About OUR TYLER, TX VET CLINIC
over 30 years of experience
caring for pets like family
We are a full-service veterinary clinic in Tyler, Texas. We offer a wide range of comprehensive services to help your pet live a long, happy, and healthy life. From wellness exams and vaccinations to dental care and advanced surgeries – we aim to offer all of the services your pet needs in one place and provide care for your pet for life.
Compassion
We believe pets are family. We understand that your pet is an important part of your family and we promise to treat them just like we would our own. We pride ourselves on offering compassionate care and a positive clinic experience for you and your pet on every visit.
Our staff includes some of the best veterinarians in Texas. We’re committed to responding quickly to your pet’s needs and taking the time to not only truly listen to your concerns but to also clearly explain examinations and procedures.
Convenience
We know you need a Tyler, TX vet clinic open on weekends. We offer extended hours beyond the work day and are open weekends and most holidays to make it easier for the working family to get proper care for your pet when you need it.
We strive to provide a short wait time so you can get back to living your best life with your pet.
Top Vets in Tyler, Texas
We take care of your pet for life.
From birth to geriatric care
and everything in between
Convenience & Client-Centered
We’re designed with you in mind. From our short wait time to our drive-through pharmacy and online scheduling. We strive to make a trip to the vet easy.
Compassion & Kindness
Kindness is our motto. You can expect our high-quality and diverse staff to work hard to meet your needs and treat you with kindness – while caring for your pet with compassion.
Family-Focused
We’re all about family. That is why we offer convenient hours for the working family and you can guarantee we will treat your pet like our own.
get to know your Tyler, TX vet
meet the team
Dr. Lydia Jou
Dr. Lydia Jou was born and raised in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, but moved around a lot. Dr. Jou moved to Seabrook, TX, then north Little Rock, Arkansas, then Houston TX, then was at College Station for school. College Station is actually the longest place she has ever lived! Growing up in her parents restaurant, she spent her childhood bussing tables, waitressing, prepping food and anything and everything else at the restaurant, learning hard work and family qualities.
- Dr. Jou has wanted to be a Veterinarian ever since she could remember and started off shadowing in high school, then was a kennel tech and vet tech for a few years in college.
- Dr. Jou has an orange cat named Georgie who she loves more than life!
- Dr. Jou enjoys petting all animals, traveling, and is a huge foodie.
Discover why Dr. Jou is one of the best vets in Tyler, TX when you book an appointment today.
Dr. Shirey
Dr. Shirey was raised in Canton, Missouri and that’s where he discovered his love for animals and knew he wanted to be a veterinarian. At the age of 15 he started working at a local vet clinic as a kennel assistant. After graduating from University of Missouri, he came back to his hometown and worked at this same vet practice as a Mixed Animal Veterinarian for 7 years.
In 2011, Dr. Shirey married his wife, Heather. In 2014, Dr. Shirey and his family felt a calling in Texas and decided to make the move to provide for his family but also other families and their pets.
In 2017, Dr. Shirey and partners Dr. James Morton and Dr. John Morton bought Starnes Animal Clinic to continue to serve and provide for the surrounding Tyler, TX area. In 2022, Starnes Animal Clinic became Rose City Animal Clinic, a busy 3-Doctor vet clinic in Tyler, TX, open 7 days a week.
- Dr. Shirey has dreamed about being a veterinarian since he was a teenager. He never thought about being anything else.
- Dr. Shirey and his wife Heather now have three children, Colin, Arie, and Nora. They have a dog, Betty, and three cats, Lionel, Casa and Chester.
- When not working with his patients, Dr. Shirey enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Discover why Dr. Shirey is one of the best vets in Tyler, TX when you book an appointment today.
Dr. Haley Boyd
Dr. Haley Boyd is an East Texas native who was raised in Hawkins, Texas. She currently lives on her family’s ranch, where they have 50 Beefmaster cattle and 70 chickens. Along with all the farm animals, she also has her fluffy and distinguished cat, Mozart Fluffy Boots the 3rd, and her energetic Miniature Australian Shepherd, Jett.
Growing up surrounded by rolling pastures and a close-knit small-town community instilled in Dr. Boyd a deep appreciation for family, service, and the special role animals play in our lives. Dr. Boyd didn’t always know she wanted to be a veterinarian, but after spending a summer volunteering at her local animal clinic, she knew this was the right path for her.
When she’s not serving local families and their pets, she loves board games and video games and often hosts game nights with family and friends. Dr. Boyd also enjoys being outdoors and can often be found lying on the porch swing with a good book or taking sunset strolls around the ranch, soaking in the beauty of country life.
Dr. Chanel Calhoun
Born in Amarillo and raised in Palestine, Texas, Dr. Chanel Calhoun brings her Texas-sized compassion and warmth to every pet she meets at Rose City Animal Clinic. After completing her veterinary studies at St. George’s University and her clinical year at the University of Tennessee, she settled in to make pets and their owners feel like family.
At home, Dr. Calhoun’s heart belongs to her own furry crew: her dogs Chewbacca, Bugs, and Sokka, and her cats Obi-Wan Kenobi, Momo, and Bumi—each named after beloved characters, reflecting her playful personality and love of storytelling. When she’s not caring for your pets, you’ll find her reading, gaming, traveling to new places, or enjoying quality time with friends.
Dr. Calhoun looks forward to welcoming your pets and treating them with the same love she gives her own.
Dr. Aubery Norman
Originally from the sunny shores of Oahu, Hawaii, and raised in beautiful southern California, Dr. Aubery Norman now calls Texas home.
He graduated from Tyler Junior College and earned his degree from the University of Texas at Tyler before achieving his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine at Tuskegee University.
When he’s not providing compassionate care at Rose City Animal Clinic, you’ll find Dr. Norman hitting the open road—fueling his passion for cars and adventure alongside his wife and two young children.
Family-focused and always ready to explore, Dr. Norman brings that same energetic and dedicated spirit to every animal he treats.
“I take Daisy, my English Lab Mix, to Dr. Shirey for her routine shots, to board, and just recently an office visit when she wasn’t feeling good.
Dr. Shirey and his team take great pride in their job and genuinely care about the well being of Daisy. They go the extra mile and answer all of my questions and concerns in order to keep Daisy a healthy and happy dog. Also the rates for an office visit, vaccines and boarding are very reasonable.
A sincere thank you for all that you do.”
-Shelley T
“I take Daisy, my English Lab Mix, to Dr. Shirey for her routine shots, to board, and just recently an office visit when she wasn’t feeling good.
Dr. Shirey and his team take great pride in their job and genuinely care about the well being of Daisy. They go the extra mile and answer all of my questions and concerns in order to keep Daisy a healthy and happy dog. Also the rates for an office visit, vaccines and boarding are very reasonable.
A sincere thank you for all that you do.”
-Shelley T
NEW patients welcome!
Rose City Animal Clinic is accepting new patients and we can’t wait to meet you and your pet! Get in touch today to book your pet’s first appointment at our Tyler, TX vet office!