New Beginnings at Northwest Vet

As autumn arrives, it brings a tapestry of change and just like nature, we can embrace transformation, welcoming new beginnings. As of mid-October, Dr. Green-Otero will be leaving our practice to embark on a new career journey in San Antonio.  

We are actively looking for a new Veterinarian to complete our amazing team! While we search for a new doctor, we will be continuing to provide care for your pets by working with reputable relief veterinarians. Although we would like this transition to be as seamless as possible, we will have some fluctuating office hours for the month of October.  

Renovations also begin this month. Updates include:

• Opening up the lobby to have a central front desk instead of the current separate sections, which will offer a more seamless check-in and check-out process.

• Expanding from 3 exam rooms to 7

• Transforming our former boarding area into a new, state-of-the-art treatment and surgical area.

These enhancements will allow us to care for more pets but, during renovation, will impact the check-in and checkout process for appointments.

We will keep you informed of our schedule by posting and renovation updates on our website and on Facebook. Of course, you are always welcome to give us a call at (512) 453-7776 and one of our Client Care Specialists will be happy to assist you. 

Meet Our Visiting Doctors 

Kimberly Thornton, DVM: My name is Dr. Kimberly Thornton. I am an Aggie through and through. I bleed maroon! I graduated from Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. I went on to do an internship in emergency medicine in North Carolina. She is visiting from our sister hospital, Tech Ridge Pet Hospital.

• Appointments available October 8th and 22nd

Julie Liu, DVM: Elite Fear Free Certified Professional, Cat-Friendly Veterinarian, and Low-Stress Handling Silver Certified. I’m a veterinarian, speaker, and freelancer based in Austin, TX. After over a decade of work as an associate vet, I found my calling in speaking to vet and pet professionals and allowing them to connect more compassionately with the pets in their care, with a special focus on felines. I’m also the founder of My Family Cat, a house call cat behavior practice that helps caregivers with problems such as housesoiling, fighting between cats, anxiety, and owner-directed aggression. You can learn more at www.myfamilycat.com.

• Appointments available October 11th, November 13th and 19th, December 13th, 24th and 31st

Amanda Schlegel, DVM: I enjoy the education aspect of veterinary medicine and like to educate owners on ways they can improve their pets' care at home. I also enjoy emergency medicine! I have two Siamese cats and I enjoy going to see live music, traveling and playing volleyball

• Appointments available October 14th

Alyssa Rush, DVM: I got into veterinary medicine for my love of animals . No other career ever interested me. My favorite part of veterinary medicine is all the wonderful people and animals I get to meet every day. When I'm not practicing, I'm spending time with my husband and our three cats, hiking, camping or searching for good food!

• Appointments available October 15th and November 4th

Laura Watson, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available on October 16th

Shekinah Morris, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available October 18th and November 4th

Marla Hendricks, DVM: I have worked full time in Veterinary Medicine for the past 36 years . I have been a clinic owner employed veterinarian and now looking forward to being a relief vet full time . I have worked in busy emergency clinics , traditional general practices and fast paced low cost high volume clinics. I enjoy travel and outdoor sports .

• Appointments available on October 23rd

Julie Kenzior, DVM: I graduated from College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2006 and did an internship at a specialty clinic in Brisbane, Australia before moving to Austin in 2008. I have been doing relief in multiple clinics around this area ever since. I am especially interested in preventative care, allergy treatment and quality of life of my elderly patients. In my free time I enjoy gardening and watercolor, as well as spending time with my husband, 3 kids and our Chiweenie pup Max.

• Appointments available October 21st and 28th 

Justin Box, DVM: Justin graduated from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University in 2014. Since graduating, he has treated everything from guinea pigs, cats, and dogs to rodeo bulls, giraffes, and wildebeests! Problem solving and making animals well is what led Justin to veterinary medicine, and they're what he enjoys most about practicing. Also, Justin has a particular interest in ultrasonography and surgery. Outside of work, Justin enjoys going to music festivals and traveling with his husband, as well as playing tennis.

• Appointments available October 25th

Nicholas Millington, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available October 29th

Roger Parker, DVM: Bio Coming Soon!

• Appointments available October 30th

Danielle Griepp, DVM: After graduating from NYU and working in the fashion industry, I returned to Houston and bought a home in the neighborhood with the most stray dogs. 2 years and 22 rescues later, I decided to pursue my childhood dream and went back to school to become a veterinarian. My two little ones are rescues from AAC, Biscuit, a chiweenie terrier that runs my life and Maple, my high anxiety schnauzer/beagle/shih tzu. I take care of them with my partner Kate. I live to travel, and love to dance.

• Appointments available November 11th

Christina Moore, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available October 30th and November 7th, 14th, 22nd and 25th

Lara Curtis, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available November 5th

Gabriela Nieves, DVM: My name is Dr. Gabriela Nieves. I am originally from Puerto Rico, but I have lived in multiple states across the northeast and the southern United States, as well as the West Indies in order to complete my studies in veterinary medicine. I decided I wanted to be a vet when I was three years old because I love interacting with all kinds of animals and being part of the process, keeping them healthy and happy. My family consists of me, my husband, my five-month-old baby boy, three cats, one great Dane, and two saltwater reef tanks. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, painting, playing video games & traveling.

• Appointments available November 8th

Kiara Coombs, DVM: Dr. Coombs graduated from Ross University in 2018. Her areas of interest are in general medicine and dermatology. She enjoys working out, spending time with her dogs, and going to new restaurants.

• Appointments available November 12th

Miranda Coates, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available November 23rd and December 9th and 11th

Jennifer Jordan, DVM: I have been a veterinarian for 22 years, and have lived and worked on both coasts before relocating to Austin in 2017. I have been a relief vet for 21 of those years; providing veterinary services at nearly 140 hospitals so far has given me a broad range of experiences with a variety of species. I primarily work in emergency and urgent care settings these days, but still do some general practice work. Prior to entering vet school I was a veterinary technician and small animal practice manager. I currently live in south Austin with my partner and our two rescue kitties.

• Appointments available November 25th and December 20th

Sarah Brien, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available November 26th

 October Hours 

If not listed here, our hours are the same as our normal business hours Monday - Friday 7:00 am-6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am -1:00 pm. 

• Friday, October 4, 2024 – CLOSED 
• Friday, October 11, 2024 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm 
• Friday, October 18, 2024 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (no doctor on site) 
• Saturday, October 19, 2024 – CLOSED 
• Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (no doctor on site) 
• Saturday, October 26, 2024 – CLOSED 
• Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (no doctor on site) 

What to Expect 

Once you have scheduled an appointment with us, we will send you a text message to advise you of the name of the doctor that your pet will see during their visit. Everything else should be the same! From the smiling faces as you enter the hospital to the quality of care your pet receives, you can rest assured that we will still provide the same quality of care you have come to expect from Northwest Veterinary Hospital.  

Upcoming Lobby Renovation

Due to the renovations mentioned above, we will need to close our lobby temporarily. Details about how this will impact your appointment will be coming soon!

If you have any questions, please call (512) 453-7776.