Doctors & Staff

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Dr. Steve Hotchkiss is the President and Owner of Veterinary Health Care Concepts, a unique full-service business that provides pets and their owners exceptional medical care and luxury resort services. Dr. Hotchkiss received his B.S. and Doctorate degrees from Texas A&M and has been in private practice in Fort Worth ever since. In 1994, Dr. Hotchkiss purchased Hulen Hills Animal Hospital from its previous owner and set out to create a state-of-the-art veterinary facility staffed with a well-trained, caring and professional team of doctors, nurses and support personnel. He is a skilled orthopedic surgeon who performs many advanced procedures including TPLOs, Hemilaminectomies, and fracture repairs. In 2001, Dr. Hotchkiss served as the President of the Tarrant County Veterinary Medical Association. He is a reporter for Veterinary News Network, a national group of veterinarians and media journalists who work together to produce news stories about current issues and advances in animal medicine. He is the head of the American Society of Veterinary Journalists, an organization that’s committed to improving the quality of veterinary medical information delivered in the public media. He and his wife, Lisa, have three beautiful children – Brooke, Luke and Macy; two dogs — Conner and Milkshake; and a cat named Zorro. Dr. Hotchkiss and his family reside in Fort Worth, TX. 

 

 

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 After graduating from Texas A&M in 1998, Dr. Tricia Earley spent eight years practicing in Austin where she was honored as the Veterinarian of the Year in 2005. During this time, she also served as a Veterinary Correspondent for KXAN news, a local NBC affiliate. At KXAN, Dr. Earley hosted a monthly “Ask the Vet” segment, which provided information to the public regarding animal healthcare.  Since joining our team in 2007, Dr. Earley has attended numerous advanced-diagnostic seminars and has become an extremely skilled Ultrasonographer.  Dr. Earley is caring, compassionate, and believes that good communication is the cornerstone of any quality client relationship. This opinion is shared by her husband, Robert, who is the CEO of JPS Health Network. The Earleys have a beautiful daughter named Bryce, and two lovable Lakeland Terriers, Joe and Patsy. Dr. Earley is especially proud of Joe, who recently earned the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award by completing instruction at The Grand’s Canine Training Academy.

 

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Dr. Mike Nigliazzo joined our team as an associate veterinarian in June 2000 after graduating from Texas A&M’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Nigliazzo is a native Texan. He grew up on a farm in Navasota, Texas, where his parents are now retired and raise cattle. He has an identical twin brother named Zach, who is a youth pastor in College Station. Throughout his many years at Hulen Hills, Dr. Nigliazzo has developed a special interest in dentistry and bone restorative techniques for treating severe periodontal disease, which can cause some of the most severe, long-lasting effects in our pets. Dr. Nigliazzo’s clients become especially bonded to him and they appreciate the special care and attention he offers. He and his wife Sara reside in Aledo. They are the proud parents of a Labrador Retriever named Roman, Bailey their Maltese, and Noah, their handsome young son who is the apple of his daddy’s eye.

 

 

 

 

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Dr. Debby Dailey is a 1993 graduate of Texas A&M. She joined our team in 2005 and spent several years working emergency shifts at Metro West, where she became extremely skilled at caring for pets that had gotten themselves into some serious trouble.  From “hit by cars,” to chocolate intoxications, to dogs that fetched – and swallowed – their tennis balls, Dr. Dailey remained ready with a steady, calm hand and a compassionate bedside manner.  After a brief sabbatical, Dr. Dailey rejoined our staff at Hulen Hills Animal Hospital. She is an extremely well-rounded surgeon and clinician.  She is just as comfortable performing a complicated GDV surgery as she is performing a pet’s annual wellness exam. As an avid scuba diver, Dr. Dailey enjoys travelling with her boyfriend, Glen, to islands throughout the Caribbean and along quiet Texas back roads. Together they are parents to two Golden Doodles, Coda and Carlee, who love to join mom and dad on weekend adventures in the RV.