Dr. Gary Sartor was born in Germany to military parents and was raised in San Antonio, Texas. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University (Class of 1981), where he completed his undergraduate work in the science department, earning a bachelor's and a master's degree in biology. He has been a practicing veterinarian at VCA Health Associates Animal Hospital for 39 years. He works with companion animals and has also worked with pocket pets and healthy birds. He is a member of AVMA, TVMA, and VMABC, the national, state, and local veterinary medical associations.
Dr. Sartor enjoys seeing pets and their owners and, when asked, says that he likes people and enjoys helping them learn about and care for their pets. He enjoys surgery of all kinds and appreciates the trust owners place in him and his skills to care for their pets. He has recently completed a course in ultrasonography through Universal Imaging and attends monthly continuing education classes through VMABC.
When not helping pets and their owners, Dr. Sartor is a performer and is active in local theater, a professional clogging team, and a local LGBT+ friends' choir. He is also a member of the invited performers of Alamo City Arts Academy's "Nutcracker" Ballet. In addition, he makes costumes for individuals and some local theater organizations.
