We have a highly skilled and dedicated veterinary staff here at Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital.  In addition to their medical and surgical expertise,  we insist that our doctors have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  We believe that it is important for our clients to have the appropriate information to evaluate and assist in the care of their non-human family members.
         
Dr. Wesley Taylor's Biography Dr. Taylor
Doctor Taylor's wife, Alicia Taylor,  is the business administrator for Highlands Eldorado Veterinary Hospital.  Their family includes:
  • Sophie - Six year-old White Labrador Retriever dog
  • Rigaud - Seven month-old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel dog
  • Calvin - Sixteen year-old Orange Tabby cat
  • Zoey - Ten year-old Calico (hospital cat)
  • Stormie - Ten year-old African Grey Amazon (hospital bird)
Alicia and Wes have been happily married for 18 years and have shared their home with a wonderful line of dogs and cats including those above.  Prior pets include Trinity (lab x Rhodesian Ridgeback), Callie (English Setter), Benjamin (Newfoundland cross), Maui (orange and white cat) and Mowglie (Maine Coone).
 
 

Educational Background
    B.A. Rice University 1988  
    D.V.M. Texas A&M University 1992  
 
Residency / Post-Doctoral Training
 
Division of Comparative Medicine
  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School 1992-1995
 
Licensure / Board Certification / Professional Memberships
 
Texas Veterinary License # 7292
  American Veterinary Medical Association Member
  Texas Veterinary Medical Association Member
  Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
  D.E.A. License Holder
 
Professional History
 
1992-1995:
  Served as Resident in Comparative Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.  Concentration in pathology and prevention of common diseases of man and animals as well as concentration in diseases and healthcare of exotic animals such as rabbits, rodents, monkeys, etc.
 
1995-1998:
  Assistant Director at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.  Was responsible for a colony of over 100 monkeys in addition to research and teaching responsibilities.  He was also the Public Health Officer for the Air National Guard.
 
1998-1999:
  Chairman of the Division of Primate Medicine at Harvard Medical School, New England Regional Primate Research Center.
 
1999-2000:
  Director of Emergency Medicine and Surgery at the I-20 Animal Medical Center in Arlington, Texas, a 24-hour animal emergency hospital with over 14 veterinarians.
 
December 1999 - Present:
  Private Practice at Highlands-Eldorado Veterinary Hospital.  Dr. Taylor sees referrals of exotic pets and monkeys from as far away as Waco and Oklahoma.

Veterinary Consultant to the Presbyterian Hospital System (Dallas, Plano & Allen), and to the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.