Meet Our Team

The Human Element

Dana
Practice Manager

A native of San Diego, California, she has been in Houston since 1996 and has been a part of Neartown Animal Clinic since 1998. She graduated in April 2003 with a degree in Computer Programming but loves it so much here she can't leave. Dana enjoys spending time with her two rescued cats, Neo and L.C.  

Jarrett
Lead Technician

Jarrett has been with Neartown since 1995. He loves to play basketball, loves animals and loves working with them. He shares his home and drive to work with his American Pitt Bull Terrier "Nevada", a Bull Terrier "Bentley" and a dog-loving cat named "Puma". His other passion is his 150 gallon fresh-water aquarium.   

Dwayne
Kennel Manager

Dwayne has been involved with all types of animals since he was old enough to show them. He has 2 cats, Skittles & Jacque and 2 Miniature Schnauzers, Charlie & BooBoo. Dwayne loves caring for animals and treats all pets at Neartown like his own.  

Casey
Receptionist

Casey was born in Argentina and has since lived in Scotland, England, Malaysia, California and finally Houston in 2002. She married a native Texan and plans to stay in Houston for the long haul. She has been at Neartown since 2006. She spends her time with her family and Boxers,  Fergie & Dori, Bud the Pug, and PK and Wasabe her 2 cats.   

Alicia
Technician

Alicia was born and raised in Houston. She started at Neartown in 2007 as a receptionist but now works with your pets as a technician. She shares her home with her cat Kazi. 

Susan
Receptionist

Susan came to Houston in 1985 via Alabama and North Carolina. She has 12 years experience as a Veterinary Receptionist and enjoys the relationships one makes with the patients and owners. She resides in the Heights with her husband and dogs Charlie, Hannah, Krusty, and Shelby. 

Jaylynn
Technician

Jaylynn has been a veterinary technician at NAC since late 2009 and loves working here. She has three dogs, Bailey, Heidi, Sadie; two cats, Harvey and Mona; a turtle and several fish. 

Lupita
Technician

Lupita was born and raised in Houston, TX. Before working at Neartown, she worked at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialist for 3 years. She has been at Neartwon since 2010 and enjoys every second she is here. She is currently working toward her accounting degree, all the while trying to keep up with her Chihuahua, Bubba.  

Nicole
Kennel Assistant

Nicole was born in Dallas but moved to Alaska at age 3. She did dog mushing and training for 9 years. At one point, she had almost 100 dogs. She has a young daughter who loves to play with her German Shepherd puppy, Sasha, and new Siberian Husky puppy, Chopper.   Nicole has been in the veterinary field since 2007 and would not want any other job. 

Armenia 
Receptionist

Armenia was born and raised in Houston. She shares her life with two very precious pets, Miracles, a cat she adopted, a Chihuahua named Ms. Piggy and her newest adoptee is a Japanese Chin. Armenia has been in the veterinary field since 1999 and still enjoys coming to work each day to see all the animals that come through the door.  

 Jacob
Technician

Jacob was raised in Ft. Worth and graduated from the University of Texas with a Biology degree.  He has been working in the veterinary field since 2006.  He lives with his two chocolate labs, Bella & Polo, and his two cats Brewster & Rosie.

We are all glad you stopped by and visited with us. We hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about all of us here at Neartown Animal Clinic. We'd love to hear from you too!