Meet Our Support Staff
Our veterinary staff are the ones who keep our hospital humming, both behind the scenes and center-stage! We are so proud to have such exceptional veterinary technicians, assistants, and receptionists who all work together to deliver the best care to you and your pets. Learn more about the team below and make an appointment online or call (210) 659-0345 soon to meet them in person!
Management
Karen H.
Practice Manager
I have been in the veterinary field since 1977. Starting out as a kennel assistant and then progressing my way to technician, receptionist, and practice manager for several different hospitals. I have been with Schertz Animal Hospital since March of 2003. I am proud to be owned by three miniature pinchers and my rescue dog all of whom stay in my office with me during the day and faithfully annoy the staff. In my free time, I enjoy my dog training classes as well as my family and beautiful granddaughters.
Karen Huffman
Practice Manager
Technicians
Stephanie
Lead Veterinary Technician
Stephanie became a valued team member in January 2009. Being a Certified Veterinary Technician, she loves working with animals and has great pride and passion when taking care of her patients. Stephanie became our lead technician in 2015. She and her husband, Brent, spend most of their free time spoiling their twin boys, Kaden and Karson, who were born in January 2014. They spend a lot of time outdoors on the river or hunting and fishing as a family. She has a deep love for boxers. Stephanie is now the proud owner of her third boxer baby girl, Lettie; who you may see at the hospital from time to time.
Stephanie
Lead Veterinary Technician
Amaya
Veterinary Technician
Hi my name is Amaya and I am a kennel technician. My favorite feline breed is the hairless spynx cat and own several. I have always been comfortable around small and large animals and love working here. I have a huge passion for animals and prior to working here at Schertz Animal Hospital, I worked a local doggie daycares. My favorite thing to do is give baths aka doggie spaw days.
Amaya
Technician Assistant
Angel
Kennel Technician
I have loved animals as long as I can remember. I have two dogs of my own, Belle and Boo. I was 8 when I read my first veterinary book and chose my future career. I started at Schertz Animal Hospital as a kennel tech in September and have enjoyed every minute of it. I hope to one day advance my career and keep moving forward in the veterinary industry.
Angel
Kennel Technician
Emma
Kennel Technician
Hi, I'm Emma and I really enjoy helping animals. I help foster and work here at Schertz Animal Hospital. I started my first veterinary job right out of High School and have enjoyed the hard but rewarding work. I currently have one cat and a puppy foster and hope to get more animals in the near future.
Emma
Kennel Technician
Felicia
Certified Veterinary Technician
Felicia, being born and raised in Texas, followed in her mother’s footsteps with her love of animals and became a veterinary technician. She began her veterinary career here with us in 2004, and after taking a short break, she has returned to us and become a valued and knowledgeable team member to our hospital family. Her beautiful daughter, Remi, was born in July 2014 and adores her family of two French bulldogs Brie, Louie, and recent rescue named Kree. During her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, fishing, camping, and going to the movies.
Felicia
Certified Veterinary Technician
Heather
Veterinary Assistant
Born and raised in Central Illinois, and only moved to Texas a few weeks before starting at Schertz Animal Hospital in Aug 2022. Heather started her career with animals interning in Wildlife Rehabilitation before working at a wildlife park, then owning her own business providing reptile boarding while working as a veterinary assistant.
Heather
Veterinary Technician
Lauren
Veterinary Technician
Lauren is a valued veterinary technician at Schertz Animal Hospital. She was born and raised in Texas and has been around the small and large animal industry her whole life. Lauren has 2 dogs and mom to 1 sweet little boy. In her free time, Lauren loves to be outdoors with her family.
Lauren
Veterinary Technician
Lisa
Certified Veterinary Technician
Lisa has been in the Veterinary field for about 20 years. She was working at an ophthalmology specialist veterinary hospital for 10 years before coming to Schertz Animal Hospital in September of 2014. She and her fiancé, Rob, like to spend their free time with their four dogs, three cats, and bearded dragon. They also like to spend their free time with Lisa's granddaughter, Remi.
Lisa
Certified Veterinary Technician Level 2.
Morgan
Veterinary Technician
Hello my name is Morgan Rodriguez. I have been a veterinary technician at Schertz Animal Hospital since 2016. I have a Labrador retriever named Miela Rue who is the love of my life and we both enjoy going to the gym and river. I graduated from TLU in 2022 after playing collegiate basketball there and this fall am headed to Amarillo, Tx to complete my doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Texas Tech. GUNS UP!!
Morgan
Veterinary Technician
Rob
Veterinary Technician
Rob has been serving the veterinary industry for 30 years and has been a valued team member of Schertz Animal Hospital for over 3 years. Rob is a US Army veteran and developed his keen attention to details and steller professionalism while serving in the military. When not working you can find him participating in truck events and spending quality time with family.
Rob
Veterinary Technician
Taunya
Veterinary Technician
Taunya came to us from Hawaii in 2014 and has since become a respected member of the team. Beginning her veterinary career in Hawaii as a military wife, she has worked in hospitals in Washington, California, as well as Hawaii. She enjoys spending time with her husband, her son, Justin, who has joined the Army this past year, and her two Australian shepherds hiking, swimming, and cuddle time.
Taunya
Veterinary Technician
Whitney
Certified Veterinary Technician
Joining the team in September 2008, Whitney has become an important part of our family. Her love for our clients and their fur babies shows every day in her interactions with them and ability to remember their names, for she is very attached to them. When not spending time playing and taking excellent care of dogs and cats that visit the hospital, she shares her love and attention with her beautiful kids Adley and Carter; her dogs Macie, Dakota and Emmy; and last but not least, her husband, Blain.
Whitney
Certified Veterinary Technician
Venelese
Veterinary Technician
Venelisse was born and raised in Puerto Rico and is one of our bilingual veterinary technicians. She has been a valued member of Schertz Animal Hospital for a year and loves all animals big and small. In her spare time you can find her spending time with friends, going to concerts and keeping in touch with her family back home.
Venelisse
Veterinary Technician
Assistants
Lea
Client Service Representative
My name is Lea and I was born and raised in San Antonio. My family has been taking our pets to Schertz Animal Hospital nearly since it opened. I'm so happy to be able to work at a practice that I have admired for so long! I enjoy working part time with my family's business and spend time growing my own pet bandana business. I have an innate love for animals, and always knew my life would revolve around them. I am also known as the resident dachshund fanatic,so if you come into the clinic with a doxie, chances are high that I'm going to stop by and say hello! My two fur-babies are pictured, Snickerdoodle and Aragorn.
Lea
Technician Assistant
Melanie
Technician Assistant
Miranda
Lead Kennel Technician
Miranda was born in Denver, Colorado and moved to Texas in 2021 for her husband's work. After being a licensed massage therapist for 10 years, she decided to explore another huge passion of hers-animals, big and small! Miranda joined Schertz Animal Hospital May 2022 as a kennel tech,became lead and now is working on becoming a veterinary technician. In her spare time, you can find her cuddling the boarders,volunteering at adoption events or exploring new places with her rescue dogs and velociraptors Moose and Missy.
Miranda
Technician Assistant
Tate
Technician Assistant
I have been inspired to be a veterinarian, just like my dad since I was little. My sister and I would come to work with my dad during summer breaks and I knew this was my calling. I am so excited to work as a veterinary technician assistant and after graduating HS I plan to attend Texas A&M University for veterinary school. I love my pet snake Smaug and my 2 dogs Winston and Zuli.
Tate
Technician Assistant
Client Service Representatives
Taylor W.
Client Service Representative
Taylor was born and raised in Cibolo, Texas. She graduated from Texas State University with a degree in biology. She is the proud owner of a rescue cat named George, and a Labradoodle named Gracie. Taylor loves ALL animals and enjoys spending time with her fur babies, family, and friends! She is so excited to be a part of the Schertz Animal Hospital team, and we are lucky to have her!
Taylor W.
Lead Client Service Representative
Beverly
Client Service Representative/ Social Media Assistant
Hi, my name is Beverly, and I am so excited to be back in my hometown of Schertz, Tx! For 15years we moved wherever the military took us. Animals are my passion, big and small. I have been in the veterinary and pet industry for the past 15years. I run two small businesses and a 501c3 rescue. In our free time we love to spoil our dogs, watch movies and spend time with family.
Beverly
Client Service Representative/Social Media Assistant
Lena
Client Service Representative
Melissa
Client Service Representative
Born and raised in Colorado, I started my first vet job right after high school and am happy to be back after taking time off to raise my kids. I have enjoyed traveling the world and have chosen Texas to settle. I have 3 kids, 2 grand-babies and four dogs- Rocky, Tinkerbelle ,Piper and my princess Leida. In my free time you will find me poolside, at the river or lake enjoying this good 'ol Texas sunshine!!
Melissa
Client Service Representative, Certified Veterinary Assistant
Natalie
Client Service Representative