Meet Our Staff.........
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Molly ParsonsOffice Secretary
Molly believes one cannot work somewhere as long as she has at Lakes Area Vet and not enjoy what you do. 'It is a very rewarding place to be. My coworkers are my extended family.' When not at work she loves spending time with her husband Todd and their kids and grand kids. Molly's four legged babies are Shirley, Maggie, Charlie, Sherman and Ellie. Molly's favorite bible verse is, 'Trust in the Lord with all your heart' - Proverbs 3:5.
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Sally ColemanReceptionist
When you step into our hospital Sally is there to greet you with a big smile. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband Steven, her daughters Chasity and Jana and her four legged children. Her words to live by are 'Faith can move mountains. But don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel.'
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Lorie BakerCertified Veterinary Assistant- Level 2/Kennel
Lorie is our friendly and helpful kennel/tech. When not at work she enjoys spending time at the beach with her husband Robby, going to flea markets, traveling and horseback riding. She has several dogs, horses, cows and a cat. The Serenity Prayer are the words she lives by.
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Amelia Willoughby ThompsonCertified Veterinary Assistant-Level 2/Surgery
Amelia is our surgical assistant. She loves traveling, attending Nascar events and spending time with her husband Thomas and her kids Zachary, Klayton and Haley. Amelia is a hometown girl with a Bachelors Degree in Biology. Her favorite saying is ' If you stand for nothing, you will fall for anything:.
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Dana McClellandRVT-Registered Veterinary Tech
Dana received her degree at the Vet Tech Institute of Houston. She enjoys riding horses and spending time with family, friends and husband Jeremy and their son Collin. She has two very spoiled four legged babies named Mia Ann and Dusty.
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Brianna OmsteadReceptionist
When you step into our hospital you are greeted with a big smile by Bri and most days kisses from her babies Demi Love and Tyson James and Gabby. When not at work she enjoys going to the lake, hiking, reading, puzzles, listening to music and spending time with friends and family. Her favorite bible verse is Proverbs 31:25.
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Sara SaenzVeterinary Assistant
Sara has always dreamed of working in the Veterinary field and we are helping her fulfill that dream. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and her four-legged babies. She also enjoys drawing, writing and crafting.
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Karen SweeneyVeterinary Assistant
Karen is one of our caring vet assistants. When not at work she loves fishing, 4 wheeling, horseback riding and spending time with family , friends and her many pets. Her favorite verse is 'Live life to the fullest. Love like there is no tomorrow'.
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Marsha LowranceReceptionist
Marsha is one of our friendly and helpful receptionist. When not at work she enjoys gardening and spending time with her husband Scott and their four legged babies Betty, Reggie and Jasper. Her favorite bible verse is from Jeremiah 29:11. 'For I know the plans I have for you' declares the Lord 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'
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Hailey ReedVeterinary Assistant
Hailey is one of our helpful vet assistants. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her family and helping her Paw Paw on the farm. Her bible verse to live by is 'For we live by faith, not by sight.' 2 Corinthians 5:7
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Keri ShaheenCertified Veterinary Assistant-Level 1
Keri is a bright spot in our LAVH family. She always greets you with a smile and makes our clients and their pets feel at home. In her time off she loves to shop and spend time with her family and their pets.
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Jaci DiNapoliVeterinary Assistant
Jaci is one of our amazing Vet Assistants. She moved from California to Jasper to marry the love of her life, Sam. She enjoys reading, watching movies, making rugs and spending time with Sam and their pets. Her favorite quote is 'This above all; to thine ownself be true.' -Shakesspeare.
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Jacarlin LimbrickVeterinary Assistant
Jacarlin is one of our amazing Vet Assistants. When at work he will always greet you with a smile. When not working enjoys horseback riding, fishing and spoiling his pets. The words he lives by are...God gives His toughest battles to His strongest soldiers.
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Allyson BehanKennel Assistant
Ally is our high school kennel assistant. She does an amazing job of taking care of our boarders as if they were her own. When not at work she enjoys swimming, trail riding, bowfishing and spending time with her family, her friends and her pets. Her favorite saying is ...'When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.'
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Jennyfer Cruz-SantillanRVT-Registered Veterinary Tech
Jennyfer is an amazing addition to our LAVH family. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her pre-fiancee :) and their numerous dogs Roscoe, Pawblo, Scooby, Scrappy Do, their goats Toast and Raymond and 14 chickens all named Eggitha. Her favorite saying is 'Everything I know I learned from dogs.'