The end of an era

Rushing to retire after 45-year veterinary career

  • A young Scott Rushing examines a dog at his veterinary clinic. COURTESY PHOTO
    A young Scott Rushing examines a dog at his veterinary clinic. COURTESY PHOTO
  • In an undated photograph reproduced from a 1980s-type slide, Rushing helps a Brahma bull calf stand shortly after its birth. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD
    In an undated photograph reproduced from a 1980s-type slide, Rushing helps a Brahma bull calf stand shortly after its birth. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD

    Forty-two years ago, Dr. Scott Rushing rolled into Lampasas and hung out his shingle. He bought the clinic in March 1981 from Dr. Seth B. Donelson, and he has practiced veterinary medicine here since that time.

    Now he is anticipating the next phase of life as he plans for retirement next month.

    Rushing graduated from Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine three years prior to his move to Lampas…