Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)

GCVS Houston Team

GCVS Houston Team
At Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists Houston, our dedicated team is committed to providing an exceptional experience for you and your pet. We prioritize the highest standards of medical care, continuous professional education, and the use of advanced on-site technology. Every day, we strive to diagnose and treat your pet with precision, compassion, and the most appropriate methods available.
Emergency

Lauren Williams Molinari
DVM

Jocelyn Rodriguez-Correa
DVM

Kali Sherman
DVM

Kathleen Whittington
DVM

Rhonda Dixon
DVM

Carolina Garcia
DVM

Alice McDonald
DVM

Lauren Williams Molinari
DVM

Jocelyn Rodriguez-Correa
DVM

Kali Sherman
DVM

Kimberly Snook
DVM

Brandy Orr
DVM, MS

Jason M. Jucker
DVM, MS

Ashley Kerley
DVM

Amanda Hanzel
DVM

Lauren Harper
DVM

Jessica Gomez
DVM

Wendy Sobotik
DVM

Natalia Hernandez Diaz
DVM

Kathleen Whittington
DVM
Critical Care

Colleen Willms
DVM, DACVECC

Melissa Garcia-Lacaze
DVM, DACVECC

Hernan Bracho
MVZ Esp, DVM, DACVECC

Colleen Willms
DVM, DACVECC

Melissa Garcia-Lacaze
DVM, DACVECC

Hernan Bracho
MVZ Esp, DVM, DACVECC
Anesthesia & Pain Management

Rebecca S. Salazar
DVM, DACVAA

Rebecca S. Salazar
DVM, DACVAA
Our Avian & Exotics Team

Sue Chen
DVM, DABVP (Avian)

Susan Baley
DVM, DABVP (Avian)

Jessica Magnotti
DVM, DABVP (Avian), CertAqV

Sue Chen
DVM, DABVP (Avian)

Susan Baley
DVM, DABVP (Avian)

Jessica Magnotti
DVM, DABVP (Avian), CertAqV
Dermatology & Allergy

Katrine Voie
DVM, MS, DACVD

Peter Canning
DVM, DACVD

Katrine Voie
DVM, MS, DACVD

Peter Canning
DVM, DACVD
Diagnostic Imaging & Telemedicine

Michelle Fabiani
DVM, DACVR

Laura Hammond
DVM, DACVR

Emily Elser
DVM, DACVR

Raelyn Walczak
DVM, MS, DACVR

Kyle Pfeifer
DVM

Carolyn Blank
DVM, ACVR

Michelle Fabiani
DVM, DACVR

Laura Hammond
DVM, DACVR

Emily Elser
DVM, DACVR

Raelyn Walczak
DVM, MS, DACVR

Kyle Pfeifer
DVM

Carolyn Blank
DVM, ACVR
Internal Medicine

Rebecca Norton
DVM, DACVIM

Amy Davenport
DVM, DACVIM

Daniel Jardes
DVM, DACVIM

Melissa Clark
DVM, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM

Melanie Puchot
DVM, DACVIM

Olivia Murray
DVM, DACVIM

Rebecca Norton
DVM, DACVIM

Amy Davenport
DVM, DACVIM

Daniel Jardes
DVM, DACVIM

Melissa Clark
DVM, PhD, DACVCP, DACVIM

Melanie Puchot
DVM, DACVIM

Olivia Murray
DVM, DACVIM
Neurology & Neurosurgery

Kara B. Sessums
DVM, DACVIM

Carley Giovanella
Medical Director & Neurologist (DVM, DACVIM)

Sandy Chen
DVM, DACVIM

Kara B. Sessums
DVM, DACVIM

Carley Giovanella
Medical Director & Neurologist (DVM, DACVIM)

Sandy Chen
DVM, DACVIM
Medical Oncology

Jiaqi Li
DVM, DACVIM

Nicola Wilson
DVM

Jiaqi Li
DVM, DACVIM

Nicola Wilson
DVM
Radiation Oncology

Dustin Lewis
DVM, MBA, DACVR (RO)

Jane Rowlands
DVM

Dustin Lewis
DVM, MBA, DACVR (RO)

Jane Rowlands
DVM
Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Rachel Cain
DVM, CCRP, CERP, CVA

Rachel Cain
DVM, CCRP, CERP, CVA
Surgery & Orthopedics

Grayson Cole
DVM, DACVS, CCRP

Wayne Whitney
DVM, DACVS, FF-MIS SA Orthopedics

Heidi Hottinger
DVM, DACVS

Kristin Coleman
DVM, MS, DACVS

Philip Allen
DVM, DACVS

Alla Kerr
DVM, DACVS

Nathan Squire
VMD, MS, DACVS-SA

Grayson Cole
DVM, DACVS, CCRP

Wayne Whitney
DVM, DACVS, FF-MIS SA Orthopedics

Heidi Hottinger
DVM, DACVS

Kristin Coleman
DVM, MS, DACVS

Philip Allen
DVM, DACVS

Alla Kerr
DVM, DACVS

Nathan Squire
VMD, MS, DACVS-SA
Residents

Young Cho
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Marielis Guzmán-Sánchez
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM, MPH)

Nina Marchell
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Nicholas Mockus
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Bryan Rios
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Shelby Scanlin
Neurology Resident (DVM)

Catherine Sexton
Anesthesia Resident (DVM)

Young Cho
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Marielis Guzmán-Sánchez
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM, MPH)

Nina Marchell
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Nicholas Mockus
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Bryan Rios
Diagnostic Imaging Resident (DVM)

Shelby Scanlin
Neurology Resident (DVM)

Catherine Sexton
Anesthesia Resident (DVM)
House Officers

Nick Ayers
Avian & Exotics House Officer (DVM)

Adrienne Diez
Dermatology House Officer (DVM)

Bridget Duffy
Surgery House Officer (VMD)

Emily Durocher
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Ian Evans
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Samantha Mintz
Avian & Exotics House Officer (DVM)

Jolaine Polak
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Carly Rem
Diagnostic Imaging House Officer (DVM)

Harue Takizawa
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Jeffrey Turn
Avian & Exotics House Officer (DVM)

Joshua Wagner
Diagnostic Imaging House Officer (DVM)

Nick Ayers
Avian & Exotics House Officer (DVM)

Adrienne Diez
Dermatology House Officer (DVM)

Bridget Duffy
Surgery House Officer (VMD)

Emily Durocher
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Ian Evans
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Samantha Mintz
Avian & Exotics House Officer (DVM)

Jolaine Polak
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Carly Rem
Diagnostic Imaging House Officer (DVM)

Harue Takizawa
Surgery House Officer (DVM)

Jeffrey Turn
Avian & Exotics House Officer (DVM)

Joshua Wagner
Diagnostic Imaging House Officer (DVM)
Leadership

Carley Giovanella
Medical Director & Neurologist (DVM, DACVIM)

Jennifer Hock
Hospital Director (DEL)

Courtney Copley
Director of Emergency & Critical Care (LVT)

Rose Jones
Director of Support Services

Lindsey Randolph
Director of Client & Ancillary Services

Kellee Williams
CVPM & Director of Specialty Services

Cynthia Alvarez
Surgery and Anesthesia Manager (LVT)

Jimmi Forrest
Critical Care Manager

Chelsea Domingue
Diagnostic Imaging Manager (LVT)

Chelsea Gitzendanner
Marketing & Business Development Manager

Megan Harrison
Manager of Specialty Services

Haley LaMontagne
Client and Ancillary Services Manager

Stephanie Mardy
Human Resources Manager

Theresa Stringer
Veterinary Social Worker (LCSW, LCDC)

Christina Trujillo
Project Manager

Carley Giovanella
Medical Director & Neurologist (DVM, DACVIM)

Jennifer Hock
Hospital Director (DEL)

Courtney Copley
Director of Emergency & Critical Care (LVT)

Rose Jones
Director of Support Services

Lindsey Randolph
Director of Client & Ancillary Services

Kellee Williams
CVPM & Director of Specialty Services

Cynthia Alvarez
Surgery and Anesthesia Manager (LVT)

Jimmi Forrest
Critical Care Manager

Chelsea Domingue
Diagnostic Imaging Manager (LVT)

Chelsea Gitzendanner
Marketing & Business Development Manager

Megan Harrison
Manager of Specialty Services

Haley LaMontagne
Client and Ancillary Services Manager

Stephanie Mardy
Human Resources Manager

Theresa Stringer
Veterinary Social Worker (LCSW, LCDC)

Christina Trujillo
Project Manager