Meet Our Team

Dr. Carl Clary

Dr. Clary has been practicing veterinary medicine for over 25 years and is highly skilled at performing orthopedic surgical procedures. He is exceptional at performing knee (ACL) repairs, hemilaminectomy and ventral slot (back) surgeries, bone fracture repairs and more. His veterinary interests include orthopedic surgery, theriogenology, and internal medicine. When he is not practicing, Dr. Clary enjoys being outdoors ranching, welding, and spending quality time with his wife, Petra, and their two children, Gage and Portia.

BS: Texas Tech University
DVM: Texas A&M University

Dr. Eric Cunningham

Dr. Cunningham is a proud Lubbock native who enjoys serving his community and has been practicing in Lubbock since graduating from veterinary school in 2006. He loves all aspects of veterinary medicine and excels at providing individualized care to meet your pet's specific needs. An animal science graduate and former member of the Texas Tech Red Raider baseball team, Dr. Cunningham is a fervent Red Raider and attends as many Tech sporting events as possible. Above all, he is a devoted husband and father to his wife, Averi, and their two boys Cade and Caleb.

BS: Texas Tech University
DVM: Texas A&M University

Dr. Shelli Wolfe

Dr. Wolfe has been practicing in Lubbock since graduating from veterinary school at Texas A&M in 2005. Her veterinary interests include feline medicine, dentistry, internal medicine, and ultrasonography. Dr. Wolfe is very thorough in her practice of medicine and excels at working up complex cases. Outside of veterinary medicine, she enjoys being a wife and mother to her husband, Matt, and their two children Reese and Logan. They are avid baseball fans and enjoy attending baseball games, especially the Texas Rangers.

BS: Texas Tech University
DVM: Texas A&M University
MBA: Wayland Baptist University

Dr. Caitlin Acker

Dr. Acker has been practicing at Live Oak since graduating from veterinary school at Texas A&M in 2017. She is originally from Dallas, but now calls Lubbock home. Her interests include preventative care and surgery – general surgery, soft tissue surgery, and hemilaminectomies. When she is not practicing, Dr. Acker enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs: Bentley and Guinness.

BS: Texas Tech University
DVM: Texas A&M University

Dr. Taylor Chattin

Dr. Chattin was born in Lubbock, but grew up in the DFW area. Being a third-generation Red Raider, Texas Tech was a natural choice for him to complete his undergraduate studies at. During that time, he worked under Drs. Clary, Cunningham, and Wolfe as a technician gaining valuable experience before heading off to veterinary school at Texas A&M. After graduating in 2015, he returned to Lubbock to work alongside his mentors, this time as a colleague. Dr. Chattin's veterinary interests include general/orthopedic surgery, oncology, exotic medicine, and clinical pathology.

BS: Texas Tech University
DVM: Texas A&M University

Dr. Trent Hohrein

Dr. Armin Trenton Hohrein or “Dr. Trent” was born in Spanish Fork, Utah in 1977. He graduated from Bingham High School in South Jordan, Utah in 1995. While in Bingham, he participated in FFA and 4-H Horsemanship. He attended College of Eastern Utah and Utah State University for his undergraduate education and Colorado State for his veterinary degree. After graduating from Colorado State in 2005, he moved to Lubbock, Texas. He practiced small animal and emergency medicine for most of his career except for short stints in Utah and Ft Worth. In Lubbock, he met his wife Jennifer, and they have two children Wyatt and Breelynn. Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors, attending and watching football games, fly thing, photography, and spending time with his wife, kids, and two dogs- Blaze and Holden.

BS: Utah State University
DVM: Colorado State

Dr. Maegan Fine

Bio coming soon.

Chris Reznicek

Chris has over ten years of experience in managing high volume veterinary hospitals and keeps Live Oak running smoothly. In addition to his experience as a manager, he has had several years of experience as a veterinary technician and front desk reception making him particularly knowledgeable in the daily operations of a veterinary hospital. Chris understands what it takes to provide excellent service, and maintains the highest level of ethics and professionalism. He will address any concerns or needs you have with the utmost respect and compassion.

Dr. Tabitha Hildebrandt

Dr. Hildebrandt has been practicing at Live Oak since graduating from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018. A local to the area, Dr. Hildebrandt returned to Lubbock immediately after graduation. Her veterinary interests include internal medicine, ultrasonography, and soft tissue surgery. When she is not practicing, Dr. Hildebrandt enjoys spending time with her family and friends and her two dogs, Maple and PB.

DVM: Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Cristina Hartmann

Dr. Cristina Hartmann joined Live Oak Animal Hospital in 2019. Originally from Pennsylvania, she attended Penn State University for her undergraduate degree. She graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2017, completing her clinical year of veterinary school at the University of Florida. Cristina’s interests include preventative medicine, dentistry, and surgery. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, her two dogs Finn and Teddy, and her cat Maisie.

BS: Penn State University
DVM: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. ReAnn Rubenthaler

Dr. Rubenthaler or "Dr. Rae" as her regulars call her has been practicing at Live Oak since 2021 after graduating from Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine, although she has been part of the Live Oak family since 2015. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets.

Dr. Cade Luckett

Dr. Luckett, originally from Matador, Texas, began his career at Live Oak at its inception as a technician while working toward a bachelor’s degree in animal science at Texas Tech University. Dr. Luckett attended veterinary school at Texas A&M and graduated in 2018. Then, in 2020 he decided to return “home” and begin work at Live Oak. Dr. Luckett deeply values the ideals and principles Live Oak holds close, and he believes in the style of medicine practiced here. His veterinary interests include soft tissue and orthopedic surgery along with generalized medicine. When not at Live Oak, Dr. Luckett enjoys spending time with his wife, Katelyn, and their two dogs Baxter and Remmi on his family’s ranch near Matador, working on show cattle.

BS: Texas Tech University
DVM: Texas A&M

Dr. Ronda Clark

I graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986, and have practiced in Texas my entire career, the majority of it in Lubbock Texas. My veterinary interests include dermatology, ophthalmology, reproduction, and canine and feline behavior. My outside interests are competitive dog sports, including agility, obedience, dock diving, tracking, and FAST CAT. I also enjoy traveling and NASCAR races.

Dr. Weston Cleveland

Bio coming soon.

Dr. Matt Henderson

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Dr. Ashley Barney

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Dr. Kendra Sutherlin

Bio coming soon.

Anna Gibson

Anna began working at Live Oak in 2018 and became the Marketing Manager in 2020. She loves the relationships she has formed with clients, their pets, and within the community. She has found her passion in finding ways to involve Live Oak in the community in ways beyond just animal health, with “Live Oak Loves Lubbock”. When not at work, she enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her husband, two children, and pets.

Alyssa Mcbee

Alyssa began working at Live Oak in 2016 as a technician. She quickly moved up the ranks utilizing her skills in surgery to ultimately be promoted to Surgery Manager in 2021. She specializes in CT scans, ultrasound, echocardiograms, EKG, and assisting with all specialized orthopedic surgeries that Live Oak has to offer. Alyssa always encourages our staff and finds unique ways to boost morale and build our team. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys drawing, yoga, baking, and spending time with her dogs and husband.

Madelyn Best

Madelyn started working for Live Oak in 2016 and then graduated in 2019 from Texas Tech with her Bachelors in Animal Science, concentrating in Business. She is originally from Sherman, Texas but now resides in Lubbock. She enjoys the day to day life at Live Oak and helps keep the clinic running smoothly. Besides overseeing technicians and ordering inventory for the clinic, she loves spending time with her husband, friends, and cat, Oliver.

BS: Texas Tech University

Erica Flores

Erica moved to Lubbock Texas from Dallas in 2013 and Live Oak became her work family in 2019. She started as a kennel tech for the pet hotel and soon took on responsibilities of receptionist. She moved to the south location in 2020 to help open the new pet hotel and clinic. During her time at south she was promoted pet hotel manager. She has always had a love for animals and knew she would work with them one day. Erica enjoys the relationships built between clients and their fur babies. When Erica is not at work, she is a pet parent to Pretty Kitty. She loves reading and spending time with family and friends any chance she gets.

Halley Payton

Halley moved from Omaha, Nebraska to Lubbock in May of 2020. She worked with kids for over 10 years and wanted to try a new career field after relocating. She began as a receptionist, and she has since been promoted to Assistant Manager at our South location. Halley manages the front desk and works behind the scenes helping with paperwork/ordering for the doctors and staff. Halley enjoys spending time with her work family, traveling, and being with her furry friend crew! She is also a huge Boston Redsox, New York Jets, and Nebraska Cornhusker fan.

Kelsey Merimon

Kelsey was born and raised in Lubbock. She started her vet-tech career in 2007, where she met Dr. Wolfe, Cunningham, and Clary. As a career veterinary technician, she earned her LVT license through San Juan College in 2011 while working at another clinic in town. Kelsey joined the Live Oak team in August of their inaugural year in 2014 as a technician. In 2020, Kelsey moved to the South location to help open the new clinic and in 2021 was promoted to Hospital Manager. When not at work, Kelsey is a wife to her husband, Cameron, and mom of twin boys, Kanon and Krew, who keep her very busy. She also owns a sheep farm and trains/raises working Australian Shepherds and Livestock Guardian Dogs. She has a total of 10 dogs, 3 cats, 3 horses, 17 sheep, 2 goats, a flock of ducks, and a flock of chickens.

LVT: San Juan College

Michelle Castillo

Michelle joined our Live Oak Family in 2018. She came to Live Oak with over 15 years of experience in management. Michelle is dedicated to providing excellent pet care at the Pet Hotel. She also understands how important it is to provide great customer service and loves getting to know her clients and their pets. Her goal every day is to ensure that all pets have a good experience when boarding at the pet hotel. You will hear her often say that working at the pet hotel isn't just a job it's her passion. Michelle has four dogs of her own and considers them as part of her family. She loves volunteering for animal rescue groups when she has time and also enjoys spending time with her husband, Damian and daughter, Madison.

Tasia Venable

Bio coming soon.