Dr. Jacquelyn Chow, DVM, DABVP (Canine & Feline Practice)
Practice Owner/Hospital Administrator
Dr. Jacquelyn Chow holds a Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Anthropology from Tufts University, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Science from the University of Illinois. She graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary medicine, and completed a Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Internship at the VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center in San Diego, CA. After practicing for 7 years, she went on to become a board certified diplomate, specializing in Canine and Feline Practice through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners.
She is licensed in 3 states, and her special skills include small animal surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, dermatology, emergency medicine, and avian/exotics. In Jacquelyn's free time, she loves to travel, dance, horseback ride, and spend time with her family.
Education, Awards & Publications
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Education
Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine & Feline Practice)
Internship VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center
San Diego, CA
University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine
U of I, College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana-Champaign, IL
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Veterinary Medicine
Brandeis University
Brandeis University, Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program, Waltham, MA
- Post-Baccalaureate Graduate Certificate
Tufts University
Tufts University, Jackson College of Liberal Arts, Medford, MA
- Bachelor of Arts(BA) in Anthropology and English
- Magna Cum Laude in Anthropology
- Cum Laude in English
- Golden Key National Honor Society
- Dean’s List
Phillips Exeter Academy
PEA, Exeter, NH
- Greek and Latin Classical Diploma
Licensures & Professional Associations
- ABVP (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners)
- Licensure by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- Licensure by the California Veterinary Medical Board
- Licensure by the State of Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation
- USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Accreditation
- PennHIP Certification
- VLE (Veterinary Leadership Experience)
- AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
- AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)
- TVMA (Texas Veterinary Medical Association)
- CAVMA (Capital Area Veterinary Medical Association)
- CVMA (California Veterinary Medical Association)
- AAV (Association of Avian Veterinarians)
- AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners)
- Omega Tau Sigma (OTS) Veterinary Fraternity, Theta Chapter
Awards & Special Affiliations
- ABVP (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners), Maintenance of Certificate Committee Member
- Phillips Exeter Academy, The Heritage Circle, Donor/Member
- VLE (Veterinary Leadership Experience) facilitator
- VET (University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine guest Orientation Leader)
- Gentle Doctor Award
SAVMA, Executive Committee House of Delegates, 2006 - AVMA Animal Welfare Committee Liaison, 2004-2005
- Executive Committee Representative for the Faculty/Student Leadership Conference
AVMA, Schaumburg, IL, 10/2004 - House of Delegates Executive Committee Member, The Vet Gazette Editor, SAVMA, 7/2004-3/2006
Presentations & Publications
- Chow, James CY, MD, Ed. Advanced Arthroscopy.
Preface by Jacquelyn C. Chow.
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag NY, Inc. 2001. - Presenter of “Sterility Lecture”, 7/2008
North Coast Animal Hospital, Encinitas, CA - Presenter of “Neonatal Care”, VCA lecture series, 6/2007
VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center, San Diego, CA - Presenter of “Avian Emergencies”, 2/2007
VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center, San Diego, CA - Presenter of “Avian Emergencies”, guest lecturer, 5/2007
Escondido Humane Society, San Diego, CA - Presenter of “Equine Gastro-Intestinal Parasites”, 10/2005
U of I, College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana-Champaign, IL - Presenter of “Big Bird’s Trip to the Vet”, a presentation on Avian Sarcocystis, 12/2003
U of I, College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana-Champaign, IL
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Dr. Dustin Zimmer, DVM
Practice Owner/Medical Director
Dr. Dustin Zimmer holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the California Polytechnic State University. He graduated from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, and went on to complete a Food Animal Reproduction, Medicine, and Surgery Internship at the University of Illinois, College of Veterinary Medicine.
He is licensed in 2 states and internationally. His special interests include small animal medicine and surgery, dentistry, and emergency medicine. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, photography, cooking, and wine tasting.
Education, Awards & Publications
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Education
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, F.A.R.M.S (Food Animal Reproduction, Medicine, and Surgery) Intern
U of I, College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana-Champaign, IL
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Senior Rotation
U of I, College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine, St. Kitts, West Indies
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
California Polytechnic State University
Cal Poly, College of Agriculture, San Luis Obispo, CA
- Bachelor of Science (BS), Pre-veterinary
Licensures & Professional Associations
- AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
- AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association)
- CVMA (California Veterinary Medical Association)
- SDCVMA (San Diego County Veterinary Medical Association)
- USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Accreditation
- Omega Tau Sigma (OTS) Veterinary Fraternity, Theta Chapter
Presentations & Publications
- Ask Dr. Z column
- The Star-News, San Diego Neighborhood Newspapers
- Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Interview
Awards & Affiliations
- Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine—Small animal best surgery group award
Professional Experience
- BEEVET Animal Hospital, Owner/ Medical Director, 12/15/2012-present, Austin, TX
- VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital, Medical Director, 5/1/2012-5/27/16, Austin, TX
- VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital, Associate Veterinarian, 1/1/2012-5/1/2012, Austin, TX
- Northwest Veterinary Hospital, Associate Veterinarian, 11/1/2010-1/1/2012, Austin, TX
- VCA Bonita Pet Hospital, Medical Director,7/1/2009-10/1/2010, Bonita, CA
- VCA Bonita Pet Hospital, Associate Veterinarian, 1/20/2009-7/1/2009, Bonita, CA
- Animal Medical Center of El Cajon, Associate Veterinarian, 4/2006-1/5/2009, El Cajon, CA
- Licensed Independent Contractor (Relief Doctor), 4/2005-present
- The Village Pet Doctor, Associate Veterinarian (small and large animal), 6/2004-12/2005, Tolono, IL
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Dr. Catherine Caprio, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Catherine Caprio, a born and raised Austinite, holds a Summa Cum Laude Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in English from Texas A&M University. She graduated from Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine in 2022 and joined the BEEVET team.
Her areas of interest include small animal medicine, surgery, preventative care, nutrition, and exotic animal medicine and husbandry. She has worked with a wide variety of animals from dogs and cats, rabbits and ferrets, to chameleons and bearded dragons. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and game nights with friends and family.
Education & Affiliations
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Education
Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences with a minor in English
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
- Graduated with Honors
- Dean's List
Licensures & Professional Associations
- Licensure by the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
- USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Accreditation
- AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)
- *** TVMA pending ***
Professional Experience
- BEEVET Animal Hospital, Associate Veterinarian 6/1/2022 - present, Austin, TX
- Stevenson Companion Animal Center, Student Resident 2018 - 2021, College Station, TX
- Student American Veterinary Medical Association, Texas A&M University 2018 - 2022, member and treasurer (2020 - 2021)
- Veterinary Business Management Association (VBMA) Business Certificate, Texas A&M University 2018 - 2022
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Dr. Cheri Honnas, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Honnas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M University. She went on to receive her doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Science in 2017. After graduation, she completed two, one-year internships--one at Blue Pearl Emergency and Specialty Hospital and another at Texas A&M's Emergency and Critical Care department. Dr. Honnas' special interests include urgent care, emergency medicine, and surgery.
Dr. Julie Kenzior, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Kenzior did her pre-vet program at the University of Missouri. She went on to get her Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri. After graduating, she completed a specialty internship at Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre in Brisbane, Australia. Dr. Kenzior has 3 children and 2 gerbils. In her free time, she enjoys water coloring, knitting, quilting and going to escape rooms.
Dr. Kelly Might, DVM, DACVS
Surgery
Dr. Kelly Might, DACVS was raised in Bedford, Texas, a town between Dallas and Fort Worth. He moved to Austin to attend the University of Texas at Austin as an undergraduate student, earning a Bachelors in Zoology and a minor in Spanish. He then attended Oklahoma State University for veterinary school. During his 3-year surgical residency at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington, Dr. Might developed a strong interest in minimally invasive surgery and orthopedics and is able to provide complicated surgical procedures to many pets that would not otherwise be able to receive specialty care. Dr. Might, his wife, and two children live in the Austin area and when he is not working, enjoys cycling and spending time with his family.
Dr. Grace Schnell, DVM
Ultrasonography
Dr. Schnell grew up on a small ranch in the hill country raising and caring for all kinds of animals. She attended Texas A&M University earning both her bachelors in Biomedical Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She worked in general practice for 12 years with a strong interest in internal medicine and ultrasound before specializing in veterinary sonography. In her free time she enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two young daughters.
Our Outside Referral Specialists
Dr. Matt Cannon, DVM, DACVR
Radiology
