Meet Our Staff
Executive Team

Dr. Michelle Withrow, DVM
Owner, CEO
Owner of the Animal ER of Northwest Houston, Dr. Withrow grew up in Ponca City, OK where she raised several interesting pets including dogs, rabbits (domestic and cottontail), turtles, chameleons, fish, pheasants, and sheep. She discovered her love of veterinary medicine while volunteering at a mixed animal practice when she was twelve, and she followed this interest throughout her undergraduate degree by volunteering at several veterinary clinics while pursuing her bachelor of science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Economics from Oklahoma State University. She went on to graduate with honors from the OSU Center for Veterinary Health Sciences in the top of her class while participating in numerous professional organizations and leadership activities.
After Dr. Withrow and her husband completed their graduate degrees, they moved to Texas to pursue professional opportunities and raise their family. Since moving to Texas, she has enjoyed working with many local veterinarians from Texas A&M, Kansas State, and LSU while developing her medical and surgical skills. She maintains close personal and professional relationships with many of these local doctors.
Dr. Withrow and her husband Mathew have two children, Mason and Madison. They also have two furry children, Scarlett Jo and Gundy. Scarlett Jo is a Golden Retriever who is convinced she is a small lap dog, and Gundy is an English Springer Spaniel that is an easy going sidekick up for anything. Dr. Withrow enjoys exercising, target shooting, flower gardening, horseback riding, watching OSU sports and spending time with her family. She has a professional interest in dentistry, soft tissue surgery, diabetes mellitus and pain management, and she is actively involved in the TVMA and AVMA. Dr. Withrow is excited to meet you and your pet.
Favorite Animal: Penguins

Mat Withrow
Owner, Vice President of Administration
Favorite Animal: Buffalo
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: The positive impact we have on people's families.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Hiking, Marvel movies, and Fortnite

Logan Bogue
Deputy CEO
Logan was born and raised in Houston and received her degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University in 2017. After exploring different options and being an avid animal lover, she realized vet med was the career path for her and has been in the field since 2014. She has 2 crazy mutts and an orange cat: Roxy, Bruce, and Garfield that refuse to allow a dull moment in anyone’s life.
Favorite Animal: Elephants
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Patient care – helping those that can’t help themselves and seeing their recovery
Hobbies Outside of Work: Traveling & visiting local breweries

Kaitlyn Rice, CVA
Vice President of Operations, Veterinary Technician
Favorite Animal: Cats
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Being a voice for the voiceless and helping provide comfort to animals and their families.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Traveling

Jenny Erck
Vice President of Public Relations
Favorite Animal: Elephant
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Learning something new everyday
Hobbies Outside of Work: Watching movies & eating out
Doctors

Dr. Sarah Hodge, DVM
Dr. Hodge is a 2011 graduate of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. In 2004 she received her Bachelors of Science at Texas A&M with a double major in Entomology and Animal Science, Production Option.
Dr. Hodge enjoyed growing up on a ranch with cattle, goats, pigs, cats, and dogs in Kingsbury, Texas where she discovered her love for veterinary medicine & surgery. After graduation, she practiced mixed animal medicine & surgery in Victoria, TX and then Brenham, TX. She moved back to College Station, TX in 2015 to focus on small animal medicine & surgery and dive into emergency medicine. She has a special interest in soft tissue surgery and dentistry.
Dr. Hodge and her husband Stephen have 3 children and 3 cats. They are a very active family, spending most of their time playing outdoors.
Compassion and customer service are key priorities for Dr. Hodge when interacting with her patients and clients.
Favorite Animal: Cat
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Surgery
Hobbies Outside of Work: Playing outdoors with family

Dr. Jessica Hubbell, DVM
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Surgery
Hobbies Outside of Work: Gardening, running, dogs, kids

Dr. Jacob Turner, DVM
Favorite Animal: Elephant
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Critical care & surgery
Hobbies Outside of Work: Hunting, exercise, traveling

Dr. Jack Ying, DVM
Bio coming soon!
Technician Team

Alexis
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: The Animals
Hobbies Outside of Work: Running

Anne
Favorite Animal: Capybara
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Saving lives and being a source of comfort, empathy and understanding for clients.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Spending quality time with my family, volunteering with the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, raising Beefmaster Cattle and Boer goats

Ben
Favorite Animal: Kookaburra
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Being able to help animals when they really need it.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Gaming, walking, and traveling

Candice
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Educating clients and advocating for patients
Hobbies Outside of Work: Playing with grandkids.

Chloe, LVT
Favorite Animal: Giraffes
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Being able to change someone’s world. I always grew up with “you need to change the world when you grow up” pushed on me, but I’ve realized that sometimes it’s enough to just change one person’s world by helping their animal in a situation where they feel helpless.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Video games and bowling

Christina
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Helping save lives
Hobbies Outside of Work: Hiking, traveling, fishing, reading

DeMarcus
Favorite Animal: Lions
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Communications and educating pet owners and being able to assist them or attempt to in their most vulnerable state.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Volleyball and video games

Genesis, LVT
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Working hands-on in surgery and caring for pets during their recovery. I also enjoy educating owners to help them understand and support their pets’ health.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Long boarding/Running/Reading/Gym/Walking with my dog/Spending time with husband

Joey
Favorite Animal: Elephant
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Dentals or abscesses
Hobbies Outside of Work: Crafts , homework, family time

Kenna, LVT
Favorite Animal: Dog
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Providing intensive care and hands-on nursing to critically ill patients, where I can make a direct impact on their recovery and comfort.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Reading, watching movies, going to the lake, and lifting weights

Lauren, LVT
Favorite Animal: Guinea pig
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: That we get to use medicine on animals that also works for humans.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Workouts, painting, night walks, stargazing, beauty guru, traveling, beach, with my dog

Norma
Favorite Animal: Killer Whale
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Patient care
Hobbies Outside of Work: Nature walks, reading, bird watching

Staci
Favorite Animal: Elephant
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine:The reunion of the patient to its owner..
Hobbies Outside of Work: Baking & gardening

Stephanie
Favorite Animal: Tiger
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Venipuncture
Hobbies Outside of Work: Watching football

Tara
Bio coming soon!

Zahra
Favorite Animal: Owl
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: Being able to watch an animal’s progress in treatment/health.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Painting
CSR Team

Angela
Favorite Animal: Jaguar
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: seeing the fur babies come out healthy to live their best lives
Hobbies Outside of Work: Disney & movies

Erin
Favorite Animal: Can't pick just one, they're all cute!
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: The animals
Hobbies Outside of Work: Bookbinding/archival repair and re-binding, cooking, reading, sewing, playing with my daughter, playing with my animals

Megan
Favorite Animal: Turtle
Favorite Part of Veterinary Medicine: The amazing animals/people I get to meet.
Hobbies Outside of Work: Video gaming, working/attending concerts,shows and festivals, paddle boarding

Novalee
Bio coming soon!