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 

Christina Moore, DVM: Dr. Moore graduated from Texas A&M in 2012! She is Fear Free certified and enjoys reading, hiking, CrossFit, volunteering, and spending time outdoors with her kids and husband. 

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

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 November 8th

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, December 30th, and January 3rd

Roger Parker, DVM: Bio Coming Soon!

• Appointments available November 11th

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

Natasha Diehl, DVM: She enjoys dancing and teaching dance-based fitness classes, reading, crafting, decorating spaces, and spending time outdoors with her flock of birds and her dog. 

• Appointments available on November 12th and December 4th, 18th, 19th and January 14th and 29th 

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 November 13th and 19th, December 13th and 27th

Shekinah Morris, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available November 15th

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 November 4th and 18th and December 2nd and 23rd

Marisa Little, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available on November 21st

Miranda Coates, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available November 23rd and December 6th, 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 and January 15th and 27th

Sarah Brien, DVM: Hi! I’m Dr. Brien. My mission as a veterinarian is to prevent suffering and to help pets live long, happy lives with their humans! My favorite parts of practice are spending time with animals and working alongside pet parents and my veterinary team to solve problems. Outside of work, my chihuahua mix, Evie, and I can be found going on walks, doing agility classes, and watching reality TV together. 

• Appointments available November 26th

Nicholas Millington, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available November 27th and December 3rd and January 2nd, 3rd, 7th, 14th and 22nd

Kyra Gore, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available November 30th

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 December 3rd

Mary Kate McDonald, BVMS: She enjoys CrossFit, reading, and outdoor activities. She graduated from Glasgow School of Veterinary Medicine in 2009 with a Bachelor  of  Veterinary  Medicine  and  Surgery.

• Appointments available December 5th and 12th

Melissa Stansell, DVM:Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available December 6th, 16th and 27th

Lara Curtis, DVM: Hello there, I’m looking forward to meeting everyone tomorrow! As for a little bit about me - I’m originally from Washington state where I went to vet school. I’ve lived in Austin for just over 5 years now with my dog Reggie and my cat Lupin. I got into veterinary medicine because of my combined passion for science/medicine and love for animals. Thank you!

• Appointments available December 10th

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 December 17th

Michael Rogers, DVM: Bio coming soon!

• Appointments available January 9th

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.