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John Faught
Proving through Firehouse
Animal Health Center why
he’s the cat’s meow.
By Molly McManus, Photo by Rudy Arocha
Meow! John Faught, DVM, has as much Southern charm as he
does smarts, living out his veterinarian dreams at Firehouse Animal Health Center. Ladies, let me tell you, Faught is the cat’s pajamas, and at a towering 6 feet 4 inches, he is far from intimidating, readily offering a comforting handshake and a warm smile.
Having served as a vet for the past eight years, Faught opened
Firehouse a little less than two years ago, his passion for his
practice apparent.
“I love helping people take care of their pets and helping
them make meaningful decisions that are bonding,” he says. “I
love the challenges, trying to figure out what’s going on, how to
help people, how to help animals.”
Kittens, canines and pigs—oh my! At Firehouse, Faught specializes in dentistry, medical and surgery, placing emphasis on
preventative care and service, primarily tending to cats and dogs,
as well as one handsome micro pig that travels via Chanel carrier.
“I want to be a go-to resource for my clients, and that doesn’t
just start and stop at vaccines or illness,” insists Faught, who
helps to find trainers and groomers, offers nutritional advice and
fosters a community of pet-related services.
Speaking of community, Faught is involved with the Star of
Texas Rodeo, assisting on the mutton-busting committee, staying true to his West Texas roots. Having lost his dad at a young
age, Faught also gives back with Hospice Austin’s Camp Brave
Heart, a camp for kids who have lost a loved one.
Getting his start at the top veterinarian school in the state—
Texas A&M—Faught tended to wallabies, rhinos, giraffes, lions
and the Baylor Bear.
“Every day was a different day. It was crazy,” he says, preferring the more niche line of work he currently practices.
Although he doesn’t have a favorite animal, he did take a moment to reflect on his border collie, Gage.
“There’s truly an unconditional love there. That’s the thing
about people: There’s a lot of conditions with your relationships.
… There’s a cool bond between humans and dogs that extends in
to a realm of its own,” he says.
When he’s not on doggie duty, Faught enjoys golfing, being
on the lake and eating Tex-Mex. A 10-year tradition between his
friends finds him at Matt’s El Rancho every Wednesday night.
They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but
you may have to win over Gage first. Canine compatibility aside,
Faught’s simply irresistible appeal won us over this month because of his brain, brawn and heart of gold. Woof!
Firehouse Animal Health Center, 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy.,
suite F-100, 512.765.9009, firehouseaustin.com.
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