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841 N. Buckner St.

Derby, KS 67037 US

(316) 788-1000

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    Pets are unique in their own way and require healthy calories to maintain a solid pattern of growth and internal stability.
    CUSTOMIZE YOUR PET NUTRITION PLAN
  • Should I Spay/Neuter My Pet?
    From overall health and behavior to making a difference in overpopulation, spaying/neutering is a personal decision. Our Doctors are here to discuss the pros and cons for your pet.
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    They key to preventing heartworm disease is consistent administration of your pet’s heartworm medication and regular testing. Ask us about a trusted heartworm preventative today!
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    For such little bugs, fleas and ticks are not just a nuisance, but pose animal and human health risks. Visit us to discuss flea/tick preventatives and why monthly protection is critical to your pet.
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Welcome to El Paso Animal Hospital
Your Veterinarian in Derby, Kansas 

Call us at 316-788-1000

Pet Emergency? Call us right away at (316) 788-1000!

At El Paso Animal Hospital, you can feel confident that you are receiving the best quality of care for your pet. With over 100 years of combined experience, our doctors have the experience to treat your loved one.

At El Paso Animal Hospital you never need an appointment. Walk-ins are always welcome.

If you live in Derby, Wichita, or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pets – look no further. Our eight veterinarians, Gary Oehmke DVM, Jeff Herod DVM, Erica McKinney DVM, Lynn Mork DVM, Landon McQuilliams DVM, Sarah Guengerich DVM, Kristen Horsley DVM and Rachel Hand DVM are licensed KS veterinarians, treating all types of pets. Your pets’ health and well-being are very important to us, and we take every possible measure to give your animals the care they deserve.

El Paso Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital and welcomes both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our veterinarians have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. 

We are happy to offer a number of resources that enable you to learn about how to take better care of your pets. Please feel free to browse our site, particularly the informational articles. The best veterinary care for animals is ongoing nutrition and problem prevention, so becoming knowledgeable about preventative pet care is essential to the ongoing success of your animal’s health. If you have any questions, call 316-788-1000 or email us and we'll promptly get back to you. Our Derby veterinarian office is very easy to get to -- and you can find directions on our Contact Us page! We also welcome you to subscribe to our newsletter, which is created especially for Derby and Wichita pet owners.

At El Paso Animal Hospital, we treat your pets like the valued family members they are.

Dr. Jeff Herod, Dr. Gary Oehmke, Dr. Erica McKinney, Dr. Lynn Mork, 

Dr. Landon McQuilliams, Dr. Sarah Guengerich, Dr. Kristen Horsley, Dr. Rachel Hand 

Derby Veterinarian | El Paso Animal Hospital | 316-788-1000

841 N. Buckner St. Derby, KS 67037

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We're different than others... No Appointment Needed

Don’t worry about making an appointment for routine care. We accept walk-in patients from 8:00 to 11:30 and 1:00 to 5:30 Monday through Friday, and from 8:00 to 12:00 on Saturday. For surgery or boarding arrangements please call us or email us.Read More

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Meet Our Skilled Team

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  • Sarah Guengerich

    Sarah started at El Paso in July 2019.  She has previous experience in small animal practice, feline-only practice, and emergency practice. In 2015 she worked at El Paso as a veterinarian on Saturdays. She graduated with honors from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. Her hobbies include knitting, crochet, and spending time with her family.

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  • Landon McQuilliams

    Landon joined our team in June, 2017 right out of college. He graduated from Kansas State University with his doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a bachelor's degree in Animal Science. He enjoys singing, softball, and enjoying a good book.

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  • Gary Oehmke

    Gary was born and raised in the small town of Linn, Kansas. Gary attended K State from 1972 – 1978 (2 years of undergrad and then 4 years of vet school). After graduation Gary worked in Kansas City for 3 months and then started El Paso Animal Clinic in December 1978.

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  • Jeff J. Herod

    Jeff grew up in Garden City, Kansas, and went directly to Kansas State University. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Animal Science he went to KSU College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated in 1988. 

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  • Erica L. McKinney

    Erica grew up in Derby and graduated from Derby H.S. in 1994. She worked at El Paso Animal Clinic during college as a technician. After receiving her Veterinarian degree in 2002, she worked as a veterinarian in Las Vegas and Memphis, TN before moving back to Kansas in 2006. She has worked as a veterinarian at El Paso Animal Clinic since October, 2006.

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  • Lynn Mork

    Lynn began working for El Paso Animal Clinic as a full time veterinarian in July, 2014.  She comes to us with a wealth of great experience.  She spent 14 years working at the Veterinary & Emergency Specialty Hospital of Wichita where she worked as an Emergency Veterinarian.

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  • Fish

    If you’re thinking of getting a pet fish, you should know that your veterinarian has a lot of good advice about pet ownership. Fish can be very rewarding as pets, and you just may be surprised about how much fish actually interact with their owners. Here’s more valuable information about choosing ...

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  • Caring for Senior Cats

    Thanks to advancements in veterinary care, today’s cats can live well into their teen years. It is not uncommon for cats to live to be 18 or even older. However, in order for cats to live a long full life, they need proactive veterinary care to stay healthy. As cats age, they are at greater risk for ...

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  • Feline Stomatitis: Treatments

    Cats rarely display their pain, but cats with feline stomatitis are often the exception. If your cat appears to have mouth pain, is reluctant to eat, doesn't want to groom, is drooling, and doesn't want you to open its mouth, it may be suffering from this debilitating, degenerative oral condition, and ...

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  • Feline Leukemia Virus: What You Need to Know

    Feline leukemia (FeLV) is a virus that weakens your cat's immune system. Unfortunately, when the immune system does not function properly, your cat may be more likely to develop other diseases, such as cancer and blood disorders. How Cats Contract Feline Leukemia Cats get feline leukemia from other cats. ...

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  • Family Cats and Pregnant Women: Take Measures to Prevent Toxoplasmosis Infection

    Nothing must spoil the joys of becoming a new parent. Not even your pets. But family cats with normal, every day habits can pose a risk to expectant women. Women's immune systems can be disturbed by a parasite carried in fecal matter. If you're the primary caretaker of your family's feline friend it ...

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  • Create an Environment Your Cat Will Love

    The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery confirms that feline emotional wellbeing, behavior and physical health are a result of how comfortable they are in their environment. Understanding how our cats interact with their environment can help us create a space for owners and cats to mutually thrive ...

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  • Catnip: Why Cats Love It

    Few things stimulate a cat's pleasure faster than catnip. Exposure to this simple herb can reveal a new side to their feline personality. Many cats will go crazy at the smell of this plant. Catnip has a reputation of being a feline drug and many cat owners wonder if it is safe to give it to their pet. ...

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  • Zoonosis

    Zoonosis refers to diseases that can be transmitted to humans from animals. In particular, they occur when an infected animal passes on bacteria, parasites, fungi or viruses to humans through scratches, saliva, feces and urine. Vectors (e.g., organisms like fleas and ticks) can also carry zoonotic diseases ...

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  • Sugar Gliders

    Thinking of getting a sugar glider? These tiny marsupials are energetic and friendly, making them popular choices as pets. Though they weigh less than a half-pound, they're more closely related to kangaroos than they are flying squirrels. If you think a sugar glider would make an ideal pet for your family, ...

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  • Epilepsy

    Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Epileptic seizures are classified both by their patterns of activity in the brain ...

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Testimonials

Read What Our Clients Say

  • "When Dr. Gary kissed my sick rats head, I knew I had found a loving, caring vet clinic. I take all 3 of my dogs and my 3 cats to them for excellent care. They are less expensive than other vets I have found while still providing excellent pet care."
    hgpdonna
  • "Great place to take your pets... The vets here have always been gentle and caring. I have used them for about 4 yrs now and do not have one complaint. I would recommend them to anyone who loves their pets!"
    Brandy B
  • "El Paso Animal Hospital and it's staff, especially Dr. Jeff, have always been the nicest people to my pets and me. He has saved my cat's and my dog's lives and I thank them soo much for that. They will definitely make you feel comfortable leaving your pets there!"
    Jesse
  • "The Best Place for your pet. I have been taking our pets there for 25 years. They are the BEST! All of the doctors there are wonderfully caring and knowledgeable."
    Diane KH Derby, KS
  • "Erica Mckinney is the best vet ever! I've been going to El Paso since 1992 and was seen by Dr Herod and Dr Oehmke, but when she joined the clinic, it was AWESOME. She helped give life back into my cat Tigger for years until his sickness caught up with him, and she helped me through that difficult time. She is very loving towards all of my pets. She is very thorough with what she is going to do and also lets you know how much it will cost before anything is done."
    Jenna

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Office Walk-In Hours

Monday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

Saturday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Sunday:

Closed

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Walk-In Appointments accepted until 11:30am and 5:30pm


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