The Vet House is a friendly, affordable veterinary hospital that offers advanced animal care to families in Richardson, TX. Conveniently located at 1400 North Plano Road, our facilities provide a safe, comfortable environment for both cats and dogs. We focus on animal wellness and preventative medicine, and we educate pet owners to keep their furry family members happy and healthy between visits.
Here at The Vet House, we are committed to providing you and your pets with the best possible service. We have built our reputation on compassionate, quality care, and we offer a wide range of services to meet your needs.
When you bring your pets to The Vet House, they are in good hands. Stop by for a visit or contact us for more information on how we can help your family.
Our Doctors
Dr. Sephanie Smothers
Dr. Abel Jaimes
Dr. Kaci Merk
Practice Manager
Nikki
Technicians
Lead Surgery Technician – Jazmin
Kennel Technician – Nikki
Kennel Technician – Jennifer
Technician – Alexxis
Technician – Sol
Technician – Kierra
Receptionists
Bianca
Lauren
Sarah
Stephanie Smothers, DVM / Medical Director
Dr. Stephanie Smothers grew up in Grapevine, TX. She graduated from Texas A&M University in 2012 with a double-major in Entomology and Biomedical Sciences. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2016 from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her and her husband Tyler have expanded the family, beyond just the furry ones in 2020 and 2022. Their son, Paxton, now has a baby sister, Harper! Dr. Stephanie is looking forward to meeting you with your furry family, and providing care for them as if they were her own.
Her special interests include preventative medicine and soft tissue surgery.
Herman Swann, DVM
Dr. Swann graduated from Texas A & M University with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree on August 2, 1968, with honors. He passed his State Board of Veterinary Medicine Examiners on September 6, 1968. He was also featured in D Magazine for “The Best Vets in Dallas” twice, once in June 2001 and the other in June 2004. Dr. Swann founded his first Veterinary practice in 1976.
Dr. Swann has retired from clinical practice now and spending more time with family and traveling.