In 1971, Edward “Doc” Higgins moved into New Boston to set up a veterinary clinic. Fifty-four years later, he is celebrating his 79th birthday tomorrow by officially retiring.
Doc, as he has been loving nicknamed by clients, began his journey into veterinary medicine as a child on his father’s ranch in Bastrop, Texas. He said his most memorable experiences as a youth were working with the family’s ranch hand Zed Washington.
“All summer long, I’d go with Zed treating screwworms. June, July and August I’d ride with him. And lots of my counterparts at school called me Zed Higgins because I was always with him,” Doc said.
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