Priya DeSoyza 2021
Veterinarian
When I think of Dr. DeSoyza I think of incredible strength and compassion. I first met Dr. DeSoyza when she began working at Crown Veterinary Specialists. Her love and passion for the animals was clearly evident right from the start. Our relationship sprouted as we got to know each other at work. What we didn’t […]
Keri Sanders 2021
Veterinarian
I have taken my pets to Dr. Sanders for years. Not only is she a very kind, caring and compassionate person, she is also very giving. She is always there when we need her not only for her clients but for others, as well. During the devastating fires in the Santiam Canyon last September there […]
Mary Kate Lawler 2021
Veterinarian
Dr. Mary Kate Lawler has graced the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program with her proficient leadership—as chief surgeon in San Antonio since 2006, and as Executive Director since 2015. Her tireless work and dedication allow her to perform as many as 8,500 spay/neuter surgeries per year. When the last surgery is finished each day and the patients […]
April Gessner Deddens 2021
Veterinarian
Dr April Gessner Deddens is passionate about veterinary volunteer work both internationally and locally. She has volunteered in several impoverished countries in Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and Asia. She was the campus coordinator for VIDA in Central America and was fortunate enough to volunteer in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala during veterinary […]
Rob Coke 2021
Veterinarian
Innovation is the trademark for Dr. Rob L. Coke, San Antonio Zoo Director of Veterinary Care. A 1996 Texas A&M University graduate, he leads an 18-person team at the 501c3 non-profit zoo, which had to make fundamental changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His work is critical in the Species Survival Plan Program and, specifically, […]
Stephanie Titler 2021
Veterinary Nurse
Stephanie has worked in veterinary medicine for 13 years and has been a Licensed Veterinary Technician since 2012. She is currently finishing her last year of undergrad at Eastern Michigan University to achieve her bachelor’s degree. She will be applying to vet school in September of this year. She has done approximately 15 years of […]
Laura Gerard 2021
Veterinary Nurse
She is the head tech for Northside Animal Hospital and is beyond knowledgeable. She is a can do everything type of person. Beyond that, she also is a amazing supervisor, teacher, caring individual, and mother. She goes above and beyond for pet’s, their owners, staff members, and her job. 2020 was difficult for everyone due […]
Liz Phipps 2021
Veterinary Nurse
How do you describe an absolutely selfless, kind-hearted, brilliant person? Hero? Angel? All those words and more describe Liz Phipps. Liz is an oncology CVT here at our emergency and specialty service. Professionally, Liz is an absolutely brilliant CVT that is always willing to share her knowledge about really everything. Her patients absolutely love her, […]
Jill Elston 2021
Veterinary Nurse
Jill is the embodiment of “American Hero Veterinary Nurse”. Since college, shelter medicine has been her passion, and a couple years after graduation she found her true purpose working at Animal Care Sanctuary. Serving and caring for those who had no home. Protecting the wounded, abused. Giving a chance to souls everyone else gave up […]
Marisa Constantino 2021
Veterinary Nurse
Marisa demonstrates the characteristics of an American Hero Veterinary Nurse on a daily basis. She demonstrates the perfect balance of professionalism, compassion, logic, curiosity, and reason. Marisa approaches each animal she is presented with as if that animal is the only one she will treat that day, and may not see again. For a large, […]
