We often boast about our wonderful animal-loving staff here at Towne North. We collectively share our lives and homes with many pets,  including cows, mice, hamsters, fish, birds, sheep, goats etc! They are truly amazing!

Dr. McIlhany attended Texas A & M on a football scholarship and received his B.S. in Veterinary Science in 1965. After a three year hiatus from his education to play football with the Los Angeles Rams, he returned to Texas A& M and graduated in 1970 with his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Dr. "Mc" interned at Knowles Animal Hospital in Miami Florida, then established the Triangle Animal Clinic in Conroe Texas in 1973. He purchased Towne North Animal Hospital in 1984.

Dr. McIlhany's wife, Barbara, is a Retail Merchant in San Antonio. They have 4 children.  In his spare time, Dr. McIlhany raises Brangus and Maine Anjou cattle. When asked about his 30+ years of veterinary medicine, Dr. McIlhany responded with a smile and said, "Veterinary medicine has been a very enjoyable and rewarding adventure for me."

Dr. McIlhany's home, as you would imagine, is filled with pets. Three German Shepherds, Kelly, Bart and Tyson. Two of his cats, Olive Oil and Lin Lin, live at Towne North. The others are Cassie, Mario, Tom, Jerry, and  Bud who live at home. He also has an assortment of livestock which includes donkeys and cattle.

Timothy Lord, D.V.M.

Dr. Tim Lord is Towne North's associate veterinarian and has been part of TNAH for 5 years. He was born in Tennessee and has practiced in Tennessee, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Texas for over 7 years.  Dr. Lord's main areas of concentration with our patients include: skin conditions, surgery and weight loss & maintenance.

Dr. Lord's wife is also a veterinarian in town.  They also share their home with 5 furry companions: Abbie, Hannah, Lottie, Wally and kitty Aslan (who spends most of his time hiding).

In his spare time he enjoys traveling the world with his wife, working outdoors and exercising.