Our Team
Meet the caring and compassionate veterinary care team of West Houston Veterinary Medical Associates in Houston! We’re pleased to provide exceptional veterinary care for your pets! Call us at (281) 493-4712 or contact us to speak to one of our caring veterinary staff members!
Dr. Sarah McDonnell | Associate Veterinarian
Dr. McDonnell is a Houston, Texas native who has actively enjoyed equestrian activities, including polo, since childhood. She attended the University of St. Thomas and graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a B.A. in Theology and a B.S. in Environmental Science. She also earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) degree from the University of Houston Law Center. Dr. McDonnell was admitted to the Bar of Texas by the Texas Board of Law Examiners in 2019 and is licensed to practice law in the state of Texas. Most recently, she graduated from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine (LSU SVM) with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). While obtaining her DVM, she served as a co-chair on the LSU SVM Sustainability Advocates and Veterinary Environmentalists Committee, competed as a member of the nationally recognized LSU SVM bovine palpation team, interned with the Humane Society Legislative Fund, a single-issue animal welfare lobbying organization working at the federal level, and externed with the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine learning about pharmaceutical approval within the aquaculture industry.
Her professional goals are to serve others through veterinary clinical work, with the advocacy of humane animal practices that are sympathetic to the needs of both animals and public health, and to promote the diversity of the veterinary profession.
Dr. Kathryn Klotz | Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Klotz was born and raised in Spring, Texas, where her love for animals began at an early age. As an only child with a fascination for horses and dragons (not the most practical pair, she admits), she spent much of her childhood riding competitively in Hunter/Jumper events on her Thoroughbred, Bombay, an experience that first sparked her interest in veterinary medicine.
She went on to attend Texas A&M University, where her passions grew to include biochemistry, business management, and exotic animals. Being accepted into Texas A&M’s School of Veterinary Medicine remains one of her proudest accomplishments and a time she remembers with immense gratitude, and a touch of test-taking PTSD.
During college, Dr. Klotz adopted her bearded dragon, Merlin, affectionately known as the “Wizard Lizard,” who continues to live his best life as her loyal companion.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. Klotz enjoys cooking, visiting art and science museums, watching animated movies, and running. She has a special interest in exotic animal care and aspires to become a board-certified exotic animal veterinarian, providing compassionate care for all creatures, fuzzy, scaly, and feathered alike.
Annette VerHoeven | Clinic Director
Annette was born in Long Island, New York, but most of her childhood and upbringing took place in Denmark. In fact, after graduating college, she held residencies in places like Austria and Germany.
As a child, her dream job was to be a professional translator for the United Nations, which would be fitting considering she speaks multiple languages.
Annette is known for possessing a strong inner drive, and an innate source of energy and motivation. She prides herself in her constant desire to learn, which pushes her to work harder.
When not working, Annette can be found rescuing animals. She specifically spends her time working with the Chow Chow Rescue.
Tim Bell | Kennel Manager
Tim is our kennel manager and has been with WHVMA since November of 1990. His mild manner and great smile keep us laughing, and his love of pets shows through in every aspect of animal care. Tim always makes sure to keep our pet resort running smoothly, making our patients stay as much like home as possible.
Need to check on your pet while they're boarding with us? You can call and speak to Tim personally, and get the news on how your pet is doing!
Breyn Pulcher | Veterinary Technician
Breyn has been all about animals for as long as she can remember, and has always been an advocate for the fur babies that don't have a voice.
As a child, her dream job was to become a marine biologist. She is known for her punctuality, multitasking abilities, and most importantly keeping a positive and fun environment with her energetic personality! Breyn is also known for giving back to the community, in 2016 she raised over $6,500 for breast cancer awareness.
When not at work, Breyn can be found creating different kinds of arts, such as painting, or resin crafting.
Cherry Buske | Grooming
Cherry is our Pet Stylist and has been at WHVMA since June of 2000. With over 25 years of grooming experience, Cherry makes our dogs and cats look great, either with styling or haircuts!
Cherry was born and raised in the Philippines, but has also lived in Singapore and California. She loves to share stories from back home. Cherry also loves helping our neighborhood animal pets in need. She has been rescuing and adopting local pets for the past 4 years and although it takes a great amount of time, she enjoys it as a labor of love.
When not spending time making your pets look fabulous and with her vast four-legged family at home, she enjoys visiting her family all over the U.S.
