Our Support Team - Office
Kit Berry | Practice Manager
Kit is the longest-standing employee at Pearland Pet Health Center. Kit worked alongside Dr. May at his previous clinic and has been the backbone of this clinic since opening in March 2005. Her loyalty and dedication have enhanced the quality of care for each patient that enters our doors. Kit's love for her job is definitely noticed by both clients and staff.
In her spare time, Kit enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and their two children, Logan and Jordan. She also has her hands full caring for her Great Dane, King, 4 chickens, and horse, Nevada. Nevada was adopted from Habitat for Horses, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Patricia Cloud | Reception Supervisor
Patricia joined PPHC in July, 2016 as a kennel technician. About six months later she took on the role of a caring customer service representative. She has recently been promoted to co-reception supervisor alongside Dawn. She is great with both the clients and their pets. Patricia grew up in Pearland where she was home-schooled, and now resides in Santa Fe. When she is not working, Patricia loves being outdoors and spending time with her daughter and two sons.
Our Support Team - CSR
Lisa Stevens | Client Service Representative
Lisa grew up in Alvin, Texas and lives in Pearland. She has three pets, two dogs and cat. As a child, her dream job was to be a marine biologist. She grew up on a farm and has been around animals her entire life and has always loved taking care of them.
Lisa loves making sure that customers are happy and is excited to be a part of the team at Pearland Pet Health Center. When she is not at work she enjoys relaxing at home and spending time with her son.
Emilie Peters | Client Service Representative
Emilie grew up in Pearland, Texas, where she graduated from Pearland High School. Ever since her childhood she loved helping people and animals, and knew that her dream job would include that aspect.
Emilie is know for being a wonderful mother to her son, working hard and providing quality service. She believes we should treat one another, including pets, as we wish to be treated.
During her free time, she can be found exercising, enjoying a movie with her son, or learning how to play golf!
Alexa Tello | Client Service Representative
Alexa, born and raised in California, moved to Texas at the age of 4 years. That's how young she was when she knew she wanted a career in the veterinary industry, in fact her dream job is to be a veterinarian.
Alexa is bilingual, and is known for being a dedicated employee and an outstanding teammate.
On her days off, she can be found continuing her veterinary education by volunteering at Pearland Parvo Recovery Center (PPRC), where she gets hands-on experience while doing what she loves- helping animals in need.
Carol Hammond | Client Service Representative
Carol, a proud Texas native, graduated from Dawson High School and has always had a deep love for animals. Her home is filled with the joyful energy of four cats, a dog, and two gerbils, reflecting her lifelong passion for caring for pets. With a strong commitment to the animal industry, Carol aspires to build a lasting career in the field, dedicating her future to the well-being of animals.
Our Support Team - Technicians
Jaclyn Norman | Veterinary Technician Supervisor
Jackie started with Pearland Pet Health Center in July 2016. She has been an asset and valuable team member since joining the team. She is a loyal, hard worker that is willing to pitch in wherever needed. She first worked as a receptionist, then moved up to reception supervisor. She is currently working as a technician, pursuing her dream to work closer with the animals and their direct care. Jackie has three boys, Cayden, Cameron, and Chayse, as well as a scruffy rescue affectionately named Muppet.
Morgan Young | Licensed Veterinary Technician
Morgan graduated from Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2020 and received her veterinary technician license in 2021, but she has been working in veterinary medicine since 2014. Her biggest passion is exotic animal medicine, especially reptile medicine. She hopes to someday specialize in exotic companion animal clinical practice.
She grew up in Citrus Heights, California, and moved to Texas with her family in 2017, where she met her now-husband, Blake. She currently lives in Rosharon with her husband, her dog Lilly, three cats, six geckos, a ball python, and multiple pet invertebrates.
In her spare time, Morgan enjoys running with her dog, writing novels, gardening, hiking in national parks, and caring for her reptiles. She is also an accomplished charcoal artist and specializes in pet portraits!
Stephanie Keller | Licensed Veterinary Technician
Stephanie is a native Houstonian, born and raised Texan (Go Astros!). She graduated in 2012 with her Bachelor's in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences from Texas A&M University. Her educational journey further fed into her passion for animals when she completed the accredited program at Vet Tech Institute, resulting in graduation and passing the national exam (VTNE) to become a licensed veterinary technician (LVT). In 2023 she earned her Master's in Biological Sciences from the University of Houston in Clear Lake. She has been a practicing LVT for 10+ years with a broad range of experience in anesthesia, surgery, dental care, reproduction, critical care, and general wellness of companion animals from young to old and big to small. Stephanie joined the PPHC team in 2022, where her investment in continuing education keeps her up to date on the leading practices in veterinary medicine. Her goal is to always strive for more and deliver quality care, and her future and hard work are geared toward her ambition of becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
In her free time, Stephanie loves being a fur mom to her 7 "babies," consisting of 5 French Bulldogs: Johnny Cash, June, Carter, Blue, and Moo, and 2 Chihuahuas: Nike and Prince.
Elizabet Garza | Veterinary Technician
Elizabet starting working with us a volunteer in the summer of 2018. We quickly recognized her value as a team member and hired her as a kennel assistant shortly after. A few months later she began working as a technician with us. Her amazing attitude and hunger for knowledge makes her a joy to work with. She has graduated from Alvin Community College from the Veterinary Assistant Program and completed a level 1 CVA. She loves soccer and playing with her pets, and currently lives at home with her parents and her dogs, Goldie and Odess. She is planning to get married to her fiancé, Nolan, this year and is currently in school to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician.
Arianna Quiroa | Veterinary Technician
Arianna grew up in the Houston area and graduated from Manvel High School. She is currently attending Alvin Community College, where she is majoring in biology and plans to specialize in diagnostic cardiovascular ultrasonography.
Arianna loves French Bulldogs and has two of her own. Outside of work, you can find Arianna living life to the fullest!
Michaela Knape | Veterinary Technician
Michaela grew up in Santa Fe Texas-- and has lived there her entire life! Since childhood, she has been dreaming of being a large anima veterinarian. She attended Alvin Community College.
Not only is Michaela known for always having a smile on her face, but also for falling in love with every animal she has the opportunity to help.
During her free time, Michaela can be found volunteering at spay and neuter projects and her local fair.
Sophia Ortiz | Veterinary Technician
Sophia was born in New Jersey and raised in Colombia before moving to Texas, where she graduated from Turner College and Career Prep High School. She is currently studying Animal Science at A&M University in College Station.
She began her veterinary journey at PPHC after completing her CVA and volunteering with the clinic. Now, during summers and school breaks, she returns to PPHC to continue gaining experience. Sophia aspires to become either a zoo and wildlife veterinarian or specialize in surgery. She loves to help her community and has found her passion for animals.
Isaac Espey-Gonzales Reid | Veterinary Technician
Isaac was born and raised in Virginia, but he found his home in Texas in 2017, where he graduated from Manvel high school in May of 2023. Later that year, he landed his first job with Pearland Pet Health Center as a kennel technician. However, that was short-lived as he was trained to become a veterinary assistant in March of 2024. Throughout his journey, he has always had a love for animals... except bugs, he was still inspired to become a veterinarian, being particularly fond of reptilians and avians. As he traverses through the feats of college and life. Through it all, he takes it slow and carefree, taking the time to attend and help out at Sovereign Grace Church Pearland, spend time with loved ones, listen to music, or play Sonic the Hedgehog.
Colby Barborak | Veterinary Technician
Colby grew up in the Alvin/Houston area and was raised by his loving grandparents. He spent many weekends of his youth at their ranch in central Texas, surrounded by cattle and nature, allowing him to develop a desire to pursue a career related to the care of animals.
Colby continues this passion by caring for his three American Hairless Terriers, a lizard, and several box turtles. PPHC is the perfect fit to further Colby’s knowledge of veterinary medicine and how it is best applied to animals in-need.
Phyllis Lynn | Kennel Supervisor
Phyllis grew up in Warr Acres, a suburb of Oklahoma City, and attended Putnam City schools. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University and worked the majority of her career as a registered nurse in general rehabilitation. Phyllis is an active member of the Southeast Texas chapter of Association of Rehabilitation Nurses and is also a board member.
Growing up, Phyllis wanted to be a veterinarian and attended her first year of college at Oklahoma State University as a pre-veterinary major.
Outside of work, Phyllis can you be found spending time at home with her dogs, Karli and Cooper, her cats, a small flock of chickens, and whatever foster she may be taking care of at the time. She can also be found volunteering with BakerRipley, RunHouston, and Saturday Arts Market.
Our Support Team - Pharmacy Support Team
Brittany
Brittany, born to Puerto Rican and Salvadorian parents and raised in Miami, graduated from Florida International University in 2020 following the pre-veterinary track. With six years of experience across varying veterinary roles from the exam rooms to the front desk, she excels at connecting clients and patients with excellent veterinary care. When she's not working, Brittany volunteers at shelters and loves hiking, biking, and kayaking with her husky, Bleu.
Brooke
Brooke is a coffee enthusiast from Arizona who's now calling Texas home. When she's not working, Brooke is busy with her blended family of five kids, a senior yellow lab, and and rescue kitty, always on the go with cheerleading, baseball, and outdoor fun. With over five years in the veterinary field as a technician and office manager, she's provide clients with great savings and peace of mind when shopping for their four-legged (sometimes three) loved ones.
Chabre
Chabre is a veterinary technician with experience caring for a full menagerie from dogs, cats, and exotics like pigs, lizards, and goats. Outside of work, Chabre enjoys creating music, spending quality time with her family, and exploring new worlds through reading and writing. At home, her three lively terriers bring her joy and laughter. Starting at the Humane Society, she moved on to veterinary hospitals and now passionately cares for animals every day through client education and support.
Courtney
Courtney is from Texas, and has over seven years of experience as a vet and kennel technician. She's a certified laser technician and safety specialist, with certifications from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). In her free time, she loves reading, cooking, fishing, and spending time with her three kids and their chocolate lab, Creek. You'll also find her coaching Little League Baseball with her husband in the spring.
Jeanne
Jeanne is originally from Lemoore, California, and recently relocated with her family to Wyoming, but she has roots all over the Eastern US, mostly growing up in East Tennessee after her mom retired from the military. She has a busy household with four children at varying stages of life, education, and interests. Jeanne shares her home with Dexter, a 7-year-old German Shepherd, and Bowzer, a 1-year-old Staffy. Jeanne started her veterinary career as a customer service representative in 2019, and further supported her commitment to exceptional patient care and service, earning her Veterinary Receptionist Certificate of Excellence in 2024.
Kathy
Kathy has been in the veterinary field for over 25 years. She's worked in academia, general practices, research, and shelters, including high volume spay/neuter. She's handled almost all types of animals - horses and other farm animals, rodents, ferrets, rabbits, reptiles, amphibians, wildlife, and of course dogs and cats! These days she particularly enjoys working with cats, whether snuggly or spicy. She enjoys helping pets live long, happy and healthy lives.
Mariah
Mariah hails from Corpus Christi, TX, where she enjoys spending time with her two children and two dogs. They love visiting the beach and soaking up the outdoors. Her passion for working with animals began at a boarding facility, and with over eight years in the veterinary field, she has experience across all clinic departments. Mariah loves sharing her knowledge and connecting with pet parents every day.
Valerie
Valerie has over 20 years of clinical veterinary experience, and strongly believes the dogs and cats are the real bosses. During her free time, Valerie volunteer grooms for local municipal shelters and rescue groups. When she is not exploring exotic cuisine with her family she is attempting DIY projects around her house in Houston, TX.