Lake Worth
Meet Dr. Deborah Shanks, lead veterinarian and partner behind CityVet Lake Worth. Since graduating veterinary school in 2013, she has proudly cared for pets and the families who love them across DFW. Dr. Shanks prides herself on her dedication and ability to go above and beyond for each and every animal and her goal is to make sure every pet is living their best life. At home, she’s a mom to three daughters, two dogs, and one very opinionated cat—so life is busy, loud, and full of love! Opening her own practice has been a long-time dream, and with the support of a team that shares her heart for compassionate care, she is incredibly excited to welcome the community to CityVet Lake Worth.
We Offer
VET CARE
PET FOOD
& SUPPLIES
- Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Meet Your Doctor
Dr. Deborah Shanks
Lead Veterinarian Partner
Dr. Shanks has devoted her career to caring for pets and the people who love them, with over 12 years of experience as a veterinarian and nearly 20 years in the veterinary field. She believes every pet deserves to be treated like family and is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care rooted in kindness and trust.
Education:
St. George’s University, DVM – 2013
Texas Tech University, BS – 2008
Pet: Jellybean, Norbert, Cheez-it
Common Questions
CityVet | Lake Worth offers a wide variety of services for your pet. Our veterinary care spans medical, dental, and surgical procedures. Additionally, we offer in-house pharmacy and boarding services.
At CityVet | Lake Worth we require all patients schedule an appointment online, in our CityVet App, or call us at (817) 768-9822 to book an appointment.
Yes! We offer spay and neuter services at all our CityVet locations. Recommendations for spaying and neutering can differ depending on the type and breed of your pet. Feel free to call us at (817) 768-9822(817) 768-9822 for further details.
Our team at CityVet | Lake Worth is equipped to support your animals, depending on their comfort level, we can either involve the owner or keep them separate. Using treats and positive reinforcement helps create a calm and positive experience.
Yes! CityVet | Lake Worth partners with industry leaders to provide flexible and convenient payment options. We currently offer CareCredit, Affirm, and Scratch Pay payment services.
Yes! At CityVet | Lake Worth we offer medical boarding, for more information call us at (817) 768-9822.
Yes! In the CityVet App you can book appointments, refill prescriptions, and access your pet’s complete care profile on the go! Download the CityVet App now!
Yes! Our Care to Share program allows you to refer a friend and both of you recive a $25 credit to use on a visit. Learn more about Care to Share here!
