Marisa Rhyne, LVT

 Marisa has worked with our hospital since the Summer of 2018.  She has worked in numerous practices in the DFW area, including general practice, emergency care and specialty practices since graduating from Cedar Valley College in 1998 with her AAS in veterinary technology.  She obtained her BAS in veterinary technology through St. Petersburg College in 2008 and is currently working on her Masters in Biomedical Science through the University of Missouri. 

She is currently full-time faculty at Cedar Valley College, teaching both online and on-campus in the veterinary technology program, she also fills in as needed in the certified veterinary assistant programs she started in 2012 at UTA & Collin College.  She has obtained 2 veterinary technician specialty certifications, one in Emergency & Critical Care in 2006 and the other in Small Animal Internal Medicine in 2009.

She is active in her profession, being a member of NAVTA, VTAT, TVMA, AVECCTN, VECCS, & AIMVT

Outside the veterinary world, she enjoys spending time with her husband of nearly 20 years, her 2 kids and her 6 animals at home (3 cats and 3 golden retrievers).  She has always been a cat person and her other hobbies include reading fiction, cooking and watching TV & Movies.

Amanda Murphy, CVA I Certified Veterinary Assistant (LVT Student) Fear-Free Certified

Amanda is originally from Northern Michigan and currently resides in The Colony, TX with her husband and 2 cats, Tommy & Abby.

A few years ago, Amanda realized her passion to work with animals.  After starting in a clinic in Seattle, WA, she decided she wanted to learn as much as she could.

  Currently, Amanda is attending Dallas Community College, working towards becoming a veterinary technician and then on to become a veterinarian.  Amanda is currently a CVA I (Certified Vet Assistant and is Fear-Free Certified.  

When not working or attending class, Amanda likes to travel with her husband and spend time with family.

Kinsey Eliot,  Practice Manager  CCFP, Level 3 Fear-Free certified, CCFVP

Kinsey has been in the veterinary field for more than 20 years!  She is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, Level 3 Fear-Free Certified, a Certified Cat Friendly Veterinary Professional, a member of NAVTA (National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America, VHMA (Veterinary Hospital Manager Assocation & VPMD (Veterinary Practice Managers of Dallas).

After working as a technician, she ended up getting her degree in business management, and has gone back to school to work toward obtaining her license as a veterinary technician. She now works hands-on with all the kitties in the practice and oversees the hospital operations.  She joined our practice in August 2016 and is excited to share her knowledge of pets such as disease prevention, nutritional needs, convalescent care, or  dealing with behavioral issues.  

Kinsey's current furry family consists of a Bichon Frise named Elfie, and 3 cats:  Presto Aloysius (pictured) and two ragdolls named Herro and Aurora.  She also has two human children that keep her quite busy.  :)

Samantha Hander Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant

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Samantha is new to the team, joining us in July of 2021, but has nearly a decade of experience in the veterinary field.  She currently has a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and is looking to expand her knowledge to technician certification in the future.  She currently resides in Frisco, TX with her 2 cats, Zahra and Michonne.  Outside the clinic, she enjoys fossil hunting, sifting for shark teeth, and planting. 

Wrigley

Wrigley is one of our resident cats and occasional blood donor.  He loves to get brushed, enjoys watching the traffic out the window and playing in his water bowl.