Heritage Veterinary Medical Center

Heritage Veterinary Medical Center in San Antonio, TX is a full service hospital where we provide a broad spectrum of diagnostic procedures through in-house testing and the use of external laboratories. We also work closely with local practices when special diagnostic procedures are required. We have always been committed to the highest quality health care possible for our patients, and the most caring and considerate treatment of their owners. Our facility includes a well-stocked pharmacy, in-hospital surgery suite, in-house x-ray capabilities, a closely supervised hospitalization area, and indoor boarding kennels.

Our mission at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center is that we are in the business of caring for people and their pets. We have always been committed to the highest quality health care possible for our patients, and the most caring and considerate treatment of their owners. We recognize that each pet comes to us with an owner. We listen to the concerns of our clients and help you in making informed decisions for yourself and your pet. We strive to embrace excellence in veterinary medical care and provide personal, courteous and caring service in every way possible.

We promise to help our clients maintain healthy and happy pets. At our site, you will find information about our practice philosophy, our services, helpful forms to assist you and an extensive Pet Library for you to search for additional pet health care information.

We Care!
If you have any questions or want to contact us
please call 210-509-1707, or
email us at heritagevmc@gmail.com or drop by the hospital to meet our friendly staff.

Thank you for taking the time to read about our veterinary practice and the services we offer. We welcome your comments and suggestions. We look forward to hearing from you for all your pet health care needs.

9793 Culebra Rd Ste #109
San Antonio, TX 78251
Phone: 210-509-1707
After Hours ER: 210-684-2105
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Mon-Fri: 7:30am-6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am- 1:00pm
Sun: Closed

Dr. Loretta A. Ehrlund, D.V.M., Practice Owner

Dr. Loretta A. Ehrlund, D.V.M. is the owner of Heritage Veterinary Medical Center. She earned her bachelor of science (1978) and doctor of veterinary medicine degree (1979) from Texas A&M University.

As a young girl Loretta Ann Ehrlund traveled the world as an Air Force Brat. She resided all over the United States and made her way through various countries from Brazil to Portugal.

In the 5th grade, Loretta Ehrlund had a mixed breed canine named Smokey. One day her parents decided to take her beloved dog to a local veterinarian for a check up. While there, Smokey was diagnosed with epilepsy. Upset with the diagnosis, a young Loretta was elated knowing that the doctor could help her adored friend. She knew she wanted to grow up and do the same thing that the local veterinarian did for her and Smokey.

After graduating High School, an interested Loretta Ehrlund began doing research work with sheep and worked closely with a research veterinarian. It was not long after she was accepted into Texas A&M University of veterinary medicine. While in Vet. School she groomed dogs for extra income, which helped her gain a great respect for groomers.

As time passed and her knowledge of veterinary medicine grew larger she became a proud graduate of Texas A&M University of Veterinary Medicine and is still active with the university today. She is a current member of Aggie Moms . Her youngest daughter, Michele Ehrlund Wright, has reacently graduated from Texas A&M, Where she studyed Veterinary medicine.

The late Dr. Larry T. Ehrlund and Dr. Loretta Ann Ehrlund opened up the first Veterinary clinic in San Antonio after graduating Veterinary School together.

Showing horses is a family hobby for Dr. Ehrlund. She is currently active in the Animal Arabian Horse Association. She also volunteers once a year with Freedom Classic that allows are young citizens to show there horses for free.

Dr. Ehrlund is a proud mother of two daughters : Charlotte Ehrlund Potter & Michele Ehrlund Wright.

Dr. Ehrlund is very active in our community and believes in giving back to our community. She is a mentor of our young youths and also does a volunteer program.

She is currently on the Texas Veterinary Medical Association . She is on the Board of Bexar County. She is also on the Disaster Preparness Committee . Which is active in having a Master Plan for all of Texas pets during a disaster. Kennels and pastor lands are in place for a disaster and they are currently working on a transportation plan.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 1979

Education:

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Travis Wright, DVM

Dr. Travis Wright, a native to San Antonio, began his focus towards Veterinary Medicine at a young age. Even as young as his kindergarten years, he was aware of his calling to work with God's creatures. During his elementary years, Dr. Wright developed a strong interest in riding and showing horses. Through middle school and high school he traveled the country earning numerous titles in his equestrian competitions.

By the end of high school, Dr. Wright decided to begin his adventure towards becoming a veterinarian. His first job was in Boerne, just northwest of San Antonio, at an equine practice focusing on surgery and lameness. There he was fortunate to learn many skills, both in business and medicine that have continued to help him over the years.

After high school, Dr. Wright attended Texas A&M University where he did his undergraduate studies in Biomedical Science. Prior to completing his degree, he was accepted to Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine. While working towards his doctorate, Dr. Wright also became engaged and eventually married Dr. Michele Wright, who is Dr. Ehrlund's youngest daughter.

Upon completion of veterinary school, Dr. Wright began working as an equine ambulatory veterinarian, treating horses in and around the Boerne area. After doing this for a period of time, he decided it was in his heart's desire to expand his medicine to include small animals. As timing would have it, Dr. Ehrlund's practice was just getting near the point that a second doctor was in need.

Today, Dr. Wright is proud to be a part of such a wonderful team at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center. In his free time, Dr. Wright still enjoys riding horses, skeet/trap shooting, tailgating for Aggie football games and spend time with his wife Dr. Michele Wright.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2010

Education:

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Michele Wright, DVM

Dr. Michele Wright received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University in 2010 after receiving her Bachelors in Biomedical Science from A&M in 2006. She is, and always will be, the proudest member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Class of 2006! Whoop!

Dr. Wright grew up in Helotes, Texas as the daughter of two veterinarians. Keeping with the family tradition, she married a fellow classmate who is an equine veterinarian, and after graduation they came back to her hometown.

Her favorite past time activities include going to Aggie football games, scrap booking, and event planning which includes weddings. Dr. Wright enjoys riding her Arabian horses and learning reining on her husband's Quarter horse. She has two beautiful kitties, Jasmine and Ariel, as well as a boisterous and smart Golden Retriever named Beamer.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2011

Education:

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
Erica Ferguson

Hello, my name is Erica Ferguson and I joined the staff at Heritage Veterinary Medical Center in the Spring of 2009. I am the first person you see when you walk in the door and the last person before you leave. I am new to veterinary medicine but am loving every day of it. I get to meet and greet your four legged family members on a daily basis. Right now I am attending school at Incarnate Word Univeristy to further my career as a dietician. I am married to my high school sweetheart and we are parents of 2 four legged, furry, full of energy dogs; a Basset Hound named Daphne and a Lab mix named Daisy. We will also be expecting our first child in a couple of weeks. When I am not at work or school I enjoy talking walks with them and hanging out with friends and family.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2008
Shwu-Jiun Murguia

Hello my name is Shwu-Jiun Murguia. I attended PAC Veterinary Technology Program in 2005 and joined HVMC team in 2006. I know this is where I will always be --- loving and caring for fuzzy animals.

My gold is to be a RVT one day and . In the mean time, I have recieved several CE credit to keep up with our veterinary world such as Science Diet Nutrition, AVI Mark, ACT.

I was born in Taiwan and started a family here in San Antonio with my high school sweet heart. We have 2 lovely children name Michael III and Sjy-Yang.

We also own a Jack Russell Terrier mix name Penny, a Sot-sot name Jade, a red, toy poodle name Chan-Chan and a sweet, little black kitty named Wednesday. My all-time favorite TV show is Law and Order. Love to swim and dance.

Years in Practice:

Sep 26, 2006

Education:

Palo Alto College
Linda Jaso

Hello, my name is Linda. I have been a veterinary technician at Heritage since spring 2010. I have a lot of experience as a veterinary technician, to include emergency care and medicine. When I am not at the clinic, I am usually at home enjoying any combination of my husband, dogs, and motorcycle.

Years in Practice:

May 01, 2010

Specialties:

Emergency Medicine
Cynthia Volesky

Hi, I'm Cynthia. I am responsible for all the tender, loving care your pets receive while they are boarding at our facility. I have been the kennel technician at Heritage for the past 4 years and absolutely love it! I have several pets myself - 6 dogs, 2 cats, and a bird.

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2007

Education:

Teaching

Specialties:

Everything =)
Lori Howland

I'm Lori and I have been at Heritage since early 2011. I have been a veterinary technician for nearly four years and find the work very rewarding. I enjoy discovering new things within the veterinarian field and would love the chance to meet you and your furry friends. At this time I don't have any pets but I do have two of the most adorable kiddos you'll ever see! Chances are if I'm not at the clinic, I'm with my girls...I love being a mom!

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2011

Education:

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Email:

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Yani Celedon

Hi, I'm Yani. I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2010 with a degree in business management. That summer, I moved to San Antonio to attend Palo Alto College to obtain a veterinary technology degree. I plan on graduating in May and becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician. I joined the HVMC staff in May 2011 as an intern and then started working in September. I love animals and am always eager to assist your fur babies!

Years in Practice:

Apr 07, 2011

Education:

University of Texas at Arlington; Palo Alto College