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Tyler veterinarian retiring after 50 years

After caring for thousands of cats and dogs in East Texas, Maris will retire on Aug. 15, 2023, exactly 50 years from the start of his veterinary career.
Credit: Jennifer Scott
Tyler veterinarian retiring after 50 years.

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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