VEA Health

Clinician-Led. Physician-Owned. Patient-First. OUR VISION
To alleviate suffering by providing expert medical care with kindness and compassion.

For 25+ years, VEA Health has partnered with hospitals across Texas to deliver Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine with physician leadership, long-term relationships, and exceptional patient care. OUR MISSION
To treat our patients and their families with kindness and expertise. To be the provider of choice and a trusted partner for healthcare systems. To be an exemplary organization that provides reliable support to our providers, staff, and their families.

09/03/2026

A great night connecting with the next generation of Emergency Medicine physicians!

VEA Health was proud to sponsor UTHealth San Antonio Emergency Medicine’s Journal Club at Paloma Blanca in San Antonio for an evening of learning, great food, and conversation.

Zander Smith, MD, Medical Director at Methodist Hospital Northeast and a UTHealth San Antonio Emergency Medicine residency alumnus, joined Bryan Dunn, MD, FACEP, President of VEA Health, and Chris Brand, Marketing Strategist, to connect with residents, share more about VEA Health, and discuss opportunities to practice Emergency Medicine across Texas.

It was especially great to have Dr. Smith back with the program where he trained, now sharing his perspective as a practicing physician and medical director.

We had a great time getting to know the group and are proud to support the residents and future leaders of Emergency Medicine.

08/31/2026

We're headed to OMED 2026! 🎉

VEA Health is excited to be exhibiting at OMED 2026 in Las Vegas!

If you'll be attending, we'd love to meet you. Stop by Booth #427 to connect with our team, learn more about VEA Health, and chat about career opportunities in Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine across Texas.

Whether you're a resident, practicing physician, APP, or simply interested in learning more about our physician-owned organization, we'd be happy to say hello and answer any questions.

📍 Booth #427
📅 October 23–24, 2026 (Exhibit Hall)
🏨 Caesars Palace | Las Vegas, NV

We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!

08/27/2026

Looking for your next Emergency Medicine opportunity?

Join our team at Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville, Texas, where you'll practice meaningful community Emergency Medicine with the support of an independent, physician-owned group.

Why Floresville?
• 120 hours/month
• 12-hour shifts
• 10-bed Level IV Trauma ED
• Supportive physician leadership
• Opportunity to grow into a Medical Director role
• Just 30 minutes from downtown San Antonio

If you're looking for autonomy, a collaborative team, and the chance to make a real impact, we'd love to connect.

🔗 Learn more and apply: veahealth.com/careers

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08/24/2026

🩺 What does physician-led really mean?

It means the people making decisions for our group understand what it's like to be in your shoes... because they're still wearing the same scrubs. Your career in Emergency Medicine will not be a “destination”, rather a “journey”. You will face challenges and trials along the way – VEA offers colleagues with integrity and the morals that led you to pursue a career in medicine – these are the colleagues who will be in the “foxholes” with you!

At VEA Health, we're proudly physician-owned and physician-led. Our leaders don't just manage emergency medicine - they practice it.

Our President, Dr. Bryan Dunn, is also the current President of the Texas College of Emergency Physicians (TCEP) and continues to care for patients in rural emergency departments, including Connally Memorial Medical Center in Floresville.

That perspective matters.

It means decisions are grounded in the realities of patient care, informed by clinicians who are still at the bedside, and focused on building a practice where physicians and APPs can thrive.

We also believe in developing leaders from within, giving our clinicians opportunities to grow into Medical Director and leadership roles across our organization.

Because when the people leading the group are living the work every day, everyone benefits—our clinicians, our hospital partners, and most importantly, our patients.

Learn more at VEAHealth.com

08/20/2026

VEA Health was proud to sponsor UTHealth Houston’s Emergency Medicine Residency Journal Club last night in Houston!

Our President, Dr. Bryan Dunn, returned to where his own journey began—having attended medical school at UTHealth Houston—to spend time with the next generation of emergency medicine physicians.

Dr. Dunn shared his experiences in medicine, his passion for rural healthcare, and what a future with a physician-owned, clinician-led organization like VEA Health can look like.

A huge thank you to the UTHealth Houston Emergency Medicine Residency Program for welcoming us and giving us the opportunity to connect with your residents. We’re grateful to support the important work you’re doing to educate and develop tomorrow’s emergency medicine physicians.

Interested in learning more about VEA Health and where your career could take you?

Visit VEAHealth.com

08/19/2026

🌾 Rural Emergency Departments Are the Heart of Their Communities

In many Texas towns, the local emergency department is more than a place to receive care—it's a trusted part of the community.

It's where neighbors care for neighbors, families find support close to home, and dedicated clinicians are there when they're needed most.

At VEA Health, we're proud to partner with rural hospitals and the incredible physicians, APPs, nurses, and hospital teams who serve these communities every day.

Because every community—no matter its size—deserves compassionate, high-quality emergency care close to home.

Learn more about how VEA Health is serving rural communities across Texas at VEAHealth.com.

08/12/2026

🏆 Celebrating Excellence at Methodist Westover Hills

Congratulations to Dr. Alex Norinsky and Nikki Brannan-Gonzales, Director of the Methodist Westover Hills Emergency Room, on being recognized with the Methodist Emergency Services Dale Crockett Award.

Named in honor of Dr. Dale Crockett, a longtime emergency physician with Methodist, the award recognizes excellence in emergency medicine and a commitment to exceptional patient care.

Dr. Norinsky has consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership by fostering collaboration between physicians and nursing staff while driving continuous improvement in quality, teamwork, and operational performance. His commitment to excellence has made a meaningful impact on both patient care and the emergency department team.

We're incredibly proud to see our physicians recognized alongside the outstanding leadership at Methodist Westover Hills. Congratulations to everyone involved on this well-deserved honor, and thank you for representing the values of excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care that define both Methodist and VEA Health.

08/11/2026

What a fantastic weekend at the CBA Championship BBQ Cook-Off in Poteet! 🔥

Team VEA had an incredible time spending the weekend with colleagues, friends, and fellow BBQ enthusiasts at one of Texas' premier cook-off events! From great food to even better company, it was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the community and represent VEA Health outside the hospital.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our cook site to visit, share a meal, and spend time with us. We appreciate the hard work of the CBA organizers and all of the teams that made this year's championship another memorable event.

Until next year, Poteet!

08/10/2026

Clinician Spotlight: Bettye Reed, APP

This month, we're proud to shine the spotlight on Bettye Reed, FNP-C, ENP-C!
Bettye joined VEA Health in 2023, returning to Uvalde Memorial Hospital as a Nurse Practitioner after beginning her healthcare career there as a Registered Nurse in 2016. A graduate of Southwest Texas Junior College and The University of Texas at Arlington, she has deep roots in the Texas Hill Country and is passionate about caring for the community she calls home.

Today, Bettye provides emergency care in both Uvalde and San Antonio, embracing the opportunity to serve patients in both rural and urban settings. She says what she appreciates most about VEA Health is the ability to continue caring for her hometown while growing professionally.

When she's not in the emergency department, Bettye enjoys spending time with her 12-year-old son, Joshua, tubing and kayaking the Frio River with family, and caring for her three dogs—a golden doodle and two rescue pups.

Thank you, Bettye, for your compassion, dedication, and commitment to your patients, colleagues, and the communities we serve. We're grateful to have you as part of the VEA Health family!

08/08/2026

What a great week at Symposium by the Sea 2026! 🌴

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the VEA Health booth, introduced themselves, and shared their stories. We enjoyed connecting with emergency physicians, residents and healthcare leaders from across the country while discussing the future of Emergency Medicine and what makes independent physician groups so special.

Events like Symposium by the Sea remind us that this specialty is built on collaboration, mentorship, and strong professional relationships. We're grateful to Florida ACEP for hosting another outstanding conference and appreciate everyone who took the time to connect with our team.

We look forward to staying in touch and seeing many of you again at future conferences and residency events.

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