Our Team at Richland Hills Animal Clinic
Melanie
- Richland Hills Clinic Manager
What I do at Penny Paws: Provide leadership and guidance to our great Reception team at the Richland Hills clinic
Hometown: Cawood, North Yorkshire, England
First Pet: Tiny, a mixed breed dog who went from house to house getting fed by all the neighbors!
Current Pets: Bella, 3-year-old Maltipoo with attitude and Bailey, 1-year-old Poodle mix with a pea size brain!
What I like best about helping animals: The joy I see on our clients’ faces when we have helped their pets to start to feel better, and of course all the puppy kisses that I receive on a daily basis!
Chelsea
- Technician Team Lead
What I do at Penny Paws: Help the doctors take care of the animals, prep & monitor patients for surgery, dental cleanings, and pet all the dogs.
Hometown: Weatherford, Texas
First Pet: A cat named Grimmie.
Current Pets: a mutt butt named Peavey
What I like best about helping animals: You feel at home and can be yourself. Everyone is genuine and compassionate about every pet that comes in.
Lanie
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: I assist the vet with all services and give the pets tons of love.
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
First Pet: A dog named Benji
Current Pets: Pancake, Jack Russell mix & Keoki, Siamese mix.
What I like best about helping animals: I love that I am advocating for the animals, they can't express themselves like we do. It makes my heart happy to know when I come to work that I truly do what I love. Pets are not just pets, they are family!
Delilia
- Licensed Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Assist the doctors to provide the best possible care for our clients and patients.
Hometown: Arlington, TX
First Pet: Cali, a stray Calico kitty
Current Pets: 3 Chihuahuas: Chloe, Shadow & Q
What I like best about helping animals: Knowing that, whether it's a preventative vaccine or a life-saving treatment, that I've made a difference in an animal's life.
Loralea
- Technician Shift Lead
What I do at Penny Paws: Assist the doctors in rooms and surgery and provide a loving hand or shoulder to cry on whilst loving on all the pets even if they use me as a chew toy!
Hometown: Haltom City, Texas
First Pet: Reba - Blue Heeler
Current Pets: Bear - Mastiff, Ragnar - Pit/Husky mix, Lexi - Kitty, 2 human kids!
What I like best about helping animals: Being a voice for the pets when they can't. "You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you" - John Bunyan
Maddie
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Assist the doctors in surgery and in rooms, placing catheters, drawing blood, monitoring the sleeping babies.
Hometown: Colleyville, Texas
First Pet: Bella - Golden Retriever
Current Pets: Lucy - kitty cat
What I like best about helping animals: If they're sick they can't tell you what's wrong so it's like solving a puzzle and it is so rewarding when you are able to put the pieces of the puzzle together and solve the problem
Karina
- Customer Support Representative
What I do at Penny Paws: Answer phones, schedule appointments and provide great customer service.
Hometown: Arlington, TX
First Pet: Fluffy, a Japanese Bobtail
Current Pets: Buddy, a Pomapoo (fluff ball), Squirtle, a Painted Turtle
What I like best about helping animals: I love being a part of helping the fur babies owners/parents with any questions or concerns they might have.  Also being able to love on all the fur babies.
Kristen
- Certified Veterinary Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: I assist the technicians and ensure the animals are as comfortable as possible. I help run tests, assist in surgery, shots and much much more!
Hometown: Eastland, Texas
First Pet: Suki, a blue heeler mix
Current Pets: 3 dogs, 2 cats, 12 hens, 1 rooster and 2 20 gallon fish tanks!
What I like best about helping animals: I love helping animals because they love so unconditionally, no matter what. They have no voice and I push to be that voice for them.
Randi
- Lead Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: Greet clients, answer phones and ensure our clients are treated well while waiting for their appointments. Provide leadership and training to the Front Desk team. I also help out the technicians when needed.
Hometown: Indianapolis
First Pet: Baby (Doberman)
Current Pets: Stevie (Pit Terrier), named after Stevie Nicks
What I like best about helping animals: It just makes me feel good to know that every fur baby gets the best treatment from our clinic and the owner knows we are here for them no matter the circumstance. Our fur babies are our family and they deserve the very best in life.
Kayla Holsopple
- Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: Greet clients, answer phones, schedule appointments, provide great customer service and much much more.
Hometown: Mansfield, TX
First Pet: A dog named Shadow
Current Pets: Echo (Pembroke Welsh Corgi), Rosco (Rottweiler), Mamma Cat (Maine Coon), Zorro (Maine Coon), Lobo (Maine Coon) and Lil’ Bit (Axolotl)
What I like best about helping animals: Being able to help people help their pets fills my heart and soul with joy
Alexandra Byrd
- Veterinary Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: Assist Technicians by bringing patients to rooms or treatment area, getting weights, giving tummy rubs and yummy treats!
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
First Pet: A cat - Nayra
Current Pets: Nayra (cat), Tobias (cat), Hermes (cat), Sora (dog), Invi (dog), Rena (dog), Koopa (turtle), Seras (snake), Aura (snake), Rynji (snake), Gohma (tarantula)
What I like best about helping animals: All the cuddles and kisses and the knowledge that I help their day be just a little bit brighter!
Niki Matthews
- Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: I meet and greet our wonderful customers and their fur babies
Hometown: Denton, TX
First Pet: A Dachshund named Itchy
Current Pets: 3 dogs, a kitty cat and 3 guinea pigs
What I like best about helping animals: I've worked in Vet Med for over 10 years in various roles, the takeaway thus far is my pure love for animals. I look forward to meeting yours.
Our Team at Ft. Worth Animal Clinic
Felix
- Lead Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: Help keep the clients happy and make sure the front desk runs smoothly as a team!
Hometown: Houston, TX
First Pet: Maggie, a black pomeranian
Current Pets: My babies jojen and lainey lov.
What I like best about helping animals: Being able to go home and feeling like I made a difference in a lil' pups life.
Gabby
- Veterinary Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: I care for and love on every animal that walks.
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
First Pet: Rabbit
Current Pets: 6 cats, 1 dog, 1 parrot, 2 love birds
What I like best about helping animals: Knowing they are taken care of with a happy tail and seeing a smile on their owner’s face.
Marissa Mondragon
- Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: I help maintain the front desk area. I’m there to help with your questions and concerns, help check you in/out, and provide you with the initial comfort and care that your baby deserves
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
First Pet: I met my first baby when I was out of high school but fell instantly in love with animals after that. Her name is Disco
Current Pets: My current babies are Disco, my 18 year old senior Chihuahua, and Chico, my 5 year old Morkie mix who we call my shadow. He’s always stuck to me like glue
What I like best about helping animals: I love being able to advocate for an innocent life that can’t speak or fully express themselves
Breanna Pike
- Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: I answer the phones, provide great client service and love on the fur babies.
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
First Pet: White Schnauzer named Nemo
Current Pets: Bear a 10 year old Chihuahua/Yorkie mix, Minnie a 7 year old Chihuahua, Olivia a 2 year old Pit/Lab mix, Pinhead a Guinea Pig
What I like best about helping animals: Loving on the fur babies and showing them that coming to vet isn't bad. I also love seeing them grow and thrive.
Analis Ruiz
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Take vital signs, draw blood, and gather medical histories for the Doctor. Collect specimens, perform in house laboratory procedures, prepare pets and equipment for surgical procedures, administer medications and vaccines prescribed by the Doctor. Taking and processing radiographs as well as educate pet owners.
Hometown: Galveston Island, Texas
First Pet: A Dalmatian. Her name was "Molly"
Current Pets: 3 physical and active Bluetick Beagles "Diamond, Cooper and Raiden" and 1 Bluetick Beagle in my heart and memory "Louie".
What I like best about helping animals: It is my passion to care for animals and knowing that I am making a difference. I truly enjoy being around animals and care greatly about their well-being as well as their health. I love being able to teach owners how to care for their fur babies more effectively. When pets enter the room - I love being able to calm them down and sometimes sit at their eye level and talk to them and tell them "I know it's scary and you're neverous, but I am here to help take care of you, don't you worry. You're in good hands." Most of them calm down and some are still nervous but that eases with time. I've always wanted to care for animals since I was a little girl. My heart is open with lots of loving and care to give, even when they aren't mine. Helping them helps me with my emotional, mental and physical health because pets give unconditional love and we need them like they need us.
Madeline Wolfe
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: I draw blood, run tests, inject vaccines and record a pet's vitals. I try to keep the animals calm while giving the best medical care I possibly can.
Hometown: Crowley, TX
First Pet: "Kate" - cat - she was large and in-charge.
Current Pets: Quinn - male feline (black & white), Willa - female feline (black), Pixie - female feline (tabby)
What I like best about helping animals: Seeing them live longer, happier lives. Less struggles, more snuggles.
Nina
- Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: Customer service, answer phones, filing, play with puppies when I can.
Hometown: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
First Pet: Cuddles - cat
Current Pets: Sonny - 32 yr old horse, Ariel - cat, Momma Kee - cat, Kali Kee - cat, Cheyenne - cat, Diesel - German Shephard, Bowser - Rottweiler, Roxie - Bichon mix, Ginger - Chihua-hua
What I like best about helping animals: I've always loved animals. They don't have a voice so we have to be their voices.
Brea Day
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Been in the field for 3 years right after high school; Vet Tech, Kennel Staff, Vet Assist, Surgery Assist.
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
First Pet: Angel (dog), Mercedes (cat), Cornflake (snake), Toothflake (snake)
Current Pets: Arzulo (dog), Odin (dog), Dakota (cat), Butters (snake)
What I like best about helping animals: I love being able to help animals. I have been around animals my whole life due to my grandma being a wildlife rehabilitator.
Naitlynn Garcia
- Tech Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: Help techs hold patients.
Hometown: Arlington, TX
First Pet: Dog named nano
Current Pets: 1 lab named shadow.
What I like best about helping animals: Knowing that we are providing the best care to give them the best life.
Roberto Valdez
- Tech Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: I clean, restock, refill and help hold pets.
Hometown: Fort Worth, TX
First Pet: Angela
Current Pets: Max & Luna
What I like best about helping animals: The animals.
Kenzie Lewis
- Kennel Tech
What I do at Penny Paws: During the day I am responsible for keeping kennels cleaned. Take the dogs out to potty (I love when they jump on me all excited). Feeding the animals mornings and afternoons. Tidy up and help around the office when needed help or not.
Hometown: Newark, Ohio
First Pet: My dog Curly Joe
Current Pets: Ozzie is my cockatiel, Daisy & Menace are the doggies, Pixie & Pumpkin are the cats
What I like best about helping animals: I love when you can see the animals feel loved & comfortable. Especially when they wag or get up fast when they see you.
Shaylee Waltmon
- Kennel Tech
What I do at Penny Paws: I take care of boarding dogs and cats.
Hometown: Arlington, TX
First Pet: Gracie
Current Pets: Sebastian my dog and Church my bunny
What I like best about helping animals: I love helping animals because we are who they rely on for help, they can't speak so we need to be the voice for them.
Paige
- Groomer
What I do at Penny Paws:  I provide pets with quality baths/grooms, and help educate my clients on proper coat care to help improve their pet’s overall wellbeing.
Hometown: Azle, TX
First Pet: Manchester Terrier named Penny
Current Pets: Terrier mix named Pippin. Two tuxedo cats named Stoick and Valka.
What I like best about helping animals:  I enjoy providing pet’s with proper grooming so they can always look and feel their best!
Our Team at Arlington / Mansfield Animal Clinic
Alyssa
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Allison
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Damika
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Alicia
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Tamara
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Brandi
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Along with the Veterinarian, I help provide the care and support the client needs for their pet's health.
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
First Pet: Labrador retriever mix named Jack
Current Pets: A chiweenie named Ginger that is known for her radar ears
What I like best about helping animals: I love to see the relief clients have when they receive the health care they need for their pet and of course giving the fur babies scratches and rubs! Giving back to the animals means the most to me.
Morgan
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Help keep the clinic running smoothly by helping my coworkers and helping give vaccines or cleaning up!
Hometown: Mansfield, TX
First Pet: A Pomeranian named Cocopuff
Current Pets: 2 dogs and 2 cats! Hunter- a great Pyrenees mix, Mickey- a chihuahua mix, princess- a calico cat, and peanut- a tan tabby
What I like best about helping animals: I love being able to love on the animals and make them comfortable. I love checking up on them by seeing them get better and grow up!!
Matilyn (Mattie)
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: As a veterinary technician, i assist our amazing doctors with anything they may need. I do everything from monitoring pets under anesthesia, to cleaning up after them when they get too excited. I love talking to clients and bonding with their sweet pets.
Hometown: My dad was in the Navy and we moved all of the time, so I don't really have a hometown.....but I graduated high school in Whitney, TX and still live near there, so let's go with that.
First Pet: An orange tabby named Huey that I found in an abandoned barn near my house when I was 7.
Current Pets: Â I currently have 36 pets -- 13 dogs (yes, they all live inside), 8 cats, 6 goats, 4 donkeys, and 2 horses.
What I like best about helping animals: I like that I can be a voice for those who typically go unheard.Â
James
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: As a kennel tech, I oversee your pet’s safety, health and happiness as they board in our facilities. I keep their area, along with the entire clinic, clean and tidy and form relationships with your amazing pets! As a receptionist, I answer calls, schedule appointments and ensure customer satisfaction by offering excellent customer service!
Hometown: Ft Worth, TX
First Pet: cat
Current Pets: Greta- dog, Nel Tu/ Neliel- bearded dragon , assorted tropical fish
What I like best about helping animals: seeing a happy animal live to its potential.
Jessica
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Help pets stay healthy and live their best life.
Hometown: Dallas, Tx
First Pet: A German Shepard named OsoÂ
Current Pets: A husky named Lobo and a Pomeranian named Lucky.
What I like best about helping animals: Having the opportunity to watch them get better after being sick.Â
Naylie
- Kennel Tech/Assistant
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Angela
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Meagan
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Lara
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Hannah
- Receptionist
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Gunner
- Resident Doctor
What I do at Penny Paws: I help my mom take care of your babies. I also offer emotional support to our surgery and hospitalized patients so that they know they are going to be okay!
Jolie
- Resident Doctor
What I do at Penny Paws: I help my mom take care of your babies. I also offer emotional support to our surgery and hospitalized patients so that they know they are going to be okay!
Our Team at Grand Prairie Animal Clinic
Kayla
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Help educate our clients on keeping their furbabys healthy, assist the doctors with surgery and ensure outpatients leave healthy and happy.
Hometown: Kennedale, TX
First Pet: My kitty Harley
Current Pets: Hooter - dog, Harley- cat, Gizzy and ziggy - leopard geckos
What I like best about helping animals: I love being able to make not only our patients feel better but giving out clients a little piece of mind. It's very rewarding getting to those who can't help themselves.
Cris
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: I help our veterinarians and Penny Paws’ staff ensure your furry family members are well taken care of in their time of need.
Hometown: Corpus Christi, TX
First Pet: A short-haired dachshund/ chihuahua mix named Starr.
Current Pets: No pets currently due to always babysitting all my family’s and friend’s fur babies. However, I do spend most of my time with my niece who is a long-haired dachshund named Mia and my best friend Hudson who is a German spaniel mix.
What I like best about helping animals: Do you know that sensation you experience when you look at your furry loved friend, and can’t keep yourself from smiling? Well, what I like best about helping animals is being a part of the process that enables them to live a long, healthy life where they can continuously receive that loving smile.
Gaby
- Veterinary Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: I keep the front desk tidy, while scheduling clients over the phone, as well as assisting the technicians. I also care for boarding patients and clean kennels.
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
First Pet: Big Momma - Pitbull
Current Pets: 2 German Shepherds, Kodah and Diesel.
What I like best about helping animals: I love having the opportunity to make a difference in a pet's life.. and the animals are stinking cute!
Dakota
- Kennel Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Kennel Technician, AKA Professional Doggy Play-time Provider. While most of my day is taken up with keeping the kennels clean and assisting the doctors and staff, my favorite thing that I do is taking the dogs outside for play time. I also dish out dinner ( and maybe a few snacks) and do my best to keep all of our pets (and even the humans) happy and ensure they enjoy their time at Penny Paws.
Hometown: Grand Prairie
First Pet: Maggie a Rottweiler
Current Pets: Riley the chihuahua
What I like best about helping animals: Animals are so full of love and they are purehearted but they can’t speak for themselves. I love coming into work and being the voice of our pets and helping nurse animals back to health. I like to make sure happy pets STAY happy and healthy. Your pets are our family and I love that.
Mikayela
- Veterinary Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: Veterinary Assistant
First Pet: Dachshund named Alex
Current Pets: Izzy, an Australian Cattle Dog mix and Sadie, a catahoula mix
Jadyn
- Intern
What I do at Penny Paws: I assist the vet techs in tasks they need finished. I also help out at vco.
Hometown: Arlington, TX
First Pet: A Shiba Inu named Nemo
Current Pets: 2 Chow Chows named Zuma & Chase and a cow name Celeste
What I like best about helping animals: I like being able to help a pet be healthy and communicating with their owners about their pets and giving them a comforting place to stay.
Zuleima
- Veterinary Technician
What I do at Penny Paws: Veterinary Technician
Hometown: Desoto, TX
First Pet: Bella
Current Pets: Bella, Rambo, Shiba, Nin, Sir Boots, Peluche
What I like best about helping animals: Being able to educate clients. I also love helping animals because if veterinarians didn’t exist there would be no one else to speak for him. I love being in this field and helping animals live longer.
Nancy
- Veterinary Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: I am a veterinary assistant completing her co-op for tech school
Hometown: Duncanville
First Pet: Max, a bird
Current Pets: Luna- tortie cat; Snicky Doodle- Chihuahua; Chloe - Westie X; Peanut & Bubba- Chihuahuas
What I like best about helping animals: Knowing that, at the end of the day, I have helped at least one animal live a healthier life.
Brisa
What I do at Penny Paws: Everything! Except manager/doctor duties
Hometown: Dallas, TX
First Pet: Thomas the turtle
Current Pets: Sir, a mean, 2 year old cocker spaniel; Nala, a rude, 1 year old grey tabby
What I like best about helping animals: Animals help you back by teaching you to love, care and to be patient without saying a word. Even though they may not be feeling their best, they still always try to perk you up.
Megan
- Tech Assistant
What I do at Penny Paws: Tech assistant, receptionist and mobile clinic super star
Hometown: Arlington
Current Pets: Jim Halpert - Grey Tabbey; Pam Beesly - Calico
What I like best about helping animals: Making a difference for both the pets and their families. My work helps me see the value of giving without expecting anything in return.
Ariana
- Customer Care
What I do at Penny Paws: I am a receptionist. I am the first face you see when you walk in and the last when you leave. My day to day job is to make sure you and your pet are taken care of and all questions are answered.
Hometown: Tuscaloosa, AL
First Pet: Shady - Cocker Spaniel
Current Pets: Charlie (English Springer Spaniel), Phoebe (German Shepherd), Oreo (DSH Feline)
What I like best about helping animals: I like being the voice for our patients. Animals can't talk and tell us what is wrong but our job allows us to help them when they are in pain or prevent them from getting sick. We are their voice.
Selina
- Customer Care
What I do at Penny Paws: I work on the customer care team.
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
First Pet: Chihuahua named princess Leah and a Siamese named FeFe
Current Pets: Genkidama (Pitbull), Scooter ( Schnauzer), Nala ( pitbull), Spike (pitbull), Shadow (rabbit)
Alyssa Zendejas
What I do at Penny Paws: Set appointments, check in new and existing clients, on the phone scheduling. Be positive and respectful all in one.
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
First Pet: Pomeranian
Current Pets: 2 toy yorkies (spoiled)
What I like best about helping animals: All animals need love and care and I love being the person to do that for them. Making sure my animals are taken care of is my favorite part of my day. Seeing them happy and healthy is what matters most to me.
Lauren
- Reception Team Lead
What I do at Penny Paws: Ensure all clients and patients have all of their needs met as well as schedule appointments and check patients in for their appointments
Hometown: Clovis, NM
First Pet: A red heeler named Chipper
Current Pets: Three cats named Gerard, Mooney, and Cleo
What I like best about helping animals: How rewarding it is to know that you made a difference in the pet and/or owners life
Suzie
- Receptionist
What I do at Penny Paws: Receptionist. I help schedule and check in pets. You can usually find me up front or in the back petting all the cats.
Hometown: Red Oak, TX
First Pet: A Chiweenie named Coco Boots
Current Pets: I currently have 6 cats. A tuxedo named Salem, A grey tabby named Artemis, Ari for short, a siamese mix named Pearl, and 2 black cats named Binx and Daphne. My last cat we found outside as a stray and his name is Dave.
What I like best about helping animals: Being able to know that I made a difference in a pet's life.
Our Team at Desoto Animal Clinic
Lauren
- Reception Team Lead
What I do at Penny Paws: Ensure all clients and patients have all of their needs met as well as schedule appointments and check patients in for their appointments
Hometown: Clovis, NM
First Pet: A red heeler named Chipper
Current Pets: Three cats named Gerard, Mooney, and Cleo
What I like best about helping animals: How rewarding it is to know that you made a difference in the pet and/or owners life