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Meet our experienced team of
veterinary professionals

With 30 years of combined veterinary experience, we’re pleased to provide a wide variety of veterinary care for your pets.

Dr. Antonio Cantu

DVM

Dr. Antonio Cantu

Dr. Antonio Cantu was born and raised in Mission, Texas, and is proud to serve the community he has always called home. After graduating from La Joya ISD in 2009, he pursued his passion for veterinary medicine by studying Pre-Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University–Kingsville. He later attended St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine in Grenada and completed his clinical training at Texas A&M University in College Station, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

From a young age, Dr. Cantu dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and returning to the Rio Grande Valley to care for the animals of his community. That dream became a reality with the creation of South Texas Veterinary Care. Dr. Cantu is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medicine while building lasting relationships with the families and pets he serves.

Iliana Cantu

Practice Manager

Iliana Cantu

Iliana Cantu was born in Hidalgo, Texas, and raised in Reynosa, Tamaulipas. She brings over 10 years of experience in practice and regional management in the dental field, where she developed a strong passion for leadership, organization, and client care. When the opportunity arose to help build South Texas Veterinary Care, Iliana was excited to bring her management experience into the veterinary field and be part of creating a welcoming, high-quality hospital for the community.

As Practice Manager, Iliana is dedicated to ensuring the clinic runs smoothly while providing an exceptional experience for every client and patient. Outside of the clinic, she is a proud mom of three and a loving pet owner to two dogs who are an important part of her family.