Dr. Francisco Alvarez

Giant Alumnus of the Month

Our Giant Alumnus of the Month for September 2023 is Dr. Francisco Alvarez. Dr. Alvarez graduated from Ross S. Sterling in 2002 after attending Baytown Junior School.

Dr. Alvarez started his journey to become a veterinarian with Dr. Christensen as a kennel technician. Under the mentorship of Dr. Christensen, he became the first member of his family to receive a college degree. He earned his undergraduate and DVM from Texas A&M University and received the Texas A&M Aggie Spirit Award. Dr. Alvarez purchased Baytown Animal Hospital after the passing of Dr. Christensen in 2020.

Dr. Alvarez was awarded PSI Practitioner of the Year in 2021 and 2022. He and his team were awarded the Baytown Sun’s Readers’ Choice Award for Best Veterinarian and Best Veterinary Hospital in Baytown.

Dr. Alvarez gives back to his community by serving as an advisor for the City of Baytown on the Animal Control Committee and, donating time to Goose Creek CISD as a member of the AG Science Council and mentoring vet tech students.

Thank you, Houston Methodist Baytown, for sponsoring this award.