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. MANDAVA, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: It is the satisfaction I get at the end of the day from helping pets have a better life.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: I enjoy gardening, mountain biking and clay modeling/sculpting using terracotta clay.
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. Mathre, DVM, MBA, RCVS
Associate Veterinarian
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: I can help strengthen the human-animal bond throughout the lives of pets and the people that love them
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: I enjoy spending time with my husband and son, gardening, reading, and showing Lionhead rabbits with my son.
PETS: I have a German Shorthaired Pointer (Odin), Deutsch Drahthaar (Gutta), two Domestic Shorthair cats (Uggo and Björn), and various Lionhead rabbits.
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 golden doodle 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. Su, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD: Soft tissue and Ophthalmology are my favorite field in my career.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: I like to try different types of outdoor activities outside of work. I am crazy about snowboarding recently.
PETS: I have two sweet cats in Taiwan.
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. Adriana Marchand, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
I started as an ER vet assistant and went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Technology and a Doctorate’s degree in Veterinary Medicine.
FAVORITE THING ABOUT WORKING IN THE VET FIELD:
I get to save lives and give pets and owners a second chance.
HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF WORK: Motorcycles
PETS:
A 10 year old, male mixed breed dog who was found as a stray in Puerto Rico
Dr. Martin, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
GRADUATED: 2001
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.
