Veterinarian Overview
Dr. Tucker Robinson grew up in Waelder, Texas where he attended Waelder High School. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree at The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas in May of 1962 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A & M in February of 1964. Dr. Robinson served time in the Air force working with the Sentry patrol dogs. Dr. Robinson partnered with Dr. McDonald in 1966 and two years later they purchased the property on Thompsons Road (FM 762) where they opened for business on Memorial Day, May 21, 1970. Tucker became the heart and soul of the small animal practice while Dr. McDonald embraced the large animal side. Dr. Robinson has always been dedicated to the practice of good veterinary medicine and client service. Tucker is a member of the Texas Veterinary Medical Association, the American Veterinarian Medical Association, and the Harris County Veterinary Medical Association. He has been published in Veterinary Pathology for the diagnosis of a zoonotic protozoan parasite called canine encephalitozoonosis found in a litter of puppies he treated here at Rose-Rich. This was the first report of the infection to be found in the United States and the first description of the isolation and propagation of a canine microsporidan. Dr. Robinson married Emily Robinson in 1964 and together they have two children, Michael and Cindy, and eight grandchildren. They enjoy spending time with family and have a poodle named GiGi, and a calico cat named Cali. In his free time Dr. Robinson enjoys bike riding, travel and is an avid reader.
