Meet the Staff

Paula Baker, DVM

Dr. Paula Baker has been part of the Allandale community since graduating from Texas A&M in 1985. Initially employed as an associate veterinarian, she is now the owner of Allandale Veterinary Clinic. This new role fulfills a lifelong dream to have an enriching career practicing high quality veterinary medicine as well as having a positive impact on the local community. She and her family live near the clinic and are proud to call Allandale and Austin home. Find out more about Dr. Baker.

Catherine Lee, DVM

Dr. Catherine Lee is a 2000 graduate of the University of Missouri's College of Veterinary Medicine. She moved to Texas shortly after graduation and worked in a mixed animal practice her first year out of school. Dr. Lee then decided to concentrate specifically on canine and feline surgery and medicine. She has been working at Allandale Veterinary Clinic since January of 2002. Her special interests include ophthalmology and surgery. Dr Lee and her husband, also a veterinarian, share their home with two Doberman Pinschers, a Great Dane and 3 cats. In their free time they enjoy travel and Dr. Lee competes in marathons and triathlons.

Kerry Weisz, DVM

Dr. Kerry Weisz is a 2006 graduate of Oklahoma State College of Veterinary Health Sciences. After graduation, she completed a one-year small animal internship at the California Animal Hospital in Los Angeles working with specialist in internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery and dentistry. Dr. Weisz started working at Allandale Veterinary Clinic in August of 2007 and is very excited to be here and looking forward to getting to know Austin.

Terri Walls

Terri has lived in Austin since 1976. Before coming to Allandale, Terri was a pediatric nurse and surgical technician in the human medical field. Terri decided to switch to the veterinary field because of her love of animals. She has been with Allandale Veterinary Clinic since May 2001 and is the current Office Manager. Terri is the proud mom of a U.S. Army Reserve Soldier and a boy crazy tenth grade daughter. Terri loves the Texas outdoors. She enjoys camping and hiking, and manages to squeeze in some sewing.

Betsy Schulz

Betsy has lived in the Allandale/Crestview neighborhood for 19 years and has been working with animals, in one way or another, for most of that time. After working as a veterinary assistant for 4 years, she went on to pursue a degree in Microbiology from UT. She has been an active volunteer in the animal rescue community, providing home care for dogs with special medical needs and temporary shelter for dogs in need of permanent homes. Her path led her back to Allandale Veterinary Clinic in July of 2003. Betsy and her husband share their home with 3 cats and several former shelter dogs.

Elizabeth Boasso

Elizabeth began working with small animals as a groomer's assistant in 2000. Realizing her gift, she decided to apply for a position at an animal hospital. There she worked as the groomer and veterinary assistant until moving to Florida in 2003. Liz was employed at McAbee Veterinary Hospital as a surgery assistant. Originally from Louisiana, she has been a Texas resident since the summer of 2004. Now, Mrs. Chris Boasso, is proud to be an employee at Allandale Veterinary Clinic where she can continue learning about animal medicine. She and her husband care for two cats, Seldom and Dubbs, and Lucy, a dalmation rescued from Florida.

Lisa Taylor

Lisa Taylor has been working as a Vet Tech since high school. She joined the team at Allandale during the summer of 2005. Lisa is a senior at the University of Texas and is pursuing a major in Biology with an English minor. In her spare time she enjoys playing bass and piano and spending time with her 4 crazy dogs.

Rachel Juve

Rachel Juve began working at Allandale Veterinary Clinic the summer of 2006. Rachel has worked in the veterinary field for over three years. She recently wed in August 2007. Rachel has lived in Austin most of her life. Rachel's pets include 2 cats, 1 dog, 1 guinea pig and lots of fish.

Kathryn Cummins

Kathryn, also known as KC, began working at Allandale Veterinary Clinic in May of 2001 shortly before earning her B.S. degree in Zoology from the University of Texas. She is the proud mom of two beautiful girls, Audrey and Beverly, and a handsome son, Clay. KC now spends most of her time at home but she enjoys the opportunity to continue to contribute to AVC when she can.

Brad Baker

Brad is a student at McCallum High School where he participates in football, band and honor academics. Brad is Dr. Baker's son. He enjoys vacations and outings with his family such as camping, scuba diving and hunting.

Miranda Shackelford

Miranda, a native Texan, lived in New York for the past four years but decided to return to the Lone Star State where she happily joined Allandale Veterinary Clinic staff October 2006.

Cassie Smith

Cassie has been a part of the Allandale Veterinary Clinic team since September 2006. Before moving to Austin for school she gained veterinary assistant experience in Tyler, Texas.

Shannon Bryant

Shannon Bryant graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences in May of 2007. Shortly thereafter, she joined the Allandale team as a receptionist. She enjoys spending time with her dog Tater and her cat Shadow. Recently engaged, she would like to spend many years in Austin working to benefit the lives of animals.

Trent Gibson

Trent has worked in veterinary clinics since high school and has been a technician since 2003. Although a Texas native, he lived in Colorado for nearly 8 years. He lived in Steamboat Springs where he spent most of his time outdoors snowboarding, camping, and enjoying the mountains. In Denver he achieved his certificate as a veterinary technician and began his schooling towards a biology degree. Planning to attend Veterinary School at A&M he continues his education at Huston-Tillotson University, downtown Austin, where he is also on the golf team. Trent enjoys outdoor activities in and around the Austin area. He shares this enjoyment with his future wife Adrienne and her two beautiful daughters, Sabrina and Lily. His pets include a Boxer, Chihuahua/Dachshund mix, Quaker Parrot, and 2 corn snakes.

Nick Lavas

Nick Lavas has worked in the veterinary field since 2001. He is happily married to his wife who is a veterinarian practicing in Austin. They live by the lake with three dogs, two cats, and a bunch of fish. In his spare time Nick likes to go primitive hiking and camping.