Aztec Pet Hospital is a veterinary medical facility located in Harker Heights, TX. Our professional and courteous staff is dedicated to providing the best possible medical and dental care for our highly-valued patients. We are committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, preventive health care, and health-related educational opportunities for our clients. Aztec Pet Hospital strives to offer excellence in veterinary care to Harker Heights and the surrounding areas.
Please take a moment to contact us today to learn more about our veterinary practice and how Aztec Pet Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
JOHN KUCZEK
Owner/Veterinarian
Dr. John H. Kuczek takes great pride in being a Killeen native. After graduating from Texas Tech and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, he established a mobile large animal practice that he operated for 7 years. Wanting to broaden his experience, he accepted a position at Fort Hood and spent 7 years as the veterinarian for the First Cavalry Horse Detachment, the Fort Hood Veterinary Treatment Facility, and the Military Working Dogs.
On April 16, 2016, Dr. Kuczek and his wife, Emily, assumed ownership of Aztec Pet Hospital. Dr. Kuczek immediately expanded services to include a wide range of surgeries and dental procedures. He is passionate about internal medicine and critical care and continuously seeks educational opportunities and invests in the latest technology to ensure our clients receive the highest quality of medicine possible right here at Aztec with the doctors they know and trust.
In his free time, Dr. Kuczek enjoys driving his vintage tractor with his three sons, fishing, cooking, watching science fiction movies, and attempting to shorten the "honey-do" list at home.
On April 16, 2016, Dr. Kuczek and his wife, Emily, assumed ownership of Aztec Pet Hospital. Dr. Kuczek immediately expanded services to include a wide range of surgeries and dental procedures. He is passionate about internal medicine and critical care and continuously seeks educational opportunities and invests in the latest technology to ensure our clients receive the highest quality of medicine possible right here at Aztec with the doctors they know and trust.
In his free time, Dr. Kuczek enjoys driving his vintage tractor with his three sons, fishing, cooking, watching science fiction movies, and attempting to shorten the "honey-do" list at home.
STEPHANIE CABRAL
Veterinarian
We are very happy to introduce Dr. Stephanie Cabral, DVM, who joined our Aztec team on November 30, 2020. Dr. Cabral is from Coupland, a small country town about an hour south of Temple. She completed her undergraduate studies at Tarleton State University, graduating in 2007, and received her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M in 2012.
Dr. Cabral worked near Houston before moving to central Texas, where she has been working for the last 7.5 years. She enjoys the joy and challenges that veterinary medicine brings, combining her love for animals, medicine, solving puzzles, and helping others. Dr. Cabral also enjoys working with a variety of exotic pets and is the only vet at Aztec to treat exotic pets.
Outside of work, Dr. Cabral enjoys spending time with her two boys, playing with her rescue dog, Chance, and pampering her 105-pound Sulcata Tortoise named Thunder. The family enjoys camping and traveling.
Dr. Cabral worked near Houston before moving to central Texas, where she has been working for the last 7.5 years. She enjoys the joy and challenges that veterinary medicine brings, combining her love for animals, medicine, solving puzzles, and helping others. Dr. Cabral also enjoys working with a variety of exotic pets and is the only vet at Aztec to treat exotic pets.
Outside of work, Dr. Cabral enjoys spending time with her two boys, playing with her rescue dog, Chance, and pampering her 105-pound Sulcata Tortoise named Thunder. The family enjoys camping and traveling.
RACHEL SIMS
Veterinarian
We are excited to welcome Dr. Rachel Sims to our Aztec team! A self-described "military brat," Dr. Sims considers Texas home. She attended Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 2012 and a Master’s in Microbiology in 2015. Dr. Sims was a vet assistant for 4 years before attending Midwestern University in Arizona, where she earned her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine.
Dr. Sims looks forward to working in the "fun environment" at Aztec, seeing new cases, and learning new things every day. She has a Chow named Ace and two cats, Ribeye and Nemo. She enjoys spending time with her parents and pets, as well as reading, crochet, gaming, glass blowing, hiking, watching anime, and working puzzles.
Dr. Sims looks forward to working in the "fun environment" at Aztec, seeing new cases, and learning new things every day. She has a Chow named Ace and two cats, Ribeye and Nemo. She enjoys spending time with her parents and pets, as well as reading, crochet, gaming, glass blowing, hiking, watching anime, and working puzzles.
KAMEN KEEGAN
Veterinarian
Dr. Keegan is a familiar face, having joined Aztec in May 2020 as a relief vet. We are very pleased to welcome him full-time to our team. Born in Bulgaria, Dr. Keegan moved to the U.S. and lived in Minnesota and Colorado before settling in Texas 9 years ago. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1995 from Trakia University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Bulgaria.
Dr. Keegan began his career as a large animal vet and owned a mixed veterinary practice. He also served as Head of a Bacteriological lab for 5 years. After moving to the U.S., he taught Veterinary Technology at two colleges in Minnesota and Texas. For the past 12 years, he has worked exclusively with small animals, dogs, and cats.
Dr. Keegan and his wife have been together for over 29 years and have one grown son. They share their home with "one small and naughty bird" named Mr. Dave Goldplume. A long-time fan of rock music and an avid gym-goer, Dr. Keegan also enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Keegan began his career as a large animal vet and owned a mixed veterinary practice. He also served as Head of a Bacteriological lab for 5 years. After moving to the U.S., he taught Veterinary Technology at two colleges in Minnesota and Texas. For the past 12 years, he has worked exclusively with small animals, dogs, and cats.
Dr. Keegan and his wife have been together for over 29 years and have one grown son. They share their home with "one small and naughty bird" named Mr. Dave Goldplume. A long-time fan of rock music and an avid gym-goer, Dr. Keegan also enjoys fishing and spending time outdoors.
DANIELLE VADEN ANDERSON
Veterinarian
Dr. Danielle Vaden Anderson, or Dr. Vaden for short, joined our team in June 2022. Originally from Silsbee, Texas, Dr. Vaden knew she wanted to be a veterinarian from a young age. She is a first-generation student who completed her undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University, graduating with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science with a focus on Equine Science.
After a life-changing trip to South Africa in 2017, working in Conservation and Wildlife Medicine, Dr. Vaden broadened her perspective on the concept of One Health and its effect on the human-animal bond. She graduated from Texas A&M University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in May 2022, with the intent to practice companion animal medicine and eventually pursue a Master’s in Public Health (MPH).
Dr. Vaden is eager to work with the dynamic and unique team at Aztec Pet Hospital and is excited to serve the community. She has an Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle dog mix named Mogily and an Australian Cattle dog/Catahoula mix named Harley.
Outside of work, Dr. Vaden enjoys spending time with her pets and partner, being outdoors, kayaking, horseback riding, watching Aggie sports, traveling, and binging her favorite TV shows.
After a life-changing trip to South Africa in 2017, working in Conservation and Wildlife Medicine, Dr. Vaden broadened her perspective on the concept of One Health and its effect on the human-animal bond. She graduated from Texas A&M University with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in May 2022, with the intent to practice companion animal medicine and eventually pursue a Master’s in Public Health (MPH).
Dr. Vaden is eager to work with the dynamic and unique team at Aztec Pet Hospital and is excited to serve the community. She has an Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle dog mix named Mogily and an Australian Cattle dog/Catahoula mix named Harley.
Outside of work, Dr. Vaden enjoys spending time with her pets and partner, being outdoors, kayaking, horseback riding, watching Aggie sports, traveling, and binging her favorite TV shows.
Contact Us
Please contact us today to learn more about our veterinary practice and how Aztec Pet Hospital can serve the needs of you and your cherished pet.
“Enriching the human-animal bond through quality medicine and client education.”
Aztec Pet Hospital
104 W. FM 2410 RD
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone: (254) 699-6725
Email: office@aztecpethospital.com