Staff

Tyler Moore, B.S.
Tyler graduated Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M University at Galveston with a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Administration. After a rewarding career in the…

Erica Hernandez-Scott
Erica Hernandez-Scott started her journey in the veterinary field in 2001 where she worked at a practice specializing only in veterinary ophthalmology. She joined Oak…

Natalie Fawcett
Natalie joined Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital in March of 2010. She is originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming, although she is right at home here in Houston.…

Karly Shimerka, LVT, B.S
Karly, a native Houstonian, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Blinn College in 2016 where she received her Associates degree in Veterinary Technology. She received her…

Katie Ramos, A.A.S.
Katie Ramos, a native Houstonian, has lived in Oak Forest her entire life. Katie has a deep love and passion for all animals. After graduating…

Karen Placencia, A.A.S.
Karen graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2018. We were impressed by her during her externship and offered her a position with OFVH as a…

Adriana Gutierrez
Adriana has been with the practice since March of 2013. She loves forming a bond with both pets and their owners. She is more than…

Emanuel Benedetti
Emanuel is a native of Argentina. Early in life he wasn’t certain what he wanted to do as an adult until he had the opportunity…

Annie Coughenour, B.S.
Annie grew up in Colorado and graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She eventually made…

Rob Hernandez
Roberto was born and raised in Houston, TX. He joined Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital in September of 2016. He loves engaging with clients and working…

Dianixa Jimenez, CVA
Dianixa enjoys working in the veterinary field because she feels like she is saving pet’s lives and therefore makes her life rewarding. Working at OFVH…

Amber Contreras
Amber was born and raised in Houston, TX and has been working professionally in a veterinary hospital since 2014. She joined Oak Forest Veterinary Hospital…

Candace Boyett
Candace has been in the veterinary field for 10 years as a veterinary assistant as well as a receptionist. She loves working with animals, but…

Sheyla Morales, BFA
Sheyla graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2021 with a BFA in Studio Art and joined OFVH in 2022. She enjoys the opportunity to…