Love Pet Hospital: Meet our caring staff

MEET THE STAFF

Dr. Carolyn Love

I am a 1986 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. My passion is Chinese medicine to include Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs. I also enjoy nutritional medicine, soft tissue surgery, and internal western medicine for dogs, cats, birds, and small exotic animals.

I opened Love Pet Hospital in 1994. My mission continues: to provide high-quality veterinary care with the same kindness and compassion in which we would treat our own pets and friends.

I am a member of the following organizations:

* AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
* TVMA (Texas Veterinary Medical Association)
* CAVMA (Capital Area Veterinary Medical Association)
* AAV (Association of Avian Vets)
* IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society)
* AVCA (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association)

My five kids include: 2 Labs (rescues from the pound); Arjuna and Shanti, 1 Abby cat named Ra, and 2 Eclectus Parrots, Rama and Sita.

I am keenly aware of the human-animal companion bond. Most of my clients treat their pets as their own children. You will see by reading the short biographies below, that myself and my staff feel the same way.

I have completed the certification course for Animal Chiropractic. The course was located in Dallas at Parker Chiropractic, which is one of three accredited Animal Chiropractic schools in the country. The course took six months to complete. The Animal Chiropractic course is open only to graduate Veterinarians and Chiropractors. Chiropractic works well on its own or in combination with Acupuncture.

We honor that bond, and treat our patients with the gentle kindness they deserve.

Dr. Geoffrey Wisbrock, DVM

I have worked at Love Pet Hospital since graduating from vet school in 1998. Though I didn't grow up in Austin, I am now proud to call it home. I married in 2005 and am enjoying married life. I still have my 2 cats, plus my wife's cat and our geriatric Doberman, Taz. I like to run, but have trouble finding the time to do it. I hope to see you at LPH.

Dr. Tracy Davenport, DVM

Howdy! My name is Tracy and I am a graduate of Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. (WHOOP!) I have been a member of the Love Pet Hospital family since 2006. My interests lie in Acupuncture and Chiropractic medicine, but I also enjoy the every day life and challengers of traditional veterinary medicine. With Jack Russells (ok, Parson Russells), a Bull Terrier mix and a Border Collie, my skills are sharpened daily!

*Member AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
*Member CAVMA (Capital Area Veterinary Medical Association)
*Member and Certified in Animal Acupuncture by IVAS (International Veterinary Acupuncture Society)
*Member and Certified in Animal Chiropractic by AVCA (American Veterinary Chiropractic Association)

Thanks for checking out our website-come by the office and say hello sometime!

Dr. Britta Huckabee

Hi! I'm Dr. Britta Huckabee. I'm thrilled to be a part of the Love Pet Hospital family! I graduated from Vet school at Texas A&M in 1995 and practiced in Bastrop county for 8 years before becoming a Relief Veterinarian. As much as I love my work, I do try to take time off for my family and riding my horses in the mountains!

Robin

Hello, my name is Robin and I am the practice manager at Love Animal Hospital. I have worked here since moving to Austin 13 years ago from Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have many years prior experience in managing a busy vet clinic before I found my place at Love.

My husband Brian and I have 3 dogs and a 30 gallon fish tank. We enjoy the Austin Music Scene, The Texas Hill Country, riding our Harleys and going to the beach. We are both members of Bikers Against Child Abuse, Austin Chapter.

Betty
Hi! I have been working at Love Pet Hospital for 1 1/2 years as a receptionist. I have about 30 pets at home (horses, lambs, pigs, a parrot, as well as cats and dogs) My family always said when we go to sleep at night a big neon sign lights up in our yard that says, "Drop Your Strays Off Here"

Barbara
My name is Barbara McMains and I've worked on a part time basis for Love Pet Hospital since it opened in 1994. I feel honored to have been a part of this establishment over the years as it has grown and evolved. I love having the opportunity to help care for our patients, to serve our clients, and to assist all of the wonderfully amazing people I work with. Loving my job is the ultimate reward. Helping to improve and enhance the relationship between our clients and their pets with good health care is icing on the cake!

Caren
Hi, my name is Caren. I moved to Austin in June 2000 and have been employed at Love Pet Hospital for over 7 years. I work as a veterinary technician/receptionist. I enjoy my job very much. My pets include my cats: Harley, Tigger, Teddy and Bobo. I also have 2 horses, Pecos and Bud. In my spare time, I love to spend time with my daughter, going horseback riding, reading, watching movies and most outdoor activities.

Barbara

Hello, my name is Barbara. I have been a receptionist at LPH since '99. I have a background of pre-vet courses taken before becoming an Engineer and a lifelong love of animals-all species. My current housemates are a Chinese Pug named Mister Qi, and an English Bulldog named Buddha, two rescue kitties, and an Argentinean Horned frog and a Burmese Python (plus a Guinea fowl and a Peahen) complete the menagerie. In addition to my wonderful mornings at LPH, I also maintain a practice as a Reiki master and teacher.

Tamisha

Hello, Hello, Hello! My name is Tamisha and I am a technician at Love Pet Hospital. I have been with the clinic since 2004. I love working with the animals, it's very rewarding. I have two daughters, Tiana and Torye, they keep me on my toes.

As far as our critter occupants...we have lots! Two Collies: Hoss and Darma, a Boston Weiner: Lola, and our 4lb guard dog, Brandi. Abby, Nero, Holly Pena and Sandals are the crazy cats. In my spare time I enjoy floating the Comal River, spending time with family and friends, listening to live music and just having fun!!

Kelly

Hello, my name is Kelly. Ive worked at love pet hospital for four years. I work check in reception and enjoy interacting with people.I have lived here in Austin with my husband for ten years. We share our home with my three year old cat Roxy. I really enjoy working with all the people and pets at Love Pet Hospital. Hope to see you soon!

Janet

Hi! My name is Janet. I have worked at Love Pet Hospital as a check-out receptionist since February and feel very lucky to be a part of this wonderful family! I love all animals, especially my 7 cats. I volunteer with PAWS Match in their fostering & adoption programs and my 3 newest kitties came from the shelter last year. After nursing them back to health, I couldn't give them up! The other 4 adopted me! I have 2 daughters, Kristin 18 & Kayla 14 that keep me very busy! Kristin is leaving for A&M this August and Kayla will be starting 9th grade at Bowie H.S. In my spare time I enjoy scrap-booking, cooking, movies and spending time with my girls.

Eric

Hi, My name is Eric. I have been a Vet Tech for over 15 years. I really enjoy working with the animals and the owners who treat their pets like their kids. Other than my passion for animals, the other one is helping people reach their health and fitness goals. I am a student currently studying for my Associate of Applied Science Degree as a Personal Fitness Trainer. My hobbies are running, weight training and reading.

Mikki

I am a native Austinite, living in the country SE of town with my four fur-face kiddos. I began working at an Austin vet clinic in my teens; but youth brought out a job-hopping inclination & I spent several years in various office positions. In the mid 80s my love for animals kicked back in and I began working at a local boarding kennel where I learned and earned my way from pooper-scooper to office manager over the next 13 yrs.

Then I moved from Austin to Rosenberg for a few years and worked as a veterinary technician/receptionist at a Katy veterinary clinic. While there, I earned certifications in several pet care courses. In 2000, I moved back to Austin and was re-hired as office manager at the kennel that I had left. I also began taking some veterinary technician courses offered by ACC, but real life intervened and I had to quit both that job and ACC.

After several years of not working outside the home, I applied for this receptionist job and was thrilled when I was hired into this wonderful family of "LOVE"!

Cherri

I moved to Austin in 1989 and I've been a vet tech since 1991. In 1998, I graduated from Cedar Valley College with an Associates degree in Applied Arts and Sciences. Then I became a registered veterinary technician. My special interests are in nutrition, behavior, geriatric and traditional Chinese medicine. I currently have 5 pets-Harley, Qui Chang, Blake, Slick and Max. When I'm not working with the wise and kind people at Love Pet Hospital, I like to dance and listen to traditional country music or any music with fiddles. I married my perfect husband Jason in October 2005. I started working at LPH in March 2006. I also enjoy nature photography and going to festivals of any kind. Last but not least, I am a big fan of University of Texas baseball and the Chicago Cubs!

Martina

Hello, my name is Martina. I have lived in Austin for 10 years. I am a graduate from UT Austin. I have worked at Love Pet Hospital for 6 years. I was a receptionist until May 2003 when I became a Vet Technician. I enjoy working with all the animals. I have 3 cats who rule my life!! In my free time I enjoy reading, being with friends, and traveling. In my travels I like to go home to Germany and Norway to visit friends and family.

Scott
Scott is Love Pet Hospital's kennel technician. He came to Austin in 2005 after 30 years in New Orleans. He enjoys the relationships he builds with hospital patients big and small. In his spare time, he likes to watch movies and walk the Town Lake hike and bike trail with his wife Julia and their two Boston Terriers, Spencer and Sydney.

David

Hi, my name is David. I have been a technician for several years. I live in Oak Hill and we have three dogs, a bird and a snake. I have been working for Love Pet Hospital for the past two years. I work with Dr. Love most of the time as an Acupuncture and Chiropractic technician.

Rama
Hi, I'm Rama. I'm a Solomon Island Eclectus Parrot. I am a boy parrot, the girls are red in color! I am the "king" of this clinic and also at Dr. Love's house. I boss around a 100 pound and a 65 pound lab dogs. I like to walk over and peck them on their feet to make them move. At the clinic however, I'm not quite so bold!