We'd love to introduce ourselves!

Shannon Ellis, Office Manager

Shannon came to work for Angel Veterinary Center as a Receptionist in 2002, with 7 years previous experience in the Veterinary field.  In 2003, she began leading the Team at Angel Veterinary Center as the Office Manager.  Shannon has 3 cats: Sherman the Holstein kitty, Scamper and Sasha Girl, all whom she rescued.  She is a native Texan, and has lived in the Flower Mound/ Lewisville area for over 20 years. The majority of her spare time is spent with her family scattered throughout Texas, with her animals, and restoring her '94 Twin Turbo Supra.  Her biggest passion is and will always be the animals, which  is what drives her to be a leader within our hospital.

Alexis Irons, Kennel Manager

Alexis joined the team at Angel Veterinary Center in March of 2005 as a Veterinary Receptionist.  She has graduated in 2006 from UNT.  Her lifelong dream was to own and operate her own kennel in Denton, so after graduation, she was promoted to Kennel Manager.  She has 3 dogs:  Derbi, a rambunctious Beagle, and Dewy, a sweet-tempered Beagle/ Boxer mix, and Fletcher a rescued dog that will eat everything he sees if you let him!.  She is in a long-term relationship of 7 years, and she and Cody just bought their first home in Denton.

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Meet the Technicians

Diane Roberts, RVT, Head Technician

Diane Roberts, RVT has been working with Veterinarians since 1989, and has been working with Dr. Adoue since 1995 after acquiring her license as a Registered Veterinary Technician, She was a key player in the beginning of Angel Veterinary Center in 2000, and is the Hospital Safety Director. She  enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, camping, and motorcycling.  Diane and Andy have 6 cats, Sabrina, Kitties, Buster, Cybil, Harley, and Piston, 3 dogs, Precious, Copper, Brandy and Dixie.

 Nicole Jaresh, Registered Veterinary Technician

Nicole has been working with animals since 2001, and graduated Cedar Valley College in May, 2005 with her Science degree.  She has been part of the Angel team since 2007.  Nicole shares her home with her 4-legged children, Sienna, Tobie, Maggie, and Flex.  As an active member in rabbit and squirrel rescue, Nicole is also fostering a rabbit named Precious.  As with all the staff at Angel Veterinary Center, Nicole loves animals, and assisting in their lifelong care and well-being.  Nicole looks forward to meeting you and your pet.

Karen Zahner, Registered Veterinary Technician

Mike Madrid, Veterinary Technician

Mike graduated Sul Ross University in 1997 with his Associates degree, and received his Bachelor's degree in 1999.  In July, 2000, Mike joined the Technical staff while he continued his Masters studies at Southwestern Medical.  In his words, the best part, he married the most perfect woman June 1, 2005 in Maui.

Jessica Keith, Veterinary Technician

Amy Richardson, Veterinary Technician

Amy joined the Angel team the summer of 2006 with 7 years of previous experience in the veterinary field.  She has 2 dogs Jill and Chaos, and a horse name Blackjack.  In her spare time, she hangs out with friends and family going to the mud races and relaxing around the house. She also enjoys the lake while boating and jet skiing.

Jack Greenway, Assistant Veterinary Technician

Jack has lived in this area his entire life. He graduated from Lewisville High School in 2004, and has been part of the Angel staff since April of 2000. He absolutely loves animals! He has a cat named Jessi, and a horse named Thunder. He has spent 2 semesters at Texas A&M Galveston where he studies Marine Biology.

 Todd Akers, Assistant Veterinary Technician

Todd is a student at NCTC in Corinth and is planning to finish his basics and decide what he will major in. He has been working for Angel Veterinary Center for 2 years. Todd has 1 dog, a Chihuahua named Katink, that he rescued through our hospital.

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Meet the Receptionists

Leigh Dull, Receptionist

Leigh came to work for Angel Veterinary Center in December, 2003 after leaving an animal hospital after 14 years. She is married to Rob and they have 2 children:  Nick and Lindsay.  They also have a miniature Schnauzer named Schmoozie.  The Dulls visit family in Florida and Michigan on an annual basis for reunions.

Judy Brooks, Receptionist

Judy joined the staff here in the summer of 2003 after retiring as a very successful principal to elementary students.  Her 2nd lifelong dream was to help animals, and that is why she chose Angel.  She was previously a client, and after getting to know and trust the staff, she knew she wanted to be part of our team.  Judy has a Yorkshire Terrier, Gracie, a Maltese, Lucy, a Poodle, Natalie, and an orange Tabby, Versace.  She plays an active role in various aspects of animal rescue.

 Ashley Sigler, Receptionist

Ashley has been working with animals for 3 years, and joined Angel Vet the summer of 2006.  She states that it is one of the most rewarding jobs anyone could have!  In her free time she enjoys being with her family and friends, including her 10-year-old cat, Shady, and her PitBull, Hummer.  She hopes she will always have the privilege to work with animals because she couldn't imagine doing anything else that would make her this happy.

 Alina Cook, Receptionist

 Savannah Salazar, Receptionist

 Amanda Gill, Receptionist

Amanda came to Angel Veterinary Center in January 2005 after graduating from University of Oklahoma.  She recently was accepted to Baylor University Medical Center in pursuit of her CT/ MRI Certification hoping to utilize her education and veterinary experience in a single career.  Amanda has 3 dogs: Scooter, Gabby, and Brody, and 2 cats, Willie (Nelson) and Hank (Williams).

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Meet the Kennel Staff

Terry Gonzales, Kennel Attendant

Terry has been in the Veterinary field for 12 years, and with the Angel Team since 2003.  She likes working with the staff and the animals;  we are like one big family to her.  When she is not working hard at the Hospital, she likes to fish, and help family and friends.  Terry has been married to Lupe for 15 years, and they have 4 dogs and 3 cats.

Beverly Rupert, Kennel Attendant

Beverly Rupert began working for Angel Veterinary Center in 2002 as a Kennel Assistant.  She has been married to Thomas for 3 1/2 years, and is the mother to Dakota and Kaileen.  She enjoys surfing on the computer and reading in her spare time.

Keith became a part of the Angel Vet team in 2007.  He loves animals, and will begin school in the fall with a desire to become a Veterinarian.  You will also see Keith on road trips with friends, napping on the beach, and outside enjoying the fresh weather.

Ronni Boyce, Kennel Attendant

Ronni is a senior at Flower Mound High School, and she is the newest member of the Angel Vet Center staff.  She loves animals and working with animals is what she wants to make her career.  Ronni wanted to broaden my horizons and learn more about animals other than simply grooming them.  She plans to attend the college in Cedar Valley to become a technician, and possibly other schools to become a Veterinarian someday.