeding with care.

Call us at : (951)592-6200

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How to Prepare for Your Visit

To help make your visit smooth and productive, please bring:

  • Any previous vaccination or medical records

  • The name and contact information of your prior veterinarian (if applicable)

  • A note of the food brand, type, and daily amount your pet eats

  • Details on any flea/tick, heartworm, or over-the-counter medications

  • A list of questions or health concerns you’d like to discuss

If you’ve noticed changes in your pet’s behavior, appetite, weight, drinking habits, or bathroom routines, jot them down to share with our staff — these details help us provide the best possible care.

Trusted Care: Hear From Our Community

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Myra Valencia
10 days ago
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Excellent, a little expensive but worth it. Our baby Scrappy was given the best care possible with the staff and Dr. Lara and X-ray tech.
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Patsy Goodwin
15 days ago
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TLC Animal Clinic provided such a great experience! The staff was friendly, caring, and professional, and they truly treated my pet like family. Highly recommend TLC Animal Clinic!
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Patsy Saucedo
18 days ago
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I brought my 17 year old Chihuahua "Clair" in after I accidentally stepped on her. I was incredibly worried, but Dr Lara thoroughly examined her and confirmed that nothing was broken. Even though everything looked good on the initial exam, my dog kept limping. Dr Lara recommended a course of laser therapy, which worked wonders. He stated she needed time because she was like a 90 year old lady. Kudos to Christian, Vivian, Diego, and Mario the veterinary technicians who took her back who were incredibly caring, gentle and kept her safe. Thanks to Dr Lara smart recommendations and the wonderful staff my Clair is better. If you want a vet clinic that truly cares about your pet, this is the place!!
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E.
18 days ago
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Today I woke up to an emergency for my little kitty. I drove as fast as I could but the lights kept me from rushing. I finally made it to TLC and we ran in holding my baby who was having problems breathing. We told the staff to please help my baby and the staff rushed and took my baby to the back. I want to thank you for that. After 3 minutes we got taken into a room and Dr. Garcia came in and told us the news that no pet parent wants to hear or ever are ready to hear. She was caring and very compassionate. My daughter and I made the hardest decision but we did it out of love. We spent a small amount of time with our kitty, our baby. He was suffering that's why we didn't spend a lot of time with him. We told him how much he was loved and we said our good byes. Dr. Garcia came in and she put our baby to sleep. Thank you so much all that you did and for caring so much. Thank you to the vet tech who walked us out to the side and who also showed us that he cared and offering us comfort. Thank you all.
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Paty Zavala, MBA Realtor
18 days ago
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Very helpful and compassionate staff.
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Oscar Garcia
25 days ago
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Dr. Priscilla Rubio performed life saving surgery on my dog last summer and he has been living his best life since then. I received the best patient care from her and her team. I am forever grateful for her knowledge and skills!
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Samantha Marple
28 days ago
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Very gentle with my guinea pigs and always answered questions
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Eva Ortiz
36 days ago
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My husband and I have been taking our boys there for over 15 years and the staff there have all been amazing, caring, and so compassionate. After Dr Johnson retired we started seeing Dr Lara and he is wonderful. He followed up with us when we were very concerned about one of our boys. We were amazing and so impressed by him. Till this day we will never go anywhere else. The staff there have always provided the upmost care to our babies. I love their TikTok’s, I love how they are always smiling and having fun. I love how Dr Dashley researched all the popular dog foods and gave her list of recommendations and questioned the companies and their ingredients. They all go above and beyond. The entire office staff, techs, and doctors are all amazing. No one is rude and no matter how busy it gets they never look flustered and treat everyone with kindness including the fur babies. We will never go to any other vet!!! We love TLC and so do our boys. Jason, Eva, Cash, and Scout Ortiz. We truly appreciate all of you there!!
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Vania Pinedo
36 days ago
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It was great everyone was so friends and the atmosphere was great. My dog usually gets really nervous and cant calm down but he took a nap while we were there
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37 days ago
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I highly recommend TLC animal hospital the employees there are very caring professional and my little doggy Lily is very happy and having a great recovery and doing wonderful.

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