Business Details
12 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Veterinary Care in McKinney, TX
Founded in 2014, The Shot Spot is a family-owned veterinary hospital dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to pets in McKinney, TX, and surrounding areas. Our team, led by Dr. Danny R. Cox with 42 years of veterinary experience, combines advanced medical expertise with community-focused affordability. We operate a full-service hospital offering preventative care, surgeries, diagnostics, and specialty treatments while breaking down barriers to access through weekly mobile wellness clinics.Our innovative approach includes free wellness exams with vaccine purchases, transparent pricing, and customized healthcare plans designed for pets at every life stage. The Cox family's commitment to animal welfare extends beyond clinical care through disaster relief efforts and local community engagement. With a focus on convenience and client education, we utilize digital tools for appointment planning and maintain extensive in-house pharmacy resources to streamline pet healthcare management.
Services
Vaccinations
Surgeries
Dental Care
Diagnostic Lab
Wellness Plans
Mobile Clinics
X-Ray
Laser Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- Family-owned practice with 42 years of veterinary experience
- Mobile wellness clinics operating weekly in local communities
- Free wellness exams with every vaccine purchase
- Transparent pricing with online cost breakdowns
- Customized healthcare plans for lifelong pet care
Services
Vaccination Clinics
Our weekly mobile vaccination clinics provide essential pet immunizations at accessible community locations. Services include core vaccines for dogs and cats with accompanying wellness exams. Trained veterinary professionals administer treatments while maintaining strict safety protocols, ensuring pets receive proper protection against preventable diseases in a stress-free environment. This proactive approach promotes community-wide animal health.
Comprehensive Dentistry
Full-service dental treatments address oral health needs from routine cleanings to complex extractions. Our modern equipment enables thorough examinations, scaling, polishing, and surgical interventions while under anesthesia. Digital imaging supports precise diagnostics, and post-operative care includes pain management protocols. Preventative education helps owners maintain their pets' dental hygiene between professional visits.
Surgical Procedures
Our surgical suite handles elective and emergency procedures with advanced monitoring equipment. Services include spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic repairs, and foreign body removals. Pre-anesthetic blood work ensures patient safety, while comprehensive post-operative care includes pain management and recovery monitoring. The facility maintains strict sterility standards for optimal surgical outcomes.
Diagnostic Imaging
Digital radiography provides immediate visualization of internal structures for accurate diagnostics. Our imaging system captures high-resolution views of skeletal systems, organs, and soft tissues. Interpretation by experienced veterinarians enables timely diagnosis of conditions like fractures, arthritis, or internal obstructions. Advanced ultrasound capabilities complement radiographic findings for complex cases.
Wellness Healthcare Plans
Customized healthcare plans offer comprehensive preventative care coverage for pets at every life stage. Packages include vaccinations, routine exams, dental work, and diagnostic tests at discounted rates. Annual payment plans spread costs into manageable monthly installments while ensuring consistent care access. These value-driven programs promote proactive health management across different pet age groups.
People
Dr. Danny R. Cox
Veterinary Surgeon
With 42 years of experience managing over 30 veterinary hospitals, Dr. Cox graduated from Oklahoma State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1982. He specializes in surgery, anesthesia, and clinical medicine while maintaining active involvement in training veterinary professionals across the United States.
Amy Cox
Community Relations Director
As co-founder and animal advocate, Amy Cox coordinates disaster relief efforts for pets during emergencies. She organizes local community events and manages rescue initiatives in the DFW area. Her public outreach focuses on responsible pet ownership and disaster preparedness for animal families.
Dr. Katherine Goleniak
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Goleniak brings specialized expertise in companion animal care and diagnostics. She contributes to the hospital's commitment to comprehensive medical services while emphasizing client education and preventative healthcare strategies for McKinney area pet owners.
Questions
What services does The Shot Spot offer?
We provide vaccinations, surgeries, dental care, diagnostic imaging, and wellness plans through our McKinney hospital and mobile clinics serving DFW communities.
Do you have payment plans for veterinary services?
Yes - our Healthy Pet Advantage Plan offers monthly payment options for comprehensive preventative care packages across all pet life stages.
Are there emergency veterinary services?
Our hospital evaluates and treats sick/injured pets during operating hours, with stabilization services available before transferring critical cases to specialized facilities.
How can I check clinic locations and schedules?
Our website lists current mobile clinic locations, dates, and operating hours to help clients plan their visits with advance scheduling information.
What vaccination records are needed for first visits?
New clients should bring all existing vaccination records to ensure proper documentation of medical history during the pet's initial examination.
Do you offer dental cleaning services?
Yes - our dental services include professional cleanings with $100 discounts through wellness plans, plus extractions and oral health diagnostics.
