Dr. Ryan Cate with Dr. Gary Grote
PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY
stay here — being a part of PCLIA and continuing to be a
part of community groups. I’m a big proponent of 4H and
FFA. I learned leadership and mentorship by being a member of the Corps of Cadets at A&M. I enjoy teaching kids
what’s out there and also leading by example,” he said.
“I believe being involved in the community is important.
That’s how people get to know you and that’s how trust
develops,” he continued.
“I truly enjoy Parker County. I like small town businesses,” Dr. Cate said.
MARCH 2016
Cate. He’s part of the Parker County Livestock Improvement Association (PCLIA) and serves as a mentor to various
4H and FFA groups. Several students from Weatherford
High School’s Vet Technology course are working at his
clinic getting hands-on experience in the field. Dr. Cate
says he appreciates the additional opportunities to be involved in a smaller community. “Living in Fort Worth, you
wouldn’t get to be as involved in your community. I can
be significantly involved in my community here. I can be
more than just a vet here. I can mentor others who might
want to become vets. That’s a big factor that drives me to
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