About Us

Our Staff

Country Hills Veterinary Clinic is dedicated to providing quality service and friendly care to the small, large, and exotic animals of Bulverde, San Antonio, and the surrounding areas.

Meet Our Doctors

Kenny Patin, DVM

Dr. Patin attended Texas A&M University where he received his undergraduate degrees in Animal Science in 1991 and Veterinary Science in 1992. He graduated from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. Following graduation, Dr. Patin established Country Hills Veterinary Clinic in Bulverde where he practices companion animal, large animal, and exotic animal medicine and provides medical and surgical care for a wide range of species. Dr. Patin and his wife, Sheli, are advocates for the adoption of shelter pets and rescue animals. The Patins live in the Bulverde area where they share their property with one horse, five dogs, a coop-ful of chickens, and a whole herd of champion-producing cattle.

Charles ‘Dusty’ Lehne, DVM

Dr. Dusty Lehne joined Country Hills Veterinary Clinic in 2019. He attended Texas A&M University and received his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science in 2012. He graduated from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine in 2018 and earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree. Dr. Lehne cares for not only companion animals but also focuses on large animal and exotic animal medicine. Raised in Fredericksburg, TX, he has been involved since day one in his family’s cattle ranch raising elite show steer prospects and replacement females. Dr. Lehne, his wife, and little girl reside near Bulverde and have too many animals to count including dogs, cats, bottle baby calves, cattle, prospect steers, and commercial cattle.

Cole Estes, DVM

Dr. Estes is committed to providing the highest quality care to his patients. He is passionate about cutting edge medicine and surgical techniques to provide his patients the highest standard of care.

Maddy Ainsley, DVM

Dr. Ainsley strives to form personal, yet professional relationships with the people of the community by providing quality care for their animals. She is passionate about dedicating her talents to help God’s incredible creatures, both big and small.

Hayley Butler, DVM

Dr. Butler strives to provide the highest level of care for her patients to improve their quality of life. She believes veterinary medicine is a team effort and is excited to develop strong relationships with her future patients and their loving owners.