Meet Our Team
Compassionate Experts, Dedicated to Your Pets
Our Veterinarians in Whitehouse, TX
Dr.Kirk Reese, Veterinarian
Dr. Reese was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from LSU Veterinary School in 1993, where he was at the top of his class. He worked at the New Orleans Zoo and the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, NE. He moved to Texas in 1995 and began working at Caldwell Zoo here in Tyler. In 1999, he became an associate here at Whitehouse Veterinary Hospital and eventually bought the practice in 2003. Dr. Reese attends 20-30 hours of continuing education each year to keep current on advances in veterinary medicine, including new treatments, diseases, and surgical techniques.
Dr. Ivy Sudduth, Veterinarian
Dr. Sudduth graduated from Mississippi State University in 2016 and went on to get her doctorate of veterinary medicine from the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, where she graduated in 2023! She loves exotics and learning new things. In her spare time, she loves to cook, sew, and read. She has multiple pets: 3 dogs and 2 guinea pigs, a mouse, a snake, a chinchilla, and 2 ferrets. She is super excited to be part of the team!
Our Staff and Veterinary Technicians
Braydyn Spradlin, Practice Manager/Lead Veterinary Technician CVA 1
Braydyn is a very passionate reptile enthusiast with a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology. She brings a great deal of knowledge about reptiles with her and is more than happy to share that with pet parents! She previously worked at Caldwell Zoo as a reptile keeper for 2 years and was looking for a change, and we were lucky to be that change! She currently has her own personal reptile house and rescues end-stage reptiles for hospice care. If you have any questions about reptile care, she’s your go-to person!
Mica Simpson, Front Office Manager/Veterinary Technician
Mica joined us in 2009 as a receptionist and worked the front desk for many years. She has since become a veterinary technician and is really enjoying learning new things. She was born and raised in Dallas, TX, before moving to Tyler a couple of years before she found her place in our hospital. She loves all of the furry children and even has some of her own! She spends her free time gaming, movie watching, and with her fur babies.
Haylie Francisco, Veterinary Technician
Meet Haylie! Haylie was originally a phlebotomist who felt the call to work with pets, so she made the brave decision to change careers and join our staff! She has a house full of furry and scaly children, whom she spoils endlessly. She loves being outdoors with her little family and going out dancing with her husband in their free time. She has a special place in her heart for senior pets and loves learning about their lives and adventures.
Stacia Griffin, Customer Service Representative
Stacia joined our team in 2015, bringing with her excellent customer care experience and an amazingly positive attitude. Her passion for animals brought her to us, and being from Whitehouse, working here made it a perfect fit. Stacia enjoys traveling and experiencing new adventures and keeps busy with her pet-sitting business!
Colton Densberger, Kennel Technician/Veterinary Technician Asst.
Colton has been with our team since June 2019. He received his Veterinary Technician Certification from the TJC Veterinary Program in May 2019.
Colton has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi. Major was Animal Biology. He worked at the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens, working with their exotic animals, performing animal care, and educating the public with presentations of their wildlife. He also completed a 6-month internship at Black Beauty Ranch to further his knowledge of animal care.
Colton enjoys working with all animals, but he loves to help with the exotics when they come to the hospital. In his free time, he enjoys playing games, getting to Comic Con, and going to the beach in Corpus Christi.
Pam Young, Groomer
Meet Pam! She joined us in September 2020. She grooms pretty pooches Monday through Thursday each week. Pam is full of energy and loves her job. She loves the lake, hunting, and spending time with her friends and family (furred and human alike).
Haley Haynes, Customer Service Representative
Haley is an East Texan through and through and has had a passion for animals ever since she was a little girl. She joined us this past October, bringing a bright and compassionate personality, and has made it her goal to connect with as many clients and their fur families as possible. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and two children, engaging in outdoor sports, and loves to paint and draw.
Abigail Schulze, Veterinary Technician
Abi started working with animals in 2020, but her love for them came long before that. She started off as a kennel tech and over the years, made her way to a veterinary technician, a role where she can help to keep pets healthy and happy! From fluffy puppies to scaly lizards, Abi is sure to treat them all with the same love she gives her own babies. She spends her free time with her husband, daughter, and their fur baby, Zuko.
Stephani Willliams, Customer Service
Stephani Williams is originally from Rockport, TX, but moved to East Texas in 2008. She is a mother of four beautiful children and 2 fur babies, as well as a beaded dragon. She has loved caring for animals her whole life and was raised surrounded by animals as well. She brings an abundance of passion, love, and 3 years of experience in veterinary medicine to the team. She can’t imagine spending her life in any other career. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and loved ones.