October 28, 2024 (press release) –
CityVet, a network of 49 veterinarian-owned practices, has announced the opening of its 49th location. The clinic, which is in Frisco, Texas, will officially open its doors on November 4, becoming the third CityVet clinic in the Frisco community.
The new clinic will provide comprehensive veterinary services, including preventive and integrated treatments, diagnostics, emergencies, surgery, and dental care. Additionally, Dr. Leigh Johnston is USDA accredited and is authorized to issue health certificates that are required for animals traveling internationally.
CityVet Frisco Lexington will be led by Dr. Leigh Johnston, a seasoned veterinarian with over 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine. Dr. Johnston’s journey with CityVet began in 2004 as a receptionist and technician at the Oak Lawn and Uptown clinics. Her hands-on experience and passion for animal care led her back to Texas A&M, where she earned her veterinary degree in 2010.
After graduating, Dr. Johnston worked as an associate DVM at CityVet Uptown and assisted in the opening of CityVet – Preston Royal (now Preston Forest) in 2012 alongside Dr. Erin Tate, vice president of clinical development at CityVet. Following the birth of her first set of twins in 2014, she shifted to relief veterinary work, primarily serving CityVet clinics across Dallas, Frisco and McKinney. She had a second set of twins in 2016 and continued relief work with CityVet through 2020.
After taking time away from CityVet to work consistently closer to home at a medical center in Frisco, Dr. Johnston is now returning to CityVet to lead this exciting new venture as an owner.
“I always knew that when the time was right for me to own a clinic, I would want to partner with CityVet. Returning to where I first started and ‘grew up’ in the veterinary world is an exciting new chapter,” noted Dr. Johnston. “CityVet has been a constant support throughout my career, from my early days as a technician to becoming a DVM and now a clinic owner. I’m eager to bring the same level of care, support, and compassion to the Frisco community.”
Having worked in the Frisco area for the past 10 years, Dr. Johnston is deeply connected to the local community and its pet owners.
“The Frisco community is filled with incredible pet parents, and I’ve had the pleasure of bonding with them and their pets over the years. It’s truly special when a pet becomes familiar with me. Seeing trepidation turn into tail wags and flat ears transform into purrs is one of the most rewarding parts of my work and I’m excited to meet even more families on this new journey,” Dr. Johnston added.
“What makes this grand opening even more special is having Dr. Leigh Johnston returned to CityVet to lead this clinic,” said David Boguslawski, CityVet’s president and CEO. “Her journey from technician to veterinarian to clinic owner exemplifies our commitment to nurturing the career growth of every employee. At CityVet, we focus on fostering a culture of development and partnership, and her return is a testament to that.”
“I’ve personally known Dr. Johnston for a long time and knew she would be a great owner veterinarian from the first time we met,” Boguslawski continued. “We’re excited to see all that she will achieve in this new location.”
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