Meet Our Veterinarians - EasTex Veterinary Clinic

Meet Our Veterinarians!

Our Mission Statement
At EasTex Veterinary Clinic we strive to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care for both our small and large animal patients. We strive to fulfill our Client's veterinary needs through client education, the latest medical knowledge, and a dedicated work ethic. It is our goal to maintain these relationships with compassion, honesty, transparency, and teamwork.

Jason Richards, DVM

Originally from Woodbridge, Virginia, Jason Richards, DVM began practicing veterinary medicine at EasTex Veterinary Clinic in 2000. He earned a Bachelor of Science from West Liberty State College in December 1995. While at West Liberty, Dr. Richards was quarterback of the football team. In May 2000, he received his D.V.M. from Virginia Tech's Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Richards maintains professional affiliations with the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Texas Veterinary Medical Association.

Dr. Richards enjoys spending time with his wife Michelle and daughter Ella.

Kevin Acuña, DVM

Dr. Kevin Acuña graduated from Texas A&M Veterinary College of Medicine in 2013. Dr. Acuña started as an associate veterinarian at EasTex Veterinary Clinic in the spring of 2013. Dr. Weatherly and Dr. Richards were both great mentors as Dr. Acuna transitioned back to his hometown.
Dr. Acuña met his wife Sara while attending undergraduate classes at Texas A&M. They were married in the spring of 2013. Sara and Kevin have one daughter named Maeson that has been such as blessing to raise.
Dr. Acuña enjoys the fast pace of EasTex Veterinary Clinic and in 2015 become partner with Dr. Richards. Dr. Acuña enjoys many aspects of the practice. From an examination of a new puppy to helping someone through the euthanasia process. Dr Acuña has realized that the true pleasure is from the relationships he has made with clients and patients over the years.
Over the years he has added a total of 5 dogs, 1 cat, 1 rabbit, and too many chickens to count!

Josh Haddox, DVM

Dr. Josh Haddox has been a part of the Eastex Veterinary Clinic team since June of 2018. Growing up in Martinsville, Texas, Dr. Haddox became very familiar with ETVC bringing all of his show hogs and steers to Dr. Richards and Dr. Weatherly. Dr. Haddox received his Bachelor of Science and his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. What a lot of people don't know is that before going to veterinary school, Dr. Haddox spent a year and a half working in the oilfields of Oklahoma, Colorado, and West Texas. Dr. Haddox is married to his high school sweetheart, Maegan, and they have a son, Stetson and daughter, Shaina.

Emily Collins, D.V.M.

Dr. Collins grew up in Shreveport, LA where she spent most of her time riding horses. She followed in the footsteps of her mentor and attended Texas A&M for her undergraduate degree. Dr. Collins graduated from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and then went on to complete an internship in equine medicine and surgery at Elgin Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Collins and her family are excited to now call Nacogdoches their home. In her spare time, Dr. Collins enjoys riding horses, competing in triathlons and spending time with her husband, two young children, two dogs, 5 cats and horse.

Jackson Maddox, D.V.M.

Dr. Jackson grew up on a small hobby farm in Start, Louisiana where his love for animals and veterinary medicine started. He earned his Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University in 2018 and continued his education at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating with his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Jackson moved to Nacogdoches, Texas to begin his career in mixed animal medicine with EasTex Veterinary Clinic. He and his wife welcomed their son in the spring of 2022 and attend Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. Outside of the clinic, Dr. Jackson enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, home projects, and spending time with friends and family.

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