Darla L. Carter
Veterinarian
Darla L. Carter, DVM is the full time veterinarian who serves the clients of Leon Springs Animal Hospital. She is a graduate of Texas A&M and obtained her first degree, a B.S. of Animal Science, in 1988. In 1989, she earned her B.S. in Veterinary Science and graduated in 1992 with her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Carter has always had a passion for both animals and the medical field, and enjoys practicing veterinary medicine because that is where she can use her gifts to make a difference. She expects her clients to call or come by any time they have a question about the health of their pets. Dr. Carter believes that preventative medicine and open communication are the keys to the health of our companion animals. She will strive to offer the very best and most compassionate care available to her patients. Dr. Carter enjoys spending her off time with her family and serving in her church. Her biggest area of interest outside of work is to stay active in pursuit of a life of full devotion to Jesus Christ. Dr. Carter and her daughter participate in church activities together, including crafting, games with friends, movies, bowling, and occasionally raising bottle-fed kittens.
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John
Supervisor, CVA
John has been working for our hospital since 2004. He enjoys spending time with his son Nathaniel and fiancée Melissa. John likes watching independent films and taking care of his Charger. His pets, Maya the pug and Eva the golden retriever, enjoy driving John crazy by digging up all of his carefully planted landscaping. His four cats often collaborate in stealing food, and openly protest their weight-loss diet.
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Mark
CVA
Mark has been at the hospital since 2005. He brings over ten years of veterinary experience to the table, and has worked with both domestic and exotic pets. He and his wife Adriana welcomed their first child, Matthew, into the world in January of 2009. Their other family members include Zeus and Shelby, brother and sister boxers, and Ginny, their step-sister rat terrier. Sammy, their cat, thinks he is a dog. Mark produces rock music and loves FPS computer games.
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Byron
CVA
Byron came to work for Leon Springs in 2008 and loves animals. He has four cats at home and helps manage his extended family's chihuahua herd. Byron was recently married to his beautiful wife Heidi and has a teenage son named Christian. Byron also moonlights at the Hard Rock Cafe downtown, and has been bartending since 2002. Byron loves to cook and has a special passion for sauces - everything is paired when he's in the kitchen! Byron is currently working towards his RVT certification.
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Letty
CVA
Letty joined the Leon Springs team in 2009. She has a great amount of experience, having worked with animals as small as hamsters and as big as lions. Letty is a proud mother of two sons, Brandon and Daniel. She is also believes the world should be populated with one breed of dog: the proud and majestic Yorkshire terrier. Letty is also an avid gardener and loves to read when her massive orange cats aren't demanding attention. She also has two weenies, Manu and Duncan, and two rescued mutts, Ringo Starr and Chance. Then, there is Chancho, the three-legged Chihuahua terrier. Nachos and Chalupa, the cats, enjoy watching Chancho skid out when taking turns too fast around corners.
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Cameron
Receptionist, CVA
Cameron is currently a psychology student at UTSA. She enjoys running, swimming, and volunteering for local rescue organizations like the Animal Defense League and Helotes Humane Society. Cameron and her husband Matt love taking their two dogs, Angus and Maly, for hikes at nearby Government Canyon and long car rides to the coast. Their three cats enjoy these quiet moments when the dogs aren't home. Cameron and Matt practice a vegan lifestyle, and can usually be spotted stuffing their faces at Green Vegetarian Cuisine.
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Tammy
Receptionist
Tammy has been with Leon Springs Animal Hospital since 2009, and started working as a veterinary receptionist in 1994. She has three kids - Drakar, Michaela, and Tevon - and is a Florida native. Tammy loves rescuing animals, as well as bottle feeding puppies and kittens. She currently has two pampered pooches and a cat at home.
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Jared
Animal Caretaker
Jared has worked at our clinic since 2006. He is currently studying business at UTSA, and likes working on his truck and hunting in his free time. Jared also enjoys Texas country music and good BBQ! He has three dogs, Jessie, Daisy, and Marco, and two cats, Soxx and Ms. Kitty.
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Nellie
Animal Caretaker
Nellie has been with us since 2006. She is the fifth of six children, and graduated from Health Careers High School in 2009. Nellie is currently attending North West Vista College, and is working towards a career in either physical therapy or veterinary science. Her beagles, Denzel and Artemis, and munchkin cat Leonidas, live with her and enjoy the most pampered of lifestyles. In her free time, Nellie spends time with her friends and family, and loves photographing anything that will hold still long enough.
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Stephanie
Groomer
Stephanie joined our team in 2009. With more than four years grooming experience, rest assured that your pet will come home looking and feeling lovely after their spa appointment. Stephanie enjoys performing arts, music, and exploring everything new! Stephanie has one dog, a Chinese crested named Bowie.
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