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Dr. Hicks

Dr. Mike Hicks

Veterinarian

Dr. Mike Hicks has been intrigued by medicine since he was a young man, and he’s never been one to back down from a challenge. By the time he was in high school, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in the challenging yet fulfilling field of veterinary medicine! Every day, Dr. Hicks gets to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families as the owner of Fairfield Animal Hospital.

Dr. Hicks grew up in Augusta, Georgia with his parents and three sisters. His father’s career took the family to Texas, and Dr. Hicks has considered himself a Texan since the late 1970s. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University, he attended Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated in the spring of 1992. He worked in a small-animal practice in Houston for one year, then a mixed-animal facility in Lufkin. In 1998, he accepted a position at an emergency clinic back in Houston.

After three years as a critical care veterinarian, Dr. Hicks decided to pursue his longtime dream of practice ownership. He opened Fairfield Animal Hospital’s doors in September of 2001 in order to provide top-notch service to the pet owners of Cypress. Medically, Dr. Hicks is fond of surgery, wound management, and internal medicine cases. Most of all, though, he enjoys the day-to-day interaction with his clients and their beloved pets. He never tires of hearing about his patients’ home lives!

Dr. Hicks is a proud father to three fantastic sons, all graduates of Texas A&M University. His eldest, Justin, is in the oil and gas sector and works in the Energy Corridor of Houston. His middle son, Casey, has is a physical therapist. Trey, his youngest, earned his BS and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering.

Dr. Hicks currently shares his home with three dogs under five pounds – a rescued Chihuahua named Pecos, Brulée the miniature Poodle, and a Yorkie who goes by Jethro. In his time away from the clinic, Dr. Hicks enjoys golfing and fishing with his sons, spending time in the Texas hill country, and watching Aggie football. He’s also a trail veterinarian for the famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race—every year, he makes the trip to Alaska to tend to the event’s amazing canine athletes!


Dr. Harris

Dr. Harris

Veterinarian

Growing up, Dr. Harris constantly brought animals home and nursed them back to health. Her interests in science and medicine started to blossom as she progressed through her education, and one thing soon became clear: Dr. Harris was destined for a career in the animal care world!

A native of Houston, Texas, Dr. Harris received her Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University in 1993. She continued on at the University’s College of Veterinary Medicine to receive her DVM in 1997, and started here at Fairfield Animal Hospital in a relief capacity in 2004 before transitioning into full-time work. Dr. Harris has a special interest in internal medicine cases because of their challenging and rewarding nature, and also enjoys getting to know clients on a personal level during wellness exams.

Dr. Harris lives with her husband, Clark, and their three children. The family shares their home with Bella, a Golden Retriever; Parker the cat; a hamster named Lily, Checkers the corn snake, and several fish.

In her time away from the clinic, Dr. Harris enjoys camping with her family and scrapbooking when she gets the chance. She’s also an avid runner, and recently trained for and finished her very first marathon!

Dr. Salgado

Dr. Salgado

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Mary Salgado hails from Portland, Oregon before landing in Texas for college. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas A&M University and she also has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi. She previously worked in insurance, radio, the automotive industry and other various jobs before becoming a veterinarian. She worked as an Associate Veterinarian for several years in private practice, both at brick-and-mortar clinics and with a mobile practice before joining the Fairfield team.

Dr. Salgado’s interest in veterinary medicine was piqued while working at a lab in Austin that performed allergy testing and immunotherapy treatment on dogs, cats and horses, so it naturally followed that one of her passions in the field is dermatology. She also enjoys internal medicine cases, cardiology and guiding clients with the best preventative and wellness care for their animals. In her free time, Dr. Salgado enjoys attending concerts with her husband, traveling and spending time outdoors. She and her husband share their home with two kitties, Bizkits and Dezzee, and a chihuahua named Zultan.

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