TYLER, Texas — As a veterinarian, Dr. Michael Maris’ patients come first — always.
“Our main goal here is to take care of people's pets because they're part of their family,” said Maris, veterinarian at Shelley Drive Animal Clinic in Tyler. “It's kind of like being a pediatrician … to them because the ones we see are like family members.”
Maris is retiring this month after a 50-year career at the Tyler clinic.
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