Meet Our Team

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Matt

Manager and Technician

Matt comes from an animal loving family where he grew up raising and showing 4-H animals from rabbits and pigs to lambs and horses. He has always had a dog and learned that he had a true love for cats when he bonded to his first cat Baxter in 1998. (Baxter lived to 21 years of age!). Wildland fire fighting and managing his own fire crew gave him great management experience where he had to manage several people in stressful and potentially life threatening situations. Matt left the job he loved to finish his college degree in Criminal Justice. He spent three years working and managing a veterinary boarding facility where he learned what it took to run a boarding facility as well as picking up some technician skills. Matt is now our bookeeper, Mr Fix It, tech assistant and boarding kennel manager.

Carissa

Technician

I moved to the Austin area around 25 years ago from West Texas. I grew up in Carlsbad, NM, and Midland, TX. I met my husband shortly after moving here in 95’ and we’ve been together ever since. We have a 9-year-old daughter, Makena, and 2 dogs. Zoe, a 4-year-old Boston Terrier, and Isla, a 5-month-old Boxer. I’ve had Boxers in my life for the past 25 years. Love the smooshie faces!

I started working with animals when I was 22, and have helped out in all areas of the hospital. From working in the kennel to being a technician, and helping out at reception and inventory manager. I had my daughter in 2011 and decided to stay at home with her. Once she started preschool, I went back to taking care of animals again through walking and pet sitting, and now back to being a technician. I even helped out with horses for a while. I absolutely adore being around animals and definitely missed my time away. One of my favorite things about my job is being able to help calm a nervous pet, and hopefully, make them feel more comfortable during their visit.

When I’m not working with animals, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and staying active. I love watching scary movies and true crime shows. Yoga and Pilates are some of my favorite ways to exercise, and taking my pups on a hike around my neighborhood. Hawaii is a favorite travel destination for my family. My husband and I were married there in 2007, and I’ve been lucky enough to travel back several times. My daughter is named after the beach we were married at, Makena Beach. Hawaii is definitely my happy place and I would love to live there someday!

Jeff

Technician

Jeff is a native Texan and grew up in the Dallas suburbs. He moved to Austin during his teen years and began his career in the Veterinary field as a kennel assistant. Jeff has been a Veterinary Technician since 1999, with five years in Emergency/Critical Care and 17 years in General Practice. Jeff and his wife Shannon moved to Alaska in 2006 for a few years, where he worked at an Animal Emergency Hospital. You can catch him on old episodes of the Animal Planet TV series “Clinically Wild,” where he obtained the title “Master Porcupine Quill Remover.

He worked with Dr. Walden at a previous hospital in 2006 and again from 2009 until she left in 2018. Dr. Kramr also had the opportunity to work with Jeff previously from 2013 to 2018. We are happy to work together again.

Kaia

Technician

Kaia has been a veterinary technician for the past ten years working at various veterinary hospitals. She comes to Texas from the state of Michigan. She also has years of experience working in animal shelters and with rabbit and rat rescue groups. She has a passion for rat and cat medicine. In her spare time, you can find her working on her passion project – Central Texas Rat Rescue.

Whitney

Technician

Whitney comes to us from West Texas, where she grew up with livestock. After graduating high school, she moved to Stephenville, where she attended Tarleton State University and earned a B.S. in Animal Science and a Masters in Business Administration. She has been a veterinary technician for six years and has a huge passion for caring for your animals. Her plans are to attend veterinary school in the future, where she will specialize in Chiropractic work as well as theriogenology. When not at work, she spends most of her time raising and breeding Dalmations.

Alicia

Technician

Alicia has been in the veterinary field for 15 years. She is originally from Illinois (you can hear it in her Midwest accent!). She spent two decades working with Standard Bred horses at a breeding farm where she helped with foaling, breaking yearlings (she started training yearlings at 13 years of age!), breeding and Harness racing. She found her place in the veterinary field where she has been every since. She moved to the Austin area in 2017 where she met and worked with Dr Walden, Dr Grigsby and Dr Kramr. You will hear her voice if you are calling in with questions about your pet or getting help with medications. She is also the technician that is often helping take care of your pet when they are hospitalized. Her favorite past times include baking yummy food, hiking with her dogs and cheering on the Chicago Bears. She shares her home with her longtime partner Erik, her son Jake and her pet children Gobbles (Boston Terrier), Roxy (Lab Mix) and Pip (Terrier Mix).

Alexis

Technician Assistant and Receptionist

Alexis is one of the first faces you see when you come in the door. She has been with us since we opened our doors. She loves talking with people as much as she loves cuddling animals. You will find her helping with your pet in treatment or checking you into a room for an exam. She is also a native Texan being born in Houston but growing up and graduating from Lago Vista High School. She shares her home with her boyfriend Johnathon and their dogs Missy (Rottweiler/Heeler), Molly (Catahoula Mix) and Patch who is her one eyed kitty that was one of our first rescues here. In her spare time she is taking classes at ACC, spending time on the lake and 4 Wheeling.

Alyssa

Technician and Kennel Manager

Alyssa grew up here in Cedar Park and moved out to Leander with her family to start a small family ranch, with a small cattle breeding operation. She graduated from Texas A&M, class of 2020 majoring in Animal Science with a certification in Equine Science. She is planning to attend vet school in the near future. She previously worked with the Central Texas SPCA as Lead Care Taker which solidified her love of helping animals and the community. She has a small herd of animals including two horses, two cows, two cats and four dogs.

Sunni

Technician Assistant and Kennel Technician

Suni came to us from the sunny state of Florida. She comes from the dog show world, where she has a lot of experience showing dogs and working in dog kennels. She came here to expand her veterinary knowledge yet continue working in a field where she can be with animals. She shares her home with a Standard Dauchsund and an Australian Shepherd. She is expecting her first baby this May!!

Tori

Technician and Kennel Assistant

Tori is a native of Austin, Texas. She graduated from Cedar Park High School then went to ACC to start her basics for Veterinary School. She can be found cuddling your pet if it is boarding or helping out in treatment with the patients. She has a passion for animals and wanting to learn which landed her here at Whitestone Animal Hospital. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and her family. She shares her home with Sky and Blu (Blue Heelers).

Darby

Technician Assistant

Bio coming soon!

Reese

Technician Assistant

Bio coming soon!

Donovan

Kennel Technician

Donovan is a Sophomore at Leander High School. He has been around animals for his entire life and because he is Dr Walden’s son, he has been surrounded by veterinary medicine since before he was born. It was natural for his first job to be at Whitestone Animal Hospital. His background besides hanging out at the vet hospital with his Mom and Dad includes training his Miniature Australian Shepherd Kip. He and Kip have done obedience training, agility training and got their first level of Trick Dog Certification. Kip enjoys spending the entire day by his side while he is in Virtual school and used to know exactly what time Donovan’s bus would arrive and would be at the door waiting for him. Although Kip holds a special part of Donovan’s heart, he also has a cat named Don Gato and a flock of chickens that he raises for eggs before they join the Walden Chicken Retirement Home. Life outside of the animal world includes being part of the IB program at Leander High School, in the Marching Band, and playing Paint Ball or video games with his friends.

Emma

Kennel Technician

Emma prides herself in making sure the boarding pets are always cheerful. She is quiet, but you will often see her in one of our yards just sitting and chatting with one of the boarding dogs. She was born and raised in the Austin area. Growing up, she enjoyed being on a dance team and raising goats in FFA. Emma is now a student at Leander High School. She has dreams of being a dermatologist when older. When she’s not studying, she spends her time either playing with her dogs, drawing, or watching a movie with her family. She lives with her parents, sister, and dogs: Bella and Scout; Emma loves dogs and cats and treats every one of the boarding pets like her own, making sure they’re always happy boarding at Whitestone.

Jordan

Receptionist

Jordan brings with her a strong customer service background by managing restaurants and working in tech start ups as well as the Perot Museum in Dallas TX. Her vibrant personality and ability to keep things organized are her strong points. She is often the first smile that you will see when you enter our hospital. She was born and raised in Houston Texas and comes from a long line of animal rehabbers and rescuers. Growing up with multiple dogs, cats, snakes, turtles, parrots and an occasional raccoon, opossum, duck or bird started her love for all living things.

For many years, before she met the love of her life, she wrote, sang and recorded music for her own band. If you ever want to hear some beautiful music then just go Karaoke with her! She built her own music studio where she recorded her own EP. She shares her home with a Newfoundland named Oso, a Swiss mountain dog, Pollo, Tibetan terrier, Cooper, a Greek tortoise named Grootie, a Bearded Dragon named Gordito and 4 fresh water fish. She shares her little animal kingdom with her husband Cord, son Preston and twin daughters Carley and Harper.

Dianna

Receptionist

I was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where my father was stationed in Fort Brag. From being an Army Brat, I lived in Germany to upstate New York, Houston, and then finally landing in Austin.. At the age of sixteen, while in High School, I acquired a job that I maintained for twenty years. With my many years of experience, I’ve become a dedicated and loyal hard worker who has outstanding customer service skills and always gives 100percent. My love for animals has always been present my entire life. I have had many different animals growing up, from turtles to hedgehogs, rabbits, dogs, and cats. I was that little girl that always came across an injured animal and brought it home. I enjoy spending time with my family. My Husband Chris, my Daughter Lanah, Son Austin, and my fur babies Izzy and Charlie. Oh! and I can’t forget my hermit crab, Mr. krabs! My favorite things to do is watch my daughter at her Barrel Racing lessons or getting me some Donkey love at my Mom and Dad’s Ranch in Lampasas. I’m very excited to be part of this amazing team and look forward to meeting you and your babies!

Lisa

Receptionist

I grew up in Green, Wisconsin, and in 2012 moved to Austin. Before moving here, I met my husband, and we were married in 2014. I come from a large family of 9 and have two daughters and eight grandchildren.

For the past 20 years, I’ve worked in a call center. In 2020 I decided to leave the 4×4 cubicle to find a job where I could continue to help people face to face. I love animals, so I decided to find a position where I could continue to help people and meet their adorable pets.

We have two dogs, Maxx and Rocko, that keep us entertained when our grandkids are not visiting. I love to cook, spend time with my grandchildren, and hang out at the pool on my days off.

We cherish your pet as though they were family.

Address

3300 Woodall Dr.
Cedar Park, TX 78613
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Contact

Phone: 512-359-8387
Email: [email protected]

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun: Closed

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