Meet the Veterinarians & Team of Hondo Veterinary Hospital in Hondo, Texas! We’re pleased to provide exceptional vet care for your pets! Please call us at 830-426-3771 to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. David Galewsky purchased Hondo Veterinary Hospital in 2016. He graduated from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012. He worked in Marble Falls for three and a half years before coming to Hondo. He enjoys everything about mixed animal practice, from cats to bulls. He has a beautiful wife named Maggie and two crazy boys, Wyatt and Lyle, and a daughter, Wren. In his free time he enjoys running and spending time with his family at his parents ranch. He has a dog, a cat, two horses, a herd of Dorper sheep, and a bunch of Angus cattle.
Dr. Taylor Smith grew up in Dripping Springs, Texas and received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania where she played volleyball. She went on to receive her DVM from Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2021. She loves everything about mixed animal practice, and cats and horses have a special place in her heart. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, reading, spending time outdoors, and travelling, and every summer she takes a trip to Malawi, Africa to do veterinary mission work through the organization e3 Partners. She has one cat named Augustus McCrae. She loves serving Hondo and the surrounding
communities through caring for their animals.
Dr. Ruth Fauber is from Granbury, Texas and is excited to join the team at Hondo Veterinary Hospital! Growing up on her family’s ranch with cattle, horses, chickens, and goats, she was inspired to become a veterinarian as she learned about their respective roles in putting food on the table. She completed both her undergraduate degree in Animal Science and her veterinary degree at Texas A&M, and witnessed firsthand the importance of veterinarians at the local, state, and national levels through her position as the student delegate to the Texas Veterinary Medical Association. During her free time, she enjoys a wide variety of outdoor activities from hiking to horseback riding to running.
Dr. Sells is a native of Central Texas; he received his first B.S. degree from Sul Ross State University in Range Animal Science in 1976. He received a second B.S. Degree in Veterinary Science in 1978 and his D.V.M. from Texas A & M Univeristy in 1980. He has been married to his wife Carolyn for 30 years and they have 4 children. Dr. Sells practiced in Burnet, Texas for two years before settling in Bandera in 1982. He was a mixed practice owner for 20 years before finally limiting his practice to primarily equine and exotic wildlife. His personal interests include ranching, hunting and restoring vintage motorcycles and trucks.
If you would like to contact Dr. Sells, you may e-mail him at stephen@sellsdvm.com or visit his website www.sellsdvm.com.
Maria joined the Hondo Veterinary team in March of 2015. She recently received her CVA II certification. She enjoys working with large and small animals. She lives with her fiancé Josh and her daughter Amberly. Some of her hobbies include: cooking, horseback riding, fishing, and running.
Anne Marie graduated from Hondo High School in 2012. She is currently pursuing her Licensed Veterinary Technician degree from Palo Alto College. She joined Hondo Veterinary Hospital in 2011 as a kennel technician and moved up to vet tech in 2014. Anne Marie is a Hondo Native, and lives with her two dogs Lola (Chihuahua), and Charlie (Lab mix). Anne Marie has an adorable son named Caden, and boyfriend John. She enjoys assisting in surgeries, puppy exams, and geriatric exams. In her free time she likes to fish, read, and spend time with her son.
Christian joined the Hondo Veterinary team in 2020. She is from Castroville and graduated from Medina Valley HS. She has two pets named Princess and Bennie Bear. Christian loves helping the clients and learning from her co-workers. In her free time Christian likes to spend time with her family, go to the river, watch movies and play outside with her animals.
Marissa joined the HVH team in 2021. She recently received her CVA I level certification. Marissa graduated from Hondo High School in 2020. She has a chihuahua named Mya. She loves learning from her coworkers and assisting in surgeries. She enjoys drawing, shopping with her mom, and watching scary movies.
Lauren joined the Hondo Veterinary team in August of 2022. She was homeschooled and graduated high school in 2022. Lauren is currently working on getting her CVA I certification. In her free time she enjoys playing volleyball with her family, knitting, baking, and spending time with her 6 cats. Lauren loves to help with kittens and learn new things.
Tayla has worked here at Hondo Veterinary Hospital since 2019. She graduated from West Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science in animal science in 2021 and is working on applying to Vet school. She lives here in Hondo with her fiancé Colton who is a farrier. In her free time Tayla enjoys lifting weights, riding her horses and hunting.
Cindi joined the Hondo Veterinary team in July of 2004. Cindi is from Kilgore and she graduated from Kilgore HS. She has a cute little Yorkie named Harlee. She enjoys visiting with clients and their furry families, and working with her co-workers. She has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. When she is away from the clinic she enjoys gardening, collecting cactus, riding motorcycles with Glen and spending time with Harlee.
Cearra has been a technician with Hondo Veterinary Hospital since 2016. She is from D'Hanis, graduated from Jack C. Hays High School, and has a Pharmacy Technician degree from Allied Heath Careers. Her favorite parts of her job are helping the patients, puppy and kitten exams, and learning new things. In her free time Cearra enjoys spending time with her daughter Caeli, being outdoors and going to the beach and river.
