About Us
   Veterinarians

We have a highly skilled and dedicated veterinary staff here at Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital.  In addition to their medical and surgical expertise,  we insist that our doctors have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  We believe that it is important for our clients to have the appropriate information to evaluate and assist in the care of their non-human family members.
         
Dr. Taylor's Biography


 
 

Educational Background

    B.A. Rice University 1988  
    D.V.M. Texas A&M University 1992  
 
Residency / Post-Doctoral Training
  Division of Comparative Medicine
  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 1992-1995
 
Licensure / Board Certification / Professional Memberships
  Texas Veterinary License # 7292
  American Veterinary Medical Association Member
  Texas Veterinary Medical Association Member
  Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
  D.E.A. License Holder
 
Professional History
  1992-1995
  Served as Resident in Comparative Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Concentration in pathology and prevention of common diseases of man and animals; as well as concentration in diseases and healthcare of exotic animals such as rabbits, rodents, monkeys, etc.
  1995-1998
  Faculty position (Assistant Director) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. Responsible for colony of over 100 monkeys in addition to research and teaching responsibilities. Also Public Health Officer, Air National Guard.
  1998-1999
  Chairman of the Division of Primate Medicine at Harvard Medical School, New England Regional Primate Research Center.
  1999-2000
  Director of Emergency Medicine and Surgery at the I-20 Animal Medical Center in Arlington, Texas, a 24-hour animal emergency hospital with over 14 veterinarians.
  December 1999 - Present
  Private Practice at Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Taylor sees referrals of exotic pets and monkeys from as far away as Waco and Oklahoma.

Veterinary Consultant to the Presbyterian Hospital System (Dallas, Plano, Allen) and to the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.

 

Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Clinic
Telephone: 214-726-0838    Fax: 214-726-0838    E-Mail: HEVHDVM@aol.com