Dr. Bettencourt, DVM
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: I’m blessed to be able to serve people by helping their pets live longer, healthier, happier lives.
PETS: Dog named Tucker and a cat named Nike.
Dr. Fischer, DVM
ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: I love being able to interact with animals every day. I like the challenge of solving the puzzles that animal illnesses present and the ability to interact with all types of animal lovers, from our staff to our clients to local rescue groups.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: Horseback riding
PETS: 5 cats, 6 horses, 1 mini donkey
Dr. Glenn, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: My favorite thing about being a veterinarian is getting the opportunity to make my patient’s lives better. I love the variety and welcome a challenging case. I learn something new every day. As a veterinarian, I am constantly learning, growing and evolving. I couldn’t imagine being anything else.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: I enjoy riding my horse, running, and going to the gun range
PETS: I have a 9-year-old Heeler named Jewels, a-2 year-old Australian Shepherd named Pistol, and a Quarter Horse named Mia.
Dr. Levasseur
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Colette Levasseur was born and raised in Montreal, Canada. Following her graduation from the University of Montreal’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in 1991, she practiced small animal medicine in Canada until 1999. She then decided to pursue her passion for emergency medicine and successfully completed a one-year internship in advanced critical care and internal medicine at a small animal referral practice in California. Colette then completed a three-year residency in emergency medicine and critical care in Texas.
Colette has special interests in small animal surgery, pediatrics, and radiology. She lives with her two cats and a goldendoodle named Rooby.
Dr. Um, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: Being able to communicate with animals and help them in need.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: I like to go on road trips and visit many different places. Camping and barbecuing with my friends.
PETS: Lizzie (10y DSH)
Dr. Kegel
Associate Veterinarian
Earned vet degree from University of Illinois.
Currently training to be a Fear Free certified Veterinarian.
Relief Vet at Creekside since 2019
Full time Vet at creekside since 2022
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD:
I enjoy getting to know animals and their families. There is nothing more rewarding to me than a visit by a recovered patient.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: On my days off I am usually found on an outdoor adventure with my animals. I really enjoy trail riding my horse, and hiking with my dogs. Travel is another one of my hobbies, especially visiting with my family in Germany.
PETS: I have a horse named Sweet Sissy Slew ( nicknamed Lady), and share my home with two mutts named Jack and Daku, and a giant Sulcata tortoise named Lucy, that mows my backyard.
Dr. Martin, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD:
I love animals, I love the partnership with the pet parents, creating a stress-free environment, and providing progressive care.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: I love to travel and spend time on my little farm.
PETS: I have 8 dogs, 3 cats, 13 cows, 3 horses, a donkey, 8 chickens, 3 roosters, 5 ducks, and 2 geese.
Dr. Kee, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
VET SCHOOL: Western University of Health Sciences
GRADUATED: 2017
STARTED AT CREEKSIDE: December 2024
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: Striving to help you and your pet have many years of quality time together. It is her commitment to provide exceptional veterinary care throughout the life of your family pet.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: In her free time she enjoys crafting, baking, reading, swimming, and traveling.
PETS: Dr. Kee keeps busy at home with her two dogs (Nala and Atlas) and two cats (Tip and Asher).
Dr. Crissman, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
VET SCHOOL: LSU (Geaux tigers!)
GRADUATED: 2025
STARTED AT CREEKSIDE: November 2026
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: I have wanted to be a veterinarian since I was very little. There was a vet near my childhood home that would let me watch procedures and teach me something at every visit with my pets. Not only did she inspire me, but my parents fostered my love for animals and the field from then through now.
My interests include ultrasound, critical care, reproduction, and multimodal pain management options for pets. I’m passionate about thorough and open client communication, especially in the emergent setting. I mostly bring up reproduction as it was my passion throughout veterinary school and led to research publications and awards in the field of theriogenology. I won the Nandi Scholarship in my final year of veterinary school.
I am currently RECOVER CPR certified and completed a rotating internship in my first year out of vet school. In my internship I rotated through theriogenology, anesthesia, clinical pathology, internal medicine, neurology, ophthalmology, but spent most of my time in emergency and critical care.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: Outside of the clinic, I enjoy spending time with my horses, traveling, swimming, and baking.
PETS: Pets-wise I have a deaf kitty named Cheeb, a German Shepard mix named Bear, and 4 horses.
